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ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM A
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025, 3:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in an adjourned special meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 3:14 p.m. in Conference Room A, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Ellett, Carter, Marroquin, Camarena
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Paramo, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (absent)
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:
Moved by Ellett, second by Camarena to go into closed session.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
No comments were received.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
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
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned 4:50 p.m. ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Tomas Oliva, Mayor
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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MARCH 04, 2025, 4:00 P.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:55 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: Ellett, Carter, Marroquin, Camarena
City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Paramo, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (Absent)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Ellett, second by Camarena, to adjourn into closed session for:
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
Alejandro Temores v. City of El Centro
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)(2) – Summary of outstanding claims.
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 5:50 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
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PRESENT: Council: Ellett, Carter, Marroquin, Camarena
City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Paramo, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Oliva (Absent)
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Camarena and Invocation was given by Council Member Ellett.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
By Interim City Manager - We had a discussion regarding the term sheet and the discussion between the El Centro Regional and IVHD that will be moved to a special public forum to be scheduled for the 11th at 5:30 p.m. We will have it posted on the website as well.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment was received Steven Monreal.
PRESENTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Certificate of Recognition to the Central Union High School Cheer Squad – CIF San Diego and CIF State Champions. Received by Cheer Captain Alyssa.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-3)
Moved by Marroquin, second by Ellett, approving consent items # 2-3.
2. Approval of City Council meeting minutes of February 18, 2025 and February 26, 2025.
3. Approval of agreement with Tyler Technologies Software as a Service (SaaS).
AYES: Ellett, Carter, Marroquin, Camarena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
4. Motion by Ellet, second by Camarena, approval of Letter of Support requested by the Office of Senator Steve Padilla for SB 461 – State Surplus Property, City of Imperial. Presented by Clarissa De La Torre, representative with the Office of Senator Steve Padilla.
AYES: Ellett, Carter, Marroquin, Camarena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva
ABSTAINED: None
5. Motion by Marroquin, second by Ellett, approval of community sponsorship request for Harlot Heart Foundation, Jaz Ledbetter in the amount of $500.
AYES: Ellett, Carter, Marroquin, Camarena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Oliva
ABSTAINED: None
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6. Presentation by Police Chief Sawyer, El Centro Police Department unmanned Aerial System Program update.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
None
TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Council Members reported on their activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Reported on recent activities.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sonia Carter, Mayor Pro-Tem