AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 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 December 6, 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/81288127852?pwd=QStiYllldjV6RHdqaitGVkhZaVNxZz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 812 8812 7852 Passcode: 954134
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 - CITY CLERK'S ADJOURNMENT TO 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION – CANCELLED
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro December 6, 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:
6:10-6:15 (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 December 6, 2022 City of El Centro Page 3
6:15-6:20 CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Award of On-Call Signal and Traffic Equipment Maintenance Services Agreement
2. Approval of Portable Trash Pump Equipment Purchase for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
6:20-6:30 NEW BUSINESS:
3. 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.
6:30-7:30 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER CHERYL VIEGAS-WALKER:
4. Presentations for Outgoing Council Member Cheryl Viegas-Walker LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
7:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS:
7:45 CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro December 6, 2022 City of El Centro Page 4
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.