CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

6:10-6:10 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

6:10-6:15 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. Chamber of Commerce Monthly Report

6:15-6:20 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. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 15-09 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE III, SECTION 19-42 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE USED OF DESIGNATED SKATEBOARDING AREAS, waive reading and adopt by title only.

3. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUENA VISTA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CML-5169 (040) AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITING OF BIDS.

4. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EUCLID AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CML-5169 (041) AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITING OF BIDS.

5. Adopt Resolution No. 15- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR FIRE STATION ONE VEHICLE EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT

6. Adopt Resolution No. 15- ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE

6:20-6:35 PUBLIC HEARINGS

7. Public Hearing - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Establishing a Procedure for Reasonable Accommodation Pursuant to Fair Housing Laws PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, AICP - Director of Community Development

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Ordinance No. 15-__, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 29-298(e), AND ADDING SECTIONS 29-300 THROUGH 29-300.7 TO DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 29 ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE CITY’S LAND USE, ZONING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO FAIR HOUSING LAWS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

8. Resolution to eliminate application fee for requests for reasonable accommodation in the City's land use, zoning and building regulations pursuant to fair housing laws.

PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, AICP - Director of Community Development

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Resolution No. 15-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ELIMINATING FEE FOR REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE CITY'S LAND USE, ZONING AND BUILDING REGULATION PURSUANT TO FAIR HOUSING LAWS

6:35-6:55 NEW BUSINESS

9. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointments to the City Council Compensation Task Force

PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva

RECOMMENDATION: Appointment of two (2) Council Members and City Staff.

10. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Personnel Appeals Board to fill an unexpired term ending April 15, 2017.

PRESENTATION: Efrain Silva, Mayor

RECOMMENDATION: ADDED ITEM: ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

11. Housing Practices Initiative

12. Mayor's Vision 2050 Initiative

13. Mayor's Business Improvement Initiative

14. Community Services Department 2015 Summer Program Report

15. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2150 N. Waterman Ave., El Centro, California

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

No business scheduled.

SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY

No business scheduled

6:55-7:00 (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.

7:00-7:05 TASK FORCE REPORTS

7:00-7:05 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT