AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020
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:
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:
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:
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 and/or Mahavir Hospitality for refusing easement access and over $500,000 owed in water and sewer capacity fees.
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro July 7, 2020
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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 Pedro Ponce based resulting from a traffic accident on a County road and William Hunter resulting from his vehicle hitting the median at Dogwood and McCabe.

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).
NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY - 3 Properties
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiators, Marcela Piedra, City Manager, and Abraham Campos, Public Works Director for the following negotiations regarding real property for the Imperial Avenue Expansion which instructions will include price, terms of payment or both, including due diligence provisions and other monetary related considerations concerning purchase and sale of the property identified as follows: Susanna & Mincks Waterman Trust - APN 052-280-014 & 052-280-015; Grizzle Land and Development, LLC - APN 052-380-00; Maruti Construction and Management, LLC - APN 053-690-036

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
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:10-6:15 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS:

1. Quarterly Report by El Centro Chamber of Commerce
6:15-6:20 CONSENT AGENDA:

2. Discussion and necessary action for approval of City Council minutes of June 2, 2020 and June 16, 2020.

3. Auction of Obsolete Vehicles Discussion and any necessary action regarding a proposed auction of obsolete public works vehicles

4. Destruction of Police Records
6:20-6:35 PUBLIC HEARING:

5. Establishment of New City Fees
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicaña, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 20- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING NEW CITY FEES FOR VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION, COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMITS AND MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENTS ALONG WITH A CPI ESCALATOR
6:35-7:05 NEW BUSINESS:

6. El Centro Regional Medical Center Fiscal Year 2021 Operating and Capital Budget
PRESENTATION: Dr. Adolphe Edward, CEO, ECRMC
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the El Centro Regional Medical Center Operational and Capital Budget Packet Fiscal Year 2021
 

7. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointments to the Library & Community Services Board.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayors Recommendation: Appointments to the Library & Community Services Board for two (2) voting members with term ending on June 30, 2023 and two (2) non-voting members scheduled vacancies with term ending June 30, 2022.

8. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayors Recommendation: Appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority with one (1) scheduled vacancy with term ending July 1, 2024.

9. Discussion and any necessary action to consider the cancellation of the City Council regular meetings of August 4, 2020 and August 18, 2020.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva
RECOMMENDATION:
7:05-7:15 DEPARTMENTAL REPORT:

10. Evictions - COVID-19 Update
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION:

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
11. Notification of Rejection of Claim for Walter Hunter by Carl Warren & Co.
12. Notification of Rejection of Claim for Heirs of Pedro Ponce Martinez by Carl Warren & Co.
13. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company's request for compensation through the gas cost incentive mechanism A.20-06-005

7:15-7:20 (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.
7:20-7:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

ADJOURNMENT: