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1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243

The public is invited to submit questions in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to CityClerk@cityofelcentro.org or call 760-337-4515 (you may leave a message) by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER, WHICH SUSPENDS CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT.
COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY ATTEND BY TELECONFERENCE.
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989
Mayor:
Efrain Silva
City Manager: Marcela Piedra
Mayor Pro-tem:
Jason Jackson
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
Council Members:
Cheryl Viegas-Walker
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Tomàs Oliva
Edgard Garcia
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro June 2, 2020
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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
TRADE SECRETS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 37606.1 for the purpose of discussion of and/or deliberation on reports involving hospital trade secret(s) as defined in Civil Code Section 3426.1 (d) 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 services, programs or facilities at El Centro Regional Medical Center; the estimated date of public disclosure is December 2020.
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation against the City. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). There are 2 potential cases based upon a claim filed against the City by potential plaintiff Rosario Beltran for falling on City right of way and a claim filed by Gary Clark regarding his vehicle being towed. A copy of each claim, both of which have been denied by the third party administrator, may be viewed in the information section of this agenda.
POSSIBLE LITIGATION INITIATED BY THE CITY
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation by the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) against Surya Hospitality regarding easement rights and fees owed to the City.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Upon advice of its legal counsel, 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. The Council also may consider the ability to discuss certain matters arising from the state of emergency pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(3).
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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.
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
INVOCATION
6:05-6:05 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:05-6:05 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
6:05-6:05 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.
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6:05-6:10 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.
1. Authorize the City Clerk to notify each City Agency to review their code and submit a notice that either amendments are required or no amendments are necessary.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 20- ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN UPDATED AGREEMENT WITH BRIDGECOM, LLC FOR DOCUMENT FULFILLMENT SERVICES.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER AND STATE LAW
4. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE §10403
5. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2020 Streets Maintenance & Rehabilitation Improvements Project.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MCCLAREN, WILSON & LAWRIE, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6:10-6:30 PUBLIC HEARING
7. Discussion and necessary action regarding a Substantial Amendment to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant - COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds.
PRESENTATION: Stacy Mendoza, Economic Development Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Substantial Amendment to the CDBG 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, which includes the allocation of CDBG-CV funding.
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6:30-6:50 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. Annual FY 2021 Budget
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero - Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
6:50-7:05 NEW BUSINESS
9. Adopt Resolution establishing the appropriations limit for the 2021 fiscal year
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
10. City Facilities Update
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointments to El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) Board of Trustees
PRESENTATION: Efrain Silva, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor's Recommendation: Approve three (3) appointments to the El Centro Regional Medical Center with terms ending June 30, 2023.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION:
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
12. Notification of Rejection of Claim for Rosario Beltran by Carl Warren & Co.
13. Notification of Rejection of Claim for Gary R. Clark by Carl Warren & Co.
14. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Ricochet RC Raceway, 955 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92253-1735
15. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Pico's Golden Market, 802 W Pico Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
7:05-7:10 (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.
7:10-7:20 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT