AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1275 MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA 92243

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. The public in attendance must practice social distancing and may choose to be outside. The meeting may also be viewed through livestream through www.facebook.com/ElCentroCA. To participate and make a public comment: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82985749045?pwd=ekREeWVvYkJnVjg1OEl6Si9DQ2lBUT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 829 8574 9045, Passcode: 477437 . City of El Centro Page 1 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 EXISTING LITIGATION Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to receive its annual update regarding existing litigation to which the City is a party: Litigation against the City: Antonio Cruz v City of El Centro; Michael Loyd v. City of El Centro et al; Jason Cazares v. City of El Centro et al; Alexis Retana v. City of El Centro et al - Litigation Initiated by the City: City of El Centro v. Maruti Construction (eminent domain) City of El Centro v Madison Properties (code enforcement) POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) based upon the following two unresolved claims. The first was filed by Stacey Verdugo and the second by Leonard Cortez. 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 Elizabeth Martyn, City Attorney, negotiating with a representative of Imperial Valley College regarding the lease of the real property located at 1998 N. 12th St. owned by the City to the Imperial Valley College Foundation, which instructions will include price, terms of payment or other monetary related considerations. 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). Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 17, 2020 City of El Centro Page 3 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.

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

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Small Business Saturday Proclamation

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 Warrant Registers for the Month of October 2020

3. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of October 2020

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

5. Discussion and any necessary action for approval of City Council Minutes of October 6, 2020, October 20, 2020, October 30, 2020 and November 3, 2020. Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 17, 2020 City of El Centro Page 4 6:20-6:30

PUBLIC HEARING

6. Public Hearing to solicit public input on the 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Approval of the CAPER and authorization for staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

PRESENTATION: Stacy Mendoza, Economic Development Manager

RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the Public Hearing and solicit public input on the 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), approve the CAPER, and authorize staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 2) Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2019 AS PART OF THE END OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM 6:30-6:40

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7. ECRMC temporary parking lot treatment report PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Direction to staff regarding the ECRMC temporary parking lot treatment report. 6:40-7:00 NEW BUSINESS

8. Discussion and related action regarding Lease Agreement and Regulatory Agreement with Imperial Valley College Foundation for Tiny Homes Project PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Approval of a Lease Agreement and Regulatory Agreement with the Imperial Valley College Foundation in a form acceptable to the City Manager and City Attorney for the Lotus Living, Rise Above, Resilient Community. 

9. Discussion on establishing priorities for 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Funding Cycle PRESENTATION: Stacy Mendoza, Economic Development Manager RECOMMENDATION: Direction and/or recommendation of City Council as to what will be its priority to fund under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program year 2021/2022. LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

10. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Puerto Nuevo Patio & Grill, 395 Broadway Unit 1 & 2 El Centro, CA 92243.

11. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Grocery Outlet Inc, 1537 W Main St. El Centro, CA 92243

12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Los Cabos Seafood & Grill LLC

13. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Apple Valley Venture Inc

7:00-7:05 (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.

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 

ADJOURNMENT