AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020

City Hall Joint Regular Meeting

11:30 AM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1275 MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA 92243 

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: Norma Wyles Tomàs Oliva Edgard Garcia 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, 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 upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). There are 2 potential cases based upon 2 claims: Witherspoon (hit on his bicycle by a County Sheriff while riding on an El Centro St) and Rosie Soto (pothole damage to tire).

POSSIBLE LITIGATION INITIATED BY THE CITY A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation by the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) against Surya Hospitality for over $500,000 owed in water and sewer capacity fees. PUBLIC SAFETY Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a) regarding matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings and essential public services and the public’s right of access to those. The Council also may consider the ability to discuss certain matters arising from the state of emergency pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(3). 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 Agency 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 ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK A

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION 6:05-6:10

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 6:10-6:15

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Proclamation - American Wind Week 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. 6:15-6:20

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.

2. Discussion and necessary action for approval of City Council minutes of June 27, 2020; June 30, 2020 and July 7, 2020.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN 2018.

4. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH AZTEC ENGINEERING CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR ON-CALL SERVICES

5. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH THE HOLT GROUP, INC., FOR ON-CALL SERVICES

6. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC., FOR ON-CALL SERVICES

7. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ON-CALL SERVICES

8. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH THE HOLT GROUP, INC., FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES

9. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH KOA CORPORATION, FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES

10. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC., FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES

11. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES

12. Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE 2020 STREETS MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 6:20-7:20 PUBLIC HEARING

13. Establishment of Commercial Cannabis Permit Fees PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMIT FEES ALONG WITH A CPI ESCALATOR 7:20-7:30 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14. Restating Resolution Declaring Local Emergency COVID-19 PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra and Ken Herbert RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RESTATING RESOLUTION NO. 20-14 REGARDING A DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY VIRUS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RELATED TO COVID 19 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-37 A

7:30-7:45 NEW BUSINESS

15. Discussion and Related Action Regarding Approval of Loan Documents for El Dorado Housing Project PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TWENTY-FOUR UNIT MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT WITH EL CENTRO PACIFIC ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

16. Discussion and any necessary action regarding appointment to the Library & Community Services Board. PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva RECOMMENDATION: Mayors Recommendation: Appointments to the Library & Community Services Board for two (2) voting members with term ending on June 30, 2023 and two (2) non-voting members scheduled vacancies with term ending June 30, 2022.

17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of a voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference - October 7-9, 2020 in Long Beach, CA. PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva RECOMMENDATION: Mayors Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate(s).

18. Discussion and any necessary regarding the appointment of voting delegate and alternate for National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of the City Summit in Tampa, Florida, November 18-21, 2020 PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva RECOMMENDATION: Mayors Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate. Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro August 4, 2020 City of El Centro Page 6 LEGISLATIVE ACTION ADDED ITEM: ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

19. Notification of Rejection of Claim for Harold D. Witherspoon. 7:45-7:55 SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 20. Approval of Loan Documents for Countryside II Project PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. SA 20- , RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AGENCY COUNSEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIFTY-SIX UNIT MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT WITH CIC COUNTRYSIDE LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

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. 8:00-8:10

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