AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023

City Hall Regular Meeting 4:00 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 June 26, 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/86447626559?pwd=T0pxeDFyWVFQbE9Eb3dKbFZRemUrZz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 864 4762 6559 Passcode: 544666 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

4:00 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 EXISTING LITIGATION

The City Council will consider City of El Centro v. Imperial County LAFCO. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Designated Negotiator: Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Negotiating with: Unrepresented employee 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. 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 4:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M.

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

4:35-4:40 PM CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

4:40-4:45 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. 4:45-4:50 PM 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. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF A SEWER MAINTENANCE HOLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF VILLA AVENUE AND IMPERIAL AVENUE.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 23-55 REGARDING EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR A SEWER MAINTENANCE HOLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ADAMS AVENUE AND IMPERIAL AVENUE

3. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 4:50-5:30 PM CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:

4. Discussion and any necessary action regarding setting findings for required amendments to the 2022 California Building Code to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions. PRESENTATION: Frank Soto, Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS

5. Public hearing for the purposes of adoption of the 2022 California Building Code PRESENTATION: Frank Soto, Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. 23- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XVIII OF THE CITY CODE IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XVIII BY REFERENCE TO THE UPDATED OF MOST RECENT CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, ENERGY CODE, HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, EXISTING BUILDING CODE, GREEN BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND CERTAIN MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS SEISMIC STRENGTHENING FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption

6. Discussion and any necessary action regarding setting findings for required amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions. PRESENTATION: Frank Soto, Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.

7. Public Hearing for the Purpose of Adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code PRESENTATION: Frank Soto, Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. 23 , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 10-41 AND REPEALING SECTION 10-48 TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 10-6 PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC FILING AND NOTIFICATIONS FOR SELF-INSPECTIONS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption. 5:30-6:30 PM NEW BUSINESS

8. Annual Fiscal Year 2024 Budget PRESENTATION: Karla Chaparro - Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

9. 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, 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)

10. 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, 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)

11. 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

12. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Police Station Construction Project PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Approve the plans and specifications for the City of El Centro Police Station Project.

LEGISLATION ACTION

6:30-7:00 PM TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS 7:00-7:10 PM

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT