AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 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. 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 August 16, 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:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATONS
Title: City Manager and 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.
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:
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
6:10-6:30 SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Real Hope Center Presentation by Deby Ellett.
2. Parks and Recreation and Aquatics Summer 2022 Activities 6:30-6:35 PUBLIC COMMENTS:
6:35-6:40 CONSENT AGENDA:
3. Warrant Register for July 2022
4. Discussion and any necessary action regarding approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of July 2022
5. Treasurer's Report - July 2022
6. Approval of City Council Minutes of June 21, 2022, July 5, 2022 and July 19, 2022.
7. Renewal of Resolution Declaring a Local Emergency
8. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of plans and specifications related to the On-Call Minor Concrete Repair Services Project
9. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of plans and specifications for the Dogwood Road Improvements at Wake Avenue and Danenberg Drive Project
10. Approval to Advertise the Request for Prequalification of Design-Build Entities for Gomez Park Project, Located at 901 S. Hope Street, Near the Southeast Corner of Fairfield Drive (Extended) and Hope Street, in the City of El Centro.
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6:40-7:00 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding a 12-month time extension for the Willow Bend Tentative Subdivision Map
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Interim Director of Community Development
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No 22- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION OF THE
WILLOW BEND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE PROPERTY
ENCOMPASSING 38 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF SOUTH 4TH STREET (SR-86) AND ABOUT 630 FEET SOUTH OF HORNE ROAD.
12. Public Hearing to solicit public input on the 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), approval of the CAPER and authorization for staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION:
1) Open the Public Hearing and solicit public input on the 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), approve the CAPER, and authorize staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
2) Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2021 AS PART OF THE END OF
THE YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT
GRANTEE PROGRAM
7:00-7:10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
13. 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.
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7:10-9:10 NEW BUSINESS:
14. Assistant Director of Community Development 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 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
15. Deputy 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 DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
16. MOU for Unrepresented Management Employees
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- UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
17. MOU for Unrepresented Confidential Employees
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- UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro August 16, 2022 City of El Centro Page 6
18. MOU for Certified Water/Wastewater Operators
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- CERTIFIED WATER TREATMENT PLANT
OPERATORS, CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS,
AND CERTIFIED WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS/SEWER
19. Discussion and necessary action regarding temporary agreement with Library Systems & Services (DBA Library IQ) to provide library professional services PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A TEMPORARY AGREEMENT WITH
LIBRARY SYSTEMS & SERVICES (DBA LIBRARY IQ) TO PROVIDE LIBRARY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
20. Request for Budget Amendment for the Community Sponsorship Account PRESENTATION: Mayor Tomas Oliva
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor is requesting a budget amendment for Community Sponsorship account for Fiscal Year 2023.
21. Discussion and necessary action regarding a Managed Services Support agreement with Bjorn Struebing to provide maintenance and support to the City's network and IT Division
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A MANAGED SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BJORN STRUEBING TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT TO
THE CITY'S NETWORK AND IT DIVISION
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22. Update on expenditures approved with American Rescue Plan Act funds PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Update on expenditures approved under the American Rescue Plan Act
23. Budget amendment for cybersecurity monitoring system PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of $59,604 to pay for annual cybersecurity monitoring system to CDW Government
24. Discussion and any necessary action regarding issuing a letter of support to Chelsea Investment Corporation to apply for funding through the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Interim Director of Community Development
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the request from Chelsea Investment Corporation for a Letter of Support for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program.
25. Discussion and related action regarding revising and readopting City Policy No. 602 related to the requirements for certain special events on City facilities and public rights of way
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING AND READOPTING CITY POLICY 602 RELATED TO
THE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL EVENTS USING FACILITIES
MANAGED BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
26. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of the Funding Agreement for the City of El Centro Paving Alleyways Project TAG - 2022 PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - City Engineer / Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT FROM THE IMPERIAL
COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE PAVING
ALLEYWAYS PROJECT UNDER THE TARGETED AIR SHED GRANT
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27. Budget Amendment of $90,000 for City Hall HVAC repair services and temporary cooling costs.
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Budget Amendment of $90,000 to repair the City Hall HVAC system and provide temporary cooling at City Hall.
28. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement Project
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No.22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER MEDIA
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
29. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of ordinance chapter 24 section 24-11 - Fee Schedule
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Ordinance No. 22- , ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING CHAPTER 24 SECTION 24-11 TO ADD SECTION 24-11(b)(1)
PROVIDING THE ABILITY TO ADOPT SPECIFIC FEE SCHEDULES FOR CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WITH CERTAIN CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
30. Report on City of El Centro 2022 IID EDP Water Apportionment PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION:
Accept report as presented
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31. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the determination of the City's position on the proposed 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly Bylaws.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Tomás Oliva
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the determination of the City's position on the proposed 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly Bylaws. The Conference will be held on September 7-9, 2022 in Long Beach, CA.
9:10-9:20 DEPARTMENT REPORT:
32. Enforcement of Section 22.1-53(d)(3) of the El Centro Municipal Code regarding the maximum number of temporary non-commercial signage.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION:
9:20-9:50 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
9:50-10:00 CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
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