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 November 15, 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/87053580705?pwd=Q2t3citta3h6R0RCWVhvWUF1ZzhZZz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 870 5358 0705 Passcode: 261152 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 Interim City Manager: Cedric Ceseña 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

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

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Proclamation - Small Business Saturday 6:20-6:25

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.

2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of October 2022

3. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of October 2022

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

5. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE BY UPDATING APPENDIX B

6. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING UPDATED APPENDICES "B" AND "C" OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND FOR HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES

7. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-07, AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 22.1 "SIGNS" AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 19 "SIGNS" REPEALING CHAPTER 29 ZONING, FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE EL CENTRO 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, waive reading and adopt by title only.

8. 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 NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2022

9. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , REVIEWING AND CONFIRMING THE PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO

10. Approve first amendment to master license agreement with New Cingular PCS, LLC for small cell facilities collocated in the public right of way.

11. 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- 8473) WITH CALTRANS

6:30-6:45 PUBLIC HEARING

12. Public Hearing to Discuss Approval of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan and Resolutions Authorizing Submittal of Grant Applications PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Five-Year Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and corresponding resolutions approving the submittal of grant applications for FY 2019-2020 funding for the El Centro and Colonia grant allocations. 6:45-8:00 NEW BUSINESS

13. Discussion on establishing priorities for 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Funding Cycle PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction and/or recommendation as to what will be City Council's funding priorities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program year 2023-2024

14. Contract Extension and Amendment for Routine Maintenance of New Library and Other City Facilities with Imperial County Work Training Center, Inc. PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR ROUTINE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER, ADULT CENTER, OLD POST OFFICE PAVILION, AND IMPERIAL COUNTY WORK TRAINING CENTER, INC. TO SERVICE THE LIBRARY.

15. Approval of Bid Documents for the Debbie Pittman Field Lighting Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to Send Out to Bid PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Bid Documents for the Debbie Pittman Field Lighting Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to Send Out to Bid

16. Support for Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Reservoir Project PRESENTATION: Tomás Oliva, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO SUPPORTING A FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT'S

17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cancellation of the January 3, 2023 City Council meeting. PRESENTATION: Tomas Oliva, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the January 3, 2023 City Council meeting.

18. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointment to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with terms ending October 3, 2026. PRESENTATION: Tomás Oliva, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with term ending October 3, 2026. 8:00-8:45 DEPARTMENT REPORT

19. Code Enforcement Update

20. CR&R Service Performance Update 21. ARPA Temporary Employees Update 22. Imperial Avenue / Euclid Avenue sink hole emergency work update 23. Imperial Avenue / Scott Avenue sink hole emergency work update LEGISLATIVE ACTION 8:45-9:25

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 

INTERIM CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT