CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

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

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

1. Recognition of Marcos Ruiz, Mayor for the Day.

2. Plaque presentation

6:20-6:35 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. New Employee Introduction

4. El Centro Chamber of Commerce Monthly Report

5. Mr. Ed Snively - Imperial Irrigation District Division 1 Candidate.

6:35-6:40 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.

6. Adopt Resolution No. 17- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE CITY PROPERTY

7. Adopt Resolution No. 17- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE CITY PROPERTY.

6:40-6:55 PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. Acceptance of 2016 Housing Element Annual Report

PRESENTATION:

Norma Villicaña, Director of Community Development

RECOMMENDATION:

Acceptance of the Annual Element Progress Report on implementation of the City of El Centro Housing Element covering the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

6:55-7:30 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9. Fireworks Ordinance Update

PRESENTATION:

Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director

RECOMMENDATION:

Introduce Ordinance No. 17- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE V OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO FIREWORKS REGULATIONS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

10. City Council Even Year Elections

PRESENTATION:

Efrain Silva and Cheryl Walker, Council Members

RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion regarding City Council even year elections and provide direction to staff. Charter Task Force Recommendation: Introduce an Ordinance No. 17- , ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-7, 2-8, AND 2-9 OF THE CITY CODE TO MOVE THE DATE OF THE CITY’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF ODDNUMBERED YEARS TO THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER OF 2018, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

7:30-7:45 NEW BUSINESS

11. Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Loan Request

PRESENTATION:

Marcela Piedra, Deputy City Manager

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of loan request for El Dorado Printing and Embroidery by the El Centro City Council acting as the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program Loan Administration Board (LAB). Loan will be funded under the Economic Development Administration RLF Program.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

12. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - TBD, 398 Aurora Drive, El Centro, CA 92243

13. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Tukis Place, 460 Broadway Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

No business scheduled.

SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY

No business scheduled.

7:45-7:50 (TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS

7:50-8:00 TASK FORCE AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT