AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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 December 19, 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/81005939014?pwd=yXueLlyxFLOVmauOMN5lQxCE40Yg85.1 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 810 0593 9014 Passcode: 950788 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: Sylvia Marroquin City Manager: Cedric Ceseña Mayor Pro-Tem: Edgard Garcia City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Tomás Oliva City Clerk: Norma Wyles Sonia Carter Martha Cardenas-Singh 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 December 19, 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 pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): one case. 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 (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. 6:15-6:20

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-2):

1. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of November 2023

2. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2023. 6:20-6:40

NEW BUSINESS:

3. Discussion and any necessary action regarding City Council Committee Appointments. PRESENTATION: Mayor Sylvia Marroquin RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointments.

4. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cancellation of the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting. PRESENTATION: Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting. LEGISLATIVE ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

5. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License- Rosa's Plane Food Inc. 1523 W Main St. Ste. E, El Centro, CA 92243-5419

6:45-7:10 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

7:10-7:20 CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT