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

6:10-6:30 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. Presentation by Marisa Perez for the establishment of a Beautification Committee for Adams Park

2. El Centro Chamber of Commerce Monthly Report

3. Pavement Management Program

6:30-6:35 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 Warrant Registers for the Month of July 2016

5. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of July 2016

6. Approval of City Council Minutes of August 2, 2016, August 9, 2016, and August 16, 2016.

7. Approve plans and specifications for the Ross Avenue Improvements Project and authorize soliciting of bids.

8. Approve plans and specifications for the Pump Station No. 2 Relocation Project and authorize bidding of the project.

9. Acceptance of Kathy Rodriguez resignation from the Planning Commission effective August 8, 2016, with regrets, and authorize City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.

10. Adopt Resolution No. 16- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO IN THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CSCDA) OPEN PACE PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CSCDA TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS

11. Accept funding from ICAPCD and allocate General Fund towards the project.

12. Approve Resolution No. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT AGREEMENT WITH SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BUILDINGS AMERICAS, INC. (“ESCO”).

13. Approve Resolution No. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST FOR GREEN PROJECT RESERVE (GPR) FUNDING FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS.

14. Approve Resolution No. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING FROM THE BORDER ENVIRONMENT COOPERATION COMMISSION (BECC) FOR WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS.

15. Approve and submit a Letter of Support for CalEnviroScreen Workshop on September 14, 2016 as requested.

6:35-7:30 PUBLIC HEARINGS

16. Continuation of Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on the Lotus Ranch Subdivision Project. The Lotus Ranch project proposes the subdivision of 213 acres of land in order to create 574 residential lots, one (1) park site, one (1) school site, and three (3) stormwater detention basins at the southwest quadrant of I-8 and La Brucherie Avenue. Environmental Impact Report 12-06 has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Resolution No. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 12-06 WITH MITIGATION MONITORING & REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE LOTUS RANCH SUBDIVISION

17. Continuation of Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Pre-Zone 05-07. The project proposes a change of zone from County A-2-U (General Agriculture - Urban) to City R1, SingleFamily Residential and LU, Limited Use for property located at the southwest corner of Interstate 8 and La Brucherie Avenue.

PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Ordinance No. 16- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE 05-07, waiving reading and approve as 1st reading and authorize the City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

18. Continuation of Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Tentative Subdivision Map No. 16-01 for the Lotus Ranch Subdivision.

PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Resolution No. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING LOTUS RANCH TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP NO. 16-01.

19. Agreement for Reimbursement of Sewer Main Costs Along Wake Avenue Between La Brucherie Avenue and Lotus Drain

PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Resolution No. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SEWER MAIN COSTS ALONG WAKE AVENUE BETWEEN LA BRUCHERIE AVENUE AND LOTUS DRAIN ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOTUS RANCH SUBDIVISION.

20. Public Hearing to consider recommendation of the Planning Commission on Negative Declaration 16-01 prepared for General Plan Amendment 16-01 and Change of Zone 16-01.

PRESENTATION: Norma Villicaña, Director of Community Development

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Resolution No. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 16-01 WITHOUT MONITORING PLAN FOR PROJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 16-01 AND CHANGE OF ZONE 16-01 - A PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND SUBSEQUENT CHANGE OF ZONE FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.8 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT LOCATED AT 1479 W. PICO (APN 044-262- 004), 1461 W. PICO (APN 044-262-023), 1441 W. PICO (APN 044-262-024), AND 1423 W. PICO (APN 044-262-007) GENERALLY CONSISTING OF THE EASTERN 260 FEET OF THE NORTHERN 300 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 7 OF THE EL DORADO ACRES SUBDIVISION (OM 2-69)

21. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on General Plan Amendment 16-01.

PRESENTATION: Norma Villicaña, Director of Community Development

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Resolution No. 16- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 16-01 CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL FOR APPROXIMATE 1.8-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1479 W. PICO (APN 044-262-044), 1461 W. PICO (APN 044-262-023), 1441 W. PICO (APN 044-262-024), AND 1423 W. PICO (APN 044- 262-077), AND DECLARING THE SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE 2016 CALENDAR YEAR

22. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Change of Zone 16-01.

PRESENTATION: Norma Villicaña, Director of Community Development

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of Ordinance No. 16- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR CHANGE OF ZONE 16-01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM R1- SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO CG-GENERAL COMMERCIAL FOR APPROXIMATE 1.8-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1479 W. PICO (APN 044- 262-004), 1461 W. PICO (APN 044-262-023), 1441 W. PICO (044-262-007), AND 1423 W. PICO (APN 044-262-007), waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the agenda for second reading and adoption

23. Public Hearing to solicit public input on the 2015-2016 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Approval of the CAPER and authorization for staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, Community Services Director

RECOMMENDATION:

1) Open the Public Hearing and solicit public input on the 2015-2016 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and approve the CAPER and authorize staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

2) Adoption of Resolution No. 16- , APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2015 AS PART OF THE END OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM

7:30-8:00 NEW BUSINESS

24. Discussion and necessary action regarding deferral of both water and sewer capacity fees for Surya Enterprises LLC.

PRESENTATION: Terry Hagen

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the agreement between the city and Surya Enterprises LLC to defer water and sewer capacity fees for the Hampton Inn in the amount of $474,831.72

25. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of a contract with Mueller Systems, LLC for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Water Meters project

PRESENTATION: Terry Hagen, PE

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 16- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM AND WATER METERS PROJECT

26. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority to fill one term that will expire on July 1, 2016.

PRESENTATION: Mayor Jason Jackson

RECOMMENDATION:

27. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the determination of the City's position on the proposed 2016 League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolutions.

PRESENTATION: Mayor Jason Jackson

RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and any necessary action regarding the determination of the City's position on the proposed 2016 League of California Cities Annual Conference Resolutions.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

28. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Mirage Bar, Joseph Manuel Jr. Lopez, 550 Wake Avenue, Suite C, El Centro, CA 92243

29. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Tukis Place, Pedro Rios Navarro, 460 Broadway Ave., El Centro, CA 92243-2416

30. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Mozzarelli Pizza & Gelato, ARC Imperial Valley, 800 Imperial Ave., El Centro, CA 92244-1828

31. Received and referred to Community Development Department/Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Los Compadres Market, VDC Ggroup LLC, 531 N 5th St., El Centro, CA 92243-1812

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

No business scheduled.

SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY

No business scheduled.

8:00-8:05 (TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS

8:05-8:10 TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT