CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:10-6:10 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
6:10-6:25 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. Chamber of Commerce Monthly Report
2. No Item #2
3. Imperial Valley Coalition for Life - Chris Nunn
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 February 17, 2015, March 3, 2015, March
17, 2015, and March 23, 2015.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 15-____ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING CALIFORNIA SKATEPARKS’
REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE A SUBCONTRACTOR ON THE SKATE PARK
PROJECT AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO ISSUE WRITTEN NOTICE
REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 4107
TO THE CITY MANAGER
6. Adopt Resolution No. 15-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INLAND
FAIR HOUSING AND MEDIATION BOARD TO PROVIDE FAIR HOUSING
SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
7. Adopt Resolution No. 15-____ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH LABOR
COMPLIANCE CONSULTS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR LEAD
BASED PAINT AND ASBESTOS TESTING AND ABATEMENT PROGRAM
SERVICES
6:30-7:00 PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission
on General Plan Amendment 14-05 to amend the General Plan Land Use
Map. The proposed amendment consists of changing the land use
designation of 1285 Poplar Drive from Single Family Residential to Public, to
be consistent with Change of Zone 14-05 affecting the same property.
PRESENTATION:
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 15- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 14-05
CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO PUBLIC FOR THE 0.32 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1285
POPLAR DRIVE FURTHER IDENTIFIED BY APN 053-501-025
9. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission
on Change of Zone 14-05. The project proposes a change of zone from R1
(Single-Family Residential) to LU (Limited Use) for property located at 1285
Poplar Drive.
PRESENTATION: Norma Villicana, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Ordinance No. 15- , 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 14-05, waiving reading andapprove as 1st reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for
second reading and adoption.
10. Public Hearing - Approval of the 2015-2016 Draft One-Year Action Plan
prepared for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement
Program.
PRESENTATION:
RECOMMENDATION:
(1) Open the Public Hearing and solicit public input on the 2015-2016
Draft One-Year Action Plan prepared for funds under the CDBG
Entitlement Program.
(2) Adoption of Resolution No. 15-__ approving One-Year Action
Plan for the year 2015-2016.
7:00-8:00 NEW BUSINESS
11. Extension of existing uncodified Ordinance providing for the deferral of
payment of certain development impact fees.
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Ordinance No. 15- , AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE DEFERRAL OF
PAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, waiving reading and
approve as a 1st reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for
second reading and adoption.
12. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the introduction of Ordinance
No. 15- An ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Centro amending the
Municipal Code by adding Article VII to Chapter 22 establishing regulations
Related to storm water regulations, use and storm sewer construction.
PRESENTATION: Terry Hagen, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Ordinance No. 15- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE VII
TO CHAPTER 22 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO STORM WATER
REGULATIONS, USE AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, waive reading and
approve as a 1st Reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for
second reading and adoption.
13. Budget Workshop FY 2016 - General Fund
PRESENTATION: Leticia Salcido - Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
As discussed
14. Retention of Independent Legal Counsel by El Centro City Council
PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva and Councilmember Cheryl ViegasWalker
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation by Mayor Silva and Councilmember Viegas-Walker: Approve
the Engagement Agreement with Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves and Savitch, LLP
15. Appointments to Mayor's Initiatives Committees
PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva
RECOMMENDATION:
None
16. Presentation by Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC)
PRESENTATION:
RECOMMENDATION:
Presentation by Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation for
contribution for FY 2014.
ADDED ITEM:
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning
Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License regarding the
following: Strangers, 115 N. 5th Street, El Centro, Californi
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
No business scheduled.
SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY
8:00-8:05 (TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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.
8:05-8:10 TASK FORCE REPORTS
8:05-8:10 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
