AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023

City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM 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 CityClerk@cityofelcentro.org or call 760-337-4515 by October 17, 2023. 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: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4180375132?pwd=Rmo5UjZ1cWdyV1VoWUhSZWp6R0tVZz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 418 037 5132 Passcode: 5iHJYM Public comments via zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person. Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor: Martha Cardenas-Singh City Manager: Cedric Ceseña Mayor Pro-Tem: Sylvia Marroquin City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Edgard Garcia City Clerk: Norma Wyles Tomás Oliva Sonia Carter

11:30 A.M 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 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 Comments will be given during and at the end of the meeting.

CITY COUNCIL

ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation by the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): two cases. POSSIBLE LITIGATION A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility that there will be litigation initiated against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - one case based upon Ace bid protest. EXISTING LITIGATION A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a need to discuss existing litigation to which the City is a party: City of El Centro v. LAFCO. 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.

RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION 6:00 P.M.

6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

INVOCATION: 6:05-6:10

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

6:10-6:15 (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. 6:15-6:20

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of August 2023

2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of September 2023

3. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of August 2023

4. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of September 2023

5. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of August 2023

6. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2023

7. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-05, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, waive reading and adopt by title only.

8. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND R3E SERVICES FOR SERVICES RELATING TO THE HOUSING CONDITIONS SURVEY

9. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH IMPERIAL COUNTY FOR THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF COMPUTERS FOR THE ADULT CENTER PROGRAM

10. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE IMPERIAL COUNTY COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY'S KYOTES PROGRAM.

11. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR ADULT LITERACY AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES

12. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR ADULT LITERACY AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES 6:20-6:40 PUBLIC HEARING:

13. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding a 12-month time extension for the Willow Bend Tentative Subdivision Map PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE WILLOW BEND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE PROPERTY ENCOMPASSING 38 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF SOUTH 4TH STREET (SR-86) AND 630 FEET SOUTH OF HORNE ROAD. 6:40-7:30 NEW BUSINESS:

14. Approval of Unrepresented Police Commander MOU PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO IDENTIFYING, RECOGNIZING AND ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED POLICE COMMANDER MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of the Program Supplement Agreement for CRASL-5169 (055) related to the 2023 Streets Overlay Project PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 00000A265 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 11-5169S21 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

16. Rejection of bid received for Traffic Striping Maintenance Contract PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Director of Public Works / City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Reject bid from Rove Engineering, Inc., for the Traffic Striping Maintenance City Wide Project

17. Approve Termination of Proclamation of Local Emergency for Tropical Cyclone Hilary PRESENTATION: Joseph Bernal, Fire Chief RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE HILARY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

18. Discussion and Related Action Regarding Change Order #1 for Dog Park Project - Located at the Southeast Corner of Adams Avenue and 7th Street with Duggins Construction PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Change Order #1, which includes a Single Stall Restroom, and approve a budget amendment in the amount of $200,000 from the Debbie Pittman Lighting Field Project and allocation of the project savings to the Dog Park Project. Additionally, reallocate $23,550 from the Swarthout Park Field Lighting Project to the Dog Park Project. Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 17, 2023 City of El Centro Page 6 OR Approval of Change Order #1, which includes a Portland Loo Restroom, and approve a budget amendment in the amount of $200,000 from the Debbie Pittman Lighting Field Project and allocation of the project savings to the Dog Park Project. Additionally, reallocate $96,565 from the Swarthout Park Field Lighting Project to the Dog Park Project. OR Provide alternative direction to Staff.

19. Authorize the disposal of Obsolete and Surplus City Property by Auction or Sale PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE AND SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY BY AUCTION OR SALE LEGISLATIVE ACTION: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

20. Imperial and Villa local emergency update

7:30-8:00 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

8:00-8:10 CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT: