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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:32 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, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Attorney Martyn Evans
ABSENT: Council: Oliva (arrived at 11:38 a.m.)
City Manager (arrived at 12:40 p.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, to adjourn into closed session for:
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION BY THE CITY
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 case.
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
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 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, July 16, 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 (via Zoom) 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 Interim Mayor Pro-Tem CardenasSingh and Invocation was given by Council Member Oliva.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action at this time.
ADDED ITEM TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Marroquin also asked for a motion and a second to add a presentation to this agenda as item 4a., Adelaida Arvizu, Certificate of Recognition. Motion by Cardenas-Singh and second by Oliva, all in favor 4/0.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION TO ADD COUNCIL MEMBER CARTER TO THIS MEETING
Mayor Marroquin also asked for a motion and a second to have Council Member Carter to join the meeting:
Motion by Oliva, second by Garcia. Motion passed 4/0 to allow CM Carter to join the ongoing meeting.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were made by Sky Ainsworth and Robert Williams.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Measure P Funding for Youth Sports Program update from El Centro Little League. Presentations was made by Ivan Murillo.
2. Certificate of Recognition for Mr. Jon LeDoux, retiring from El Centro Elementary School District as the superintendent.
3. Certificate of Appreciation for Mr. Victor Zazueta for serving on the Library & Community Services Board and Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation Board.
4. Certificate of Appreciation for Mr. Todd Evangelist for serving on the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation Board.
4a. Certificate of Recognition for Ms. Adelaida Arvizu for achieving Nation’s Premier Collegiate Honor Society lifetime membership.
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CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5-9)
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, approving consent items # 5-9.
5. Warrant Register’s for the Month of June 2024.
6. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of June 2024.
7. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the Month of June 2024.
8. Approval of City Council Minutes of June 27, 2024 and July 2, 2024.
9. Acceptance of Resignation from Mr. Victor Zazueta from the Library and Community Services Board.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
10. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 24-60, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO SETTING OUT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTIFIED WATER TREATMENT PLANT
OPERATORS, CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS, AND CERTIFIED WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS/SEWER.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-61, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
12. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin, approval of Ordinance No. 24-02, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING SECTION 1.24 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING USE OF THE CITY SEAL, LOGOS AND HASHTAGS, approved as first reading and authorized the City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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13. Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, appointment of Jacob Bermudez to the Personnel Appeals Board to fill one unscheduled vacancy with term ending April 15, 2027.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
14. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, appointment of Matthew Cowie to the Library & Community Services Board to fill one unscheduled vacancy with term ending June 30, 2026.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATION ITEM
15. Received Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs report.
16. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License – Belenus LLC, Los Compadres Market, 531 N. 5th Street, El Centro, CA 92243-1812.
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 7:16 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor