AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 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 March 18, 2025.
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Public comments via Zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person.
Mayor Pro-Tem and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor:
Mayor Pro-Tem:
Council Members:
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 Pro-Tem 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 NEGOTIATOR
Property: Hospital - 1415 Ross and associated residential properties Negotiators: Eric Newson and Megan Rooney, Sheppard Mullin Negotiating with: Josh Schneiderman, Snell & Willmer
Under negotiation: Definitive Agreement
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(D)(2) - Summary of outstanding claims.
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4) - Possible initiation of litigation by the City - 1 case
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 Pro-Tem 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 Pro-Tem 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 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 Pro-Tem 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 Pro-Tem 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.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS - ):
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 Pro-Tem.
1. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of February 2025
2. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of February 2025.
3. Approval of Treasurer's Report of February 2025.
4. Approval of City Council meeting minutes of an Adjourned Special Meeting of March 4, 2025, and Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025.
5. Funding from the Department of Homeland Security allocated for the 2023 Operation Stonegarden program.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. Discussion and any Necessary Action Regarding the Acceptance of the 2024 General Plan Annual Report.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
Accept the City’s General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct that it be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
7. Filling the vacancy left by former Mayor Oliva's resignation.
Presentation: Elizabeth Martyn, City Attorney, Daniel Paramo, Interim City Manager, Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Determine the appointment process at this meeting and publish the Notice of Vacancy as soon as possible.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
8. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - 7 ELEVEN 2131 26684 D, 485 E. Main St., El Centro, CA 92243
9. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - 7 ELEVEN 21836C, 2050 S 4TH ST., EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4513
10. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - MAHS KITCHEN, 290 N. IMPERIAL AVE., EL CENTRO, CA 92243- 2325
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.