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 February 7, 2023.

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/4180375132?pwd=Rmo5UjZ1cWdyV1VoWUhSZWp6R0tVZz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 418 037 5132 Passcode: 5iHJYM 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 for the public information officer position.

ANTICIPATED 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) - 1 case 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 that the City will initiate litigation under Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). EXISTING LITIGATION Upon the advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(21) regarding the following litigation against the City: Aaron Reel v. City of El Centro, Federal Court case 22-cv-00526-W- (KSC). REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiators, Cedric Cesena, Interim City Manager, Abraham Campos, Public Works Director, and Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, regarding negotiations with the Imperial County Office of Education, which instructions will concern price, terms of payment or both, including use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary consideration concerning the purchase, sale, exchange and/or lease of that portion of the property known as the former City library location on Parcel 2 of Valley Center Plaza.

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

(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. 

6:15-6:20 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.

1. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 10, 2022, October 18, 2022, October 21, 2022, October 28, 2022, November 1, 2022, November 2, 2022 and November 14, 2022.

2. 'Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS 6:20-7:00 NEW BUSINESS

3. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the Extension of Imperial Avenue from Interstate 8 to Wake Avenue and Wake Avenue East of Imperial Avenue - Phase I - STPL-5169 (049) PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EXTENSION OF IMPERIAL AVENUE FROM INTERSTATE 8 TO WAKE AVENUE AND WAKE AVENUE EAST OF IMPERIAL AVENUE - PHASE I - STPL-5169(049)

4. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the Extension of Imperial Avenue from Wake Avenue to Danenberg Drive - Phase II - STBGL 5169 (054) PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director / City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution No 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE EXTENSION OF IMPERIAL AVENUE FROM WAKE AVENUE TO DANENBERG DRIVE - PHASE II - STBGL-5169 (054)

5. Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2023-2024 PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for CDBG Program Year 2023-2024.

6. Discussion and related action regarding the approval of Bid Documents for Parks Division Yard Improvements Project PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve Bid Documents for the Parks Division Yard Improvements Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to send project out to bid.

7. Discussion and any necessary direction regarding the change in time for holding the closed session during a regularly schedule City Council meeting. PRESENTATION: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and consideration of request. LEGISLATIVE ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

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

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

10. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company's request for rate increase Application A.23-01-004 7:00-7:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 7:30-7:40

CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT