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 November 7, 2023.

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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 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 by the City pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): one case 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 there will be litigation initiated against the City under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). EXISTING 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 need to discuss existing litigation to which the City is a party: City of El Centro v. LAFCO. 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. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.

RECONVENE FOR OPEN SESSION

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 (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. 6:15-6:20 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:

1. Certificate of Recognition - Paul Maxwell, California Paramedic Foundation 6:20-6:25 CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2-6)

2. Approval of City Council Minutes of October 2, 2023 (Special Meeting) and October 3, 2023.

3. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDED FOR FY 2021-2022 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACCOUNT

4. Approve Plans and Specifications for the East Main Evan Hewes Highway Rehabilitation Project CRASL 5169 (057) and authorize staff to release for public bidding.

5. Approval of Bid Documents for the CDBG Commercial Facade Improvement Program and Authorize the Community Services Department to Send out to Bid

6. Approve Resolution 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF ALL INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF EL CENTRO IS ELIGIBLE. 

6:25-6:50 PUBLIC HEARINGS:

7. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments Negative Declaration No. 22-04 PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION 22-04 (SCH# 2023-060637) FOR PROJECT: Change of Zone 22-05, and General Plan Amendment 22-05, a proposed zone change from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to R3 (Multiple Family Residential), and General Plan Amendment for consistency with the Zoning Map, located at 1274 West Pico Avenue, further identified by APN 044-261-010

8. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Vasquez Apartments Zone Change No. 22-05 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 FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 22-05, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

9. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Vasquez Apartments General Plan Amendment No. 22-05 PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 22-05 CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY WITH APN 044-261-010 AND LOCATED AT 1274 PICO AVENUE, AND DECLARING SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023.

10. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 23-01 - Allowing Cardrooms in the CGGeneral Commercial Zone PRESENTATION: Angel Hernandez, Director of Community Development RECOMMENDATION: Cancel public hearing regarding Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 23-01 - Allowing Cardrooms in the CG-General Commercial Zone 6:50-7:40 NEW BUSINESS:

11. City Manager's New Staffing Recommendation PRESENTATION: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve the creation of the Multimedia Content Creator position as described in job description

12. Award Police Station Construction Project PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve FY24 budget amendment as presented in Exhibit A 2. Approve Resolution No. 23- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO POLICE STATION 3. Approve Project Budget as presented in this report

13. Purchase of a Service Truck for Street Maintenance Division PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: 1. Appropriate additional funding as presented 2. Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A SERVICE TRUCK FOR STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION

14. Letter of Support - Community Food Projects Grant Program Planning, San Diego State University PRESENTATION: Cedric Cesena, City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Ratify letter of support requested by San Diego State University for Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program Planning Project.

15. Discussion and Necessary Action Regarding the Award of Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract for the Swarthout Park Field Lighting Project PRESENTATION: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE SWARTHOUT PARK FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT

16. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the City to Receive State Funding PRESENTATION: Abraham Campos, PE - Public Works Director/City Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EMBELLECE (BEAUTIFY) EL CENTRO PROJECT LEGISLATIVE ACTION: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

17. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License El Guerro Tacos & Beer 1560 Ocotillo Dr. STE K El Centro, CA 92243-4237

18. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License La Birrieria Red Tacos # 2 El Centro, CA 92243

7:40-8:20 TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

8:20-8:30 CITY MANAGER REPORT: ADJOURNMENT