AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
City of El Centro Page 1
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 November 15, 2022.
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/87053580705?pwd=Q2t3citta3h6R0RCWVhvWUF1ZzhZZz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 870 5358 0705 Passcode: 261152
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 Interim City Manager: Cedric Ceseña
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. - CLERK'S ADJOURNMENT TO 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION – CANCELLED
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 15, 2022 City of El Centro Page 2
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
6:10-6:20 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Proclamation - Small Business Saturday
6:20-6:25 (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.
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 15, 2022 City of El Centro Page 3
6:25-6:30 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.
2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of October 2022
3. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of October 2022
4. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of October 2022
5. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE BY UPDATING APPENDIX B
6. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING UPDATED APPENDICES "B" AND "C" OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE EL CENTRO
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND FOR
HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES
7. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-07, AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
REPEALING CHAPTER 22.1 "SIGNS" AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 19
"SIGNS" REPEALING CHAPTER 29 ZONING, FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE EL CENTRO 2040 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND 6TH CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, waive reading and adopt by title only.
8. 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 NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2022
9. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , REVIEWING AND CONFIRMING THE
PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
10. Approve first amendment to master license agreement with New Cingular PCS, LLC for small cell facilities collocated in the public right of way.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (LMA 11- 8473) WITH CALTRANS
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 15, 2022 City of El Centro Page 4
6:30-6:45 PUBLIC HEARING
12. Public Hearing to Discuss Approval of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan and Resolutions Authorizing Submittal of Grant Applications PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Five-Year Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and corresponding resolutions approving the submittal of grant applications for FY 2019-2020 funding for the El Centro and Colonia grant allocations.
6:45-8:00 NEW BUSINESS
13. Discussion on establishing priorities for 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Funding Cycle
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction and/or recommendation as to what will be City Council's funding priorities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program year 2023-2024
14. Contract Extension and Amendment for Routine Maintenance of New Library and Other City Facilities with Imperial County Work Training Center, Inc.
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING AND EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR
ROUTINE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER, ADULT
CENTER, OLD POST OFFICE PAVILION, AND IMPERIAL COUNTY WORK TRAINING CENTER, INC. TO SERVICE THE LIBRARY.
15. Approval of Bid Documents for the Debbie Pittman Field Lighting Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to Send Out to Bid PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Bid Documents for the Debbie Pittman Field Lighting Project and Authorize the Community Services Department to Send Out to Bid Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 15, 2022 City of El Centro Page 5
16. Support for Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Reservoir Project PRESENTATION: Tomás Oliva, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO SUPPORTING A FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT'S
17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cancellation of the January 3, 2023 City Council meeting.
PRESENTATION: Tomas Oliva, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the January 3, 2023 City Council meeting.
18. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointment to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with terms ending October 3, 2026.
PRESENTATION: Tomás Oliva, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with term ending October 3, 2026.
8:00-8:45 DEPARTMENT REPORT
19. Code Enforcement Update
20. CR&R Service Performance Update
21. ARPA Temporary Employees Update
22. Imperial Avenue / Euclid Avenue sink hole emergency work update
23. Imperial Avenue / Scott Avenue sink hole emergency work update
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
8:45-9:25 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 15, 2022 City of El Centro Page 6
9:25-9:35 INTERIM 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.