CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION BY CHRIS NUNN, CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

6:10-6:20 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Introduction of New Police Officer

2. Presentation of Proclamation for “Congenital Heart Disease Week, February 7-14, 2016” by Mayor Jackson and introduction of Gabriella Torres & Family (affected by CHD) by Chief Madueno.

6:20-6:25 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.

3. El Centro Chamber of Commerce Monthly Report

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.

4. Adopt Resolution 16- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A POLICY RELATING TO THE RESEARCH, APPLICATION FOR AND MANAGEMENT OF GRANTS

5. Adopt Resolution 16 - , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD AND EVIDENTIARY HEARING OFFICER

6:25-7:10 NEW BUSINESS

6. Discussion and necessary action regarding Ordinance No. 16- , An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California Amending Sections 2-55 and 2-60, of Chapter 2 Article III of the City Code Relating to the Personnel Appeal Board, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption. Approve the revision to the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations, Chapter 14, Section 14.6 (L): Evidentiary Hearing Procedure

PRESENTATION:

RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce Ordinance 16 - , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 2-55 AND 2-60, OF CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE III OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE PERSONNEL APPEAL BOARD, waive the first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption. The approval to revise City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, Chapter 14, Section 14.6(L): Evidentiary Hearing Procedure.

7. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of Resolution for Interim City Attorney.

PRESENTATION: Dennis H. Morita, APC, Interim City Attorney

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Resolution No. 16- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RESCINDING RESOLUTION 15-130 AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH DENNIS H. MORITA, APC TO ASSIST THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS

8. Approval of Resolution for Personnel Appeals Board Legal Services

PRESENTATION: Dennis H. Morita, APC, Interim City Attorney

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Resolution No. 16- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RESCINDING RESOLUTION 15-126, AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DENNIS H. MORITA, APC TO SERVE AS COUNSEL TO THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD

9. Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for CDBG Program year 2016-17.

PRESENTATION:

RECOMMENDATION:

This item is for discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for CDBG Program year 2016/17.

10. Selection of preliminary design Concept Plan Alternative for the El Centro Aquatic Center

PRESENTATION:

RECOMMENDATION:

Review proposed design concepts and provide input to project staff on preferred alternative and any design changes.

ADDED ITEM:

ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION

DEPARTMENT REPORT

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

11. Preparations for El Niño 2015-2016

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

No business scheduled.

SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY

No business scheduled.

7:15-7:20 TASK FORCE REPORTS

7:20-7:25 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT