AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021
City Hall Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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 on December 21, 2021.
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Mayor & Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989
Mayor:
Tomás Oliva
City Manager: Marcela Piedra
Mayor Pro-tem:
Martha Cardenas-Singh
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
Council Members:
Edgard Garcia
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Sylvia Marroquin
Cheryl Viegas-Walker
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - RDA CONFERENCE ROOM
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, 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
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to meet with Agency Representatives Marcela Piedra, City Manager, Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director and Patrick Clark, consulting negotiator, for the purpose of considering employee compensation 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 bargaining units within the City.
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, and based upon existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) based upon the following claims: (i) Guzman - damages sewer pipe; (ii) Robert Vera - pothole; (iii) Gregory Gelman - pothole; (iv) Juan Carlos Flores - pothole; (v) Lorena Soto - pothole; (vi) Claim of Kaleb Castillo (minor injured on his bike).
POSSIBLE LITIGATION INITIATED BY THE CITY
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, and based upon existing facts and circumstances,
there is a significant possibility of initiation of litigation against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) based upon the following: (i) damage to the Aquatic Center.
EXISTING LITIGATION
Upon advice of its legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) regarding the following cases: (I) Kaleb Castillo 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
6:10-6:30 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Retirement Recognition - Norma Villicana, Community Development Director
2. Retirement Recognition - Officer Mike Boston
3. Retirement Recognition - Sgt. Victor Nunez
6:30-6:35 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.
6:35-6:40 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 November 2021
5. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of November 2021
6. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of November 2021
7. Approve City Council minutes of November 16, 2021 and November 19, 2021.
8. Accept the annual Development Impact Fee and Water/Wastewater Capacity Fee information report for fiscal year June 30, 2021
9. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO CONFIRMING THE CONTINUATION OF THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AND THE STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM ON MARCH 4, 2020 AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 4 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2 PURSUANT TO NEWLY ENACTED BROWN ACT PROVISIONS
10. Authorize the execution of the Utility Agreement between IID and the City of El Centro for the relocation of power poles between Danenberg Avenue and Manuel Ortiz Drive related to the Imperial Avenue Extension Project.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE 8TH STREET AND PLAZA DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT FEDERAL PROJECT NO. CML-5169 (051)
6:40-7:20 PUBLIC HEARING
12. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Town Center Phase IV Mitigated Negative Declaration
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2021040547) WITH MITIGATION MONITORING & REPORTING PROGRAM FOR
PROJECT: Change of Zone 19-02, General Plan Amendment 19-02, and Tentative Subdivision Map 21-01, a proposed zone change from CG (General Commercial) to R3 (Multiple Family Residential), General Plan Amendment for consistency with the Zoning Map, and Tentative Subdivision Map consisting of approximately 19.33 acres of land,
located at the northwest corner of North 8th Street and Bradshaw Drive, further identified by APN 044-620-056 and APN 044-620-057
13. Public hearing for the purpose of considering issuing findings to overrule the Imperial County Airport Land Use Commission regarding the Town Center Phase IV Development Project (COZ 19-02, GPA 19-02).
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ISSUING FINDINGS TO OVERRULE THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION DECISION ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOWN CENTER PHASE IV DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH 8TH STREET AND BRADSHAW DRIVE
14. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Town Center Phase IV General Plan Amendment No. 19-02
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 19-02 CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO HIGH-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY WITH APN 044-620-056 AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH 8TH STREET AND BRADSHAW DRIVE, AND DECLARING SAME TO BE THE SECOND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
15. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Town Center Phase IV Change of Zone No. 19-02
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Ordinance 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 19-02
16. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Town Center Phase IV Tentative Subdivision Map No. 21-01
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE TOWN CENTER PHASE IV TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 21-01
7:20-7:35 NEW BUSINESS
17. Reallocation of ARPA revenue loss expenses to Measure P funds
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and necessary action regarding the reallocation of previously approved ARPA revenue loss expenses to Measure P funds
18. Purchase of 2020 Freightliner 5 yard Load King Dump Truck
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Department Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 21- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ONE NEW 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2 W 5 YD LOAD KING DUMP TRUCK
19. Discussion and any necessary action regarding City Council committee appointments.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Tomas Oliva
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve appointments.
20. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cancellation of the January 4, 2022 City Council meeting.
PRESENTATION: Tomás Oliva Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the January 4, 2022 City Council meeting.
7:35-7:40 DEPARTMENT REPORT
21. Update on Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Program (AB1826)
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
22. WTP Emergency Repairs Update
23. Notification of Rejection of Claim for Juan Carlos Flores.
24. Claim filed with the City of El Centro by Lorena Soto on December 6, 2021.
25. Claim filed with the City of El Centro by Gregory Gelman on November 30, 2021.
26. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Fujisan Sushi, 1560 Ocotillo Dr., Ste. O, El Centro, CA 92243
27. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Hong Kong, 550 Wake Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
7:40-8:10 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8:10-8:20 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
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