AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
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.”
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 April 6, 2021.
The public may also attend via zoom.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM
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Meeting ID: 846 1533 0645 Passcode: 690956
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"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro April 6, 2021
City of El Centro Page 2
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 AGAINST THE CITY
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council upon the advice of its legal counsel, there is a significant possibility of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) for claims arising from confidential personnel actions.
EXISTING LITIGATION BY THE CITY
Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding City of El Centro v. WasFun Realty (Mayan receivership).
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
6:10-6:20 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Proclamation - Autism Awareness Month April 2021
2. Recognition of National Library Week April 4-10, 2021
3. Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - April 11-17, 2021
6:20-6:30 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.
4. Quarterly Report by El Centro Chamber of Commerce
5. CPRS Award of Excellence El Centro Aquatic Center - Excellence in Design
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.
6. Discussion and any necessary action for approval of City Council Minutes of March 2, 2021 and March 16, 2021.
7. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-02 , 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 adopt by title only.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
9. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
10. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
11. Adopt Resolution 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
12. Adopt Resolution 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
13. Adopt Resolution 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
14. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
15. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
16. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
17. Adopt Resolution No. 21- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INLAND FAIR HOUSING AND MEDIATION BOARD TO PROVIDE FAIR HOUSING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
6:35-7:00 PUBLIC HEARING
18. Public Hearing to approve issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (Library Project), 2021 Series A
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS (LIBRARY PROJECT), 2021 SERIES A, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,000,000; APPROVING THE FORM OF PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A SITE AND FACILITY LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO; AND
19. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Imperial County Office of Education Soccer Complex and Wellness Park
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: Grant for Monte Vista Regional Soccer and Wellness Park Project located at the southwest corner of McCabe Road and Sperber Road
20. Public Hearing - Approval of the City of El Centro Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) "Draft" 2021-2022 One-Year Action Plan
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open Public Hearing and solicit public input on the Draft CDBG Program One-Year Action Plan for the 2021-2022 Program Year.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
21. Cost Recovery for Nuisance Abatement for 595 W. State Street
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 THE SUMMARY NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR 595 W. STATE STREET AND APPROVING THE RECORDING OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION THEREON AND RELATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE.
7:00-7:45 NEW BUSINESS
22. Budget Workshop FY22 - General Fund
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero- Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
For discussion
23. Amend Policy Statement 301 to add specific provision for a Pension Reserve Fund
PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero - Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY 301 TO ADD SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR A PENSION RESERVE FUND
24. Extension of Ordinance Providing the Deferral of Certain Development Impact Fees
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Ordinance No. 21- , AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE DEFERRAL OF PAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
25. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of a design services contract relating to the new El Centro Police Station
PRESENTATION: Chief Johnson
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Centro approving a professional services agreement with Arrington Watkins Architects, Inc. for design services relating to the City of El Centro Police Station Project
26. Discussion and necessary action regarding the adoption of a resolution for the purchase of real property located at 102 East Danenberg Drive, APN 054-050-008
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Amend FY 2021 budgeted funding to allow $65,000 in Wastewater enterprise funding for Southern Pump Station land purchase expenses.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21- . RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH MADISON GROUP, LLC.
27. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the granting of an easement to Southern California Gas Company.
PRESENTATION: Javier Luna, PE - Senior Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF
EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS FOR AN UNDERGROUND
NATURAL GAS SERVICE PIPELINE ACROSS A CITY OF EL CENTRO
PARKING LOT
7:45-7:55 LEGISLATIVE ACTION
28. Assembly Bill AB 1021
29. Legislative Matters - SB 556 Wireless Broadband
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
30. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Antonio's Meat Market, 341 N 8th St, El Centro, CA 92243-2303
31. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Los Cebches, 1427 Adams Ave, El Centro, CA 92243-2009
7:55-8:00 (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.
8:00-8:10 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
