AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024
City Hall Regular Meeting 4:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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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
4:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL (Open Session):
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing at 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 Comment will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
Closed Session with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 Property: El Centro Regional Medical Center and Associate Properties Negotiators: Eric Newsom and Megan Rooney, Sheppard Mullin Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957
Public Employment
Interim City Manager
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:
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. 6:25-6:30 PM - CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-7):
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A DUMP TRUCK FOR COLLECTIONS/DISTRIBUTION DIVISION BASED UPON INFORMAL BIDS.
2. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-05, 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 adopt by title only.
3. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-06, 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 adopt by title only.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, SUPPLEMENTING AND REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 22-69, BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES’ UNIT TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE-TIME 3% PAYMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THEIR MOU’S FOR
AN ADDITIONAL SIX-MONTH PERIOD IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL COMPENSATION STUDY.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, SUPPLEMENTING AND REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 22-70, BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND THE SUPERVISORY, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE-TIME 3% PAYMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THEIR MOU’S FOR AN ADDITIONAL
SIX-MONTH PERIOD IN ORDER TO THE CITY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL COMPENSATION STUDY.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, SUPPLEMENTING AND REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 22-71 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND THE EL CENTRO FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE-TIME 3% PAYMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THEIR MOU’S FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX-MONTH PERIOD IN ORDER TO THE CITY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL COMPENSATION STUDY.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, SUPPLEMENTING AND REVISING PRIOR RESOLUTIONS FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE-TIME 3% PAYMENT AND EXTENSION OF THEIR MOU’S FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX-MONTH PERIOD. 6:30-6:45 PM - PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Public hearing for discussion and any necessary action regarding Cardroom Fees.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, UPDATING AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN CARDROOM FEES.
6:45-8:00 PM - NEW BUSINESS:
9. 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.
10. Discussion and Any Necessary Action Regarding the Award of the 2023 ATP Cycle 5 Improvements Project
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE 2023 ATP CYCLE 5 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
11. Award of Bid - Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) Contract for General Landscaping Services.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR GENERAL LANDSCAPING SERVICES, TREE REMOVAL AND
EMERGENCY LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT LIGHTING AND LANDCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS.
12. Award of Bid - Large City Parks and Retention Basins Contract for General Landscaping Services.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR GENERAL
LANDSCAPING SERVICES, TREE REMOVAL AND EMERGENCY LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT LARGE CITY PARKS AND RETENTION BASINS.
13. Award of Bid - Execution of a Contract for Routine Janitorial Maintenance for Parks and Other Public Areas.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR ROUTINE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE FOR PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS.
14. Award of Bid - Small Parks and Various City Facilities Contract for General Landscaping Services.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR GENERAL LANDSCAPING SERVICES, TREE REMOVAL AND EMERGENCY LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT VARIOUS PARKS AND FACILITIES.
15. Discussion and Any Necessary Action Regarding a Master Tax Share and Fiscal Impact Agreement Between the County of Imperial and City of El Centro Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING A MASTER TAX AND FISCAL IMPACT AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES UPON ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CITY.
16. Agreement between the City of El Centro and the American Red Cross for Use of City Facilities.
Presentation: Joseph Bernal, Fire Chief
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING AN UPDATED AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS FOR TEMPORARY USE OF CITY FACILITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES DURING A DISASTER.
17. Approving the purchase of a Rosenbauer Viper Fire Truck.
Presentation: Joseph Bernal, Fire Chief
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ONE STOCK ROSENBAUER 109’ VIPER AERIAL APPARATUS.
8:00 - 8:10 PM - DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION:
18. Presentation of Automatic Aid Pilot Program Agreement.
Presentation: Joseph Bernal , Fire Chief
Recommendation:
Presentation to City Council regarding the Automatic Aid Pilot Program Agreement. Presentation only.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEM:
19. Old City Library Electrical Emergency Repairs
8:10-8:40 PM - TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
8:40-8:50 PM - CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
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