AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023 City Hall Joint Regular Meeting 11:30 AM 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 July 18, 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/89864429057?pwd=blplVlJtZ1dpTStKLzJrTklEaHJOUT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 898 6442 9057 Passcode: 076193 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) A

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) - claim from Imperial Aggregates.

POSSIBLE LITIGATION BY THE CITY 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 pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Designation Negotiator: Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Negotiating with: Unrepresented employee 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 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:

INVOCATION: 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.

6:15-6:35 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:

1. El Centro Little League - Section 7 Juniors Division All Stars Champions

2. Recognition of City of El Centro Board Members for Building Board of Appeals, Imperial Valley Housing Authority, and Personnel Appeals Board.

3. Proclamation - Park and Recreation Month

4. Proclamation - International Lifeguard Day - July 31, 2023 6:35-6:40 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA:

5. Warrant Registers for June 2023

6. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of June 2023

7. Treasurer's Report - June 2023

8. Approval of City Council Minutes of May 2, 2023, May 9, 2023, May 16, 2023, May 25, 2023, June 6, 2023, June 20, 2023, June 23, 2023 and June 26, 2023. 

9. Adopt Ordinance No. 23-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XIV OF THE CITY CODE IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XIV BY REFERENCE TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, THE 2022MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE 2022 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE , THE EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 GREEN BUILDING CODE AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO SUCH CODES, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE

10. Adopt Ordinance No. 23-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING AND READOPTING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, SECTION 10- 48 TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 10-62 PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC FILING AND NOTIFICATIONS FOR SELF-INSPECTIONS.

11. Approval of Bid Documents for the Swarthout Park Field Lighting Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to send out to Bid

12. Approval of purchase of an Aurora Split Case Pump for the Water Treatment Plant. 6:40-6:55 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING:

13. Public Hearing for the purpose of considering an ordinance regarding temporary non-commercial signage, murals and display window signs. PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No 23- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 22.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REGARDING TEMPORARY NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNAGE, MURALS, AND DISPLAY WINDOW SIGNS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

 6:55-7:20 P.M. NEW BUSINESS:

14. Appointment of City Manager PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource 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 CITY MANAGER FOR JULY 01, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026

15. Library Material Selection Policy PRESENTATION: Carla Mason, Library Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve Library Material Selection Policy and Materials Challenge Form.

16. Adoption of City of El Centro Mural Art Grant - Program Guidelines & Application. PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adoption of City of El Centro Mural Art Grant - Program Guidelines & Application.

17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the Award of the 2023 Streets Overlay Project PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution N0. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE 2023 STREETS OVERLAY PROJECT 7:20-7:35 P.M. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

18. Discussion and related action regarding the sale of surplus land along Holt and Heil Avenues and further identified by Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 053- 752-075, 053-752-076, 053-752-077, 053-752-078, 053-752-079, 053-752- 080. PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution SA 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO DESERT SUN INVESTMENTS, INC.

19. Discussion and related action regarding the declaration of certain surplus properties owned by the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency to the City of El Centro PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. SA 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ARE SURPLUS AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE AGENCY'S USE LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

20. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License- Petromart Retail Group, Inc. TBD 2115 S 4th St El Centro, CA. 92243-4514 21. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License- Kendal Companies LLC Ricochet R/C 955 N. Imperial Ave El Centro, CA 92253-1735 22. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License- Oscar Li, Chef Lee's Chinese Food and Noodles 1049 N. Imperial Ave El Centro, CA 92243-1737

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS: 8:10-8:20 P.M.

CITY MANAGER REPORT: ADJOURNMENT: