ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:10-6:10 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
6:10-6:20 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Item(s) appearing under this section have submitted a written request to the City Clerk a minimum of one week
prior to the regular meeting.
1. Presentation by Dr. Emilia Figueroa regarding the need for Medical Cannabis
in Imperial Valley.
2. Presentation by Daniel Ochoa, Jr. regarding the opening of a homeless
shelter.
6:20-6:25 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.
3. Warrant Registers- December 2014
4. Approve Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2014
5. Approval of City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014, November 26, 2014,
December 2, 2014, December 16, 2014, and January 6, 2015.
6. Approval of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Documents for the Needs
Assessment and Feasibility Study for a New City Public Library and to
Authorize the Community Services Department to release the RFQ.
7. Approve the Article III Improvements Plans and Specifications and Authorize
City Staff to Proceed with Public Competitive Bidding
8. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of December 2014
9. Adopt Resolution No. 15 - , Resolution of the City Council of the City of El
Centro Approving an Agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD.
For Assistance with the Development of a Pavement Management System
10. Approve the Engineering Paving Mat Interlayer Overlay, ARHM Overlay and
Slurry Seal on Designated Streets Plans and Specifications and authorize city
staff to release project to competitive bidding.Agenda City Council January 20, 2015
City of El Centro Page 4
11. Adopt Resolution No. 15- , Resolution of the City Council of the City of El
Centro, California, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the
City of El Centro and the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation
6:25-7:05 NEW BUSINESS
12. Sponsorship Request from the Imperial Valley Press for "The Valley
Challenge" Health Initiative
PRESENTATION: Gerard- IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS REPRESENTATIVE
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Manager recommends a $2,500 in-kind sponsorship through the use of
Parks & Recreation facilities.
The Imperial Valley Press is a private business and not a non-profit organization.
Therefore an in-kind sponsorship is recommended.
13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding a Memorandum of
Understanding between the COUNTY OF IMPERIAL and the Cities of
BRAWLEY, CALEXICO, CALIPATRIA, EL CENTRO, HOLTVILLE, IMPERIAL
and WESTMORLAND to perform an assessment regarding a potential countywide
tax measure to fund the goals of the Regional Animal Control and
Stakeholder Group
PRESENTATION: Ruben A. Duran, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 15-___ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL AND THE CITIES OF BRAWLEY, CALEXICO, CALIPATRIA,
HOLTVILLE, IMPERIAL AND WESTMORLAND FOR PAYMENT OF A FAIR
SHARE PERCENTAGE OF THE COST OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER NEEDS
ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO EVALUATE THE VIABILITY OF A COUNTY-WIDE
TAX MEASURE
14. Discussion and Any Necessary Action Regarding City Council Committee
Appointments
PRESENTATION: Efrain Silva, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSAgenda City Council January 20, 2015
City of El Centro Page 5
15. Commercial Ave Street Light Wattage Upgrade
16. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application
for Alcoholic Beverage License regarding the following: The Abbey The
Perfect Pint, 601 Main St., El Centro, California
17. Received and filed Southern California Gas Company Proposed Rate Increase
for Gas Transportation (Triennial Cost Allocation Proceeding) Application No.
A. 14-12-017
18. Received and filed Notification of Southern California Gas Company's request
to increase rates for the Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plant Implementation
Application A. 14-12-016
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No business scheduled.
SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY
No business scheduled.
7:05-7:10 (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.
7:10-7:15 TASK FORCE REPORTS
7:15-7:20 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
