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AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING
AGENCY
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021
City Hall Joint Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243

The public may attend in person. AT THE PRESENT TIME, the City asks that anyone in attendance CONTINUE TO must wear a mask and practice social distancing. The public may choose to be outside subject to the same requirements. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public.”
Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to CityClerk@cityofelcentro.org or call 760-337-4515 by 3:00 p.m. on July 6, 2021.
The public may also attend via zoom.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM.
To participate and make a public comment:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86881514474
Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 868 8151 4474
Public comments via zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person.
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 - RDA CONFERENCE ROOM
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, remarks 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 INITIATED BY THE CITY
Upon the advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding City of El Centro v. Was Fun Realty (Mayan Receivership)
POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54958.9(d)(2) - three cases - (i) update on resolution of personnel matter (Scoville); (ii) confidential personnel matter; (iii) appeal of Notice of Citation and Violation from CalOSHA.
PERSONNEL MATTERS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 to consider the evaluation of the City Manager.
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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Agency Housing Agency 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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Housing Agency 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 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Recognition of National Parks and Recreation Month - July 2021
6:20-6:40 SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

2. Quarterly Report by El Centro Chamber of Commerce

3. Update Report by El Centro Regional Medical Center
6:40-6:45 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.

4. Approve City Council Minutes of June 1, 2021 and June 15, 2021.

5. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-04, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 22.1-53 OF CHAPTER 22.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ENTITLED NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNAGE, waive reading and adopt by title only.

6. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN 2019
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro July 6, 2021
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6:45-7:30 NEW BUSINESS

7. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of CML-5169 (051) Program Supplement Agreement No. F031 REV.1
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 APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F031 REV.1 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 11-5169F15 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

8. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of the Lotus Ranch Unit B2 Final Map
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 APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR LOTUS RANCH SUBDIVISION - UNIT B2

9. Approval of Purchase of Type III/I Fire Engine & Repair of Rescue Squad
PRESENTATION: Kenneth Herbert, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the purchase of Type III/I Fire Engine and repair Rescue Squad.

10. Revisions to Ordinance 15-15 - ECRMC Board of Trustees
PRESENTATION: Mayor Cheryl Viegas-Walker
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Ordinance No. 21- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO UPDATING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE III OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AND ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on next agenda for second reading and adoption.

11. Discussion and any necessary action to consider the cancellation of the City Council regular meetings of August 3, 2021 and August 17, 2021.
PRESENTATION: Cheryl Viegas-Walker, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None
7:30-7:45 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

12. Discussion and Necessary Action Regarding the Extension of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Chelsea Investment Corporation for Jacaranda Gardens
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt RESOLUTION NO. SA 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAY EXTENSION OF THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CHELSEA INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY

7:45-7:50 (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.

7:50-8:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

8:30-8:40 CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

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