AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 City Hall Regular Meeting

11:30 AM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1275 MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA 92243

ctice 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 October 5, 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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85147914284?pwd=K3A5TzIHRmxLUHJTR1NMWTgxcE5nQT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 851 4791 4284 Passcode: 052398 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, Dulce Bedolla, Interim Human Resources Director and Patrick Clark, consulting negotiator, 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 of National Fire Prevention Week - October 3-9, 2021

2. Customer Service Appreciation Week - October 4-8, 2021 6:20-6:35 SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

3. Calexico West Port of Entry - Request Support for Opening

4. Quarterly Report by IV Regional Chamber of Commerce

5. Presentation by Esperanza Colio, Deputy CEO, Imperial County - Rental Assistance Programs 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 Warrant Registers for the Month of August 2021

7. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of August 2021

8. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of August 2021

9. Approve City Council Minutes of August 18, 2021, September 7, 2021 and September 21, 2021.

10. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO UPDATING AND AMENDING I ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE III OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AND ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES , waive reading and adopt by title only.

11. Approve Task Order No. 2 for Construction Management Services related to the Southern Pump Station Project under the Nicklaus Engineering Inc. On-call agreement.

12. Approve the execution of Change Order 6 and 7 for the S. Imperial Ave. Water Pipeline Improvements and Drainage Pipeline Installation Project to A&R Construction and authorize funding from Water Enterprise fund as presented.

13. Approve Task Order No. 1and its amendments 1 and 2 for design services related to the Imperial Avenue Waterline Relocation Project under The Holt Group Inc. On-Call agreement.

6:40-7:20 NEW BUSINESS

14. Resolution Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings PRESENTATION: Elizabeth E. Martyn, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFIRMING THE CONTINUATION OF ITS LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED ON MARCH 17 AND THE STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020 AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 5 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 2021, PURSUANT TO NEWLY ENACTED BROWN ACT PROVISIONS.

15. OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program 2021 PRESENTATION: Deputy Chief Robert Sawyer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE OFFICES OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.

16. Purchase of Police Vehicles 2021 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 PURCHASE THREE FORD F-150 RESPONDER VEHICLES A

17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the SB1LPP 5169(052) Dogwood Avenue Improvements Project. PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE Public Works Director/City Engineer 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 SB1LPP 5169(052) DOGWOOD AVE. IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

18. Discussion and any necessary action regarding City Council Norms and Procedures PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, establishing norms and procedures and order of business for the City Council of the City of El Centro and related functions and activities and repealing resolution no. 20-54

19. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority. PRESENTATION: Mayor Cheryl Viegas-Walker RECOMMENDATION: Mayors Recommendation: Appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority with one (1) scheduled vacancy with term ending July 1, 2025.

20. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointment to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with terms ending October 3, 2025. PRESENTATION: Mayor Cheryl Viegas-Walker RECOMMENDATION: Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with term ending October 3, 2025.

21. Discussion and any necessary action regarding an appointment to the El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) Board of Trustees. PRESENTATION: Mayor Cheryl Viegas-Walker RECOMMENDATION: Mayors Recommendation: Approve one (1) appointment to the El Centro Regional Medical Center. Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 5, 2021 City of El Centro Page 6 7:20-7:30 DEPARTMENT REPORTS

22. California Department of Transportation Utility Agreement No. 33669

23. Revised street sweeper schedule presentation LEGISLATIVE ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

24. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - The Vibe Event Center, 721 W Main St., El Centro, CA 92243 7:30-7:35 (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.

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT

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