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 May 3, 2022.
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989

Mayor: Tomás Oliva
Mayor Pro-Tem: Martha Cardenas-Singh
Council Members: Edgard Garcia, Sylvia Marroquin, Cheryl Viegas-Walker

City Manager: Marcela Piedra

City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans

City Clerk: Norma Wyles

11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - RDA CONFERENCE ROOM
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
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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
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, 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.
NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ACQUISITIONS/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 negotiator, Marcela Piedra, City
Manager regarding negotiations with Desert Vista Development, LLC which
instructions will concern price, terms of payment or both, including use
restrictions and other monetary related considerations concerning the lease of
the property at Valley Centerpoint Shopping Center, 1002 N. Imperial Ave., 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.
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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
6:10-6:45 PRESENTATIONS
1. Retirement Recognition - Parks Supervisor Chris Legakes
2. IV Small Business Development Center Annual Report
3. Water Fluoridation - Imperial County Health Department
4. Presentation by Teamsters 542
6:45-6:50 (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.
6:50-7:00 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. 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 MAY 3, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2022.
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6. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (LEGACY RANCH) FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
7. Approve City Council Minutes of March 1, 2022, March 15, 2022, April 5, 2022
and April 13, 2022.
8. Approve and Authorize City Manager’s Office to Proceed with Request for
Proposals for Legislative Advocacy Services.
7:00-7:30 NEW BUSINESS
9. Independent Contractor Agreement for Professional Services (CPR, First Aid,
and AED Training) to the Calexico Unified School District
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and related action regarding an Independent Contractor Agreement
between the Calexico Unified School District and the City of El Centro for
professional services for the instruction of CPR, First Aid, and AED Training in
accordance with the American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
training.
10. Discussion and any necessary action regarding approval of supporting project
delivery schedules and timely use of surface transportation Block Grant
funding for transportation projects.
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 SUPPORTING PROJECT DELIVERY SCHEDULES AND
TIMELY USE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
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11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding approval of the supporting project delivery schedules and timely use of Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for transportation projects.
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 SUPPORTING PROJECT DELIVERY SCHEDULES AND TIMELY USE OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - El Centro Convenience, 398 Aurora Dr., El Centro, CA 92243
7:30-8:00 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8:00-8:10 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT