AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. 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 December 5, 2023. COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM. To participate and make a public comment in person, via Zoom or telephone, please raise your hand, speak up and introduce yourself. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4180375132?pwd=Rmo5UjZ1cWdyV1VoWUhSZWp6R0tVZz09&omn=89249781837 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 418 037 5132 Passcode: 5iHJYM 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: Martha Cardenas-Singh City Manager: Cedric Ceseña Mayor Pro-Tem: Sylvia Marroquin City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Edgard Garcia City Clerk: Norma Wyles Tomás Oliva Sonia Carter

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, 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 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City representatives: City Manager, Human Resources Director and Patrick Clark, Consultant will meet with the City Council to receive instructions regarding negotiating regarding salaries, salary schedules or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits for the Employee Organization: Certified Water Treatment Plant Operators, Certified Water Treatment Operators and Certified Water Distribution Operators/Sewer Unit. ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation by the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): one case. POSSIBLE LITIGATION A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility that there will be litigation initiated against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). 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 concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order. * 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 6:10-6:15

(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. 6:15-6:20 -

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-2)

1. Approval of City Council Minutes of November 7, 2023, November 15, 2023 and November 21, 2023.

2. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-06, AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE FIRST RENEWAL OF ORD. NO. 22-06 REGARDING THE CONTINUING USE OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO THE POLICY OF THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, waive reading and adopt by title only. 6:20-6:35 - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:

3. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments Negative Declaration No. 22-04 PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION 22-04 (SCH# 2023-060637) FOR PROJECT: Change of Zone 22-05, and General Plan A Amendment 22-05, a proposed zone change from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to R3 (Multiple Family Residential), and General Plan Amendment for consistency with the Zoning Map, located at 1274 West Pico Avenue, further identified by APN 044-261-010.

4. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Vasquez Apartments Zone Change No. 22-05 PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. 23- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22-05, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

5. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments General Plan Amendment No. 22-05 PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 22-05 CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY WITH APN 044-261-010 AND LOCATED AT 1274 PICO AVENUE, AND DECLARING SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023. 6:35-6:45 - NEW BUSINESS:

6. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the Commercial Ave. Improvements Project PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director / City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE COMMERCIAL AVE. IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro December 5, 2023 City of El Centro Page 5 6:45-7:00 - SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

7. Discussion and related action regarding the sale of surplus land along Industry Way and further identified by Assessor's Parcel Number: 054-310-051 PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO HANS CO. LLC LEGISLATIVE ACTION: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 8. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Union 76 525 N La Brucherie, El Centro, CA 92243-9575

7:00-7:30 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

7:30-7:40 - CITY MANAGER REPORT

ADJOURNMENT