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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024, 11:30 A.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:30 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: Ellett, Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Camarena City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Cesena, Interim City Manager Paramo, City Attorney Martyn Evans
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 El Centro Regional Medical Center, 1415 Ross Ave. and associated properties Agency negotiator: Ad Hoc Committee (Marroquin, Oliva), City Manager and City Attorney and designated consultants.
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
MOTION TO ADD ITEMS TO CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin to add: ICOE & CBL 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
Motion unanimously carried.
Closed Session concluded at 2:28 p.m.
City Council Reconvened at 5:00 p.m. for Open Session.
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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Ellett, Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Camarena City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Ceseña, Interim City Manager Paramo, City Attorney Martyn Evans
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Ellett and Invocation was given by Council Member Camarena.
CITY ATTORNEY REORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Announcement of the new Interim City Manager.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Peter Rodriguez, Tara Malcomb and Sher Cowie (recognition of City Manager Cesena for his time as a City Manager).
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-6):
Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, approving consent items (# 1-6).
1. Approval of Warrant Registers for the month of November 2024.
2. Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of November 2024.
3. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of November 2024.
4. Approval of City Council Minutes of November 19, 2024 and November 25, 2024.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-102, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING VENDOR AGREEMENT WITH PARKSON CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-103, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICES.
AYES: Ellett, Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Camarena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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NEW BUSINESS:
7. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, discussion and any necessary action regarding Service Area Plan Update.
Council Member Marroquin had a regarding identifying the location of a future school site. Mr.
Hernandez stated that the school district already has a location for the school.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 24-104, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2024 SERVICE AREA PLAN
PREPARED FOR IMPERIAL COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO).
AYES: Ellett, Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Camarena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
8. Presentation by Joseph Bernal, Fire Chief, approval of the MOU between the El Centro Fire Department and Imperial County Public Health for ARPA-Funded Emergency Medical Reporting System Upgrades.
Motion by Marroquin, second by Oliva, adoption of Resolution No. 24-105, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
AYES: Ellett, Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Camarena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
9. Presentation by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer, award 2024 CDBG Sidewalk and ADA Curb Ramp Improvement Project.
Council members had several questions, which Mr. Campos answered.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 24-106, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE 2024 CDBG SIDEWALK AND ADA CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
AYES: Ellett, Carter, Oliva, Marroquin, Camarena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
10. Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, approval of Mayor Appointments for the City Council Committee Appointments:
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COMMITTEE PRIMARY/ ALTERNATE
SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) (League Appt) N/A LAFCO (League Appt.) TBD
AAA (Area Agency on Aging)- (League Appt.) N/A
ICTC (Imperial County Transportation Commission)
LTA (Local Transportation Authority)
SAFE (Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies)
IVRMA (Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency)
Oliva/Carter
CJPIA (California Joint Powers Insurance Authority) Marroquin/Ellett ECRMC Board of Trustees All Council Members
Air Pollution Control Advisory Board Marroquin/Camarena Airport Advisory Committee Camarena/Ellett
Imperial County Film Commission Carter/Camarena
Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
(MPT-Rep/Mayor-Alt)
Carter/Oliva
United Way-Emergency Food Shelter Program Ellett/Carter Mexican Liaison Oliva/Marroquin
Citizen Advisory Committee
(Centinela State Prison)
Ellett/Oliva
IID 2 on 2
(Imperial Irrigation District)
Oliva/Carter
AD HOC, COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES CURRENT
Community Enhancement Task Force Carter/Marroquin
Friends of Community Service Foundation Board Marroquin/Camarena Task Force to End Homelessness Carter/Marroquin
COVID-19 Pandemic Response & Economic Recovery
Task Force
Oliva/Ellett
Cannabis Task Force Oliva/Ellett
Federal & State Funding Opportunities Task Force Oliva/Camarena Public Safety Task Force Carter/Camarena
Legislative Standing Committee Oliva/Carter
Finance Committee Oliva/Marroquin
MEASURE P WORKING GROUPS: CURRENT
IT & ADA Related Projects Camarena/Ellett
Parks & Recreation Project Carter/Ellett
Operational Projects Marroquin
Downtown Ad Hoc Committee Carter/Camarena