AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING
AGENCY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021
City Hall Joint Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER, WHICH SUSPENDS CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC WILL ATTEND BY TELECONFERENCE.
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989
Mayor:
Cheryl Viegas-Walker
City Manager: Marcela Piedra
Mayor Pro-tem:
Tomás Oliva
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
Council Members:
Edgard Garcia
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Martha Cardenas-Singh
Sylvia Marroquin
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro February 16, 2021
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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
EXISTING LITIGATION
Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session
pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) regarding litigation against the City: (I) Hernandez and Okere v. City of El Centro et al; (ii) Cruz v. City of El Centro; (iii) City of El Centro v. Madison Properties.
POSSIBLE LITIGATION INITIATED BY THE CITY
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon 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 Sections 54956.9(d)(3) and (d)4): (I) Nuisance abatement and possible receivership for property located at 759 Main. St., El Centro; (ii) (I) County tax and development fee allocation between the City and County regarding the South Dogwood Annexation; and (iii) the Mayan regarding a receivership for nuisance abatement.
POSSIBLE LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(3) based upon the following (ii) Loyd v. Imperial Valley Narcotics Task Force.
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
6:05-6:10 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:10-6:20 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. National Engineers Week - February 21-27, 2021
2. Certificate of Recognition Presented to Alex Cardenas for his work and dedication to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation
6:20-6:25 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.
3. Representative from DayOut Adult Healthcare Center regarding Downtown Vacant Buildings and Absent Owners.
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. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of January 2021
5. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of January 2021
6. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of January 2021
7. Discussion and necessary action for approval of City Council minutes of February 2, 2021 and February 8, 2021.
8. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-01 , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 3 PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE COST RECOVERY PROCEDURE TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES FOR COLLECTION OF COSTS AND CONFIRM NOTICING PROCEDURES, waive reading and adopt by title only.
6:30-7:30 NEW BUSINESS
9. Resolution-Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE MULTI-JURISDICTION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
10. Mid-Year Budget Presentation FY 2021
PRESENTATION: Richard Romero - Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
For Discussion
11. Discussion and Necessary Action Related to the Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study for the Monte Vista Sports and Wellness Complex
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director and Brian Connolly, Victus Advisors
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion of Acceptance of Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study for the Monte Vista Sports and Wellness Complex
12. Presentation Regarding Imperial Valley Urban Forest Update
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Service Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Presentation regarding Imperial Valley Urban Forest Grants
13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of a Construction Management Services Agreement with Schneider CM, Inc relating to the City of El Centro Library Project
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve $650,000 in Measure P funding towards this project and direct staff to utilize Library bond proceeds once available for fulfillment of the here proposed agreement.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCHNEIDER CM, INC.. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATING TO THE CITY OF EL CENTRO LIBRARY PROJECT
7:30-7:35 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
14. Letter of Support - Senator Hueso’s Office
ADDED ITEM:
ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
15. Received and filed notification of Southern California Gas Company's request for rate increase for the Storage Integrity Management Program Balancing Account Application No. A.21-01-016
7:35-7:45 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
16. Discussion and related action regarding approval of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Chelsea Investment Corporation for the sale of certain real property owned by the Successor Agency
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CHELSEA INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
7:45-7:50 (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.
7:50-8:00 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
