AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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The public may attend in person. The City asks that anyone in attendance that is not fully vaccinated wear a mask. The public may choose to be outside and are subject to the same requirements. 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 [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by July 5, 2022.
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor: Tomás Oliva City Manager: Marcela Piedra
Mayor Pro-Tem: Martha Cardenas-Singh City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Edgard Garcia City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Sylvia Marroquin
Cheryl Viegas-Walker
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
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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
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with City Representatives Marcela Piedra and Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director, for the purpose of considering employee compensation in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other matters dealing with mandatory subjects within the scope of representation pursuant to Government Code Section 3502; negotiating with all bargaining units and unrepresented employee within the City.
NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator, Marcela Piedra, City Manager, regarding negotiations with Richardson Griswold, Receiver, which instructions will include price, terms of payment, or both, including use restrictions and other monetary related considerations for the purchase of vacant property located at 595 W. Main St., El Centro.
CLOSED SESSION REGARDING EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 37606.1(b), for the purposes only of discussion and deliberation on reports involving hospital trade secrets as defined in Civil Code Section 3426.1(d) which, if prematurely disclosed, would create the probability of depriving the hospital of a substantial economic benefit. There will be discussion of three (3) items: hospital service, hospital programs and the hospital facility.
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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.
* 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
6:10-6:40 SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS
1. Quarterly Report by IV Regional Chamber of Commerce
2. Recognition of Utility Box Artists
3. Presentation of new Police Personnel
6:40-6:45 PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6:45-6:50 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.
4. Approve City Council minutes of June 7, 2022.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFIRMING THE CONTINUATION OF THE
LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND THE STATE OF EMERGENCY
PROCLAIMED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020 AND
AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 6, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2022.
6. Approval of Website Privacy Statement.
7. Approval of Website Terms and Conditions.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A NEW GROUND LEASE WITH THE IMPERIAL VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
9. Authorize approval of Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 1 between the City of El Centro and The Holt Group, Inc. for design services related to the Imperial Ave. Phase II and Phase III project.
10. Discussion and related action regarding an agreement with the LA 84 Foundation to provide $7,000 in scholarship money for children ages 7- 17 to receive a reduced price of one swim lesson session.
11. Adopt Resolution No.22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE ALDER SEWER REPAIR
PROJECT
12. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE IMPERIAL
VALLEY URBAN FOREST INVENTORY PLAN PROJECT
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WEST
COAST ARBORISTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE IMPERIAL VALLEY URBAN FOREST - INVENTORY PROJECT
13. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LEGAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF EL CENTRO AND COLE
HUBER LLP FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES
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6:50-9:00 NEW BUSINESS
14. Police Officer Recruitment Incentive Program Guidelines PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Police Officers Recruitment Incentive Program Guidelines
15. MOU for General Employees Unit
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JANUARY 1, 2022
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025- GENERAL EMPLOYEES UNIT
16. MOU for Supervisor, Professional, and Technical Employees Unit PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JANUARY 1, 2022
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025- SUPERVISOR, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL
EMPLOYEES UNIT
17. MOU for Firefighters Association
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JANUARY 1, 2022
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025- FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
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18. MOU for Police Officers Association
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JANUARY 1, 2022
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025- El CENTRO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
19. Discussion and any necessary action regarding a declaration of water shortage and moving from Stage 1 to Stage 2 of the City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING A IMMEDIATE WATER SHORTAGE AND MOVING FROM STAGE 1 TO STAGE 2 OF THE CITY'S WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
20. Sale of Surplus Electronic Controlled Devices (Tasers) PRESENTATION: Brian P. Johnson, Police Chief
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY TO BE
SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE OBSOLETE ELECTRONIC
CONTROLLED DEVICES (TASER)
21. Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of receivership real property located at 595 W. State Street
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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22. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of a voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo - September 7-9, 2022 in Long Beach, CA.
PRESENTATION: Tomás Oliva, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate(s) in order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting.
9:00-9:20 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
23. Fire Season Outlook Presentation California's fire season continues to grow longer and more intense. This presentation will provide a brief overview of expected fire activity and fire behavior during the 2022 fire season.
24. AMR Contract Update This presentation will provide an overview of our contract with American Medical Response and the opportunities for collaboration between the two organizations.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
25. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company's request Application A.22-06-005
9:20-9:40 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
9:40-9:50 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
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