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AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023

City Hall Joint Regular Meeting

11:30 AM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1275 MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA 92243

The public may attend in person. 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 April 4, 2023. COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM. To participate and make a public comment in person, via Zoom or telephone, please raise your hand, speak up and introduce yourself. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89888893940?pwd=RVZ5MGpma3hXZXI2d1g1OGRkUjRBUT09 Optional dial-in number: 1 (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 898 8889 3940 Passcode: 196379 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: Martha Cardenas-Singh Interim City Manager: Cedric Ceseña Mayor Pro-Tem: Sylvia Marroquin City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans Council Members: Edgard Garcia City Clerk: Norma Wyles Tomás Oliva Sonia Carter

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 POSSIBLE LITIGATION 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 that the City will initiate litigation under Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). PERSONNEL MATTERS The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider the process for appointment of a city manager. ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 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). REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiators, Cedric Cesena, Interim City Manager, Abraham Campos, Public Works Director, Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, and Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, regarding negotiations with the Imperial County Office of Education, which instructions concern price, terms of payment or both, including use restrictions, development obligations and other monetary consideration, concerning the purchase, sale, exchange and/or lease o that portion of the property known as the former City library location on Parcel 2 of Valley Center Plaza.

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

6:10-6:30 SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation - Autism Awareness Month

2. Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation Annual Report

3. Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center Annual Report

6:30-6:35 (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. 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. Approval of City Council Minutes of February 7, 2023, February 13, 2023, February 18, 2023, February 21, 2023 and February 27, 2023. 6:40-7:15 PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Dogwood and Villa Annexation PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH#2018121057) WITH MITIGATION MONITORING & REPORTING PROGRAM FOR PROJECT: Weiler Dogwood and Villa Annexation (EC 1-22) and Change of Zone 17-02 - A proposed annexation and Pre-Zone of land to General Manufacturing (MG) and consisting of approximately 320 acres of land, located at the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Villa Avenue (APN 044-450-038).

6. Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Change of Zone 17-02 for the Dogwood and Villa Annexation PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Introduce Ordinance No. 23- , AN 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 17-02 , waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

7. Public Hearing for the purpose of considering Annexation EC 1-22 (Dogwood and Villa Annexation) PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR ANNEXATION EC 1-22 (WEILER-DOGWOOD AND VILLA ANNEXATION)

8. Discussion and any necessary action on the pre-annexation agreement for the Dogwood and Villa Annexation PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR ANNEXATION EC 1-22 (Dogwood and Villa Annexation)

9. Consideration of the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 21-07 for a Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-07 FOR A 65-FOOT TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 330 WAKE AVENUE 7:15-7:25 NEW BUSINESS

10. Discussion and any necessary action regarding an appointment to the Library & Community Services Board. PRESENTATION: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor RECOMMENDATION: Mayors Recommendation: Appointment to the Library & Community Services Board for (1) unscheduled vacancy Non-Voting member with term ending on June 30, 2023.

11. City of El Centro Contracting with a Lobbyist or Lobbying Firm PRESENTATION: Tomás Oliva, Council Member RECOMMENDATION: Approve presentation of lobbyist recommendations for action in May, 2023 7:25-7:35 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

12. Resolution accepting certain property from the former Redevelopment Agency PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. SA 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CENTRO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCEPTING ONE PROPERTY FROM THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PURSUANT TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY'S APPROVED LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN 7:35-7:55 LEGISLATIVE ACTION

13. Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla): Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight Committee

14. Letter of Support - AB 1569 Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area: Lithium Valley Office of Development

15. Letter of Support - AB 1593 California Workforce Development Board: Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area: Equitable Access Program (Eduardo Garcia) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS