AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET

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.
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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.

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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 Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(3) based upon the following claim: (1) Roy Dorantes for various alleged torts and resulting damages; and (2) disclosure of confidential medical information.
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 Sections 54956.9(d)(4) and (d)(3): (1) County tax and development fee allocation between the City and County regarding the South Dogwood Annexation; (2) Mayan Hotel nuisance abatement and receivership; and (3) disclosure of confidential medical information.

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).

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
6:10-6:20 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 by Lisa Winkler regarding the impact of homeless in El Centro.
2. Presentation from Chief Johnson regarding the firing of fireworks at Farmer Estates.

6:20-6:25 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.
3. Warrant Registers for the Month of December 2020
4. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of December 2020
5. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of December 2020
6. Discussion and any necessary action for approval of City Council Minutes of December 10, 2020, December 15, 2020 and January 5, 2021.
6:25-6:35 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7. Discussion and any necessary action regarding City Council committee appointments.

PRESENTATION: Mayor Cheryl Viegas-Walker
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve appointments.
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro January 19, 2021
City of El Centro Page 4

6:35-7:05 NEW BUSINESS

8. Library update and RFQ request for qualification
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Presentation only

9. Library Financing Project Schedule
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Acknowledge the Library Financing Project Schedule

10. Discussion and necessary action authorizing the professional services agreement with the El Centro Police Department and amending Fiscal Year 2020-2021/2021-2022 annual budget.

PRESENTATION: Chief Brian P. Johnson
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,251.00 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOBACCO LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING ITS FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021/2021-2022 ANNUAL BUDGET

11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of a Master License Agreement between the City of El Centro and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, FOR SMALL CELL FACILITIES COLLOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY

LEGISLATIVE ACTION
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Volcano Asian Restaurant, 445 E Main St, El Centro, CA 92243-2619

13. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Petromart Retail Group Inc., 1690 S. 4th St., 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