ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

6:10-6:15 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1.         Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 1, 2014 as National Service  Recognition Day in the city of El Centro.

6:15-6:25 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Not to exceed 3 minutes each)

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.

2.         Monthly Report by El Centro Chamber of Commerce.

3.         Council Chambers ADA Remodel update by Jimmie Sanders, Architect.

.

6:25-6:30 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.         Approval of City Council Minutes of March 4, 2014 and March 18, 2014.

5.         2^nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 14-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPER 18, ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RELATING TO REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS, waive reading and adopt by title only. .

6.         Approval of the rejection of claim regarding Laverne Sampson as recommended by Insurance Carrier.

RECOMMENDATION:   Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.

7.         Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of a Council member to the Friends of Community Services Foundation Board for a one year term, January to December.    

PRESENTATION:          Kristie Riester, Director of Parks and Recreation

FINAL ACTION: Member: ________________

8.         Discussion and any necessary action regarding amendment of Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance, Section of Chapter 25, Article IV of the El Centro City Code.      

PRESENTATION:          Leticia Salcido, Finance Director

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval of Ordinance No. 14-    , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING SECTIONS 25-59, 25-61, 25-62, 25-63, 25-64, 25-66, 25-67 AND 25-69 OF CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX, waive reading and approve as a 1^st reading and direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance for the April 15, 2014 Regular City Council Agenda.

FINAL ACTION:

9.         Discussion and any necessary action regarding District Elections and Mayor position.     

PRESENTATION:          Charter Task Force Members: Council Members Sanders and Cardenas

RECOMMENDATION:   Conduct another review in 5 years

FINAL ACTION:

10.       Technology Update Reports from various City Departments.

7:20-7:25 (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.  Please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.  Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation.

7:25-7:25 COUNCIL RECESS

7:25-7:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS

7:30-7:35 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS

Council Members reports on conferences or other City activities. Time limit 3 minutes.                

ADJOURNMENT no later than 9:45 p.m: Unless a majority of Council has voted to continue or asked that the meeting be adjourned to another date & time.    (_________).