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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 Tomás 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 PENDING LITIGATION Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) regarding the following existing case to which the City is a party: Stacey Verdugo v. El Centro Police Department, ECU001380, writ of mandate regarding Public Records Act request. Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro July 21, 2020 City of El Centro Page 2 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 4 potential cases, 1 based upon the Alexis Retana claim and 3 other potential claims based upon confidential personnel issues. 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 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, due diligence provisions and other monetary related considerations concerning purchase and sale of the property identified as follows: 1. Maruti Construction and Management, LLC - for the Imperial Avenue Expansion APN's 053-690-036, 053-807-007 and 053-690-036 2. Madison Property Group, LLC (Marc Mirbod) - APN 054-050-008 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. Ag

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 I

NVOCATION 6:10-6:15

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 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.

1. Presentation on Imperial Valley Continuum of Care by Police Chief Johnson 6:25-6:30 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.

2. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of June 2020

3. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2020

4. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of June 2020

5. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT’S RECOGNITION PROGRAM, THE BEACON PROGRAM

6. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH AMERINAT TO PROVIDE ESCROW AND LOAN SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO’S HOUSING PROGRAMS

7. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH LEE & RO, INC., FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING - WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES

8. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH NV5, INC., FOR ON-CALL SERVICES

9. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR ON-CALL SERVICES

10. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH THE HOLT GROUP, INC., FOR ON-CALL SERVICES 6:30-6:40 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11. Update on Emergency Declaration

PRESENTATION: Ken Herbert, Fire Chief RECOMMENDATION: Update on Emergency Declaration. 6:40-7:15 NEW BUSINESS

12. Local Government Support Grant Program Application PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND RECEIPT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS.

13. Community Sponsorship Policy No. 601 Revised - July 2020 PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Community Sponsorship Policy Statement Number 601

14. Resolution Adopting Policy and Process for Obtaining Payment for the Cost of Damage to City Property PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20 - , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY COLLECTION POLICY

15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FERGUSON PAPE BALDWIN ARCHITECTS FOR THE VALLEY CENTER POINT MASTER PLAN AND LIBRARY DESIGN LEGISLATIVE ACTION ADDED ITEM: ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

16. Notification of the Release of the Request for Proposals for the New Police Station Project

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