AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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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 June 15, 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: 810 2244 6496 Passcode: 659857
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
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
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
for the purpose of considering employee compensation 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.
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).
PERSONNEL MATTERS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section
54957 to consider the evaluation of the City Manager.
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
6:10-6:15 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.

1. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of May 2021

2. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of May 2021

3. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of May 2021

6:15-7:00 PUBLIC HEARINGS

4. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission
regarding certification of the Program Environmental Impact Report for the El
Centro 2040 General Plan Update
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO CERTIFYING THE PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT WITH CEQA FINDINGS FOR SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND ADOPTION
OF MITIGATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE EL
CENTRO 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

5. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission
regarding adoption of the El Centro 2040 General Plan Update
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE EL CENTRO 2040 GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE

6. Public hearing to consider the approval of the 2020 Urban Water Management
Plan UWMP
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO ADOPTING THE 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND
THE WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN

7. Public Hearing to consider the approval of a rate increase for the collection,
transportation, and recycling, processing, disposal of solid waste.
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO CONDITIONALLY RESCINDING RESOLUTION 20-52 AND
RE-ESTABLISHING RATES FOR INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE COLLECTION,
TRANSPORTATION, RECYCLING, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID
WASTE

7:00-8:00 NEW BUSINESS
8. Imperial Valley Regional Climate Action Plan
PRESENTATION: Poonam Boparai, Ascent Environmental
RECOMMENDATION:
Presentation only.

9. Sign Ordinance Text Amendment regarding Non-Commercial Signage
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, AICP Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Ordinance 21- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 22.1-53 OF
CHAPTER 22.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ENTITLED NONCOMMERCIAL
SIGNAGE, waive reading and approve as first reading and
authorize City Clerk to place on next agenda for second reading and adoption.

10. Annual FY 2022 Budget
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero - Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022

11. Intergovernmental Agreement with Imperial County Sheriff's Office for Sharing
CAD System
PRESENTATION: Deputy Chief Robert Sawyer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
IMPERIAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE SHARING OF LAW AND
JUSTICE INFORMATION THROUGH A REGIONAL COMPUTER AUTOMATED
DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDED BY
PROPHOENIX SYSTEM

12. ECPD Automated License Plate Recognition Program
PRESENTATION: Deputy Chief Robert Sawyer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC., aka FLOCK
SAFETY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SOLAR POWERED
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERAS.

13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointments to the El
Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) Board of Trustees to fill three (3)
vacancies.
PRESENTATION: Cheryl Viegas-Walker, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayors Recommendation: Approve three (3) appointments to the El Centro
Regional Medical Center with terms ending June 30, 2024.

14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointments to the
Personnel Appeals Board to fill three (3) vacancies.
PRESENTATION: Cheryl Viegas-Walker, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayors Recommendation: Approve three (3) appointments to the Personnel
Appeals Board with terms ending April 15, 2025.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION

8:00-8:05 (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.

8:05-8:35 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS

8:35-8:45 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT