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 on November 2, 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/84987565600?pwd=ekRwNStscHdvdXBJYjZkcWF4ck9hQT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 8756 5600 Passcode: 708335 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) Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 2, 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, 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 meet in closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to confer 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. EXISTING LITIGATION: Annual Litigation Report Upon the advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will hold a closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss the annual litigation report and update which includes the following cases to which the City is a party: Loyd v. City of El Centro; Verdugo v. City of El Centro; Cruz v. City of El Centro; Hernandez & Okere v. City of El Centro; Retana v. City of El Centro; City of El Centro v. Jack Rafiq; Rosario Beltran v. City of El Centro; Jon Cazares v. City of El Centro POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY: Annual Claims Report Upon the advice of legal counsel, the City Council will hold a closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.95, to discuss the annual claims report and update. PERSONNEL MATTERS The City Council will meet in 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 6:15-6:20

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 the plans and specifications for the Raw Water Electrical Panel Replacement Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFIRMING THE CONTINUATION OF THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND THE STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY GOVERNOR NEWSON ON MARCH 4, 2020 AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 2 THROUGH DECEMBER 2 PURSUANT TO NEWLY ENACTED BROWN ACT PROVISIONS  6:20-7:20

NEW BUSINESS

3. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of the Caltrans 9A DBE Implementation Agreement with the City of El Centro 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 ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO

4. Essential Air Service air carriers to serve El Centro/Imperial County area PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction and recommendation for support of an Essential Air Service air carrier

5. Approving the Purchase of Type I Fire Pumper 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 2021 PIERCE TYPE-I TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER

6. Police Department New Staffing Recommendations PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Interim Human Resource Director RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT NEW STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS: two (2) Police Lieutenants and one (1) Secretarial Assistant.

7. Appointments to the Public Safety Task Force PRESENTATION: Mayor Cheryl Viegas-Walker RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and necessary action regarding the appointments to the Public Safety Task Force.

8. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of voting delegate and alternate for an all virtual National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit Annual Business Meeting. The Annual Business Meeting will be held virtually on November 19, 2021. PRESENTATION: Cheryl Viegas-Walker, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate. LEGISLATIVE ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

9. Rejection of Claim filed by Aaron Reel on October 8, 2021. 7:20-7:25 (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.

7:25-8:00 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 8:00-8:10 CITY MANAGER REPORT ADJOURNMENT