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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 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. El Centro 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. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 18, 2016.

3. Approve plans and specifications for the Main Street Lighting and Other Improvements Project HSIPL-5169 (043) and authorize soliciting of bids.

4. Approve Resolution No. 16- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE CITY PROPERTY.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. 1. Public Hearing for the discussion and necessary action regarding a Substantial Amendment to the City of El Centro Community Development Block Grant 2016-17 One-Year Action Plan

2. Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2016-17 One-Year Action Plan

3. Authorization for the City Manager to submit a letter to HUD to request their authorization for the amendment to the 2016-17 One-Year Action Plan

PRESENTATION:

Marcela Piedra, Director of Community Services

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open Public Hearing for the Substantial Amendment to the City of El Centro Community Development Block Grant 2016-17 One-Year Action Plan.

2. Approve the Substantial Amendment to the 2016-17 One-Year Action Plan.

3. Authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to HUD to request their authorization for the amendment to the 2016-17 One-Year Action Plan.

6:20-7:35 NEW BUSINESS

6. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the quitclaim of certain easements and right of ways from the City of El Centro to the State of California and to the Imperial Irrigation District

PRESENTATION:

Terry Hagen, PE

RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the City Manager to execute Quitclaim Deeds to relinquish rights of land from the City to the State for Parcels 35509-1, 35559-1 and Grant Deed Parcel 35578-1 to the State.

7. Discussion and necessary action regarding L&A Shuttle

PRESENTATION:

Abraham Campos, PE - Senior Engineer

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends Option 3 be followed. Staff will return to Council February 2017 with direction on further issuance of City business license and overall update on L&A shuttle operations.

8. Approval of ranking order for the City of El Centro's Aquatic Center Project Construction Management consultants and authorize City staff to begin contract negotiations with top ranking consultants.

PRESENTATION:

Marcela Piedra, Deputy City Manager

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve ranking order for the City of El Centro's Aquatic Center Project Construction Management consultant and authorize City staff to begin contract negotiations with top ranking consultants.

9. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Library & Community Services Board.

PRESENTATION:

Jason Jackson, Mayor

RECOMMENDATION:

Appointment to the Library & Community Services Board with one unscheduled vacancy with term ending June 30, 2019.

10. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority.

PRESENTATION:

Jason Jackson, Mayor

RECOMMENDATION:

Appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority with one unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 1, 2020.

7:35-7:40 ADDED ITEM:

ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

11. Update on El Centro Dark Sky Ordinance

12. Received and filed Community Enhancement Task Force approved minutes dated May 18, 2016.

13. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Cardenas Markets LLC, 1620 Imperial Ave., El Centro, CA 92243-1319