AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING
AGENCY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
City Hall Joint Regular Meeting 11:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY ONLY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE BROWN ACT (Govt. Code Section 54953(e)).
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC WILL ATTEND BY TELECONFERENCE.
Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments AND may, but is not required, to do so 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 January 18, 2022.
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council during the meeting may do so by using the conference number provided on the agenda. At the time the Mayor asks for comments, please raise your hand and your name will be called.
To participate and make a public comment:
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Meeting ID: 850 0613 6097 Passcode: 907031
PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THIS VIRTUAL MEETING ARE SUBJECT TO THE SAME TIME LIMITS ONCE THE PERSON COMMENTING BEGINS TO SPEAK.
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 - 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, 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 Granite Construction Company claim arising from the La Brucherie project.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Upon the advice of legal counsel, the City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957(a) regarding matters that pose a threat to essential public services and the public's right of access to such services.
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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Agency Housing Agency 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, Successor Agency to the RDA and Successor Housing Agency
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 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Recognition - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
6:15-6:20 PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 December 2021
3. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of December 2021
4. Approve Treasurer's Report for the Month of December 2021
5. Approve City Council minutes of December 7, 2021 and December 9, 2021.
6. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 21-06, 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, waive reading and adopt by title only.
7. Approve plans and specifications related to the Clarifier's Rehabilitation Project.
6:25-6:45 PUBLIC HEARING
8. Public Hearing to discuss an amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of an Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan subject to the 30-day public review period, and authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to HUD to request authorization for the amendments.
9. Discussion and necessary action regarding a Substantial Amendment to 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant - COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Substantial Amendment to the CDBG 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, which includes the allocation of CDBG-CV funding.
6:45-7:25 NEW BUSINESS
10. Declaration Renewing the Emergency Resolution
PRESENTATION: Marcela Piedra, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVIEWING AND CONFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 20-14 REGARDING A DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY VIRUS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO RELATED TO COVID 19 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-37
11. Request for Measure P Funds for Bucklin Park Challenge Course
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and related action regarding the use of $81,715 in Measure P funds for the purpose of constructing the Bucklin Park Challenge Course
12. Discussion and Necessary Action Regarding Award of Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the Bucklin Park Challenge Course Project
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE BUCKLIN PARK CHALLENGE COURSE PROJECT
13. Purchase of 2021 Massey Ferguson Tractor
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ONE NEW 2021 MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR
14. Amendment to Agreement with CityPlace Planning for Preparing Zoning Code Update
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CITYPLACE PLANNING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT, MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT UPDATES AND TO PREPARE A CONCEPTUAL THOROUGHFARE PLAN
7:25-7:30 DEPARTMENT REPORT
15. WTP Emergency Repairs Update
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
7:30-7:40 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
16. Discussion and related action regarding Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Extension to Provide an Additional 180 Day Period to Complete Final Project Documents with Chelsea Investment Corporation
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. SA 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH CHELSEA INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO PROVIDE AN ADDITION 180 DAY PERIOD TO COMPLETE FINAL PROJECT DOCUMENTS.
7:40-8:15 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
8:15-8:25 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
