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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 11:33 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, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Cesena, City Attorney Martyn Evans
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – possible litigation against the City- 1 case
LABOR RELATIONS NEGOTIATIONS
Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 – Public Employment – Interim City Manager Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 1:35 p.m. with all members present.
City Council Reconvened at 6:00 p.m. for Open Session.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:03 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Carter (Excused)
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 Oliva.
CITY ATTORNEY REORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Proclamation for National Community Planning Month, October 2024, received by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
2. Proclamation for Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week of October 7-11, 2024, received by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
3. Presentation by Sabrina Barber, Assistant Manager, Imperial Irrigation District regarding Public Power Week with Double Incentive Energy Efficiency Rebate Promotion.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 4-8)
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, approving consent items (# 4-8).
4. Approval of warrant registers for the month of September 2024.
5. Approval of payroll registers for the month of September 2024.
6. Approval of treasurer’s report for the month of September 2024.
7. Approval of City Council minutes of October 1, 2024 and October 3, 2024.
8. Approval of the Local Transportation Five Year Expenditure Plan FY25 to FY29.
9. * See below.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
*ITEM #9 WAS PULLED AND ADDED TO NEW BUSINESS AS ITEM #12A Items #20 was taken out of order*
DEPARTMENT REPORT
20. Public Works department update by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the approval of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 22-03 for General Plan Amendment 22-03 and CR&R Waste Transfer Station Project. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
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Mayor Marroquin declared the public hearings opened and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or opposition to come forward. A comment was received by Dr. Ray Sanie, via email. The public comment was read by Mayor Marroquin and addressed by Mr. Hernandez. Mayor Marroquin closed the public hearing after no other comments were received and brought back to Council. Council Member Oliva asked if there will be spillages and excessive smells coming from this location. Mr.
Hernandez explained that this station will only be used to wash vehicles inside the facility. CR&R representative explained that this station will be used to transfer material from one vessel into another vessel. It will be an opened building in order for vehicle to come in and out.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, adoption of Resolution No. 24-75, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MONITORING & REPORTING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT: CR&R Waste Transfer Facility General Plan Amendment 22-03, consisting of approximately 8.95 acres of land, located approximately 1,125 linear feet east of the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Ross Avenue.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
11. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the approval General Plan Amendment 22-03 for the CR&R Waste Transfer Station. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 24-76, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-03 CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1,125 LINEAR FEET
EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DOGWOOD AVENUE AND ROSS AVENUE, AND
DECLARING SAME TO BE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
12. Presentation by Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director, Reallocation of the America Rescue Plan Expenditures.
Motion by Cardenas-Singh, second by Garcia, approval of the proposed reallocation of previously approved ARPA expenditures.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
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12a. Moved by Cardenas-Singh, Second by Marroquin, appointment of Interim Finance Director, contract with Andy Heath. Council member Oliva asked that this agreement have a salary cap to the salary as what is listed for the finance director and without benefits.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
13. Moved by Garcia, second by Oliva, approval of Ordinance No. 24-04, AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE SECOND RENEWAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-06 REGARDING THE CONTINUING USE OF
MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO THE POLICY OF THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, waive reading and approve first reading and authorize the City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
14. Moved by Oliva, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 24-77, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS
ALLOCATED TO THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDED FOR FY 2022-2023 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACCOUNT.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
15. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approval of a community sponsorship for the Central Union High School Varsity Cheerleading Team in the amount of $500.00.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
16. Moved by Marroquin, second by Oliva, approval of a community sponsorship for Dancing for a Dream Foundation in the amount of $950.00.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
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17. Moved by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, approval to ratify a Letter of Support for Working Hands Program T-Mobile Hometown Grants.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
18. Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, approval to ratify a Letter of Support for Cal Recycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
19. Delegate for Upcoming National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting.
Item was deferred to the November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
*20. Moved up by Mayor Marroquin.
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATION ITEM
21. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Poke & Noodle, 799 Danenberg Dr., El Centro, CA 92243-8509.
22. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Shooters Sport Bar, 467 W. Main St., El Centro, CA 92243-3006.
23. Received Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs report.
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 8:07 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor