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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (arrived at 6:03 p.m.)
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
None
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Certificate of Recognition for the Dynamo El Centro Soccer Club for winning the National Premier League Championship in Denver, Colorado. Team could not be present. Presentation moved to September 17, 2024.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-9)
Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent items # 2-9.
2. Approval of Warrant Register’s for the Month of July 2024.
3. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of July 2024.
4. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the Month of July 2024.
5. Approval of City Council Minutes of July 31, 2024 and August 6, 2024.
6. Approval of Bid Documents for the General Landscaping Services, Tree Removal and Irrigation Repair and Emergency Landscaping Services at various City Parks and Facilities and Authorize the Community Services Department to go out to Bid.
7. Approval of Bid Documents for the General Landscaping Services, Tree Removal and Irrigation Repair and Emergency Landscaping Services at Lighting and Landscape Districts and authorize the Community Services Department to go out to bid.
8. Approval of the 2024-2025 Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Agreement between Knorr Systems Int’l. and the City of El Centro.
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9. Approval of an agreement with the LA84 Foundation to provide $17,500 in unduplicated scholarships for children ages 7-17, and $34,650 in personnel funding for the 2024 Learn to Swim Program.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARING
10. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to solicit public input on the 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), Approval of the CAPER, and authorization for staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Presentation by Clara Obeso, Community Development Specialist.
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 and brought back to Council. Interim Mayor Pro-Tem Cardenas-Singh asked what is the procedure in case the public had any input regarding the funding on the report. Who to refer to in case of any questions on the report? Ms. Obeso explained that the report itself explains who they need to contact in case there are any questions. Council Member Oliva asked about the ending balance on this report. Mr.
Obeso explained how the balance is figured. Mayor Marroquin asked if the goals for this report are set by HUD or if they are set internally. Ms. Obeso explained that they are set internally because they need to know how the allocation for each service. Interim Mayor Pro-Tem asked regarding the distribution for meal being provided at the Homeless Center and at the senior meals. It was explained that the meals for seniors were being distributed by Area Agency on Aging. The City contracts with the county to distribute those meals to seniors that cannot leave their homes.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 24-66, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2023 AS PART OF THE END OF THE
YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
11. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 24-67, RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F033 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS NO. 11-5169F15 WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
12. Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, community sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to MANA de Imperial Valley.
AYES: Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Cardenas-Singh
13. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, community sponsorship in the amount of $911.00 to Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Event & Stair Climb Committee.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
14. Moved by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, to ratify a Letter of Support for the Grant Submittal of the 2024 Transit and Intercity Rail Program. Council Member Oliva had a question regarding the letter of support and Mr. David Aguirre, Executive Director at the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) explained that this letter of support was for a different project for a pedestrian drop-off and pick-up at the East Port of Entry.
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.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
16. Retirement recognition for Mrs. Stacy Mendoza, for 35 years of service to the City of El Centro.
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 at 7:15 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor