AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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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.
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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 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): Nuisance abatement and possible receivership for property located at 759 Main. St., El Centro
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 Katie Luna, CEO, Imperial Valley Business Recovery Task Force, hosting Webinars regarding 2021 COVID Labor Law.
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.
2. Discussion and any necessary action for approval of City Council Minutes of January 19, 2021 and January 20, 2021.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FY 2020 FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT
4. Adopt Resolution 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH LABOR COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC FOR LABOR COMPLIANCE MONITORING
6:25-7:00 NEW BUSINESS
5. Discussion and any necessary action regarding emergency repairs
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 AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF A WATER MAIN AT THE EL CENTRO WATER TREATMENT PLANT
6. Measure P Update
PRESENTATION: Liz Zarate, Management Assistant
RECOMMENDATION:
Listen to Measure P Projects Updates
7. Discussion and or action regarding the establishment of alternative cost recovery procedures for abatement of public nuisances.
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 21- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 3 PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE COST RECOVERY PROCEDURES TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES FOR COLLECTION OF COST AND CONFIRM NOTICING PROCEDURES, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the agenda for second reading and adoption.
8. Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program year 2021-2022
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for CDBG Program year 2021-2022.
9. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointment to Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Cheryl Viegas-Walker
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayors Recommendation: Appointment to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation with term ending on June 30, 2022.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. Rejection of Claim filed by Rogelio (Roy) Dorantes on January 12, 2021.
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.
7:05-7:15 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
