AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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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 June 1, 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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Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 849 8132 3133 Passcode: 533047
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 - RDA CONFERENCE ROOM
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
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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, remarks 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 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).
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): one confidential personnel matter.
TRADE SECRETS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 37606(b) and 37606.1(b) for the purpose of discussion and/or deliberation of reports involving hospital trade secret(s) as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3426.1 of the Civil Code and which is necessary, and would, if prematurely disclosed create a substantial probability of depriving the hospital of a substantial economic benefit:
Discussion of: Number of Items: Estimated Date of Public Disclosure: _X_ hospital service 1 June 2021
_X_ program 1 June 2021
PERSONNEL MATTERS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 to consider the evaluation of the City Manager.
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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
6:10-6:15 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. Council Member Raul Ureña, City of Calexico
6:15-6:20 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
2. Retirement Recognition - Teri Brownlee, Human Resources Director
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.
3. Approve City Council Minutes of May 18, 2021 (Special Meeting) and May 18, 2021 (Regular Meeting).
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4. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERINAT TO PROVIDE ESCROW AND LOAN SERVICING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
5. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HOLT GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH IMPERIAL AVENUE WATER PIPELINE IMPROVEMENTS AND DRAINAGE PIPELINE INSTALLATION PROJECTS
7. Approve the Southern Pump Station Project Plans and Specifications and direct staff to release project for public bidding.
6:25-6:50 PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. 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
9. Public hearing to consider recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the petition to rename Legacy Drive to Efren Coronel Drive.
PRESENTATION: Norma M. Villicana, AICP Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE STREET NAME CHANGE OF LEGACY DRIVE TO EFREN CORONEL DRIVE
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10. Public Hearing for the Five-Year AB562 Subsidy Report Review for Coyne Powersports Operating Covenant Agreement
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Open Public Hearing to consider written or oral comments on the information contained in the Five-Year Subsidy Report for the Coyne Powersports Operating Covenant Agreement and accept Five-Year Subsidy Report for the Coyne Powersports Operating Covenant Agreement.
11. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Conditional Use Permit 21-04 with a density bonus for a 168-unit multi-family residential project at 1625 N. Waterman Avenue
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-04 WITH DENSITY BONUS FOR A MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT 1625 N. WATERMAN AVENUE
6:50-7:25 NEW BUSINESS
12. Measure P Request for Buena Vista Park Basketball Court
PRESENTATION: Measure P Park & Recreation Task Force
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Listen to update on Measure P Request
2. Consider the approval of $150,000 for the installation of a basketball court
13. Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
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14. Code Enforcement Update
PRESENTATION: Anna Garcia, Code Enforcement Officer
RECOMMENDATION:
Report only.
15. Downtown Improvement Project
PRESENTATION: Brian Johnson, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION:
Report only.
16. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of a construction agreement with Barnhart-Reese Construction, Inc., relating to the construction of the City of El Centro Public Library and budget allocation for said contract.
PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PUBLIC LIBRARY
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Najar Investments Inc, Ocotillo Liquor Wine & Spirit, 1560 Ocotillo Dr, Ste A, El Centro, CA 92243
18. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Deli Haus Inc., 775 Danenberg Dr, STE 104, 105, El Centro, CA 92243
7:25-7:30 (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.
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7:30-8:00 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8:00-8:10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.