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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 21, 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/81397079816?pwd=VnRuSS95d1ovSUt0VTU1d042dDU4UT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 813 9707 9816 Passcode: 828974 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). PERSONNEL MATTERS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider the process for appointment of a City Manager. 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 - 6:25 PM SCHEDULED PRESENTATION 1. Presentation of new Library Director - Carla Mason 6:25-6:30 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 February 2023 3. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of February 2023

4. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of February 2023

5. Approval of City Council Minutes of December 15, 2022, December 20, 2022, January 3, 2023 and January 17, 2023.

6. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , REVIEWING AND CONFIRMING THE PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO

7. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY’S 2023 SERVICE AREA PLAN UPDATE Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro March 21, 2023 City of El Centro Page 4 6:30-6:50 NEW BUSINESS

8. MOU for Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management Employees PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23 - , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO IDENTIFYING, RECOGNIZING AND ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED POLICE LIEUTENANT MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

9. Discuss Zoom meeting attendance for the public versus broadcasting. PRESENTATION: Elizabeth Martyn Evans, City Attorney RECOMMENDATION: City Council Direction is Requested

10. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the acceptance of 2022 Housing Element Annual Report PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the City’s Annual Housing Element Progress Report on the Implementation of the Housing Element and direct that the report be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development 6:50-7:10 LEGISLATIVE ACTION

11. State Ballot Initiative No. 21-0042A1

12. Letter of Support - Senate Bill 583 (Padilla) Salton Sea Conservancy INFORMATIONAL ITEMS