AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021

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

THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER, WHICH SUSPENDS CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT. The public may attend in person. Anyone in attendance must wear a mask and practice social distancing. The public may choose to be outside subject to the same requirements. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public.” Alternatively, any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to CityClerk@cityofelcentro.org or call 760-337-4515 by 3:00 p.m. on March 16, 2021. The public also may attend via zoom.

COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM To participate and make a public comment: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82509601687?pwd=NGxkZm9pOWtENk9xYWZBTWIVTWowdz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 825 0960 1687 Passcode: 634878 Public comments via zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person. 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" Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro March 16, 2021 City of El Centro Page 2 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 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): Nuisance abatement and possible receivership for property located at 759 Main. St., El Centro 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, based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1) claim of Jose Zepeda for a cell phone lost by ECPD; claim of Sandra Forsythe for damage to her fence. EXISTING LITIGATION INITIATED BY THE CITY Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) regarding City of El Centro v. WasFun Realty (Mayan receivership).

LABOR NEGOTIATIONS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to meet with Agency Representatives Marcela Piedra, Richard, Romero, Finance Director, and Teri Brownlee, Human Resources Director for the purpose of reviewing the City’s position and instructing its representative(s) regarding matters of salaries, salary schedules, compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits, or, as applicable, other matters dealing with mandatory subjects within the scope of representation pursuant to Government Code §3504; negotiating with All Department Heads, All Unrepresented Units, All Bargaining Units.

3 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 ATTENDING IN PERSON 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 6:10-6:20

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.

1. Presentation by Alex Mellor, ARM, Senior Risk Manager, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority 

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.

2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of February 2021

3. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of February 2021

4. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of February 2021

5. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS FROM 2014-2018

6. Approve the plans and specifications for the City of El Centro Public Library Project. 6:25-7:00

PUBLIC HEARINGS

7. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the South Dogwood Annexation PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MONITORING & REPORTING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT: South Dogwood Annexation (EC 1-19), General Plan Amendment 19-01 and Change of Zone 19-01 - A proposed annexation and Pre-Zone of land to General Commercial (CG) and Multi-family Residential (R3) and a General Plan Amendment for consistency with the Zoning Map, consisting of approximately 67.78 acres of land, located at the southwest corner of Dogwood Avenue and Danenberg Drive. 

8. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding General Plan Amendment 19-01 for the South Dogwood Annexation

PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 19-01 CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DOGWOOD AVENUE AND DANNENBERG DRIVE, AND DECLARING SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021

9. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission Change of Zone 19-01 for the South Dogwood Annexation

PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. 21- , ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE 19-01, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

10. Public Hearing for the purpose of considering Annexation EC 1-19 (South Dogwood Annexation)

PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING ANNEXATION EC 1-19 (South Dogwood Annexation)

11. Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the Pre-Annexation Agreement for South Dogwood Annexation PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR ANNEXATION EC 1-19 (SOUTH DOGWOOD ANNEXATION) A

12. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the South Dogwood Annexation Tax and Fiscal Impact Agreement between the City of El Centro and County of Imperial PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A TAX AND FISCAL IMPACT AGREEMENT WITH IMPERIAL COUNTY FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES UPON ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THE CITY (ANNEXATION EC 3-05-LOTUS RANCH)

13. Cost Recovery for Nuisance Abatement for 695 Aurora Drive PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF COSTS FOR SUMMARY NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR 695 AURORA DRIVE AND APPROVING THE RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF LIEN, COLLECTION THEREON AND RELATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE. 7:00-7:10 NEW BUSINESS

14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the acceptance of 2020 Housing Element Annual Report PRESENTATION: Norma Villicana - Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the City’s Annual Housing Element Progress Report on the Implementation of the Housing Element and direct that the report be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development 7:10-7:20 DEPARTMENT REPORT

15. Presentation regarding Cruickshank Avenue traffic conditions west of Imperial Avenue 

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM FROM CLOSED SESSION: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

16. Rejection of Claim filed by Sandra Forsythe on February 11, 2021.

17. Rejection of Claim filed by Jose M. Zepeda on February 2, 2021.

18. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Karma, 504 Adams Ave, STE 2-3, El Centro, CA 92243 19. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Dollar General, 550 N Imperial Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243 20. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Inferno El Centro, 3451 S Dogwood Rd., Ste 1396, El Centro, CA 92243 7:20-7:25 (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.

7:25-7:35 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT