AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2024
City Hall Special Meeting 12:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
City of El Centro Page 1
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of El Centro has called a Special Meeting of the El Centro City Council to consider the item(s) on this agenda.
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor: Sylvia Marroquin City Manager: Cedric Ceseña
Interim Mayor ProTem:Martha Cardenas-Singh City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Tomás Oliva City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Sonia Carter
Edgard Garcia
CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro June 27, 2024 City of El Centro Page 2
Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter on this agenda, is asked to complete a “Speakers slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three-minute time limit of each public comment. No comments on non-agenda items will be heard at this Special Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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)(4) - 1 cases.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6 Agency representatives: City Manager, Human Resources Director and consultant Patrick Clark Employee Organization: Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators (I need to check the full name) Negotiating regarding salaries, salary schedules and compensation in the form of fringe benefits.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record.
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RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION 1:00 PM:
1:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION:
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro June 27, 2024 City of El Centro Page 3
INVOCATION:
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
1:10-1:15 PM - PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1:15-1:20 PM - CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH VMG HEALTH FOR APPRAISAL OF HOSPITAL PROPERTY
1:20-1:45 PM - NEW BUSINESS:
3. Annual Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
PRESENTATION: Karla Chaparro - Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
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City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 06/27/24 12:00 PM 1275 Main Street Department: Finance
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Resolution
Prepared By: Karla Chaparro
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6443) DOC ID: 6443
Adopt Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the 2025 Fiscal Year
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2024-2025
FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
N/A
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
Article XIII B of the California Constitution requires cities and counties to adopt an Appropriations Limit on an annual basis.
DISCUSSION:
The 2025 Appropriations Limit has been calculated using the change in total population and the change in California per capita income.
This resolution establishes the City’s 2025 Appropriations Limit at $50,648,489.
CONCLUSION:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-____, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL
YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
ATTACHMENTS:
· Final Resolution - FY 2025 GANN Limitation (DOCX)
1 Packet Pg. 4
06/2024/cdz/A24-0098/Reso/FY24-25AppropriationsLimit
RESOLUTION NO. 24-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, in 1979, the voters of the State of California approved Proposition 4, which was a spending-limit initiative to restrict growth of tax-funded programs and services by California cities and counties and which created Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, in 1990, the voters of the State of California amended Article XIII B of the California Constitution by approving Proposition 111; and WHEREAS, Article XIII B requires that the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, post the calculations and thereafter by resolution, to establish its appropriations limit annually; and WHEREAS, the City Council has selected the following adjustment methods: the CPI for the cost-of-living adjustment; for the change in population, the percentage change in population within the City, both as provided by the State of California as shown by Exhibits A-1 and A-2, attached and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.
2. That the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, establishes fifty million, six hundred forty-eight thousand, four hundred and eighty-nine dollars ($50,648,489) as shown on Exhibit “A-1” and “A-2”, as the City’s appropriations limit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2024.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
ATTEST:
By_____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
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Attachment: Final Resolution - FY 2025 GANN Limitation (6443 : Adopt Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the 2025 Fiscal 06/2024/cdz/A24-0098/Reso/FY24-25AppropriationsLimit
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By______________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24- was duly and regularly adopted at a special regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
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Attachment: Final Resolution - FY 2025 GANN Limitation (6443 : Adopt Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the 2025 Fiscal City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 06/27/24 12:00 PM 1275 Main Street Department: City Manager's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Resolution
Prepared By: Cynthia De Zilwa
SCHEDULED Department Head: Cedric Cesena
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6441) DOC ID: 6441
Approval of Engagement Agreement with VMG Health for
Appraisal of the Hospital Property
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- _____ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH VMG HEALTH
FOR APPRAISAL OF HOSPITAL PROPERTY
FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the property transfer to the Imperial Valley Healthcare District, the City has agreed to pay for the appraisal of all real property to be transferred by the City and ECRMC. The appraisal cost is up to $150,000.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Goal #3 - Community Health, Safety & Welfare: Promote and protect the health and safety of our community through high-quality services.
Action 3.10: Support El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) with its efforts to expand health care services and ensuring an effective affiliation.
BACKGROUND:
The City of El Centro owns the main El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) Hospital campus, located at 1415 Ross Ave., as well as associated areas acquired from the City and private residential property owners. ECRMC owns approximately four residential properties used for Hospital Operations.
DISCUSSION:
AB 918 provides that the Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD) may acquire all assets and liabilities of ECRMC, including those held by the City. IVHD, ECRMC, and the City have determined to proceed under the Term Sheet recently approved by all three entities. Therefore, and appraisal is necessary to show the actual value of the assets to be transferred to IVHD. The City solicited proposals from known medical building appraisers and chose VMG Health, which recently has done appraisal work for UCSD's acquisition of Alvarado Hospital.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the Council, Adopt Resolution No. 24- _____ RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN
ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH VMG HEALTH FOR APPRAISAL OF HOSPITAL PROPERTY, to allow the appraisal to proceed.
ATTACHMENTS:
· Resolution final (DOCX)
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06/2024/Reso/EngagementAgrmtVMGHealth
AppraisalofECRMC
RESOLUTION NO. 24 –
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH VMG HEALTH
FOR AN APPRAISAL OF EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, AB 918 provides for the transfer of El Centro Regional Medical Center to the newly formed Imperial Valley Healthcare District, which transfer will include all assets and liabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Centro owns the real property on which the Hospital is located along with several residential properties used for Hospital administrative services; and WHEREAS, El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) also owns four residential properties used for providing the other Hospital administrative services; and WHEREAS, the Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD) has requested such an appraisal; and
WHEREAS, the cost of such appraisal, which includes a business valuation, is approximately $150,000 as set out in the fee schedule included with the engagement letter.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.
2. That the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, does hereby approve the Engagement Agreement with VMG Health for an appraisal of all real property owned by the City or ECRMC.
3. That the City Manager hereby is authorized to sign the Engagement letter, identified as Exhibit “A”, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, on behalf of the City and to take any necessary steps to implement it.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California held on the 27th day of June, 2024.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By _______________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
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Attachment: Resolution final (6441 : Approval of Engagement Agreement with VMG Health) 06/2024/Reso/EngagementAgrmtVMGHealth
AppraisalofECRMC
ATTEST:
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24 - was duly and regularly adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution final (6441 : Approval of Engagement Agreement with VMG Health) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 06/27/24 12:00 PM 1275 Main Street Department: Finance
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Budget
Prepared By: Karla Chaparro
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6442) DOC ID: 6442
Annual Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
FISCAL IMPACT:
As discussed
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
The City budget includes allocations to fund the operations directly involved in the strategic plan goals; Financial & Governance Stability, Environmental Sustainability, Community Health, Safety & Welfare, Recreation & Lifelong Learning, City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride and Economic Opportunity.
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
It is the policy of the City of El Centro to prepare an annual budget including proposed expenditures and the means of financing them. This is the final budget workshop and includes all funds (General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Funds, Debt Service Funds, Internal Service Funds).
DISCUSSION:
The City of El Centro’s Annual Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 includes major allocations for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Capital Project Funds and the Internal Service Funds.
General Fund Budget
The General Fund Budget is in balance and total ongoing operating revenues and reserves are sufficient to cover total ongoing operating expenditures. Approximately $1.8 million from fund balance will be used for operating expenditures.
Operating Revenues and Sources of Funds $38,646,948
Operating Expenditures and Transfers Outs
1. Public Safety $22,768,257
2. General Government $ 6,073,735
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Action Item (ID # 6442) Meeting of June 27, 2024
3. Culture and Recreation $ 6,633,302
4. Street and Traffic Safety & Engineering $ 2,481,806
5. Community Development $ 1,660,616
6. Economic Dev., Blight Elim. & Valley Ctr $ 798,530
Total Expenditures and Other Uses $40,416,246
Operating Revenues less Operating Expenditures and Other Uses <$ 1,769,298> Enterprise Funds
The enterprise funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner that is similar to a private business enterprise. The enterprise funds include water, wastewater and solid waste. The enterprise fund budget provides funds to cover current operations, current debt service and capital replacement.
Special Revenue Funds
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for revenues that are restricted to a specific project or activity. Capital Project Funds are used to account for the acquisition and construction of major capital facilities.
Internal Service Funds
Major internal service funds include the following: workers compensation, health insurance and motor vehicle.
Debt Service Funds
The Debt Service Funds are used to pay for debt related to the LTA Bonds and debt for the former Redevelopment Agency and Successor Agency.
Conclusion:
Adopt the fiscal year 2025 City of El Centro Annual Budget as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
· RESOLUTION NO. 24- ANNUAL BUDGET 2024-2025 (DOCX)
3 Packet Pg. 11
06/2024/cdz/Reso/AdoptionofBudgetFY24-25 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of El Centro has prepared and submitted to the City Council of the City of El Centro the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 at length; and
WHEREAS, all changes and necessary modificationsto the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 have been made.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Centro, California does hereby adopt the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the City of El Centro as prepared and submitted by the City Manager and as modified by the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California held on the day of , 2024.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
ATTEST:
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
By
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
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Attachment: RESOLUTION NO. 24- ANNUAL BUDGET 2024-2025 (6442 : Final Budget Presentation Fiscal Year 2025 - All Funds) 06/2024/cdz/Reso/AdoptionofBudgetFY24-25 2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss
CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24- was duly and regularly adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
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Attachment: RESOLUTION NO. 24- ANNUAL BUDGET 2024-2025 (6442 : Final Budget Presentation Fiscal Year 2025 - All Funds)