AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 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 March 4, 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.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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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
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 Comment will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: El Centro Regional Medical Center, 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro Negotiators: Mayor Oliva and Council Member Marroquin
Negotiating with: IVHD representatives
Under Negotiation: price and terms
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1) - Summary of Existing litigation -
Vindiola v. City of El Centro
Rafael Beltran v. City of El Centro
Irma Hill v. City of El Centro
Ibanez Gomez v. City of El Centro
Alejando Temores v. City of El Centro
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) - Summary of outstanding claims.
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:
(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.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Central Union High School Cheer Squad - CIF San Diego Section and CIF State Champions
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-4):
Consent agenda items are approved by one motion. Council members or members of the public may pull consent items to be considered separately at a time determined by the Mayor.
2. Approval of City Council meeting minutes of February 18, 2025 and February 26, 2025.
3. Agreement with Tyler Technologies Software as a Service (SaaS).
NEW BUSINESS:
4. Request for Letter of Support for SB 461 - State Surplus Property, City of Imperial.
Presentation: Daniel Paramo, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Approve letter of support request by the Office of Senator Steve Padilla.
5. Community Sponsorship - Harlot Heart Foundation.
Presentation: Daniel Paramo, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request.
DEPARTMENT REPORT:
6. El Centro Police Department Unmanned Aerial System Program update.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
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.