AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 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 April 15, 2025.
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Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor:
Mayor Pro-tem:
Council Members:
Sonia Carter
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Carmona
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:
Closed Session with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1415 Ross and associated residential property Agency negotiators: Eric Newsom and Megan Rooney
Negotiating with: IVHD
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
Closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) - 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 Pro-Tem, 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 in 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 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.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Certificate of Recognition - IV Spelling Bee Winner, Madison Gray.
2. Retirement Plaque Presentation - Jose Romero, Parks & Recreation CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-8):
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.
3. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of March 2025
4. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of March 2025.
5. Approval of the Treasurer's Report for March 2025.
6. Approval of City Council meeting minutes of Special Meeting of April 1, 2025, and Regular meeting of April 1, 2025.
7. Accept resignation from Ms. Myra Soto, from the Building Board of Appeals effective immediately with regrets, and authorized the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERINAT TO PROVIDE ESCROW
AND LOAN SERVICING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO'S HOUSING PROGRAMS.
9. Adopt Resolution 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A VENDOR AGREEMENT WITH D&H WATER SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Public Hearing - Approval of the City of El Centro Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Draft 2025-2026 One-Year Action Plan.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
1. Open Public Hearing and solicit input on the Draft CDBG Program One-Year Action Plan for the 2022-2023 Program Year.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2025- 2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE Y.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
NEW BUSINESS:
11. Ratify Letter of Support - Joint Federal Appropriations Request for IVC Students.
Presentation: Daniel Paramo, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Ratify letter of support received at the City Manager's office for a request from Imperial Valley College (IVC) for a joint appropriations request of $2 million that will be submitted to Senator Alex Padilla's office in collaboration with the San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges Association (SDICCCA).
12. FY 2024-25 Budget Update / FY 2025-26 Preliminary Budget Workshop Presentation: Andy Heat, Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director Recommendation:
Conduct a Workshop and receive direction from the City Council regarding continued preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget as it relates to certain City funds, proposed capital and outlay expenditures and staffing changes and augmentations.
13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of an extension of the CR&R Franchise Agreement for solid waste handling and disposal.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No.25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO REGARDING AN EXTENSION OF THE CR&R FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL AND NOTICE TO THE CONTRACTOR THEREOF.
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request from Change Makers.
Presentation: Daniel Paramo, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
15. Notice of Application Southern California Gas Company request to increase rates and revenues for the cost of Capital proceeding Application filing A.25-03-11.
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.
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