AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 City Hall Regular Meeting

5:15 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1275 MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA 92243

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 May 18, 2021. The public may also 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/86577852223?pwd=dTZaZXFDVVRseUsvOG5hSGQ4SmV1dz09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 865 7785 2223 Passcode: 374072 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

Mayor Pro-tem: Tomás Oliva

Council Members: Edgard Garcia City Clerk: Norma Wyles Martha Cardenas-Singh Sylvia Marroquin

City Manager: Marcela Piedra

City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans

5:15 P.M CLOSED SESSION - RDA 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. C

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION 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) and Cazares v. City of El Centro.

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. Recognition of National Public Works Week May 16-22, 2021

2. Retirement Recognition - Tony Castaneda, Public Works

3. Retirement Recognition - Joe Trujillo, Public Works 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.

4. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of April 2021

5. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of April 2021

6. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of April 2021

7. Approve City Council Minutes of May 4, 2021.

8. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (LEGACY RANCH) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022

6:25-6:50 PUBLIC HEARINGS

9. Public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer's Report regarding Buena Vista Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2021/2022 PRESENTATION: Richard Romero, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 A

10. Public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer's Report regarding Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2021/2022 PRESENTATION: Richard Romero, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No 21 - , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022

11. Public hearing for the purpose of approving the Engineer's Report regarding the El Centro Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto commencing in fiscal year 2021/2022 PRESENTATION: Richard Romero, Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022

12. Public Hearing on Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds for El Dorado Family Apartment II at 1805 N. 8th Street PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA)” and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000, (the “Bonds”), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located 1805 N. 8th Street, El Centro, California, (the “Project”). AND Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro May 18, 2021 City of El Centro Page 5 2. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF EL DORADO APARTMENTS II AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. 6:50-7:50 NEW BUSINESS

13. Budget Workshop FY 2022 - Enterprise, Special Revenue and Capital Projects Funds PRESENTATION: Richard L. Romero- Director of Finance RECOMMENDATION: For discussion

14. Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2021 Series B (Transportation Improvements) 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 REFUNDING BONDS, 2021 SERIES B (TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,000,000; 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, APPROVING CERTAIN PROFESSIONALS, AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO

15. Discussion and Necessary Action Regarding SB1LPP 5169-(052) Dogwood Ave. Improvements Project Program Supplemental Agreement PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 000000W42 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 11-5169S21 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

16. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of a Resolution approving an Agency-State Master Agreement NO. 11-5169S21 with Caltrans PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF El CENTRO APPROVING ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 11-5169S21 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

17. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of a project list to receive SB1 funding for FY 21-22 PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. 18. Mobility Element Presentation PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Presentation only.

19. Discussion and necessary action regarding the creation and appointments for Federal and State Funding Opportunities Task Force. PRESENTATION: Mayor Cheryl Viegas-Walker RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and necessary action regarding the creation and appointments of a Task Force for Federal and State Funding Opportunities.

7:50-7:55 LEGISLATIVE ACTION 20. Letter of Support Request from County of Imperial for Community Project Funding Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro May 18, 2021 City of El Centro Page 7 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

21. Received and filed notification from Charter Communications (SPECTRUM) regarding Pricing Rate Increase.

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.

8:00-8:20 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT