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 18, 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/88426672397?pwd=dHdrbE0wM3ZpdDdxSnNEb1dQQ0NnQT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 884 2667 2397 Passcode: 081950 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 - CLERK'S ADJOURNMENT TO

6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION – CANCELLED 

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.

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 6:10-6:30

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Introduction of New Firefighters

2. Imperial Valley College - Comprehensive Master Plan Presentation

6:30-6:35 (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.

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 September 2022

4. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of September 2022

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

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 OCTOBER 18, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2022

7. 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 6:40-7:30 NEW BUSINESS

8. Military Equipment Use Ordinance PRESENTATION: Interim Chief of Police Robert Sawyer RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance NO. 22- , AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, waive reading and approve as a first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

9. Discussion and related action regarding an allocation of Measure P funds for the purpose of replacing lighting at Debbie Pittman Park and Bucklin Park. PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve an allocation of $1,390,000 in Measure P funds for new lighting at Debbie Pittman Park, located at 1997 Orange Avenue. 2. Approve an allocation of $23,000 in Measure P funds for new lighting at Bucklin Park, located at 1350 South 8th Street.

10. Authorize A Grant Application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Receive information on grant opportunity and provide input on funding usage.

11. Approval of Change Order 1 to the Filter Media Replacement Project and authorize revised project budget PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Approve change order 1 and approve project budget as requested from Water Enterprise Fund.

12. Approval of the Local Transportation Five Year Expenditure Plan FY23 to FY27 PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Approve local transportation FY23-27 five-year expenditure plan as presented.

13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the adoption of Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) as the metric for conducting transportation impact analyses to comply with Senate Bill 743 and Transportation Study Guidelines 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 POLICY NUMBER 505 TO ADOPT VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) AS THE METRIC FOR CONDUCTING TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSES TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 743 AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDELINES LEGISLATIVE ACTION Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 18, 2022 City of El Centro Page 5 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

14. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Inferno, 3451 S. Dogwood RD. STE 1396, El Centro, CA 92243.

15. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company's request for rate increase Application A.22-09-015.

7:30-8:15 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 8:15-8:25 CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT