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 17, 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 - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
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 Section 54957.6 to meet with Agency Representatives Marcela Piedra, City Manager, Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director and Patrick Clark, Consultant, 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.
EXISTING LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
Upon the advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding litigation against the City: (I) J'S Property Management and Jack Rafiq v. City of El Centro; and (ii) Seaman v. City of El Centro et al.
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. Presentation of Lithium Valley Economic Opportunity Investment Plan and request for a support letter, by Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, Intergovernmental Relations Director, Imperial County
6:20 - 6:25 (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.
6:25-6:30 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.

2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of April 2022

3. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of April 2022

4. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of April 2022

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 JUNE 2, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 16, 2022.

6. Approve City Council minutes of April 19, 2022 and May 3, 2022.
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro May 17, 2022
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6:30 - 6:50 PUBLIC HEARINGS

7. Public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer's Report regarding Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2022/2023
PRESENTATION: Richard Romero, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22 - , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

8. Public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer's Report regarding Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2022/2023
PRESENTATION: Richard Romero, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No 22 - , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

9. Public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer's Report regarding the El Centro Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2022/2023
PRESENTATION: Richard Romero, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22 - , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023

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6:50-7:50 NEW BUSINESS
10. Discussion and necessary action regarding VEOCI Master Services Agreement for the use of EOC Software
PRESENTATION: Cedric Ceseña, Interim Fire Chief
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A SOFTWARE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VEOCI, INC.

11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Clarifiers Rehabilitation Project
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 AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CLARIFIERS REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATE $2,001,607 IN ENTERPRISE FUNDING

12. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of additional funding of the agreement with Arrington Watkins Architects, Inc., for the Police Station Project
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Review staff recommendations and provide staff direction.

13. Budget Workshop FY 2023 - Enterprise, Special Revenue and Capital Projects Funds
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero- Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
For discussion

14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointments to the Library & Community Services Board.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Tomás Oliva
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayors Recommendation: Appointments to the Library & Community Services Board for (1) unscheduled vacancy Voting member with term ending on June 30, 2022 and (1) unscheduled vacancy Non-Voting member with term ending June 30, 2023.
7:50 - 8:00 DEPARTMENT REPORT

15. Fireworks Ordinance Update
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
8:00-8:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8:30-8:40 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT