AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021

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 December 7, 2021.

COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.

To participate and make a public comment: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88603240334?pwd=TkUweWNnZEhoMFB5UGtNKzNienRWZz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 886 0324 0334 Passcode: 912441 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.

POSSIBLE LITIGATION INITIATED BY 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 initiated by the City under Govt. Code Section 54958.9(d)(4) - one case regarding code enforcement.

NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY

The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiators, Marcela Piedra, City Manager, and Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, regarding the following negotiations regarding real property with Daniel Sohn, Executive Director, Imperial Valley Regional Chamber which instructions will concern price, terms of payment or both, including due diligence provisions and other monetary related considerations concerning lease and assignment of the lease for the property located at 1095 S. Fourth St. (Portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 53-471-03-01 and 53-471-04- 01) in El Centro.

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 SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

1. Charter Communications Presentation - Chromebooks for Library Checkout Program

2. County of Imperial and El Centro Regional Medical Center 5150 Update 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.

3. Approve City Council minutes of November 2, 2021.

4. Reject bid from T C Construction Inc for the Southern Pump Station Project 6:25-7:00 NEW BUSINESS

5. Discussion and any necessary action regarding funding allocation for road improvements at the Main Street and Dogwood Avenue intersection PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to set aside $300,000 in LTA funds in the current budget as recommended in this agenda report.

6. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the purchase of equipment for the UV disinfection system 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 APPROVING A VENDOR AGREEMENT WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, ULC FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND APPROPRIATE $513,039.85 IN WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUNDING

7. Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Centro adoption Technology Use Policy PRESENTATION: Chris Tewalt, IT Administrator RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21 - , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY

8. Adopt Vision, Mission and Value Statements PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the City of El Centro’s Vision, Mission and Value Statements

9. Adopt Strategic Planning 2022-2027 PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the City of El Centro Strategic Plan 2022-2027

10. One-Time Payment to City Employees for Continuing Service During the Covid-19 Pandemic. PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING ONE-TIME PAYMENTS TO CITY EMPLOYEES FOR CONTINUING SERVICE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. LEGISLATIVE ACTION – NONE 7:00-7:10 DEPARTMENT REPORT

11. Update on Downtown Facade Improvement Program

12. Update on the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan Implementation INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

13. WTP Emergency Repairs Update

14. Information regarding claim submitted by Miguel Guzman.

15. Notification of Rejection of Claim for Robert Vera.

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.

7:15-7:40 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

7:40-7:45 CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT