AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243

The public may attend in person. AT THE PRESENT TIME, the City asks that anyone in attendance CONTINUE TO 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 July 20, 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: 845 5036 1063 Passcode: 792790
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 - 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
EXISTING LITIGATION INITIATED BY THE CITY
Upon the advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding: (i) City of El Centro v. Was Fun Realty (Mayan Receivership); (ii) Verdugo v. City of El Centro.
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 54958.9(d)(2) - SEVEN claims: Rosario Gonzales and Imperial Valley LBGT Resource Center (Rosa Diaz - separate claims) - irrigation pipe break in Bucklin Park; Kelada (mother and minor son) - traffic accident; and Valenzuela - pot hole; CalOSHA citations; tax sharing agreement with Imperial County
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 Dulce Bedolla, Interim HR 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.

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
6:10-6:20 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Recognition - Imperial Irrigation District 110th Anniversary
2. Recognition - International Lifeguard Day
3. Retirement Recognition - Ken Herbert, Fire Chief
6:20-6:30 SCHEDULED PRESENTATION
4. Presentation by Imperial Irrigation District Director, Alex Cardenas regarding the North Date Canal Pipeline

6:30-6:35 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.
5. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2021
6. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of June 2021
7. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of June 2021
8. Approve the plans and specifications for the SB1LPP-5169 (052) Dogwood Avenue Improvements Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
6:35-7:05 PUBLIC HEARING
9. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 21-02 for Telecommunications Tower at 1560 Ocotillo Drive
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-02 FOR A 75-FOOT TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 1560 OCOTILLO DRIVE
10. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Conditional Use Permit 21-03 to establish a crematorium at 970 S. Second Street
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, AICP Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-03 TO ESTABLISH A CREMATORIUM LOCATED AT 970 S. SECOND STREET
7:05-8:05 NEW BUSINESS
11. Community Sponsorship Request - IV 9/11 Committee/National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from Imperial Valley 9/11 Committee/National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

12. Discussion and necessary action regarding the award of bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for the Carlos Aguilar Field Phase 3 Project
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CARLOS AGUILAR PHASE 3 PROJECT.
13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of a fourth amendment to the Securitas Security Services Agreement
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos- Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL UNARMED SECURITY SERVICES AT THE MAYAN HOTEL SITE.
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the conceptual design update for the proposed new Police Station
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide comments to staff regarding the conceptual design update and direction to proceed with full design.
15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of the Local Transportation Five Year Expenditure Plan FY22 to FY26
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve local transportation FY22-26 five-year expenditure plan as presented.

16. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Imperial County Work Training Center, Inc. for Routine Cleaning and Maintenance to Add Services at the Bus Transfer Terminal
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IMPERIAL COUNTY WORK TRAINING CENTER, INC FOR ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TO ADD SUCH SERVICES AT THE BUS TERMINAL.
17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of a voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo - September 22-24, 2021 in Sacramento, CA.
PRESENTATION: Cheryl Viegas-Walker, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate(s).
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
18. Notification of rejection of claim of Arlene Valenzuela by Carl Warren & Co., Claims Administrator.
19. Notification of rejection of claim of Mervat Kelada and Mal'Akhi J. Kelada, a minor, by Carl Warren & Co., Claims Administrator.
20. Information on Claim filed by Rosa Diaz, IV LGBT Resource Center on June 23, 2021.
21. Information on Claim filed by Rosario Gonzalez on June 22, 2021.

8:05-8:10 (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.

8:10-8:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8:30-8:40 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT