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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
12:00 Noon
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243







12:00 Noon Closed Session – (Conference Room A)

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY

6:00 P.M. Open Session [00:00:00]


CALL TO ORDER: Roll-Call

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

6:00-6:05 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION [00:02:27]


6:05-6:20 PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR

1. Earthquake Anniversary Recognition of Outstanding Citizens. [00:05:00]


2. Presentation of financial support from various local businesses to the youth from the “Training Opportunities for Youth” program from IVROP.[00:22:37]





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6:20-6:30 SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Not to exceed 3 minutes each)
Item(s) appearing under this section have submitted a written request to the City Clerk a minimum of one week prior to the regular meeting.

3. Monthly Report by El Centro Chamber of Commerce.

6:30-6:35 CONSENT AGENDA [00:52:49]

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 Council Minutes for March 1, 2011, March 4, 2011, March 8, 2011, March 9, 2011, and March 15, 2011.

5. Amendment to CalPERS contract to provide Section 21574 (4th level of 1959 survivor benefits) for local safety members.

6. Approving and authorizing the filing of the fiscal year 2010-2011 claims with Imperial Valley Association of Governments (IVAG) for Public Transportation pursuant to:
a) Article 8(c) of the Public Utilities code for transit services in the amount of $166,377
b) Article 8(e) of the Public Utilities code for bus benches/shelter in the amount of $6,480
c) Article 8(e) of the Public Utilities code for 14th /State Street terminal in the amount of $2,500
d) Article 8(e) of the Public Utilities code for regional maintenance and upkeep benches/shelter in the amount of $2,500
e) Article 8(e) of the Public Utilities code for 7th & State terminal matching funds in the amount of $686,199
f) Article 3 of the Public Utilities code for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the amount of $22,700

7. Approval of plans, specifications and bid documents and authorize going out to bid for construction of a third fire station.

8. 2nd Reading and approval of Ordinance No. 11-01, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (b) AND (g) OF TABLE 29-61.1 OF SECTION 29-61, DIVISION 3, ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ANTITLED COMMERCIAL ZONES USE REGULATIONS

9. Approval of Resolution No. 11- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DELEGATING RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY RELATED TO FEDERAL AID AND STATE AID PROJECT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

10. Approval of Resolution No. 11- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF 9TH STREET BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND BROADWAY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO

11. Approval of Resolution No. 11- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N020 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 11-5169R FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.

FINAL ACTION:

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6:35-6:45 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

12. Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 10-04 (Continued from March 15, 2011) – Request is to allow a zoning ordinance text amendment to Chapter 29 of the City Code regarding Homeless Shelters and Residential Care Facilities in order to achieve consistency with adopted policies in the 2008-2014 Housing Element Update

PRESNTATION: Norma Villicana, Director of Planning and Zoning

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance No. 11- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, ARTICLE I ENTITLED DIFINITIONS; SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (c) OF TABLE 29-53.1 OF SECTION 29-53, DIVISION 2, ARTICLE II ENTITLED RESIDENTIAL ZONES USE REGULATIONS; SUBSECTION (g) OF TABLE 29-69.1 OF SECTION 29-61, DIVISION 3, ARTICLE II ENTITLED COMMERCIAL ZONES USE REGULATIONS; AND BY ADDING SUBSECTION 6 TO SECTION 29-162, DIVISION 9, ARTICLE III ENTITLED ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS

FINAL ACTION:


6:45-7:05 NEW BUSINESS:[01:09:15 ]


13. Discussion and necessary action regarding the issuance and sale of the El Centro Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2011 (El Centro Redevelopment Project) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,500,000, in one or more series on a tax-exempt or taxable basis and certain actions in connection therewith.

PRESENTATION: Leticia Salcido, Finance Director

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. 11- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF INDENTURES, DEBT SATISFACTION AND DELIVERY OF BOND AGREEMENTS, A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT AND A COMMITMENT AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF TAXABLE LOCAL OBLIGATIONS OR TAX EXEMPT LOCAL OBLIGATIONS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH

FINAL ACTION:





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14. Appointment to the Personnel Appeals Board to fill a scheduled vacancy with term ending April 15, 2015.

PRESENTATION: Efrain Silva, Mayor

RECOMMENDATION:

FINAL ACTION: Personnel Appeals Board: __________________________

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15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of Delegate and Alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly to be held May 5-7, 2011 in La Quinta, California.

PRESENTATION: Mayor Efrain Silva

RECOMMENDATION:

FINAL ACTION: Delegate: _______________________ Alternate: _____________________

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS [01:25:15]


16. Rejection of claim regarding Richard Urrutia and Sergio Romo.


7:05-7:10 (Time may vary) –PUBLIC COMMENTS [01:25:31]

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. Please complete a “Speakers Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation.

7:10-7:20 – (Time may vary) COUNCIL RECESS
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7:20-7:30 – (Time may vary) MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS

Council Members reports on conferences or other City activities. Time limit 3 minutes.




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ADJOURNMENT no later than 9:45 p.m: Unless a majority of Council has voted to continue or asked that the meeting be adjourned to another date & time. (_________)



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