AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 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 19, 2022.
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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: 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)
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 Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro July 19, 2022 City of El Centro Page 2
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 RELATIONS 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 the Water and Wastewater Employees all bargaining unit and unrepresented employees within the City.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Title: City Manager
City Clerk
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to consider employee compensation in the form of salary and fringe benefits for the City Manager and City Clerk.
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.
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.
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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
6:15-6:20 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. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2022
2. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of June 2022
3. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of June 2022
4. 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 19, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2022.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE FORM OF SUB-RECIPIENT
AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SERVICE PROVIDERS IDENTIFIED IN THE
CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN (2022-2023) FOR FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT
GRANTEE PROGRAM
6. Approval of an Agreement for Donation for Dog Park in the amount of $500,000 between the City of El Centro and Phillip P. and Elise C. Heald Revocable Living Trust.
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6:20-7:40 NEW BUSINESS
7. Community Sponsorship Request - Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Event & Stair Climb from The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from Imperial Valley 9/11 Committee/National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
8. Community Services Director Employment Contract
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
9. Finance Director Employment Contract
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
10. Chief of Police Employment Contract
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
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11. Director of Public Works and City Engineer Employment Contract PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY ENGINEER THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
12. Human Resources Director Employment Contract
PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
13. Website Terms and Conditions Statement - Revised
PRESENTATION: Elizabeth Martyn, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff.
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the granting of an easement to Imperial Irrigation District at the City of El Centro Library PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a grant easement in favor of Imperial Irrigation District and direct the City Manager to execute the grant of easement and necessary supporting documents.
15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointments to the Library & Community Services Board.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Tomás Oliva
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayors Recommendation: Appointments to the Library & Community Services Board for (3) scheduled vacancies Voting members with term ending on June 30, 2025.
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16. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointment to Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Tomás Oliva
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayors Recommendation: Appointment to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation with term ending on June 30, 2024.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION:
7:40-8:20 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
8:20 -8:30 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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