EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND HOUSING AGENCY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
5:00 p.m.
El Centro Adult Center
385 So. 1st Street
El Centro, CA 92243
5:00 P.M. Closed Session – Closed Session Canceled
6:00 P.M. Open Session
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY
CALL TO ORDER:
Call to order a meeting of the City Council, also serving as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SA) and Housing Agency (HA).
Roll-Call
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
6:00-6:05 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
6:05-6:05 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
6:05-6:10 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Not to exceed 3 minutes each)
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.
1. Monthly Report by Tom Curtis, President, Downtown El Centro Business Improvement District.
2. Presentation by Sister Maria Luisa Valdez regarding a survey which will be conducted at The Sister Evelyn Mourey Center.
6:10-6:15 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. Approval of the Warrants and Payroll for January 2012.
4. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for January 2012.
5. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM FUNDED FOR FY 2011-2012 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACCOUNT
6. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DESIGNATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE ORDER OF SUCCESSION TO THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
7. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE FY 2009 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
8. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL CENTRO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY
9. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELC ENTRO RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF THE SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT WITH R. DOUTHITT ENTERPRISES
10. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY IN PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
11. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO’S PROJECT LISTING FOR REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORATATION PROGRAM FUNDS
12. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
13. Approval of the plans, specifications and authorize the bidding of the Emergency Generator Replacement Project pending legal review of the contract documents.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.
FINAL ACTION:
6:15-6:30 PUBLIC HEARING
14. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 11-05 – El Centro Water Master Plan; Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 11-06 - El Centro Master Plan of Drainage; and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 11-07 - El Centro Sewer Master Plan.
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicaña, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning
RECOMMENDATION: a. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 11-05 WITH MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE WATER MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
b. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE WATER MASTER PLAN
c. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO 11-06 WITH MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
d. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN
e. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 11-07 WITH MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE SEWER MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
f. Approval of Resolution No. 12- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE SEWER MASTER PLAN
FINAL ACTION:
6:30-6:45 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the amendment of Ordinance No. 11-06
establishing regulations and procedures for medical cannabis dispensaries.
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicaña, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance No. 12- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING SECTION 13-119(F) OF ARTICLE VII, CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES, waive reading and pass as a 1st reading.
FINAL ACTION:
6:45-7:00 NEW BUSINESS
16. Discussion and any necessary action regarding an appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on the Community Services Commission with an unexpired term ending May 6, 2013.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Sedalia Sanders
RECOMMENDATION: _____________________
FINAL ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Received and referred to Planning Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License regarding the following:
a. Strangers, 115 N. 5th Street, El Centro.
7:00-7:05 (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. Please complete a “Speakers Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation.
7:05-7:05 – (Time may vary) COUNCIL RECESS
7:05-7:10 TASK FORCE REPORTS
7:10-7:15 – (Time may vary) MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Council Members reports on conferences or other City activities. Time limit 3 minutes.
7:15-7:25 – (Time may vary)
Convene as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SA)
(without adjourning the El Centro City Council Meeting)
18. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes of January 17, 2012 as presented
FINAL ACTION:
19. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval and adoption of First Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) as required by the provisions of ABX1 26 for the former El Centro Redevelopment Agency in order for the El Centro Successor Agency to continue making its obligation for the period of January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, Director of Economic Development
RECOMMENDATION:
FINAL ACTION:
Convene as the Housing Agency (HA)- If needed
(without adjourning the El Centro City Council Meeting)
ADJOURNMENT no later than 9:45 p.m : Unless a majority of Council has voted to continue or asked that the meeting be adjourned to another date & time. (_________)
