AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
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 19, 2024.
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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 PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing in the Closed Session 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
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing in the closed session 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 CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: El Centro Regional Medical Center, 1455 Ross Ave. and associated properties Agency Negotiators: Ad Hoc Committee (Marroquin and Oliva), City Manager and City Attorney and designated consultants
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
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 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 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 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 - KXO Radio Appreciation Day
6:20-6:25 PM - CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-9 ):
2. Approve the Warrant Registers for the Month of October 2024.
3. Approve the Payroll Registers for the Month of October 2024.
4. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2024.
5. Approval of City Council Minutes of November 4, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
6. 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.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING UPDATED APPENDICES "B"AND "C" OF THE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE FOR THE EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND FOR HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2024 CATERPILLAR 416 BACKHOE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS STREETS DIVISION.
9. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICERS TO DEPOSIT OR WITHDRAWAL OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND.
6:25-6:45 PM - PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. Public hearing for the purpose of considering an amendment to Chapter 4 of the City Code regarding Cardrooms.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Recommendation:
Approval of Ordinance No. 24- ,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 “AMUSEMENTS”, ARTICLE III “POOLROOMS, BOWLING ALLEYS AND CARD, ETC., ROOMS", waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
11. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 23-01 allowing cardrooms to operate in the CGGeneral Commercial Zone Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Recommendation:
Approval of Ordinance No. 24- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 29-61 OF DIVISION 3, ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 29 RELATING TO CARDROOMS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
6:45-7:30 PM - NEW BUSINESS:
12. Donation of Certain Used Fire Equipment to the City of Mexicali, Mexico.
Presentation: Joseph Bernal, Fire Chief
Recommendation:
Approval of Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF CERTAIN USED FIRE EQUIPMENT TO THE CITY OF MEXICALI, MEXICO.
13. Annual Fiscal Year 2025 Final Budget
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
14. Establishing priorities for 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Funding Cycle Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Provide direction and/or recommendation as to what will be City Council's funding prorities for the Community Development Black Grant (CDBG) Program year 2025-2026
15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Planning Commission to fill one un-scheduled vacancy with term ending on October 3, 2026.
Presentation: Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Planning Commission to fill one unscheduled vacancy with term ending October 3, 2026.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
16. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License-Kasha Family LLC El Sol Market 2299 W Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243
17. Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs
7:30-8:00 PM - TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
8:00-8:10 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.