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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 11:35 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: Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Cesena, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Cardenas-Singh (arrived at 11:40 a.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Carter, second by Oliva, to adjourn into closed session for:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 – Position Title: Interim City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6
Agency representatives: City Manager or Interim City Manager; Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource 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 Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 2:00 p.m. with all members present.
City Council Reconvened at 6:00 p.m. for Open Session.
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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, November 5, 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 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 Council Member Oliva and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week, November 11-15, 2024, received by Police Chief Robert Sawyer.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-8):
Moved by Garcia, second by Cardenas-Singh, approving consent 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, waived reading and adopt by title only.
3. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 15, 2024, October 28, 2024, and October 29, 2024.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-78, 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-79, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 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. Approval of the grating of Easement to the Imperial Irrigation District at the City of El Centro Police Station.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-80, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM.
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AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Moved by Garcia, second by Carter, approval of a community sponsorship for the Soroptimist International of El Centro in the amount of $500.00.
AYES: Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Cardenas-Singh
10. Moved by Oliva, second by Garcia, approval to ratify a Letter of Support for Workforce Accelerator Grant Project in Imperial Valley.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
DEPARTMENT REPORT
11. Library department presentation by Carla Mason, Library Director.
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATION ITEM
12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Patriot Gas Inc., 2420 S. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243-6003.
13. 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
No report for this meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
________________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2024-170)
Item: 6.
Meeting: 11/19/2024 11:30 AM
Department:
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Norma Wyles
DOC ID: 2024-170
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF The CITY OF
EL CENTRO AMENDING THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE BY UPDATING APPENDIX B.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF The CITY OF
EL CENTRO AMENDING THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE BY UPDATING APPENDIX B.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE
DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its conflict of interest code bienially to determine if it's accurate or if changes are needed. On June 4, 2024, City Council authorized the City Clerk to notify each City agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code and submit a notice on whether amendments are necessary. On September 17, 2024, City Council accepted the notice from the City of El Centro that amendments were needed and referred this to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and bring it back to the City Council for adoption.
DISCUSSION:
The City Clerk received notification that the City of El Centro needed to have their Conflict of Interest code amended.
CONCLUSION:
City Clerk recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution presented amending Conflict of Interest Code for the City of El Centro and City employees.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2024- Conflict of Interest CITY
07/2024/cdz/A24-0123/Reso/Conflict_of_Interest/City
RESOLUTION NO. 24-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
AMENDING THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
BY UPDATING APPENDIX B
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code sections 81000 et seq., the City Council for the City of El Centro, California (“the City Council”) by Resolution No. 91-30, adopted a Conflict of Interest Code (“the Conflict of Interest Code”); and WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution Nos. 97-5, 99-5, 00-114, 02-128, 05-03, 06- 151, 08-125, 10-119, 12-136, 14-131, 16-107, 18-116, 20-110 and 22-122 amended Appendices “B” and “C” of said Conflict of Interest Code; and
WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act of 1974 requires the periodic review and amendment to local Conflict of Interest Codes, when changed circumstances so require; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the attached Appendix “B” accurately sets forth those positions which should be designated and the categories of financial interest which should be made reportable; and
WHEREAS, there has been no change to Appendix C; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that said changes are necessary and in the best interests of the City of El Centro to adopt said amendments.
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 Appendix “B” of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code adopted by Resolution No. 22-122, copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit “1” hereto.
3. That persons holding designated positions file statements of economic interests pursuant to the Conflict of Interest Code as described in said Appendix.
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, held on day of , 2024.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By:__________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
07/2024/cdz/A24-0123/Reso/Conflict_of_Interest/City
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 here by certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24- was duly and regularly adopted at a 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