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 December 20, 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/81799946340?pwd=a3laVFlyeVVPa2hXUlNQMTQzQnFXQT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 817 9994 6340 Passcode: 475651 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: Martha Cardenas-Singh Interim City Manager: Cedric Ceseña Mayor Pro-Tem: Sylvia Marroquin City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Edgard Garcia City Clerk: Norma Wyles Tomás Oliva Sonia Carter

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 Section 54957.6 for the following purposes of considering employee compensation in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other related matters within the scope of representation, as follows: 1) to consider compensation for the Interim City Manager; 2) to consider compensation for the City Clerk; 3) to consider compensation for the Library Director; and 4) to consider certain compensation increases within bargaining units. Any compensation increases will be presented for a vote in open session. POSSIBLE 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). TRADE SECRETS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 37606(b) and 37606.1(b) to discuss and/or deliberate about reports involving hospital trade secret(s) as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3426.1 of the Civil Code and which are necessary, and would, If prematurely disclosed create a substantial probability of depriving the hospital of substantial economic benefit: Number of Items: 3 - Estimated Date of Public Disclosure - January 2023 Discussion of: X hospital service X program Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro December 20, 2022 City of El Centro Page 3 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 6:10-6:30

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Retirement Recognition - PW Joe Bustamante

2. Retirement Recognition - Felix De Leon, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 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. Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro December 20, 2022 City of El Centro Page 4 6:35-6:40 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 November 2022

4. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of November 2022

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

6. Approval of City Council Minutes of September 20, 2022 and September 27, 2022.

7. 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 DECEMBER 16, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2023

8. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RENEWAL OF THE PROCLAMATION AND RATIFICATION OF A LOCAL STORM EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO

9. 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.

10. Approve Plans and Specifications as recommended by staff and authorize the project be released for public bidding.

11. Approve Plans and Specifications as presented and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

12. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE OFFICES OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.

13. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-09, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16 “LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS”, ARTICLE XIV “GARAGE SALES” SECTION 16-413 TO REMOVE THE PERMIT FEE AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GARAGE SALES TO TWO PER MONTH, waive reading and adopt by title only.

14. Accept the annual Development Impact Fee and Water/Wastewater Capacity Fee information report for fiscal year June 30, 2022

15. Approve the plans and specifications for the Water Treatment Plant Chlorine Conversion Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

16. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDED FOR FY 2020-2021 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACCOUNT 6:40-7:40

NEW BUSINESS

17. Interim City Manager Employment Terms and Compensation PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER

18. Ninth Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Agreement between El Centro Regional Medical Center and the Regents of the University of California. PRESENTATION: Cedric Cesena, Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Ninth Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Agreement between El Centro Regional Medical Center and the Regents of the University of California.

19. Establishment of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commercial Facade Improvement Program & Adoption of Guidelines PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: 1. Discussion and related action regarding the use of $135,147 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the purpose of establishing a CDBG Commercial Façade Improvement Program. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES

20. Discussion an any necessary action regarding Civic Center Site Plan Review 21-01 for the El Centro Police Station at 150 N. 11th Street PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING CIVIC CENTER SITE PLAN REVIEW 21-01 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE EL CENTRO POLICE STATION AT 150 N. 11TH STREET

21. Discussion and any necessary action regarding City Council Committee Appointments. PRESENTATION: Mayor Martha Cardenas-Singh RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointments. LEGISLATIVE ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

22. Imperial Avenue / Scott Avenue sink hole emergency work update

23. Imperial Avenue / Euclid Avenue sink hole emergency work update

24. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - MaLupe's Restaurant, 2600 Thomas Drive, Ste. 2, El Centro, CA 92243 7:40-8:20 T

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 8:20-8:30

INTERIM CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT