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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024, 4:00 P.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:04 p.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 (Zoom), Marroquin, Carter City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Cesena, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Garcia
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
Closed Session with Real Property Negotiators – pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 Property: El Centro Regional Medical Center and Associated Properties Negotiator: Eric Newsom and Megan Rooney, Sheppard Mullin Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Closed Session Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957
Public Employment
Interim City Manager
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 5:50 p.m.
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, December 3, 2024 at 6:01 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 Garcia and Invocation was given by Council Member Carter.
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CITY ATTORNEY REORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public comments were received by Jessica Smith, Todd Evangelist and Gary Redfern.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-7):
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin, approving consent items (# 1-7).
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-86, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AMENDING 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-87, 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-88, 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-89, 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 COMPENSATION STUDY.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-90, 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.
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AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. This was the date and time set for a public hearing to considering an amendment to Chapter 4 of the City Code regarding Cardrooms. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
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 Jay Carson. Mayor Marroquin closed the public hearing after no other comments were received and brought back to Council. Interim Mayor Pro-Tem Cardenas-Singh commented that the Public Safety Committed had reviewed this amendment to Chapter 4 of the City Code.
Moved by Carter, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-91, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, UPDATING AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN CARDROOM FEES.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Presentation by Andy Heath, Finance Consultant, Annual Fiscal Year 2025 Final Budget.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-92, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
10. Presentation by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer, discussion and any necessary action regarding the Award of the 2023 ATP Cycle 5 Improvements Project.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 24-93, 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.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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11. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, Award of Bid – Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) Contract for General Landscaping Services.
Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 24-94, 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 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
12. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, Award of Bid – Large City Parks and Retention Basins Contract for General Landscaping Services.
Moved by Oliva, second by Carter, Adoption of Resolution No. 24-95, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR GENERAL LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT LARGE CITY PARKS AND RETENTION BASINS.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
13. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, Execution of a Contract for Routine Janitorial Maintenance for Parks ad other Public Areas.
Moved by Cardenas-Singh, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-96, 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.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
14. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, Award of Bid – Small Parks and Various City Facilities Contract for General Landscaping Services.
Moved by Carter, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-97, 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.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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15. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, discussion and any necessary action regarding a Master Tax Share and Fiscal Impact Agreement between the County of Imperial and the City of El Centro.
Motion by Marroquin, second by Cardenas-Singh, adoption of Resolution No. 24-98, 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.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
16. Presentation by Joseph Bernal, Fire Chief, agreement between the City of El Centro and the American Red Cross for use of City facilities.
Moved by Oliva, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 24-99, 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.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
17. Motion by Marroquin, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 24-100, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ONE STOCK ROSENBAUER 109’ VIPER AERIAL APPARATUS.
AYES: Cardenas-Singh, Oliva, Marroquin, Garcia, Carter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
DEPARTMENT PRESENATION
18. Presentation of Automatic Aid Pilot Program Agreement. Presentation Only.
LEGISLATIVE
None
INFORMATION ITEM
19. 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 8:05 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor