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 and are 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 19, 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)
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro April 19, 2022
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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 legal counsel, based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54958.8(d)(2) based upon possible personnel claims.
LABOR RELATIONS 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 and Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director for the purpose of reviewing the City's position and instructing its representatives regarding matters of salaries, salary schedules, compensation paid 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 3504, negotiating with All Department Heads, All Unrepresented Units, and all Bargaining Units.
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.
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro April 19, 2022
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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
6:10-6:30 PRESENTATIONS
1. Imperial County Film Commission Annual Report
2. Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation Annual Report
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.
3. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of March 2022
4. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of March 2022
5. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of March 2022
6. Approve Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RENEWING AND CONFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 20-14 REGARDING A DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY VIRUS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RELATED TO COVID 19
6:40-7:40 NEW BUSINESS
7. Police Officer Recruitment Incentive Program
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and Necessary Action Related to the Approval of a Police Officers Recruitment Program.
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8. Military Equipment Use Policy
PRESENTATION: Brian Johnson, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Ordinance NO. 22- , AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on next agenda for second reading and adoption.
9. Budget Workshop FY23 - General Fund
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero- Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
For discussion
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Wake Liquor 2, 1560 Ocotillo Dr., Ste A, El Centro, CA.
TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT