CALL TO ORDER:
Call to order a meeting of the City Council, also serving as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SA) and Successor Housing Agency (HA).
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:10-6:15 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. a. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April 2014 as National Fair Housing Month in the
city of El Centro.
b. Announcement of the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board Coloring Contest Winner to commemorate Fair Housing Month.
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. Annual presentation by IVEDC.
3. AT & T project update report.
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 the Warrants and Payroll for March 2014.
5. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for March 2014.
6. Approval of City Council Minutes of April 1, 2014.
7. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 14-08, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING SECTIONS 25-59, 25-61, 25-62, 25-63, 25-64, 25-65, 25-66, 25-67 AND 25-69 OF CHAPTER 25 ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX , waive reading and adopt by title only. .
8. Approval of the contribution to the Imperial County 2014 Aerial Imagery Project in the amount of $6,000.
9. Approval of the job description for the new position of Compliance Specialist Wastewater/Storm Water. Position is a G-8 grade with a starting monthly base salary of $3,277.00.
10. Approval of Resolution No. 14- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING LOST OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY TO BE NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC USE AND AUTHORIZING ITS DONATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION – CENTINELA STATE PRISON
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.
FINAL ACTION:
6:30-6:45 PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public hearing for the purpose of soliciting public input on the 2014-2019 Draft Consolidated Plan prepared for funds under the CDBG Entitlement Program.
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, Director of Economic Development
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. 14- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2014-2019) FOR FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM
FINAL ACTION:
6:45-7:45 NEW BUSINESS
12. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the awarding of the bid for the Carlos Aguilar Improvement Project to Ace Electric, Inc. in the amount of $402,400 and establishing a contingency fund in the amount of $60,360.
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, Director of Economic Development
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. 14- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRCT FOR THE CARLOS AGUILAR PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FINAL ACTION:
13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of a City Council Member to the Hospital Affiliation Task Force.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Viegas-Walker
RECOMMENDATION:
FINAL ACTION:
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the consideration to cancel the City Council Regular Meetings of July 1, 2014 and August 19, 2014.
PRESENTATION: Ruben Duran, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
FINAL ACTION:
