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THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER, WHICH SUSPENDS CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT. COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC WILL ATTEND BY TELECONFERENCE.

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/82642902037?pwd=Z2dzdzVPWGR2ZndheHErQIZKZ1ZRdz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 4290 2037, Passcode: 829861 Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor: Cheryl Viegas-Walker City Manager: Marcela Piedra Mayor Pro-tem: Tomás Oliva City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Edgard Garcia City Clerk: Norma Wyles Martha Cardenas-Singh Sylvia Marroquin

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. A

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) regarding litigation (i) against the City: Rosario Beltran v. City of El Centro, Heriberto Ocejo; Seventh Street Beauty Salon, and Sandra Garcia, ECU001656; and (ii) initiated by the City : City of El Centro v Madison Properties (eminent domain) 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: (i) Daniel Nava - pothole on Imperial Ave; (ii) Tania V. Guerrero - police officer chasing a private car, which car then hit her fence; and (iii) Kaleb Castillo, a minor, hit by a private car while riding his bicycle on a City street. 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): County tax and development fee allocation upon incorporation - South Dogwood Annexation 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 December 15, 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. 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 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. Warrant Registers for the Month of November 2020

2. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of November 2020

3. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2020

4. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE BY UPDATING APPENDICES "B" AND "C"

5. Accept the annual Development Impact Fee and Water/Wastewater Capacity Fee information report for fiscal year June 30, 2020 

6. Adopt Resolution No. 20- ; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. 6:15-6:35 NEW BUSINESS

7. Creation of COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Task Force PRESENTATION: Cheryl Viegas-Walker, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and necessary action regarding the creation of a COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Economic Recovery Task Force

8. A. Discussion and necessary action for the approval of the amended Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Microenterprise Loan Program Guidelines B. Update on CDBG-CV activities and Revolving Loan Fund COVID-19 CARES Act Supplemental Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Award. PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING UPDATED AND AMENDED PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS MICROENTERPRISE LOAN PROGRAM

9. Discussion and related action regarding Approval of Delivery and Installation Services Agreement with Back Porch Homes for Twenty-Six (26) PreManufactured Homes PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Delivery and Installation Services Agreement with Back Porch Homes for Twenty-Six (26) Pre-Manufactured Homes LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro December 15, 2020 City of El Centro Page 5 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

10. Rejection of Claim filed by Kaleb A. Castillo on November 20, 2020.

11. Claim filed by Tania V. Guerrero on November 24, 2020 6:35-6:40 (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.

6:40-6:45 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT