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AGENDACITY OF EL CENTROCITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020

City HallRegular Meeting11:30 AM

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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 SESSIONSAFETY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PERSONS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a) regarding matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings and essential public services and the public’s right of access to those facilities and services.

PERSONNEL MATTERS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 to consider the a) the evaluation of the City Manager; and b) the evaluation of the City Attorney.Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro April 7, 2020 NOTICE TO THE PUBLICThis 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 theCouncil 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

INVOCATION6:05-6:10

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSEDSESSION:

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1.Retirement Recognition for City Clerk Diane Caldwell

6:15-6:25 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.2.Presentationby Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center (IVSBDC) for FY 2019/2020 contribution.3.Presentation by Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) for FY 2019/2020 contribution Agenda

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 No. 20-, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS FROM 2014-2017

5. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 20-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE XX REQUIRING REGISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF VACANT BUILDINGS; AND AMENDING SECTION 1-12 INCREASING POSSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES, waive reading and adopt by title only.

6.Ratify the approval of Change Orders 2 through 4 and approve the execution of Change Order 5 for the 2018 Streets Overlay and City Parking Lots Rehabilitation Project for a new contract with Aggregate Products, Inc., in the amount of $3,425,001.98.

7.Adopt Resolution No. 20-, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ADULT CROSSING GUARDS AND STUDENT SAFETY PROGRAMS

8.Adopt Resolution No. 20-, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

9.Adopt Resolution No. 20-, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

10.Adopt Resolution No. 20-, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

11.Adopt Resolution 20-, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

12.Adopt Resolution 20-, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

13.Adopt Resolution 20-, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

14.Adopt Resolution No. 20-, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

15.Adopt Resolution No. 20-, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

16.Adopt Resolution No. 20-, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

6:30-7:00 PUBLIC HEARING

17.Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding General Plan Amendment 20-01PRESENTATION:Norma Villicaña, Director of Community DevelopmentRECOMMENDATION:Adopt Resolution No. 20-, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 20-01 CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO HIGH-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USAGE FOR THE PROPERTY WITH APN 052-062-068, AND DECLARING SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020

18.Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Change of Zone 20-01PRESENTATION:Norma Villicaña, Director of Community DevelopmentRECOMMENDATION:Introduce Ordinance No. 20-ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE 20-01, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

19.Public Hearing -Approval of the City of El Centro Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) "Draft" 2020-2021 One-Year Action PlanPRESENTATION:Stacy Mendoza, Economic Development ManagerRECOMMENDATION:1.Open Public Hearing and solicit public input on the Draft CDBG Program One-Year Action Plan for the 2020-2021 Program Year.2. Adopt Resolution No. 20-, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2020-2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

7:00-8:00 NEW BUSINESS

20.Residential Eviction Stay until May 31, 2020PRESENTATION:Elizabeth Martyn, City Attorney

RECOMMENDATION:S eekingdirection from City Council.

21.Anti-Price Gouging During a Local Emergency PRESENTATION:Brian P. Johnson, Chief of Police

RECOMMENDATION:Adopt Resolution No. 20-, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO EXTENDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS THE ANTI-GOUGING PROVISIONS OF PENAL CODE SECTION 396(a)

22.Closure of City facilitiesPRESENTATION:Marcela Piedra, City Manager

RECOMMENDATION:Discussion and necessary action regarding the closure of City facilities

23.Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of a contract for the wastewater treatment plant clarifier #4 rehabilitation.

PRESENTATION:Abraham Campos, P.E. Public Works Director/City EngineerRECOMMENDATION:Adopt Resolution No. 20-, A RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COOMBS SERVICE GROUP TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR CLARIFIER #4 AT THE CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

24.Requests for Letter of Support for Imperial County Sheriff's Office Grant ApplicationPRESENTATION:Liz Zarate, Management AssistantRECOMMENDATION:Discussion and direction from City Council regarding the request for a letter of support.LEGISLATIVE ACTIONINFORMATIONAL ITEMS

25.Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License -La Resaca, Sonora Fusion, The Loft

8:00-8:05 (TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS

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