AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 City Hall Regular Meeting

11:30 AM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1275 MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA 92243 C

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 June 6, 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/85034019204?pwd=KzBldVlFcmxhci8wb0toQi9Eakhsdz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 850 3401 9204 Passcode: 040713 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 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). 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 against LAFCO and Jurg Heuberger Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).

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. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order. * 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: I

NVOCATION:

6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

6:10-6:15 P.M. (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. 6:15-6:30

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:

1. Teacher, Counselor and Administrator of the Year

2. Center for Social Justice - Juneteenth

3. Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center - For Pride Month 6:30-6:35

CONSENT AGENDA:

4. Contract Change Order #3 - Dogwood Road Improvements at Wake Ave. & Danenberg Dr.

5. Approval of Transportation Development Act Program - Claims

6. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF KEYBOARDS AND MICE TO THE EL CENTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

7. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING CONTINUING WATER SHORTAGE AND MOVING FROM STAGE 2 TO STAGE 1 OF THE CITY'S WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN 6:35-6:40 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:

8. Public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer's Report regarding Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2023/2024 PRESENTATION: Karla Chaparro, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 6:40-6:55 PUBLIC HEARING:

9. Public Hearing to consider the approval of a rate increase for the collection, transportation, recycling, processing and disposal of solid waste. 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 ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, RECYCLING, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 6:55-7:40 NEW BUSINESS:

10. Budget Workshop Fiscal Year 2024 - General Fund PRESENTATION: Karla Chaparro, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: For discussion

11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding a professional services agreement with KTUA for the Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan project. PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH KTUA FOR THE IMPERIAL AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS PLAN

12. Approval of Code Enforcement Officer Safety Policy PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A SAFETY STANDARDS POLICY FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS 

13. Award of Construction Management Services for the Police Station 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 APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATING TO THE POLICE STATION PROJECT

14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointments to the Personnel Appeals Board to fill two (2) vacancies. PRESENTATION: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Mayors Recommendation: Approve two (2) appointments to the Personnel Appeals Board with term ending April 15, 2027.

15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cancellation of the July 4, 2023 City Council meeting. PRESENTATION: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the July 4, 2023 City Council meeting. 7:40-8:00 LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

16. Formation of Legislative Matters Standing Committee

17. Letter of Support - Imperial Irrigation District and Coachella Valley Association of Governments Grant Application

18. Letter of Support AB 1657 - The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

19. Update on Imperial Avenue at Adams Avenue local emergency proclamation

20. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License regarding the following: Karisma Resorts Imperial Valley LP, Home2 Suites, 3105 S. Dogwood Rd.,

8:00-8:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

8:30-8:40 CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT: