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 March 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) 444-9171 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 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 The City Council will recess to closed session to consider existing matters in the case of Alonso v. City of El Centro. PERSONNEL MATTERS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider the appointment to the position of City Manager. LABOR RELATIONS NEGOTIATIONS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6 to meet with the Interim City Manager and Human Resources Director for the purposes of instructing its representatives regarding matter of salary schedules, compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits or other matters within the scope of representation for the position of Police Lieutenant. 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) - claim of Leticia Verdugo and summary of claims; two additional cases. 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 PM -

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 6:10-6:15 PM (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 PM -

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approval of City Council Minutes of November 15, 2022 (Special Meeting), November 15, 2022, December 6, 2022 and December 7, 2022. 6:20-6:40 PM - PUBLIC HEARING:

2. Public hearing for the purpose of the issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds for Jacaranda Gardens Apartments PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: 1) Conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and 2) Adopt Resolution 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF JACARANDA GARDENS APARTMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro March 7, 2023 

6:40-7:15 PM - NEW BUSINESS:

3. Director of Finance Employment Contract PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

4. Award of Water Treatment Plant Overflow Modification to Raw Water Storage Ponds Project 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 WATER TREATMENT PLANT OVERFLOW MODIFICATION TO RAW WATER STORAGE PONDS PROJECT

5. Retention of Lobbyist for the City PRESENTATION: Tomas Oliva, Council Member RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the process of retention of a lobbyist and identify lobbyist and/or firms to contact for proposals. Consider increasing the budget for these services for the remainder of this fiscal year and/or the upcoming fiscal year. 7:15-7:25 PM - LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

6. State Ballot Initiative No. 21-0042A1 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

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

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

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

7:55-8:05 PM - CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT