AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET

The public may attend in person. Anyone in attendance must wear a mask and practice social distancing. The public may choose to be outside subject to the same requirements. 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 3:00 p.m. on May 4, 2021.
The public may also attend via zoom.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM
To participate and make a public comment:
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 815 0503 9463 Passcode: 817737
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:
Cheryl Viegas-Walker
City Manager: Marcela Piedra
Mayor Pro-tem:
Tomás Oliva
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
Council Members:
Edgard Garcia
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Martha Cardenas-Singh
Sylvia Marroquin
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - RDA CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro May 4, 2021
City of El Centro Page 2
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, remark 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
EXISTING LITIGATION INITIATED BY THE CITY
Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session
pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) regarding City of El Centro v.
WasFun Realty (Mayan receivership).
POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice
of its legal counsel, based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a
significant possibility of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section
54956.9(d)(2): confidential personnel matter.
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code
§54957.6 to meet with Agency Representatives Marcela Piedra, City Manager and
Teri Brownlee, Human Resources Director for the purpose of reviewing the City’s
position and instructing its representative(s) regarding matters of salaries, salary
schedules, compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other
matters dealing with mandatory subjects within the scope of representation
pursuant to Government Code §3504; negotiating with all bargaining units within
the City.
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.
* 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
6:10-6:35 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Retirement Recognition - Tony Castaneda, Public Works
2. Recognition of National Hospital Week - May 2-8, 2021
3. Recognition of National Police Officer Week - May 9-15, 2021
4. Recognition of International Firefighters Day - May 4, 2021
5. Municipal Clerk's Week May 2-8, 2021

6:35-6:40 CONSENT AGENDA
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.

6. Approve City Council Minutes of April 20, 2021.

7. Authorize the filing of the fiscal year 2020-2021 claims with Imperial County
Transportation Commission (ICTC) for Public Transportation pursuant to:
1. Article 8(e) of the Public Utilities code for bus benches/shelter in the amount of
$18,645, 7TH/State Street bus terminal in the amount of $45,000, and for the
regional maintenance and upkeep for benches/shelter in the amount of $25,000
for a grand total of $88,645.
2. Article 3 of the Public Utilities code for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the
amount of $23,001.

8. Approve the Bid Documents for General Landscaping Services, Tree Removal
and Irrigation Repair and Emergency Landscaping Services at Lighting and
Landscape Maintenance Districts and authorize the Community Services
Department to send project out to bid.

6:40-6:50 NEW BUSINESS

9. Establishment of Downtown Facade Improvement Program & Adoption of
Guidelines
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Discussion and related action regarding the use of $125,000 in Measure P funds for
the purpose of establishing a Downtown Facade Improvement Program.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING DOWNTOWN FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
INFORMATIONAL ITEM

10. Former Law Enforcement Firearms Training Site Cleanup Update
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
6:50-6:55 (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.
6:55-7:15 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT