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 October 19, 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/89933788949?pwd=bFZmT0FvbGliVnBCYUNnY255bGRDQT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 899 3378 8949 Passcode: 231770 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 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), two items - (1) Aaron Real claim; and (2) Lara pothole claim. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with Agency Representatives Marcela Piedra, City Manager; Dulce Bedolla, Interim 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 Section 3404. 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. Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2021

2. Recognition - National Community Planning Month

3. Recognition of Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week - October 10- 16, 2021

4. Recognition of National Accountant Day - October 25, 2021

6:20-6:25 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 September 2021

6. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of September 2021

7. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of September 2021

8. Approve City Council minutes of October 5, 2021.

9. Approval of the Bid Documents for the Bucklin Park Challenge Course Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to send project out to bid. 6:25 - 6:40 PUBLIC HEARING

10. Discussion and related action regarding renaming of Sidewinder Skate Park to Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and related action regarding renaming of Sidewinder Skate Park to Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 19, 2021 City of El Centro Page 4 6:40-7:10 NEW BUSINESS

11. Community Sponsorship Request - WomanHaven, A Center for Family Solutions PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from WomanHaven, A Center for Family Solutions.

12. Amend Resolution 02-71 to allow modification of existing units to form a new unit PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Interim Director of Human Resource RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PURSUANT TO THE MEYERS-MILIAS-BROWN ACT.

13. Approving the Purchase of Type III/I Engine w/ ARPA Funds PRESENTATION: Cedric Cesena, Interim Fire Chief RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ONE 2020 ROSENBAUER TYPE III/I ENGINE

14. Discussion and necessary action regarding a grant application submission under Proposition 68 Rural Recreation & Tourism Program PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR RURAL RECREATION AND TOURISM PROGRAM (RRT) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 19, 2021 City of El Centro Page 5

15. Measure P Request for Community Special Events for October 2021 through July 2022 PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and necessary action regarding the Special Events Proposal in the amount of $82,700. LEGISLATIVE ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

16. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Family Dollar, Inc. #9258, 1111 S 4th St., El Centro, CA 92243

17. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Circle K, 488 Brighton Ave, El Centro.

18. Rejection of Claim filed by Alexander Lara on September 20, 2021.

7:10-7:15 (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.

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT