AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022

City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1275 MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA 92243 City of El Centro Page 1 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 June 21, 2022. COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM. To participate and make a public comment via Zoom or telephone, please raise your hand, speak up and introduce yourself. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84952174303?pwd=bzc5RGVFenFmWFdIWk1IVIpid2ItUT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 849 5217 4303 Passcode: 928527 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: 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 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.

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) based upon the possible claim of a former employee. EXISTING LITIGATION Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) regarding the following litigation against the City - Manuel Avendano, and Arturo Lucero v. City of El Centro, ECU 002428

POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINS THE CITY A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)

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

6:10-6:10 SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of New Personnel by Mr. Paul Lu, YK America

2. Accessity Business Loans Presentation by Larisa Urias 6:10-6:15 PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 May 2022

4. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of May 2022 

5. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of May 2022

6. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-03, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE 22-02, waive reading and adopt by title only.

7. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

8. Adopt 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

9. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT - TYPE VI FIRE ENGINE

10. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL FOR THE REGIONAL AERIAL IMAGERY ACQUISITION PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED

11. Public Hearing to consider the residential and commercial solid waste services rates and tabulate protest ballot results PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Upon a Favorable Result on the Ballot Count and Upon Conclusion of the Public Hearing, Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER PROTEST BALLOT PROCEEDING CONDUCTED FOR THE INCREASE OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL/MULTIFAMILY SOLID WASTE RATES, COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 AND THE SUBSEQUENT FOUR FISCAL YEARS, MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVING SUCH RATES AND CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS Agenda 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

12. Community Sponsorship Request - Sure Helpline Center PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from Sure Helpline Center. NEW BUSINESS

13. Annual FY 2023 Budget PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero - Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

14. Measure P Project Requests PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant RECOMMENDATION: Consideration of requests for recommended projects from each Measure P Task Force Group.

15. Discussion and related action regarding Parks and Recreation and Aquatic Center Fees be Exempted from Automatic 3% Increase for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and related action regarding parks and recreation and aquatic center fees.

16. Potential Dog Park at the Southeast Corner of Adams Avenue and 7th Street PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and related action regarding approval of a Dog Park at the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and 7th Street adjacent to the Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park. Discussion and related action regarding approval of $220,000 in Measure P funds for the construction of a Dog Park.

17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of plans and specifications for the Extension of Imperial Avenue from Interstate 8 to Wake Avenue and Wake Avenue East of Imperial Avenue - Phase I PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Director of PW / City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Approve the plans and specifications for the Extension of Imperial Avenue from Interstate 8 to Wake Avenue and Wake Avenue East of Imperial Avenue - Phase I and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

18. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of plans and specifications for the Extension of Imperial Ave. from Wake Avenue to Danenberg Drive - Phase II PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Director of PW / City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Approve the plans and specifications for the Extension of Imperial Ave. from Wake Avenue to Danenberg Drive - Phase II and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION: 7:15-7:25

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT