AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING
AGENCY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022
City Hall Joint 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 October 4, 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)
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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
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 hospital facilities.
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION BY THE CITY
Significant Exposure to Litigation Against the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of litigation initiated by City.
There is one (1) potential 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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Agency Housing Agency 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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Housing Agency 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.
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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
6:10-35 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Quarterly Report by IV Regional Chamber of Commerce
2. Introduction of PD Support Dog
3. Certificate of Recognition - Tai Chi Instructor, Alex Lee
4. Proclamation - National Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022 6:35-6:40 (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. 6:40-6:45 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.
5. Approval of City Council Minutes of August 2, 2022, August 16, 2022, August 25, 2022 and September 6, 2022.
6. Approve Bid Documents for the McGee Park Phase 3 Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to Send Project Out to Bid Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro October 4, 2022 City of El Centro Page 4
6:45-8:00 NEW BUSINESS
7. Community Sponsorship Request - WomanHaven
PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant; Gina Vargas RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the requested sponsorship from WomanHaven.
8. Discussion and necessary action regarding Request for Proposals for Security Services at various City Facilities.
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Request for Proposals for Security Services at Various City Facilities.
9. Request for Measure P funds for City Hall HVAC system rehabilitation and modernization project
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION:
Consider staff's request for approval of $1.3 million in Measure P funds towards the City Hall HVAC A/C replacement project or provide staff alternate direction.
10. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the purchase of a 2022 John Deere 310LEP Backhoe for the Water Treatment Plant
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 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 JOHN DEERE 310LEP FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the purchase of a Caterpillar 415-07 Backhoe Loader for the Wastewater Treatment Plant 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 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CATERPILLAR 415-07 BACKHOE LOADER FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
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12. Clarification and Authorization for City Departments’ Use of the City seal, logos and other insignia
PRESENTATION: Elizabeth Martyn, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize use of the City seal, logos and other Insignia as provided below. 8:00-815 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
13. Discussion and related action regarding the declaration of certain surplus properties owned by the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency to the City of El Centro.
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. SA 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ARE SURPLUS
AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE AGENCY'S USE
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
8:15-8:45 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
8:45-9:00 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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.