AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
REVISED
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public”. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by November 5, 2024.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.
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Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor:
Interim Mayor Pro-tem:
Council Members:
Sylvia Marroquin
Martha Cardenas-Singh
Tomás Oliva
Sonia Carter
Edgard Garcia
City Manager: Cedric Ceseña
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
11:30 AM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing on the closed session agenda may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comments will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 Position Title: Interim City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6 Agency representatives: City Manager or Interim City Manager; Dulce Bedlolla, Human Resources Director and Patrick Clark, Consultant
Negotiating with: All bargaining units and unrepresented employees Under negotiation: Salaries and fringe benefits
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 Property: Portion of the Old Library space
Agency negotiator: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director Negotiating Party: ICOE
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation by the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) - claims by John Seaman
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. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order.
* Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION 6:00 P.M.
6:00 PM OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
6:05-6:10 PM CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
6:10-6:15 PM (TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments.
We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor so that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. *Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record. 6:15-6:20 PM PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation - National Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week, November 11-15, 2024
6:20-6:25 PM CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-8 ):
2. 2nd Reading and Adoption 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
ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO THE POLICY OF THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, waive reading and adopt by title only.
3. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 15, 2024, October 28, 2024, and October 29, 2024.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING A VENDOR AGREEMENT WITH VESTIS SERVICES, LLC FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND LAUNDRY SERVICES.
5. Adopt Resolution. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EL
CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
6. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Disinfection Improvements.
7. Granting of an Easement to the Imperial Irrigation District at the City of El Centro Police Station.
8. Adopt Resolution. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EL
CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM.
6:25-6:45 PM NEW BUSINESS:
9. Community Sponsorship - Soroptimist International of El Centro Presentation: Cedric Cesena, City Manager
Recommendation:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request
10. Ratify Letter of Support - Workforce Accelerator Grant Project in Imperial Valley Presentation: Cedric Cesena, City Manager
Recommendation:
Ratify letter of support request received from the Institute of Local Government for the Workforce Accelerator Grant Project in the Imperial Valley 6:45-6:55 PM DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS:
11. Library Department Presentation
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Patriot Gas Inc. 2420 S. 4TH St El Centro, CA 92243-6003
13. Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs
6:55-7:30 PM TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
7:30-7:40 PM CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.