AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 City Hall Regular Meeting 5:00 PM 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 May 2, 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/89640129951?pwd=MUwzTWdkaXI1S2JxTlZhQnNpeHZ6QT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 896 4012 9951 Passcode: 045237 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

Mayor Pro-Tem: Sylvia Marroquin

Council Members: Edgard Garcia, Tomás Oliva, Sonia Carter

City Manager: Cedric Ceseña

City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans

City Clerk: Norma Wyles Tomás Oliva Sonia Carter

5:00 P.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 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. 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 6:10-6:25

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Introduction of new El Centro Regional Medical Center CEO, Pablo Velez.

2. Certificates of Recognition - KYOTES Rodeo Event on April 15, 2023. Presentation by Pat Ureña, Recreation Supervisor 

3. Proclamation - Professional Municipal Clerks Week - April 30, 2023 - May 6, 2023 6:25-6:30 (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. 6:30-6:35 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.

4. Approval of City Council Minutes of March 7, 2023 and March 21, 2023. 6:35-7:35 DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS

5. Presentations from Department Heads

LEGISLATIVE ACTION 7:35-8:00

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

8:00-8:10 CITY MANAGER REPORT MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION CITY COUNCIL 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  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). 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). REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 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 property owner(s), which instructions concern prices, terms of payment or both, including environmental issues and other monetary consideration, concerning the purchase of that property known as 317 W. Brighton Avenue APN0 53-200-015 (Norma Villicana) and 359 W. Brighton APN 053-200-016 (Norma & Miguel Villicana).

ADJOURNMENT