AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989
Mayor:
Edgard Garcia
City Manager: Marcela Piedra
Mayor Pro-tem:
Efrain Silva
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
Council Members:
Jason Jackson
City Clerk: L. Diane Caldwell
Cheryl Viegas-Walker
Tomás Oliva
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing on the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remark shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comments will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
EXISTING LITIGATION
Upon advice of its legal counsel the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1) regarding the following cases: Marco A. Garcia and Alicia Arroyo Garcia, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California, Case No. 19-05994-13; and America Berryman v. City of El Centro, Imperial County Superior Court - Small Claims Court ESC 000708.
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TRADE SECRETS
The City will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 37606.1 for the purpose of discussion of and/or deliberation on reports involving hospital trade secret(s) as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3426.1 of the Civil Code and which is necessary, and which would, if prematurely disclosed, create a substantial probability of depriving the hospital of a substantial economic benefit. Discussion will concern new services, programs or facilities at El Centro Regional Medical Center; the estimated date of public disclosure - December 2020.
LABOR RELATIONS NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to meet with City Representative Teri Brownlee, Human Resources Director, for the purpose of reviewing the City’s position and instructing its representative(s) regarding compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other matters dealing with mandatory subjects within the scope of representation pursuant to Government Code §3504; negotiating with All Department Heads, All Unrepresented Units, All Bargaining Units.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda.
* Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.
RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION 6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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INVOCATION
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:10-6:40 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Proclamation - Code Enforcement Week
2. Central Union High School Choir
3. Introduction of New Aquatics Staff Members
6:40-6:45 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.
4. Presentation by Amelia Gurben & Dr. Arash Monjazeb - Invitation to attend the
Bicentennial Birth of the Bab (The Gateway to Glory).
6:45-6:50 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.
5. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of September 2019
6. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of September 2019
7. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of September 2019
8. Approval of minutes for regular City Council meetings of September 3, 2019
and September 17, 2019.
9. Approval of job description for the position of Deputy Police Chief.
10. Approve the proposal from Empire Machinery for the purchase of one (1) 2019
Ford F750 W Maintainer Service Truck through the National IPA program
using the City of Tucson's contract along with a budget transfer of $2,719.99
from Fund 501-9510-730108 Water System Maintenance to cover the funding
shortfall and authorize the City Manager to take the steps necessary to
purchase the truck.
11. Authorize the proposal from National Auto Fleet Group (“NAFG”) for the
purchase of One (1) 2 wheel drive 2020 Chevrolet Silverado MD Crew Cab
Service Truck through Sourcewell (Formerly NJPA).
12. Adopt Resolution No. 19- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING THE EL CENTRO PUBLIC WORKS
SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION POLICY
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13. Adopt Resolution 19- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR PER CAPITA
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
6:50-7:05 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. Discussion and any necessary action relating to commercial cannabis
activities in the City
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide further direction to staff on local regulation of commercial cannabis
activities in the City.
7:05-7:15 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
7:15-7:30 DEPARTMENT REPORTS
15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding proposed traffic pattern
changes at the intersection of Cottonwood Drive and Cruickshank Drive
16. Cruickshank landfill update
17. Imperial Avenue bridge outreach plan update
18. Discussion and any necessary action regarding an update of Boise lawsuit
regarding homeless camping/sleeping in public areas
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
19. Notification of rejection of claim of Heather White, by Carl Warren & Co.,
Claims Administrator.
7:30-7:35 (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.
20. Appearance of Marnitta Pavo, requesting update regarding the relocation of
sewer lift station on LaBrucherie/Wake due to sewer smell.
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7:35-7:40 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda
packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro,
California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in
this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515. Notification at least 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to
this meeting.