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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 Joint Regular Meeting CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1275 MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA 92243 11:30 AM Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor: Alex Cardenas Cheryl Viegas-Walker Efrain Silva Deputy City Manager: Marcela Piedra City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans City Clerk: L. Diane Caldwell 11:30 A.M CALL TO ORDER (OPEN SESSION) - CONFERENCE ROOM "A" ROLL CALL 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, remark 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 PENDING LITIGATION Therefore, upon advice of its legal counsel, the City City of El Centro Page 1 Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 7, 2017 ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Against the City. A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. There are (2) two potential cases (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code PERSONNEL MATTERS The Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider the evaluation of the performance of the City Attorney, City Clerk, and the Deputy City Manager. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider the appointment or employment to the position of City Manager. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider the employment to the position of Police Chief. City of El Centro Page 2 Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 7, 2017 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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Housing Agency 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 Council, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Housing Agency concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. * 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 ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK 1. Presentation of Plaque to Johnson Chapel of the African Methodist Episcopal Church 6:15-6:20 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.
City of El Centro Page 3 Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 7, 2017 6:20-6:25 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.
City of El Centro Page 4 Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 7, 2017 6:25-6:50 PUBLIC HEARINGS 14. Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 17-05 Amending Ch. 29 "Zoning" Related to Commercial Cannabis (Medicinal and Non Medicinal) Land Uses PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. 17- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING CITY CODE SECTIONS 29-53 OF DIVISION 2, 29-61 OF DIVISION 3, 29-69 OF DIVISION 4, 29-77 OF DIVISION 5 OF CHAPTER 29 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS (BOTH MEDICINAL AND NONMEDICINAL) LAND USES, AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS RELATED THEREOF, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption. 15. Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 17-06 - Amendment to Chapter 29 "Zoning" relating to R1 Minimum Lot Area PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. 17- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING CITY CODE SECTIONS 29-52 AND 29- 54.1 OF DIVISION 2, ARTICLE II, SECTION 29-107 OF DIVISION 2, ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 29, AND 29-162(1) OF DIVISION 9, ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 29 OF THE EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE MINIMUM LOT AREA IN THE R1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption. 6:50-7:15 NEW BUSINESS 16. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointment of Delegate and Alternate for Upcoming National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting PRESENTATION: Alex Cardenas, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Appointment of Delegate and Alternate for the upcoming National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of the City Summit, (formerly Congress of Cities) in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 18, 2017. City of El Centro Page 5 Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro November 7, 2017 LEGISLATION ACTION INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY No business scheduled. SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY No business scheduled. 7:15-7:20 (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. 7:20-7:25 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS ADJOURNMENT |
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