CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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The public may attend in person. The City asks that anyone in attendance that is not fully vaccinated wear a mask. 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 April 5, 2022.
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989
Mayor:
Tomás Oliva
City Manager: Marcela Piedra
Mayor Pro-tem:
Martha Cardenas-Singh
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
Council Members:
Edgard Garcia
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Sylvia Marroquin
Cheryl Viegas-Walker
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - RDA CONFERENCE ROOM
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro April 5, 2022
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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 Agency Representatives Marcela Piedra, City Manager, Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource 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; negotiation 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
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INVOCATION
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:10-6:30 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Proclamation - Autism Awareness Month April 2022
2. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - April 10-16, 2022
3. National Library Week April 3-9, 2022
4. Presentation of New Firefighters
6:30-6:35 PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
5. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of February 2022
6. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of February 2022
7. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of February 2022
8. Approve City Council Minutes of February 15, 2022.
9. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , 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 NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020 AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 5, 2022 THROUGH MAY 5, 2022.
10. Acceptance of Mr. Richard Lopez resignation from the Library & Community Services Board effective immediately with regrets, and authorize City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.
11. Approve the plans and specifications for the Alder Sewer Repairs Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
12. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
13. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
14. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
15. Adopt Resolution 22- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
16. Adopt Resolution 22- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
17. Adopt Resolution 22- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
18. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
19. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
20. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
6:40-7:20 PUBLIC HEARING
21. Discussion and related action regarding the naming of the Majors Field at Frazier Field - Eddie White Complex to Frank Leal Majors Field
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and related action regarding the naming of the Majors Field at Frazier Field - Eddie White Complex to Frank Leal Majors Field.
22. Public Hearing - Approval of the City of El Centro Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) "Draft" 2022-2023 One-Year Action Plan
PRESENTATION: Adrianna Nava, Director of Community Services
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open Public Hearing and solicit public input on the Draft CDBG Program One-Year Action Plan for the 2022-2023 Program Year.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2022-2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
7:20-8:00 NEW BUSINESS
23. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of a Amended and Restated Agreement between the City and CR&R Incorporated for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CR&R INCORPORATED FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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24. Discussion and any necessary action directing staff to administer the Proposition 218 process for solid waste collection rates
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Direct staff to administer the Proposition 218 majority protest process and send out notice of the proposed increased to all property owners with trash collection service.
2. Set a Public Hearing on June 7, 2022 for the City Council’s consideration of the proposed rate schedule.
25. Economic Development Administration (EDA) COVID-19 Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines Waiver for Home 2 Suites
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a one-time waiver of the EDA COVID-19 Revolving Loan Fund maximum loan of $100,000 to facilitate the loan of $250,000 to Home2Suites
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
26. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company's request for rate increase Application A.22-03-008
8:00-8:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8:30-8:40 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
