AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023

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 October 3, 2023.

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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/4180375132?pwd=Rmo5UjZ1cWdyV1VoWUhSZWp6R0tVZz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 418 037 5132 Passcode: 5iHJYM 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 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. Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 3, 2023 City of El Centro Page 2 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 by the City litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). 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) - one case. City of El Centro v. LAFCO. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following purposes of considering employee compensation in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other related matters within the scope of representation and giving instruction to the City's negotiators (the City Manager, the Human Resources Director and consultant Patrick Clark) for the following: Police Officers Association re-opener longevity clause, the Water Group pursuant to the total compensation study results. 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:

INVOCATION: 6:05-6:10

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

6:10-6:15 PUBLIC COMMENTS: 6:15-6:40

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:

1. Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2023

2. Proclamation - National Fire Prevention Week

3. National Community Planning Month

4. Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week

6:40-6:45 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS:

5. Quarterly Report by IV Regional Chamber of Commerce 6:45-6:50 CONSENT AGENDA:

6. Approval of City Council Minutes of August 15, 2023, August 25, 2023 (Special Meeting), September 12, 2023 and September 19, 2023.

7. Approve the execution of contract change order 5 in the amount of $334,506.00 and approve a revised budget for the Dogwood Road Improvements at Wake Ave. & Danenberg Dr. project. 6:50-7:50 NEW BUSINESS:

8. Community Sponsorship - MANA de Imperial Valley PRESENTATION: RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from MANA de Imperial Valley.

9. Community Sponsorship Request - WomanHaven, A Center for Family Solutions PRESENTATION: RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from WomanHaven.

10. Chief Mechanic Reclassification. PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve the reclassification of the Chief Mechanic position to grade G13.

11. CalPERS Contract Amendment- Uncodified Ordinance PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. 23- , ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, waive reading and approve as a first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

12. Approval of Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property located at 363 Brighton Avenue PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1. Staff request Council approve the purchase in the amount of $75,000 and allow a $5,000 contingency for documentation and escrow purposes. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH NORMA VILLICANA AND NORMA M. VILLICANA

13. Approval of Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property located at 317 Brighton Ave. PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1. Staff request Council approve the purchase in the amount of $75,000 and allow a $5,000 contingency for documentation and escrow purposes. 2. Adopt Resolution 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH NORMA M. VILLICANA

14. 2023 Streets Overlay Project Revised Budget for the Maintenance Hole Rehabilitation and Scott Ave. Curb Ramp PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Approve a revised project budget for the 2023 Streets Overlay Project

15. Discussion regarding amending Chapter 4, Article III of the Code of Ordinances related to the regulation of Cardrooms PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction on proposed amendments to the regulation of Cardrooms as presented.

16. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointment to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with terms ending October 3, 2027. PRESENTATION: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with term ending October 3, 2027.

17. Discussion and any necessary regarding the appointment of voting delegate and alternate for National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of the City Summit in Atlanta, Georgia on November 15-18, 2023. PRESENTATION: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate. 

LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

INFORMATIONAL ITEM:

18. Imperial and Villa local emergency update

7:50-8:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

8:30-8:40 CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT: