CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243

The public may attend in person. 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 September 20, 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
EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 37606.1(b), for the purposes only of discussion
and deliberation on reports involving hospital trade secrets as defined in Civil
Code Section 3426.1(d) which, if prematurely disclosed, would create the
probability of depriving the hospital of a substantial economic benefit. There will
be discussion of three (3) items: hospital service, hospital programs and
hospital facilities.
EXISTING LITIGATION
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 the
following litigation against the City: John Seaman v. City of 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.
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
6:10-6:15 SCHEDULED PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness
6:15-6:20 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Item(s) appearing under this section have submitted a written request to the City Clerk a minimum of one week
prior to the regular meeting.
 

6:20-6:25 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 August 2022
3. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of August 2022
4. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of August 2022
5. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-05, ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING CHAPTER 24 SECTION 24-11 TO ADD
SECTION 24-11(B)(1) PROVIDING THE ABILITY TO ADOPT SPECIFIC FEE
SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WITH CERTAIN CITY
COUNCIL FINDINGS, waive reading and adopt by title only.
6. 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 SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER
20, 2022.
7. Acceptance of notification that the City of El Centro and El Centro Regional
Medical Center Conflict of Interest Codes will need an amendment and refer
this to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to be brought
back to City Council for adoption prior to December 31, 2022.
8. Approve the specifications for the On-Call Signal and Traffic Equipment
Maintenance Services and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
9. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING AN UPDATED SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY.

6:25-6:35 PUBLIC HEARING
10. Consideration of the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding
Conditional Use Permit No. 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake
Avenue
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Interim Director of Community
Development
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
21-07 FOR A 65-FOOT TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 330 WAKE
AVENUE
6:35-7:15 NEW BUSINESS
11. Human Resources Department New Staffing Recommendation
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Human Resources Department New Staffing Recommendation: Risk
Manager.
12. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the adoption of the
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF CYPRESS DRIVE AS “PERMIT PARKING
ONLY”
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF CYPRESS DRIVE AS
"PERMIT PARKING ONLY"
13. Approve and Authorize the Execution of a Landscape Maintenance
Agreement with Caltrans
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (LMA 11-8478) WITH CALTRANS

14. Approval of a restated agreement between the Imperial Valley Resources
Management Agency and the City of El Centro
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE IMPERIAL VALLEY RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AGENCY AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS
FORMATION AGREEMENT
7:15-7:25 DEPARTMENT REPORT
15. Response to Homelessness
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
16. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company's request
Application A.22-09-006
7:25-7:30 (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.

7:30-8:00 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
8:00-8:10 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT