AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 City Hall Joint Regular Meeting 11:30 AM 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 October 4, 2022. COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM. To participate and make a public comment in person, via Zoom or telephone, please raise your hand, speak up and introduce yourself. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82144728877?pwd=KzJQNWs2aHZGOUZqUUdMKzNZK3k5Zz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 821 4472 8877 Passcode: 043930 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) Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 4, 2022 City of El Centro Page 2 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. ANTICIPATED LITIGATION BY THE CITY Significant Exposure to Litigation Against the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of litigation initiated by City. There is one (1) potential case. 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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Agency Housing Agency 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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Housing Agency 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

6:10-35 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Quarterly Report by IV Regional Chamber of Commerce

2. Introduction of PD Support Dog

3. Certificate of Recognition - Tai Chi Instructor, Alex Lee

4. Proclamation - National Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022 6:35-6:40

(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. 6:40-6:45 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. Approval of City Council Minutes of August 2, 2022, August 16, 2022, August 25, 2022 and September 6, 2022.

6. Approve Bid Documents for the McGee Park Phase 3 Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to Send Project Out to Bid

6:45-8:00 NEW BUSINESS

7. Community Sponsorship Request - WomanHaven PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant; Gina Vargas RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from WomanHaven.

8. Discussion and necessary action regarding Request for Proposals for Security Services at various City Facilities. PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve Request for Proposals for Security Services at Various City Facilities.

9. Request for Measure P funds for City Hall HVAC system rehabilitation and modernization project PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Consider staff's request for approval of $1.3 million in Measure P funds towards the City Hall HVAC A/C replacement project or provide staff alternate direction.

10. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the purchase of a 2022 John Deere 310LEP Backhoe for the Water Treatment Plant 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 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 JOHN DEERE 310LEP FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the purchase of a Caterpillar 415-07 Backhoe Loader for the Wastewater Treatment Plant 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 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CATERPILLAR 415-07 BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 4, 2022 City of El Centro Page 5

12. Clarification and Authorization for City Departments’ Use of the City seal, logos and other insignia PRESENTATION: Elizabeth Martyn, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: Authorize use of the City seal, logos and other Insignia as provided below. 8:00-815 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

13. Discussion and related action regarding the declaration of certain surplus properties owned by the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency to the City of El Centro. PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. SA 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ARE SURPLUS AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE AGENCY'S USE LEGISLATIVE ACTION 8:15-8:45

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

8:45-9:00 CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT