AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989
Mayor: Efrain Silva
City Manager: Marcela Piedra
Mayor Pro-tem: Jason Jackson
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
Council Members:
Cheryl Viegas-Walker
City Clerk: L. Diane Caldwell
Tomàs Oliva
Edgard Garcia
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1:30 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, 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
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 is one potential case (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY
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The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiators, Marcela Piedra, City Manager, and Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, regarding the following negotiations regarding real property: (a) with Adam Conn, which instructions will concern price, terms of payment or both, including due diligence provisions and other monetary related considerations concerning purchase and sale of the property located at 229 W. State St. (APN 053-134-002). El Centro, CA.
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 Council 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
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
6:10-6:30 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Recognition of Central Union Softball Division Players Jessica Acosta, Janyssa Martin
2. Recognition of Athletes from 413 Gym Nicole Elmore, Marisa Whitehead, Stefanie Thomas, Annette Arellano
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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.
3. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of November 2019
4. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of November 2019
5. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2019
6. Approval of City Council Minutes of Nov. 5, 2019, Nov. 14, 2019, Nov. 19, 2019 and Dec. 3, 2019.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 19 - ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-82 AND ADOPTING THE REVISED CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PROCESSING POLICY
8. Accept the annual Development Impact Fee and Water/Wastewater Capacity Fee information report for fiscal year June 30, 2019
9. Adopt Resolution No. 19- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE BOOST PILOT PROGRAM
10. Adopt Resolution No. 19- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND IMPERIAL COUNTY FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR THE 2020 CENSUS
6:35-6:45 PUBLIC HEARING
11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding a Public Hearing for the purpose of the issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds for Countryside II Apartments Affordable Housing Project
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond financing by the California Statewide Communities Authority to provide financing for the construction of a 56-unit multi-family rental housing project located at 1725 W. Adams Avenue; and
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2) Adopt Resolution No. 19- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF COUNTRYSIDE II FAMILY APARTMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
6:45-7:15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. Discussion and any necessary action regarding Agricultural Burning Program - Request for Letter
PRESENTATION: Tomas Oliva, Council Member
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and necessary action regarding request from Council Member Oliva.
13. Draft Commercial Cannabis Activities Ordinance
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide input on draft ordinance related to regulation of adult use commercial activities in the City.
7:15-8:15 NEW BUSINESS
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding ordinance transferring Library from Community Services Department
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Ordinance No. 19- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 8, SECTION 2.118.6 OF THE CITY CODE TRANSFERRING MANAGEMENT OF THE LIBRARY TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15, SECTION 15.2(B) BOARD OF TRUSTEES; CITY LIBRARY, waive reading and approve as 1st reading and authority City Clerk to place on the next agenda for 2nd reading and adoption
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15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the repeal of Chapter 16, Article X - Cable Communications Franchise
PRESENTATION: Elizabeth Martyn, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Ordinance No. 19- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE X, REGARDING CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, waiving reading and approve as 1st reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
16. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointments to the Planning Commission to fill two scheduled vacancies with terms ending October 3, 2023.
PRESENTATION: Efrain Silva, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor's Recommendation
17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cancellation of the January 7, 2020 City Council meeting.
PRESENTATION: Efrain Silva, Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the January 7, 2020 City Council meeting.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
18. Pump Station No. 2 at La Brucherie Avenue and Wake Avenue Update
19. Collections Consultants of California Agreement update
20. Received and filed Notification of Southern California Gas Company's Request To Increase Rates For Low-Income Assistance Programs and Budgets for Program Years 2021-2026 Application No. A.19-11-006
21. Received and filed Notification of Southern California Gas Company's Request To Increase Rates For the 2020 Flex Alert Campaign Application No. A.19-11-018
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8:15-8:20 (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.
8:20-8:25 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
