AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022
City Hall 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 February 1, 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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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
Mayor Pro-Tem: Martha Cardenas-Singh
Council Members: Edgard Garcia, Sylvia Marroquin, Cheryl Viegas-Walker
City Manager: Marcela Piedra
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
11:30 A.M CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A"
ROLL CALL (Open Session)
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro February 1, 2022
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, 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 INITIATED BY 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 initiated by the City regarding 1) unpaid sewer connection capacity charges; 2) uncollected water meter charges; and 2) a public agency's failure to obtain City grading approval.
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 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 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. 70th Anniversary Celebration - Central Baptist Church February 12, 2022
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 City Council Minutes of December 21, 2021, January 4, 2022 and January 10, 2022.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , 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 FEBRUARY 3 THROUGH MARCH 4 PURSUANT TO NEWLY ENACTED BROWN ACT PROVISIONS
4. Adopt Resolution No. 22- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS FROM 2015-2019
Agenda City Council of the City of El Centro February 1, 2022
City of El Centro Page 4
6:25-6:45 PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt an Addendum to the El Centro General Plan Final EIR (SCH #2020070349) for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22 - , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE EL CENTRO GENERAL PLAN UPDATE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH # 2020070349) FOR THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
6. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Interim Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 22 - , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT UPDATING THE CITY OF EL CENTRO HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND DECLARING THIS AMENDMENT TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022
6:45-7:15 NEW BUSINESS
7. Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program year 2022-2023
PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for CDBG Program year 2022-2023.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - DPoly Taco Grill & Beer, 1573 W Main St, El Centro, CA 92243
7:15-7:25 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
7:25-7:35 CITY MANAGER REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
