AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
City Hall Regular Meeting 4:00 PM
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 February 18, 2025.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.
To participate and make a public comment in person, via Zoom or telephone, please raise your hand, speak up and introduce yourself.
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Meeting ID: 418 037 5132 Passcode: 5iHJYM
Public comments via zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person.
Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor:
Mayor Pro-Tem:
Council Members:
Tomás Oliva
Sonia Carter
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Marty Ellett
Interim City Manager: Daniel Paramo
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 member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing on 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:
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS
Closed Session Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 - Closed Session with Negotiator Regarding Real Property Transactions.
Property Address: 1415 Ross Avenue and related properties Negotiating with: IVHD representatives
Under negotiation: Terms and Conditions
POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
Closed session pursuant to Govt. Code section 54956.9(b)(2)-potential litigation against the City - 2 items
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957
Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Appointment City Manager Recruitment
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 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. 6:15-6:30 PM - PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Certificate of Recognition - El Centro Firefighters.
2. Certificate of Recognition - National Engineers Week, February 16-22, 2025.
3. Proclamation for Black History Month
6:30-6:35 PM - CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 4-8):
4. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of January 2025.
5. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of January 2025.
6. Approve Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2025.
7. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-01, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO EC 1-24 (WILLOW BEND SUBDIVISION ANNEXATION), waive reading and adopt by title only.
8. Approval of City Council meeting minutes of February 4, 2025. 6:35-7:10 PM - NEW BUSINESS:
9. Discussion Regarding 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Proposals Received
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2025-2026
10. Award of the Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Disinfection Improvements Project.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UV DISINFECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 7:10-7:20 PM - DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
11. Gomez Park Project Update
12. Eddie White Complex/Frazier Field Park Improvements Update LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
13. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License- Petromart Retail Group, Inc. El Centro Fuel and Food #3, 1302 S 4TH ST El Centro, CA 92243-4502.
7:20 -7:45 PM - TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
7:45-7:55 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.