Agenda packet — El Centro City Council, April 4, 2023 (part 2 of 2)

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
No Impact. The project site is located 2.75 miles from the Imperial County Airport.

According to the Imperial County Airport Land Use Compatibility map (County of Imperial 2017), the project site is located outside of all Imperial County Airport land use compatibility zones. Thus, the project would have no impact related to safety hazards or airport land use compatibility.

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
No Impact. The future development allowed by the proposed GPA would include roadway frontage improvements as well as improvements pursuant to Mitigation Measures TRA-1 to TRA-7. No site-specific development plans have been completed. Roadway designs would comply with the City’s standards, which are intended to avoid hazardous roadway design features. Thus, the project would result in no impact related to a design feature hazard.

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
e. Result in inadequate emergency access?
No Impact. See response to XVI(a) and (d) above. The project access and internal access would be required to comply with City standards, which are intended to ensure adequate emergency access. Thus, the project would result in no impact related to a design feature hazard.

5.b
Packet Pg. 140 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 88 ends

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
f. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian
facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance
or safety of such facilities?
Less than Significant Impact. The City’s General Plan Circulation Element has the following transit, bicycle and pedestrian facility policies that are relevant for private development projects:

General Plan Policy Consistency
Policy 2.2: Encourage the increased use
and expansion of public transportation
opportunities.

Consistent. Future development shall be
required to develop and implement a TDM
program that includes subsidized transit passes,
which would promote this policy. (See Project
Features)
Policy 2.3: Provide for the location of
necessary transit infrastructure, such as
bus stops, in major activity centers.

Consistent. Future applicants for site
development shall be required to pursue a
transit stop along Villa Road. (See Project
Features)
The project would include a
Transportation Demand Management
program consistent with the City’s policies
regarding non-vehicular modes of
transportation.

Consistent. Future applicants for site
development shall be required to include a TDM
consistent with the City’s requirements. (See
Project Features)
Policy 2.4: Support ridesharing services
and other similar alternative modes of
transportation.

Consistent. To support ride sharing, future
development shall be required to include
preferred parking spaces for carpools. In
addition, future development would be required
to implement a shuttle system to local transit
stops and large population areas. (See Project
Features)
Policy 3.3: Encourage the incorporation of
bicycle facilities, such as bike lockers and
showers at workplaces, and bicycle racks
on buses, to facilitate bicycle travel.

Consistent. Future applicants for site
development shall be required to provide a TDM
program that includes bike lockers and showers,
which would promote this policy. (See Project
Features)
As indicated in the matrix above, the future development on the site would be consistent with the applicable City transit, bicycle and pedestrian facility policies. No impact would occur.

5.b
Packet Pg. 141 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 89 ends

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
XVII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
a. Listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local
register of historical resources as defined in Public
Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or
b. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence,
to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code section
5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code section
5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resource to a California Native
American tribe.

Less than Significant Impact. No tribes have requested formal notification of proposed projects within the City under the provisions of AB 52. On August 4, 2017, a letter was sent to the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) requesting a list of tribes culturally affiliated with the project area and a Sacred Lands File Search pursuant to Senate Bill 18 requirements for projects that involve a General Plan Amendment. The NAHC responded with a letter identifying that sites have been located with the project’s area of potential effect and a list of tribes with traditional lands or cultural places within the project area. On August 16, 2017, letters were sent to the culturally affiliated tribes identified by the NAHC under Senate Bill 18. On August 23, 2017, one letter was received from the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians indicated a potential for sacred sites. As such, the City consulted with the tribe to discuss the potential resource to determine how to avoid impacts. After further discussion, it was determined that no known tribal resource is located within the proposed improvement areas. Thus, consultation was concluded.

As indicated in response V(a), the project site is not eligible for listing on either the state or local register of historical resources. As no significant tribal resources have been identified on the project site, impacts to tribal resources would be less than significant.

5.b
Packet Pg. 142 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 90 ends

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
XVIII. UTILITIES/SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the project:
a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
Less than Significant Impact. A Water Supply Assessment (WSA) was conducted for the project site, which assumed a conservative scenario of 5 MSF industrial development on the project site (Development Design & Engineering 2017). As shown in the WSA analysis, future development consistent with the General Plan Amendment would utilize less water than currently utilized for agricultural uses at the project site. More specifically, a general manufacturing facility would have a net amount of water consumption equivalent to 175 acre-feet for construction and 670 AFY for the general manufacturing operations compared to the historical agricultural water consumption use on the site of 1,921 AFY.

Considering the project would result in less water usage and discharge than the existing use, it is not anticipated that the discharge of treated wastewater into the IID drain system would result in an exceedance of the current discharges.

The City of El Centro would also supply potable water for future employee use with minimal amounts (less than 50 AFY) discharged into the City’s wastewater system (Development Design & Engineering 2017). The project site would be serviced by a 20- to 24-inch pipe located on the northern and western portion of the property. According to the City’s Sewer Master Plan (Carollo 2008) and a Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Rate Study (Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. 2012), the City treats its own wastewater at the El Centro Wastewater Facility, which has a capacity to accommodate 8.0 million gallons of wastewater per day. In addition, the City’s wastewater demand has been decreasing despite continued growth in the City, and the City is anticipated to continue to have increased connections at a rate of 1 percent per year. Therefore, the project is not anticipated to result in an exceedance of treated wastewater amounts that would go back into the City’s wastewater system. Any future development of the site would be required to provide payment of capacity fees prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Impacts would be less than significant.

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
b. Require or result in the construction of new water
or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
Less than Significant Impact. See response to XVIII(a) above. No new or expanded wastewater treatment facilities would be required to serve future buildout of the project site.

5.b
Packet Pg. 143 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 91 ends

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
c. Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
Less than Significant Impact. See response to IX(c), Hydrology/Water Quality above. The project consists of the annexation of the site from the County to the City, a GPA and a Prezone. Since no construction or development activities are planned at this time, the project would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-site. Any future development within the project site would be required to prepare a project-specific hydrology report.

Future buildout of the site would be completed in compliance with the Clean Water Act, and the associated NPDES permit program. This includes compliance with the Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ, and the associated requirement to prepare a SWPPP with BMPs. In addition, the future operations would comply with the NPDES IGP. These requirements include measures to ensure discharge rates remain similar to the existing conditions and to maintain water quality.

Thus, the project would not result in the need for new or expanded storm drain facilities that could lead to additional significant environmental effects. Impacts would be less than significant
Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
Less than Significant Impact. The City of El Centro receives its water supply from the IID. The IID has adopted an Interim Water Supply Policy (IWSP; IID 2009) for new nonagricultural projects. The IWSP sets aside 25,000 AFY of Colorado River water supply to serve IWSP. According to the Water Supply Assessment (Development Design & Engineering 2017), any future development of the site consistent with the proposed GPA could create a water demand of approximately 175 acre feet for construction, 2,492 AFY for operation (nonpotable), and 50 AFY for employee use (treated). Of the total 2,492 AFY of proposed operational water consumption, it is anticipated that a future project could reclaim and recycle 75 percent and purchase the remaining 25 percent equivalent to 670 AFY. A purchase of 670 AFY represents 2.8 percent of the remaining IWSP balance of 23,800 AF. Thus, the possible water consumption of 175 AF for construction and 670 AFY for operation is not anticipated to require a need for additional entitlements. In addition, the proposed land use

5.b
Packet Pg. 144 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 92 ends

change and future general manufacturing facility is expected to have a decreased net amount of water consumption compared to the historical agricultural water consumption use of 1,921 AFY. Thus, the IID would have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project site if developed with uses consistent with the proposed GPA.

The project site would also be serviced by the City of El Centro’s treated water supply. As stated above, the City’s water is provided by the IID. Per the Water System Master Plan (Carollo 2008), the Colorado River Water Delivery Agreement of October 2003 allows the IID to receive 3.1 million acre-feet of water per year. Considering a possible projected potable water demand of 50 AFY, the project is not anticipated to require a need for additional entitlements. Thus, the City would have enough water supplies available to serve the site Considering the above-mentioned factors, the project would have sufficient water supplies, and a less than significant impact would occur.

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
e. Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to the
provider’s existing commitments?
Less than Significant Impact. See response for Utilities/Service Section (a). Impacts would be less than significant.

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project’s solid waste
disposal needs?
Less than Significant Impact. The proposed land use change would ultimately allow for 3,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space that would increase the solid waste generated by the site. Based on an industry standard generation rate of 1.24 tons per year per 1,000 square feet for manufacturing uses, the proposed project would generate 3,720 tons per year. Solid waste service to the site is provided by CR&R Waste Services, who has a material recovery, transfer, and disposal center located in the City of El Centro (599 East Main Street).

CR&R owns and operates the South Yuma County Landfill (SYCL) in Arizona and currently transports all waste from El Centro to the South Yuma County Landfill. No waste is disposed in Imperial County. The City of El Centro has renewed its contract with CR&R through 2027.

The total design/permitted capacity for the SYCL is 46,825,430 cubic yards. Currently, the landfill is operating in Phase I of its development, which has a design/permitted capacity of 19,305,000 cubic yards. Currently, the SYCL under Phase I of its development has more than 14 million cubic yards of remaining capacity (Maria Lazaruk, pers. comm. 10/18/2018).

5.b
Packet Pg. 145 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 93 ends

In an effort to address landfill capacity and solid waste concerns, the California Legislature passed the Integrated Waste Management Act in 1989 (Assembly Bill 939), which mandated that all cities reduce waste disposed of in landfills from generators within their borders by 50 percent by the year 2000. Recently chaptered Assembly Bill 341 has increased the diversion target to 75 percent (CalRecycle 2015). The City of El Centro has Municipal Code regulations to ensure compliance with these targets. These regulations include Municipal Code Chapter 12, Articles I and II requires collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste and green waste. Future development within the project site would be required to comply with these regulations.

While future development of the project site would increase the solid waste generated by the site, future development would be required to comply with recycling regulations and CR&R would continue to transport solid waste to the South Yuma Landfill, which has capacity to accept the waste generated by the project. Impacts would be less than significant.

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulation related to solid waste?
Less than Significant. See response for Utilities/Service Section (f). Impacts would be less than significant.

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
XIX. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
Less than Significant with Mitigation. The project would potentially affect burrowing owls, which is a designated CDFW species of concern. In addition, potentially jurisdictional waters exist on-site. With the implementation of the biological mitigation identified in Section 3.0, the project impacts would be less than significant. Refer to Section IV, Biological Resources, for additional details.

No impacts to historical resources would occur. Refer to Section V, Cultural Resources, for additional details.

5.b
Packet Pg. 146 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 94 ends

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
b. Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable”
means that the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable futures
projects)?
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation. The proposed use would be consistent with the City’s planning policies and the regional planned growth. However, the proposed project was determined to result in significant cumulative traffic impacts. See Section XVI, Transportation/Traffic, for more details. With the implementation of the traffic mitigation identified in Section 3.0, the project impacts would be less than significant.

Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
c. Does the project have environmental effects,
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
No Impact. Neither construction nor operation of the project would create conditions that would significantly impact human beings.

5.0 References Cited
Barrett
2017 El Centro Annexation, Dogwood and Villa Roads, Biological Resources Technical Report, County of Imperial, California. July.

CalRecycle
2015 AB 341 Report to the Legislature. August.
2018 CalRecyle. Solid Waste Information System. Available at https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/swfacilities/Directory/.

California Department of Conservation
2016 State of California Williamson Act Contract Lands. Available at ftp://ftp.consrv.ca.gov/pub/dlrp/wa/2016%20Statewide%20Map/WA_2016_34X44.p df. Accessed September 2018.

5.b
Packet Pg. 147 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 95 ends

2017 Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. California Important Farmland Finder. Available at http://maps.conservation.ca.gov/ciff/ciff.html. Accessed March 16, 2017.

California Department of Toxic Substances Control
2017 Imperial County Certified Unified Program Agencies. Accessed at https://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/CUPA/Imperial_CUPA.cfm. Accessed September 26, 2017.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
2011 Caltrans’ Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol for New Highway Construction and Reconstruction Projects. Available at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/env/noise/ pub/ca_tnap_may2011.pdf.
2017 California Scenic Highway Mapping System. Available at http://www.dot.ca.gov/ hq/LandArch/16_livability/scenic_highways/. Accessed August 1, 2017.

Carollo
2008 Sewer Master Plan City of El Centro. Available at http://www.cityofelcentro.org/ userfiles/COEC%20SEWER%20Master%20Plan%200308(1).pdf.

Development Design & Engineering
2017 Project Eagle Water Supply Assessment California SB-610. October 25, 2017.

El Centro, City of (City)
2003 Final City of El Centro General Plan Environmental Impact Report. September. 2005 City of El Centro Retention Basin Standards. September 8. Available at http://www.cityofelcentro.org/userfiles/file/Engineering/2013/retentionbasinstanda rds.pdf.
2015 City of El Centro Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program. December.

Available at http://www.cityofelcentro.org/userfiles/El%20Centro%20JRMP_ Approved%20June%202016_No%20appendices.pdf.
2016 El Centro Service Area Plan. Available at http://www.cityofelcentro.org/userfiles/ file/Planning/Final%20Service%20Area%20Plan%20(3-28-16)%20Reduced.pdf.

Accessed September 26, 2018.

GS Lyon Consultants, Inc.
2018 Geotechnical Report, Proposed Industrial Development, SEC Villa Avenue & Dogwood Road, El Centro, California. September.

Imperial County Air Pollution Control District
2017 CEQA Air Quality handbook. Available at http://www.co.imperial.ca.us/ AirPollution/PlanningDocs/CEQAHandbk.pdf. Accessed September 26, 2018.

5.b
Packet Pg. 148 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) Final Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02
Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue

Page 96 ends

Imperial, County of
2017 Airport Land Use Compatibility, County of Imperial. Planning and Development Services. Available at http://icpds.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid =2fbf08cc96c34ace843a3773553c93f8. Accessed March 27, 2017.

Imperial Irrigation District
2009 Interim Water Supply Policy for Non-Agricultural Projects. September 29.

Landmark Consultants, Inc.
2017 Geotechnical Report, Proposed Industrial Development SEC Villa Avenue & Dogwood Road, El Centro, California. September.

Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers
2018 Transportation Impact Analysis, Dogwood at Villa Avenue Project, El Centro, California. September 4.

RECON Environmental, Inc.
2017 Cultural Resource Survey for the Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue Project, El Centro, California. August 18.
2018a Air Quality Analysis for the Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue Project, El Centro, California. September 14.
2018b Greenhouse Gas Analysis for the Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue Project, El Centro, California. September 14.
2018c Noise Analysis for the Dogwood Road at Villa Avenue Project, El Centro, California.

September 14.

Southern California Association of Governments
2016 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan – Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP - SCS), Current Context – Demographics and Growth Forecast. April.

United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
2017a Local Area Unemployment Statistics Map. Available at https://data.bls.gov/map/ MapToolServlet.
2017b Economy at a Glance: El Centro, CA. Available at https://www.bls.gov/eag/ eag.ca_elcentro_msa.htm.

Western Regional Climate Center
2017 2008 Local Climate Data for El Centro, California. Available at https://wrcc.dri.edu/Climate/west_lcd_show.php?iyear=2008&sstate=CA&stag=elc entro&sloc=El+Centro. Accessed November 3, 2017.

5.b
Packet Pg. 149 Attachment: Exhibit B-Final MND (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) 03/2023/A23-0051/Reso/AdoptionMND_17-02 1
RESOLUTION NO. 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).

WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines of 1970, as amended, a Mitigated Negative Declaration with mitigation measures is appropriate for the above-named project; and WHEREAS, on the basis of the whole record, including the Initial Study for the abovenamed project and comments received, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (“the City Council”) finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the City of El Centro, California’s independent judgment and analysis; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk and the Director of Community Development, both located at 1275 West Main Street, El Centro, California, are the custodians of the records of material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council’s decision is based in this matter.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 17-02 with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, a copy of which is on file at the Office of the City Clerk, on the above-named project is hereby adopted.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2023.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By
ATTEST: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

5.c
Packet Pg. 150 Attachment: Exhibit C - MND Resolution (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) 03/2023/A23-0051/Reso/AdoptionMND_17-02 2
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 23- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

5.c
Packet Pg. 151 Attachment: Exhibit C - MND Resolution (5594 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation MND) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Community Development
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Public Hearing
Prepared By: Angel Hernandez
SCHEDULED Department Head: Angel Hernandez
ORDINANCE (ID # 5910) DOC ID: 5910
Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the
Planning Commission on Change of Zone 17-02 for the
Dogwood and Villa Annexation
CITY MANAGER’S 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.

Please refer to Item no. 5594 for discussion regarding this item. A draft ordinance approving COZ 17-02 is attached as Exhibit A.

CONCLUSION:

Introduce Ordinance No. 23- ,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit A - Ordinance COZ 17-02 (PDF)
6 Packet Pg. 152
03/2023/cdz/A23-0051/Ordinance/AmendingZoningMap19-01 1 ORDINANCE NO. 23-

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

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Zoning Map of the City of El Centro, California is hereby amended to provide:
“The following property which consists of an approximate 320-acre parcel of land, generally located at the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Villa Avenue Drive further identified by APN 044-450-038, is hereby pre-zoned to CG (General Manufacturing)” Section 2. This Amendment shall be given appropriate enumeration in the files of the City Clerk regarding the Zoning Map.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.

Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, it shall be published once in a newspaper, published and circulated within the City of El Centro, California.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2023.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2023.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
ATTEST:

By
Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

6.a
Packet Pg. 153 Attachment: Exhibit A - Ordinance COZ 17-02 (5910 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Zone COZ 17-02) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0051/Ordinance/AmendingZoningMap19-01 2

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23- had its first reading on the day of , 2023, and had its second reading on day of , 2023, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

6.a
Packet Pg. 154 Attachment: Exhibit A - Ordinance COZ 17-02 (5910 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Zone COZ 17-02) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Community Development
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Public Hearing
Prepared By: Angel Hernandez
SCHEDULED Department Head: Angel Hernandez
RESOLUTION (ID # 5912) DOC ID: 5912
Public Hearing for the purpose of considering Annexation EC 1-22 (Dogwood and Villa Annexation)
CITY MANAGER’S 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) Please refer to Item no. 5594 for discussion regarding this item. A resolution approving Annexation EC 1-22 is attached as Exhibit A.

CONCLUSION:

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) ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit A- Resolution Annexation EC 1-22 (PDF)
7 Packet Pg. 155
03/2023/cdz/A23-0051/Reso/ApprovingAnnexEC1-22 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING ANNEXATION
EC 1-22 (WEILER DOGWOOD AND VILLA ANNEXATION)
WHEREAS, the property owner of approximately 320 acres of property, known as the Weiler Dogwood and Villa Annexation, petitioned for the annexation of the property, identified in Exhibit “A”, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Imperial (hereinafter referred to as “LAFCO”) has requested that the City conduct its proceedings prior to LAFCO conducting its proceedings regarding said application and has designated the territory proposed to be annexed as Annexation EC 1-22 (Weiler Dogwood and Villa Annexation); and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the City Council does hereby approve Annexation EC 1-22 (Weiler Dogwood and Villa Annexation).

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2023.

ATTEST:

By
Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

7.a
Packet Pg. 156 Attachment: Exhibit A- Resolution Annexation EC 1-22 (5912 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation EC 1-22) 2 03/2023/cdz/A23-0051/Reso/ApprovingAnnexEC1-22

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

7.a
Packet Pg. 157 Attachment: Exhibit A- Resolution Annexation EC 1-22 (5912 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation EC 1-22) 3 03/2023/cdz/A23-0051/Reso/ApprovingAnnexEC1-22

7.a
Packet Pg. 158 Attachment: Exhibit A- Resolution Annexation EC 1-22 (5912 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation EC 1-22) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Community Development
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Agreement
Prepared By: Angel Hernandez
SCHEDULED Department Head: Angel Hernandez
RESOLUTION (ID # 5911) DOC ID: 5911
Discussion and any necessary action on the pre-annexation agreement for the Dogwood and Villa Annexation
CITY MANAGER’S 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)
Please refer to Item no. 5594 for discussion regarding this item. The Pre-Annexation agreement is attached as Exhibit A. A resolution authorizing its execution is attached as Exhibit B.

CONCLUSION:

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)
ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (PDF)
• Exhibit B - Resolution Pre-annexation agreement EC 1-22 (PDF) 8 Packet Pg. 159

8.a
Packet Pg. 160 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 161 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 162 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 163 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 164 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 165 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 166 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 167 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 168 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 169 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement)

8.a
Packet Pg. 170 Attachment: Exhibit A - Pre-Annexation Agreement (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0051/Reso/ApprovingPre-AnnexAgmt
RESOLUTION NO. 23-

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)
WHEREAS, the property owner of approximately 320 acres of property, known as the South Dogwood Annexation and City of El Centro (City) wish to enter into a Pre-Annexation Agreement to facilitate the Annexation EC 1-22 and development of the property and stipulate the obligations of the property owner and the City for future development in the area known as the Weiler-Dogwood and Villa Annexation; and
WHEREAS, the property owner of the Weiler-Dogwood and Villa Annexation is proposing the annexation of 320 acres of land in to the El Centro City Limits on a property generally located at the southeast corner of Dogwood Avenue and Villa Avenue, further identified by APN 044-450-038; and
WHEREAS, in order to develop the aforementioned property ,the City has conditioned the owner to construct or contribute to the construction certain roadway improvements that are an indirect impact as a result of the project as identified by Mitigated Negative Declaration 17-02 prepared for the project and in compliance with City development standards; and WHEREAS, in order to develop the aforementioned property, the provision of public water, sewer, and storm water facilities to the project site is required and the City and the property owners have agreed on conditions for the construction of those facilities to promote the orderly growth of the subject properties and vicinity; and
WHEREAS, in order to proceed with pre-annexation and to develop the property, the property owners have agreed to pay all applicable City and County fees.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;

1. The above and foregoing is true, correct, and adopted.

2. That the City does hereby accept and approve the Pre-Annexation Agreement for Annexation EC 1-22 (Weiler-Dogwood and Villa Annexation).

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2023.

CITY OF EL CENTRO

8.b
Packet Pg. 171 Attachment: Exhibit B - Resolution Pre-annexation agreement EC 1-22 (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0051/Reso/ApprovingPre-AnnexAgmt
By
ATTEST: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

8.b
Packet Pg. 172 Attachment: Exhibit B - Resolution Pre-annexation agreement EC 1-22 (5911 : Dogwood and Villa Annexation Pre-Annexation Agreement) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Community Development
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Public Hearing
Prepared By: Angel Hernandez
SCHEDULED Department Head: Angel Hernandez
RESOLUTION (ID # 5747) DOC ID: 5747
Consideration of the recommendation of the Planning
Commission regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 21-07 for a Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue
CITY MANAGER’S 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
FISCAL IMPACT:

Not Applicable
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Goal #6: Economic Opportunity - Strengthen El Centro’s resilience by diversifying the economy, recruiting new businesses, creating opportunities for business growth, retaining businesses, and maximizing efficiency.

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:

Not Applicable
BACKGROUND:

Parallel Infrastructure III, LLC, the applicant, is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-07 for the construction and operation of a 65-foot high monopalm telecommunications tower at 330 Wake Avenue (refer to Exhibit A-Project Location Map). The purpose of the monopalm telecommunications tower is to provide T-Mobile and Dish Network cellular phone services to the southern portion of El Centro. The project also includes a 25-foot by 100-foot equipment enclosure area (Refer to Exhibit B-Site Plan). On August 9, 2022 the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project where they adopted a resolution recommending approval.

On September 20, 2022 the City Council held a public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission. At that meeting, the City Council expressed concerns with the aesthetic impact of the project. There were also questions regarding the need of the T-Mobile cellular site as a result of the approval of CUP 21-02 and CUP 21-06 for other telecommunications towers with T-Mobile services that were permitted for areas in the southern portion of City El Centro. A resolution approving the subject project, failed to receive a majority approval of the City Council.

Since then, the applicant has proposed additions to the project and has provided information as a result of the City Council public hearing. To address the concerns regarding aesthetics, the applicant will be installing landscaping adjacent to the ground enclosure area. This area is currently unpaved and could not be used for parking, 9 Packet Pg. 173
Resolution (ID # 5747) Meeting of April 4, 2023
driveways, or sidewalks. Landscaping will also include the installation of a mature palm tree in order to be compatible with the proposed monopalm design. The applicant has also provided additional documentation related to the need T-Mobile site prepared by their RF engineer for the San Diego region.

Project Location and Surrounding Area - The subject parcel consists of a 1.49 acre property at 330 Wake Avenue. The ground area that will be leased and used for the telecommunications tower consist of 2,500 square feet. Occupying parcel is a restaurant and driveway providing access to Wake Avenue. The immediate surrounding area is characterized by intensive commercial/retail uses such as the Home Depot home improvement store, Coyne Powersports motorcycle and ATV dealership, and several drive-thru restaurants. The nearest developed residential zoned property is over 1,000 feet from the project site. Uses in the vicinity of the project site are as follows:

Direction Uses
North Restaurant, Interstate 8
East Home improvement store
South Fast-food restaurant, Wake Avenue
West Motorcycle and ATV dealer
Zoning - The entire project site falls within the CG-General Commercial Zone. This zone is intended for general business, light service and retail uses, as well as largescale planned shopping districts and, where appropriate, hotel and public assembly uses. The CG zone is intended to implement the general commercial general plan land use designation. The proposed tower height of 65-feet complies with the maximum height for the CG-Zone and will not require a variance.

Site Selection - The Zoning Ordinance requires applicants explain site selection process. The applicant and T-Mobile have targeted the area in the vicinity of 4th Street between Interstate 8 and Wake Avenue in the City of El Centro for a cell tower (Refer to Exhibit C-RF and Alternative Analysis). Staff also evaluated the needed for the proposed site considering the recently approved cellular towers with T-Mobile antennae located at 1560 Ocotillo Drive and 3486 S. Dogwood, as well as existing sites at 191 North 3rd Street and 773 West State. These sites are all over one mile from the project site and were incorporated in the coverage maps provided by the applicant. Due to the density of people visiting and working at nearby hotels, restaurants, and large retail stores this area is a priority cellular services for T-Mobile. In addition, it, the cell site is would improve service quality to residential areas north Interstate 8 south of Ross Avenue, according to data and maps provided by the applicant.

Aesthetics - A key concern with the location of cellular towers are their aesthetics and visual compatibility. The applicant has provided simulated photos of the tower from a variety of points of view (Exhibit D-Photo Simulation). The monopalm design would assist in reducing the visual impact of the cellular tower from distances, especially, from residential areas.

Landscaping improvements will also be installed at the project site. Plants and other landscaped materials will be installed within the unpaved areas surrounding the project 9 Packet Pg. 174
Resolution (ID # 5747) Meeting of April 4, 2023
site, including a palm tree adjacent to the ground enclosure area. Refer to Exhibit E, for the conceptual landscaping plan.

DISCUSSION:

City staff reviewed the site plan for the project for compliance with the City’s General Plan and development standards. A resolution for City Council’s consideration is attached as Exhibit F-Resolution. Said resolution contains the findings and conditions of approval required to approve the project.

Site Aesthetics - The subject parcel is mostly developed, except for the area proposed for the cellular tower. A condition of approval is to surround the leased area with a CMU block wall at an adequate height to screen ground mounted equipment. Landscaping will also be incorporated into the area surrounding the ground level equipment enclosure.

Required Findings - In considering approval of Conditional Use Permit 21-07, the City Council shall refer to the required findings found in the City’s Zoning Ordinance:

1. The use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this chapter.

Telecommunications facilities are permitted in any zone with a conditional use permit issued by the City Council.

2. Said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the general plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located. The project consists of a telecommunications tower for cellular phone service. It will allow for the collocation of up to three carriers. As cellular phones service is a modern necessity, the orderly deployment of communication infrastructure is required.

3. The site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and other features are required in order to adjust said use to those existing or permitted future uses on land in the neighborhood. The project meets the CGGeneral Commercial Zone maximum height limit of 65-foot .

4. The site for the proposed use relates properly to streets and highways which are designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated or to be generated by the proposed use. The project would utilize an existing driveway from Wake Avenue as the primary access.

5. The conditions stated in the decision and shown on the approved site plan are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Project conditions are included in the Conditional Use Permit and are necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community.

Environmental Compliance & Noticing Requirements - The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality 9 Packet Pg. 175
Resolution (ID # 5747) Meeting of April 4, 2023
Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The April 4, 2023 public hearing before the City Council was duly noticed in the Imperial Valley Press, a newspaper of general circulation on March 24, 2023 and a Notice of Public Hearing was sent to all property owners within 300-feet of the property.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 23- , 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
ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit A-Project Location Map (PDF)
• Exhibit B-Site Plan (PDF)
• Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (PDF)
• Exhibit D-Photosimulations (PDF)
• Exhibit E - Conceptual Landscaping (PDF)
• Exhibit F - Resolution (PDF)
9 Packet Pg. 176
0 8
4th St
Wake Ave
8 Maxar
Parallel Infrastructure
330 Wake Avenue
Conditional Use Permit 21-07

PROJECT
SITE
¯
Project
Location Map
0 80 160 240 320 40
Feet
Parcel Lines
CUP 21-07

9.a
Packet Pg. 177 Attachment: Exhibit A-Project Location Map (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.b
Attachment: Exhibit B-Site Plan (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.c
Packet Pg. 183 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.c
Packet Pg. 184 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.c
Packet Pg. 185 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.c
Packet Pg. 186 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.c
Packet Pg. 187 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) Parallel Infrastructure III, LLC
Holtville – Mainas
330 Wake Avenue, El Centro, CA
RF Statement
The proposed Parallel Infrastructure communication tower at 330 Wake Avenue has been identified by T-Mobile to be the most logical location to close a significant gap in coverage with the least intrusive design. The growth of cell phone usage over the past decade, and the increase in demand for faster data connectivity by all types of hand-held digital devices has generated a demand for a robust wireless telecommunication network that can deliver the fast data rates with low latency.

There are finite resources and limited radio airwaves available for commercial use. Wireless providers use those available airwaves which are regulated by the FCC to ensure the delivery of wireless service to its subscribers. The wireless providers must use these finite available resources in the most efficient manner to address existing customer usage and future demands for wireless services. It is important to understand that signal losses, slow data rates or other service issues may be experienced from time to time by some customers and not others, even in the same general vicinity. These types of communication delivery issues are attributable to many factors that could include high peak demand connectivity, random noise created by other operating networks, or strong local networks where the customer is located. The signal strength bars on customer wireless devices may be good indicators of service quality. Additionally, information maps used by providers on web sites may show service within a specific area. However, these maps are only intended to show very general information and should not be used to determine signal strengths in any particular area.

RF engineers use sophisticated software that enables them to predict actual signal coverage from existing built sites and those proposed for development. By using data analytics and terrain software, accurate predicted levels of signal propagation can be determined and mapped. Coverage maps by TMobile are attached as Exhibit 1. The maps show the need for the installation of a wireless facility at the subject site. Existing on-air sites by T-Mobile in El Centro and the unincorporated areas of Imperial County do not reach the subject area of 4th Street and Highway 8 with a strong enough signals.

Particular interest to the City of El Centro are two new facilities located at 1560 Ocotillo Drive (SD07882) which is currently on-air, and 3486 Dogwood Avenue (SD07889) scheduled to be on-air mid-2023. Both locations are within a mile to 1.25 mile range from the proposed facility at Wake Avenue and have antennas at approximately 75’ in height. Coverage from both locations is also included on the attached propagation maps and show their signal not reaching the area in question on 4th Street and Highway 8.

The reasons for the lack of coverage to the subject area is the coverage objectives for these two other sites are on different areas, antenna directions and antenna height. Each location has its own coverage objectives which are limited by their location and allowable height as permitted by the jurisdiction. In general, a wireless communication site at approximately 1.0-to-1.2-mile range in denser urban areas of El Centro is typical.

Parallel Infrastructure has been working with the local jurisdiction for the past two years to secure the necessary permits to develop the multi-carrier site on Wake Avenue. After analyzing multiple other locations within the search area, as demonstrated by the Alternative Analysis included with the original

9.c
Packet Pg. 188 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) application, the proposed site at the Barcelona property is only site that has resulted in a willing landlord that is committed to a long-term lease for the proposed multi-carrier facility.

In conclusion, T-Mobile has need to close a significant coverage gap to the area near the intersection of 4th Street and Highway 8. Without the ability to collocate on the proposed Parallel Infrastructure tower, T-Mobile would be denied for competitive delivery of wireless services to the City of El Centro and its subscribers in the subject area.

The above information is based on my knowledge of the subject site and the existing cellular network for this area. I have over 22 years of direct experience working as RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer. I have previously worked with variety of wireless companies such as AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Nextel, Western Wireless, Ericsson, Cingular Wireless, and have been with T-Mobile in “San Diego/Imperial County” office for the past 17 years.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Regards,
Nick Hass
Sr RF Engineer - San Diego
Mobile 858.366.5419 | [email protected]

9.c
Packet Pg. 189 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.c
Packet Pg. 190 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) SD07655A
Coverage Enhancement – New Site
West Region - CMB Request

9.c
Packet Pg. 191 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 :
2 Request Type Site ID Market Lat Long
New Site SD07655A San Diego 32.77259700 -115.55048900
Executive Summary
• Bad Indoor Residential and Commercial Coverage
Issue
• Add New Site SD07655A to cover the area with weak coverage Solution
• Commercial and Residential area, Hotels and shopping Centers will benefit from the added capacity and coverage.

Benefits
West Region - CMB Request

9.c
Packet Pg. 192 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 :

Distance to Active Sites and future Projects
3 1.45 mi

1.01 mi

1.25 mi
CUP 21-02
(SD07882A)
CUP 21-06
(SD07889A)
CUP 21-07
(SD07655A)

9.c
Packet Pg. 193 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 :

Commercial and Residential Area to Cover
4 9.c
Packet Pg. 194 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 :

Targeted Area Current Coverage (Includes Active POR)
5 Excellent
Good
Fair
-88dBm
-97dBm
-107dBm
-114dBm Bad

9.c
Packet Pg. 195 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 :
6 -88dBm -97dBm -107dBm -114dBm
Excellent
Good
Fair
-88dBm -97dBm -107dBm -114dBm Bad
Targeted Area with New Site

9.c
Packet Pg. 196 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 :

Open Signal
Carrier Comparison
T-Mobile Verizon AT&T
7 9.c
Packet Pg. 197 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 :

This information is subject to Dish policies regarding use and is the property of Dish and/or its relevant affiliates and may contain restricted, confidential or privileged materials intended for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure is prohibited without authorization. ©2021 DISH Network L.L.C. All Rights Reserved | Page 1 SDSAN00426B Coverage
DISH Wireless
November 2022

9.c
Packet Pg. 198 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for This information is subject to Dish policies regarding use and is the property of Dish and/or its relevant affiliates and may contain restricted, confidential or privileged materials intended for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure is prohibited without authorization.

SDSAN00426B Proposed RF Coverage
Good
Fair
Poor
• Provides coverage primarily in
the city of El Centro including
main roads and freeways such
as: I-8, HWY-111
• Also provides coverage to local
neighborhoods like the Broken
Spoke Country Club, Desert
Gardens, and including schools
like Southwest High School,
Desert Garden Elementary
School

9.c
Packet Pg. 199 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for This information is subject to Dish policies regarding use and is the property of Dish and/or its relevant affiliates and may contain restricted, confidential or privileged materials intended for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure is prohibited without authorization.

SDSAN00426B Surrounding Sites Proposed RF Coverage
Good
Fair
Poor

9.c
Packet Pg. 200 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for This information is subject to Dish policies regarding use and is the property of Dish and/or its relevant affiliates and may contain restricted, confidential or privileged materials intended for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure is prohibited without authorization.

DISH Wireless

9.c
Packet Pg. 201 Attachment: Exhibit C - Alternative and RF Analysis (5747 : CUP 21-07 for

9.d
Packet Pg. 202 Attachment: Exhibit D-Photosimulations (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.d
Packet Pg. 203 Attachment: Exhibit D-Photosimulations (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue)

9.d
Packet Pg. 204 Attachment: Exhibit D-Photosimulations (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) Revision No: Sheet No:

Project Manager:

Designer:Engineer of Record:

Drafter:Project Number: Date:
09/24/21

CBR EDLSVF ML
1 DRAWING TITLE:

PROJECT INFO:
330 WAKE AVENUE
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
PICA024

HOLTVILLE - MAINAS
DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALLDIMENSIONS AND ADVISE CONSULTANTS OF ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. NO VARIATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO WORKSHOWN SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL. ALL PREVIOUS ISSUES OF THIS DRAWING ARE
SUPERSEDED BY THE LATEST REVISION. ALL DRAWINGS ANDSPECIFICATIONS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF ACOMCORPORATION.

ENLARGED

SITE PLAN
A-2
1 A-3
ENLARGED SITE PLAN 1
SECTOR "B"
AZ = 110°
SECTOR "C"
AZ = 200°
SECTOR "D"
AZ =290°
SECTOR "A"
AZ =20°

9.e
Packet Pg. 205
Attachment: Exhibit E - Conceptual Landscaping (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0052/Reso/CUP21-07
RESOLUTION NO. 23-

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
WHEREAS, Parallel Infrastructure III, LLC has applied for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction and operation of a 65-foot high telecommunications tower to accommodate cellular communication equipment on property at 330 Wake Avenue with APN 054-050-040-01 (the Project); and
WHEREAS, the proposed use is permitted subject to a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 29-262 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, at a meeting held on August 9, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the petition for Conditional Use Permit No. 21-07; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 22-14 recommending to the City Council that it approve said conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, a legal notice was published on August 8, 2022 in the Imperial Valley Press, a local paper of general circulation, indicating the date and time of the public hearing in compliance with state law concerning Conditional Use Permit 21-07, and said notice was mailed to each property owner within a 300-foot radius of the project site in accordance with state law; and WHEREAS, at such duly noticed public hearing at a regular City Council meeting held on September 20, 2022 in City Council Chambers at 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, California the City Council heard and considered CUP 21-07; and
WHEREAS, the applicant was present and heard; and
WHEREAS, no one was present to object to the petition nor were any objections filed with the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is consistent with the objectives of the City’s General Plan, and is not detrimental to the existing uses or the uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use; and WHEREAS, the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15332, “In-Fill Development Projects”, and is

9.f
Packet Pg. 206 Attachment: Exhibit F - Resolution (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0052/Reso/CUP21-07
determined to be exempt from further environmental review requirements contained in CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the conditions as stipulated by the City are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The findings set out above are true and correct.

2. The City Council hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 21-07 for the construction and operation of a 65-foot high telecommunication tower to accommodate cellular communication equipment at 330 Wake Avenue further described as APN 054- 050-040-01, subject to the listed conditions under Exhibit A and Findings under Exhibit B.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California held on the day of , 2023.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By______________________________
Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor
ATTEST:

By _____________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Clerk
By____________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

9.f
Packet Pg. 207 Attachment: Exhibit F - Resolution (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0052/Reso/CUP21-07

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

9.f
Packet Pg. 208 Attachment: Exhibit F - Resolution (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0052/Reso/CUP21-07

EXHIBIT A

GENERAL COMMENTS

1. The project consists of the construction of a 65-foot high telecommunications tower with the capacity for up to three sets of carrier antennas. Additional improvements include a 25-foot by 100-foot ground level equipment enclosure surrounding the telecommunications tower.

2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be renewed ten (10) years from the City Council date of approval in accordance with Section 29-268(c) of the City Code and Section 65964(b) of the Government Code.

3. The project shall be developed in accordance with the site plan submitted. Project construction shall begin within one (1) year from the City Council date of approval.

4. The premises shall be maintained in a good, clean, orderly manner, free of any debris or junk material.

5. In the event that the tower is not operation for continuous period of six (6) months or more, such tower and related equipment shall be deemed abandoned. The owner of the tower shall remove all such items within sixty (60) days following the written notice that a removal is required.

6. The project shall comply with all other applicable State and City regulations, ordinances and resolutions.

PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
Architecture and Design

7. The telecommunications tower shall be designed as a faux palm tree. All equipment mounted on the tower shall be painted a color to match the faux palm tree appearance.

8. Equipment shall not extend past the faux palm tree fronds or other aesthetic features of the tower.

9. A CMU block wall or other similar solid wall shall enclose ground mounted equipment.

The height of the wall shall be designed to obstruct the view of all ground mounted equipment. Chain link fencing with slats or wooden fencing is not permitted.

10. All exterior lighting fixtures shall comply with Section 29-149 of the City Code. Lights shall be used for illumination purposes only. Fixtures shall be downward facing and shall be arranged to not reflect light onto abutting roadways. Light poles, if used, shall not exceed 35-feet in height.

9.f
Packet Pg. 209 Attachment: Exhibit F - Resolution (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0052/Reso/CUP21-07

11. All areas unpaved within the subject property at APN 054-050-040-01 that are immediately adjacent to the ground enclosure area shall be landscaped. All landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and Section 29-142 of the City Code. Non-vegetative ground cover may include decorative rocks, wood chips or artificial coverings and shall not exceed 50% of the total area. The use of drought resistant plant materials is encouraged. Landscaping and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed Landscape Architect shall be submitted to the City for approval prior to the issuance of building permits.

12. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a clean, neat, and healthy condition.

Maintenance shall include proper watering, fertilizing, weeding, removing of litter, and replacement of plants when necessary. Prior to the final building inspection, proof of an on-going maintenance agreement with a landscape maintenance company shall be provided to the City.

13. In addition to all required landscaping, a minimum of one Mexican palm tree or other comparable species to match the proposed tower (as determined by the City) shall be planted south of the enclosure area. The palm tree shall a be a minimum 36” box size at the time of planting. The requirements of Section 12 above shall apply to the palm tree.

BUILDING DIVISION

14. Four (4) sets of professionally designed plans shall be submitted with building permit application submittals.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Grading and Stormwater

15. Site excavation, drilling, or trenching activities shall comply with the City’s Post Construction Best Management Practices related to stormwater regulations. The applicant shall sign the Minor Construction BMP certification for all required water quality protection practices for small construction sites.

16. Should the project create or disturb more than 5,000 square feet, a grading permit will be required.

APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I hereby agree to the above conditions of approval and acknowledge that failure to comply with such conditions shall constitute grounds for potential revocation of the permit approval.

9.f
Packet Pg. 210 Attachment: Exhibit F - Resolution (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) 03/2023/cdz/A23
-0052/Reso/CUP21-07
Print Name and Title
Applicant’s Signature
###

9.f
Packet Pg. 211 Attachment: Exhibit F - Resolution (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0052/Reso/CUP21-07

EXHIBIT B
Findings:

1. Proposed use is permitted pursuant to Section 29-262 of the City Code.

2. Proposed use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is consistent with the City’s General Plan and is not detrimental to the existing uses or the uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located.

3. Proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use.

4. Site for proposed use relates properly to streets, which are designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed use.

5. Conditions as stipulated by the City are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.

6. No alternative site or design is available that would allow for issuance of a conditional use permit before the administrative committee for the facility.

7. Does not require an RF environmental evaluation report.

8. The facility blends in with its existing environment and will not have significant visual impacts.
###

9.f
Packet Pg. 212 Attachment: Exhibit F - Resolution (5747 : CUP 21-07 for Telecommunications Tower at 330 Wake Avenue) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Clerk's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Appointment
Prepared By: Norma Wyles
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
ACTION ITEM (ID # 5913) DOC ID: 5913
Discussion and any necessary action regarding an
appointment to the Library & Community Services Board.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Mayors Recommendation: Appointment to the Library & Community Services Board for (1) unscheduled vacancy Non-Voting member with term ending on June 30, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Memo - Library & Community Services Board 7-19-22 (DOCX) • Armando Lopez_Redacted (PDF)
• Kamika Mitchell_Redacted (PDF)
• Linda J. Gardner_Redacted (PDF)
10 Packet Pg. 213

M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Martha Cardenas-Singh, Mayor & City Council
FROM: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
RE: Vacancy on the Boards and Commission
DATE: April 4, 2023
LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD:

One (1) Non-Voting Member vacancy exist which will expire on June 30, 2023.

The following individuals would like to be considered for appointment. a) Armando Lopez
b) Kamika Mitchell
c) Linda Gardner

10.a
Packet Pg. 214 Attachment: Memo - Library & Community Services Board 7-19-22 (5913 : Appointments to Library & Community Services Board)

10.c
Packet Pg. 215 Attachment: Armando Lopez_Redacted (5913 : Appointments to Library & Community Services Board)

10.c
Packet Pg. 216 Attachment: Armando Lopez_Redacted (5913 : Appointments to Library & Community Services Board)

10.e
Packet Pg. 217 Attachment: Kamika Mitchell_Redacted (5913 : Appointments to Library & Community Services Board)

10.e
Packet Pg. 218 Attachment: Kamika Mitchell_Redacted (5913 : Appointments to Library & Community Services Board) City of El Centro
1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-4515

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITIZENS' BOARDS/COMMISSIONS This application is a public document
N Linda J. Gardner
ame: ------------------ Phone Number:

Residence Address: 2203 Chaparral Drive, El Centro, CA 92243 Mailing Address (if different than above): 515 W Main Street., El Centro, CA Contact Email
:

Employer
: N Your Home Healthcare Position: Director/Owner
Business Address: 51 5 W Main St. EC
Business Phone: 2
Are you a resident of El Centro? Yes __ X __ No ___ _ If yes, how long? 19 yrs *************************************************************************************************** Please indicate the Citizen Board/Commission that you are interested in serving on. If you are interested in more than one board/commission, please indicate your preferences in order (
1 st, 2nd , 3rd choice).
___ Building Board of Appeals (No residency requirement) _1_s_t_ Board of Trustees - ECRMC (No residency requirement. qualifications criteria required) _2_nd__ Library and Community Services Board - Voting Member (Must be registered voter of El Centro) _3_r_d
_ Library and Community Services Board - Non-Voting Member (Must be register voter of El Centro) ___ Imperial Valley Housing Authority (No residency requirement) ___ Personnel Appeals Board (City resident)
___ Planning Commission (City resident or live within sphere of innuence) Please note that resumes will not be accepted in lieu of this application. Information concerning a particular commission is available from the City Clerk's Office on request, telephone (760) 337-4515.

10.g
Packet Pg. 219 Attachment: Linda J. Gardner_Redacted (5913 : Appointments to Library & Community Services Board) Education Background:

Central Union High School -1978-1980 (GED) ........ Imperial Valley College 1980-1983 (Business) Charter Business Administrator School - 1994-1996 ( Business Administrator) Licensed by State Of CA as a Administrator Napa Valley College - 1997-1999 (Nursing) HHA/RCFE
Please list any special skills, civic or community involvement or memberships, interests, past El Centro Citizen Commissions you have served on, etc: (Use additional pages, if you desire.) Area Agency On Aging - Senior Health Care, El Centro, Imperial Valley Social Justice Committe, San Diego Resource Centrer (Respite Prg.) Work Training Center (MSSP) San Diego Regional Center (Vendorize) Meal On Wheels - Fairfield, CA., California Department of Aging (certificate) Additional comments: (Use additional pages, if you desire) In 1994 I started Safe Haven Home Care - employed over 500 employees In 2008 I started N Your Home Health Care - employee over 350 employees In 2008 I started the only Pediatric Medical Home Health In the Imperial Valley Please list three local references:

1. Marlene Thomas, Community Activist -

2. Dr. Andre DeJean, Medical Director -

3. Angie Gastellus, Clinical Supervisor Of Nursing -

NO NEGATIVE NOTIFICATION WILL BE MADE, AS VACANCIES ON COMMISSIONS ARE NOT PREDICTABLE AND THE CITY COUNCIL WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO KEEP YOUR APPLICATION ON FILE FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE FUTURE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE RETAINED ON FILE FOR TWO (2) YEARS.

I am willing to fulfill all requirements of a Citizen Commissioner or Board Member. • I am willing to file financial disclosure statement (Form 700) a public record, as required by the State and the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
• I am willing to attend/complete the required two hours of State mandated Ethics training every two years. • I understand continued absences or failure to file a Statement of Economic Interest may be grounds for dismissal/automatic removal from office (Sec. 2-3, Code of the City of El Centro).

I hereby certify under penalty of disqualification and termination that I agree to all requirements mentioned above, and have provided correct and truthful information on this application.

Date: May 17, 2021
PLEASE NOTE: Any i ormation appearing on this application will be of public record and your application may appear on the City of El Centro website (internet). If you do not wish for your application to be placed on the website (internet), please notify the City Clerk's Office.

Please return this application along with any supplemental sheets to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1275 l),'lain Street, El Centro, CA 92243. Any questions, related to the application, please contact City Clerk's Office at 760-337-4515.

10.g
Packet Pg. 220 Attachment: Linda J. Gardner_Redacted (5913 : Appointments to Library & Community Services Board) May 17, 2021
To The El Centro City Council,
Thank you for considering my application for Appointment To Citizens' Boards/Commissions. I believe myself to be competent in this area and can offer the specific skills and experience you are looking for:
• Audit, Finance & Risk Management- I am a member of the Governance & Audit Committees at N Your Home HealthCare and I have contributed to the Board's consideration of Governance arrangements by ... • High Level Financial Competence - I am a qualified bookkeeper with a broad base of finance skills but also have the experience to take a lead role.

I can demonstrate dedication to the role and can meet the time commitment to read all papers, prepare for, attend and contribute to meetings in line with the work of the finance and audit committee. I can also undertake to attend training and development and engage pro-actively in the induction process.
• I can analyze complex information and reach sensible conclusions by demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people in a constructive manner.
• I can work with others effectively and believe teamwork enhances overall performance and can lead to better decisions and services.

In terms of personal qualities:
• I can demonstrate that I share the values including that of probity in public life and can also demonstrate a commitment to the City of El Centro cultural elements ...
• I have a 'duty of care' ethos which is at the heart of everything I do, and I belie,ve investing in a diverse workforce enables better performance and a more inclusive customer service.

Linda Gardner, CEO

10.g
Packet Pg. 221 Attachment: Linda J. Gardner_Redacted (5913 : Appointments to Library & Community Services Board) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Council
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Discussion
Prepared By: Cynthia De Zilwa
SCHEDULED Department Head: Martha Cardenas-Singh
ACTION ITEM (ID # 5918) DOC ID: 5918
City of El Centro Contracting with a Lobbyist or Lobbying Firm
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve presentation of lobbyist recommendations for action in May, 2023 FISCAL IMPACT:

Budget increase of approximately $125,000 for FY 2023-24 BACKGROUND:

The City presently has a lobbyist agreement with Ellison Wilson Advocacy, LLC. for approximately $9,000 per year. For that amount, the City receives few services. Any work regarding bills or grant opportunities will cost an additional amount. Based upon his experience, Council Member Oliva has suggested to increase the budgeted amount to $150,000 per year and select a firm which specializes with municipal issues. In the course of discussing upcoming legislation for the City in regarding to ECRMC, we have identified several such firms. Generally, retainers are at least $5,000 to $7,500 per month, and possibly more depending upon the services to be provided. Some lobbyists also assist with grant opportunities. We have provided you with a sample proposal relating to ECRMC.

DISCUSSION:

It is requested that the Mayor and ECRMC Board President act as an ad hoc committee to identify and interview possible lobbyists to present one or more recommendations to the Council at its first meeting in May. The increased cost will be reflected in the updated budget during the remainder of this fiscal year, and included in that for the next year.

CONCLUSION:

Approve presentation of lobbyist recommendations for action in May, 2023 11 Packet Pg. 222
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Community Services
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Resolution
Prepared By: Clara Obeso
REVIEWED Department Head: Adriana Nava
RESOLUTION (ID # 5909) DOC ID: 5909
Resolution accepting certain property from the former
Redevelopment Agency
CITY MANAGER’S 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
FISCAL IMPACT:

None
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Goal No. 6 - Economic Opportunity
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

Redevelopment agencies were dissolved by the State in 2012. As part of Assembly Bill 1484, the El Centro Successor Agency (SA) was required to develop a Long Range Property Management Plan that governs the disposition and use of the former redevelopment agency property. The now dissolved Redevelopment Agency holds deed to the 5.53-acre property immediately east of First Responders Park. Under the adopted Long Range Property Management Plan, the property was set aside for affordable housing. In 2020, various affordable housing developers were interested in purchasing the property for the purpose of submitting grant applications to the State.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) and notices of availability were prepared by Staff to maintain a transparent and competitive process. The RFP was released on September 23, 2020; three proposals were received. At the meeting of February 16, 2021, the Successor Agency to the El Centro Redevelopment Agency entered into an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) with Chelsea Investment Corporation.

DISCUSSION:

The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Chelsea Investment Corporation entered into a Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement (DDA) on August 1, 2022 for the improvement of said property by constructing two multi-family, affordable housing projects, consisting of a total of 166 affordable units and 2 manager's units together with any improvements appurtenant thereto.

The action being requested is to consider the transfer of said property from the 12 Packet Pg. 223
Resolution (ID # 5909) Meeting of April 4, 2023
Redevelopment Agency to the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency that has been identified for affordable housing use.

CONCLUSION:

City staff recommends approving the adoption of 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
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution (PDF)
• Exhibit A - Grant Deed (PDF)
12 Packet Pg. 224
03/2023/cdz/A23-0059/SAReso/
TransferofProperty Page 1 of 2
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
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of California Assembly Bill x1 26 (“AB x1 26”), effective June 29, 2011, as upheld by the California Supreme Court in CRA v. Matosantos, and as such statutory provisions further were revised by AB 1484 and SB 107, redevelopment agencies were dissolved effective February 1, 2012 and “successor agencies” were identified to satisfy “enforceable obligations” of the former redevelopment agencies and administer dissolution and wind down of the former redevelopment agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro determined pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34173 it would serve as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of El Centro (the “Successor Agency”) to carry out the windup and termination of its redevelopment agency powers and funding thereafter; and WHEREAS, the dissolution law provides that once a successor agency has obtained a finding of completion, by December 31, 2015, it must prepare a long range property management plan (LRPMP) that provides for the transfer or other disposition of all real property assets of the former redevelopment agency pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 34191.3; and WHEREAS, the Successor Agency obtained a finding of completion on April 26, 2013, and timely filed its LRPMP with the DOF on or about October 24, 2013; and WHEREAS, the LRPMP identifies categories of property to be transferred, specifically including this property known as Lincoln/Waterman to be transferred to the City as the Successor Agency for affordable housing use; and
WHEREAS, DOF approved the LRPMP on December 18, 2015, and pursuant to the DOF approval, the transfer of property under the LRPMP does not require additional review by DOF; and
WHEREAS, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A is the grant deed for one parcel identified in the approved LRPMP from Successor Agency to the former El Centro Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, this transfer is exempt from CEQA because this action does not cause either a direct change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment. (Public Resources Code Section 21065).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CENTRO
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY does resolve and order as follows:

1. The Recitals set out above are true and correct.

12.a
Packet Pg. 225 Attachment: Resolution (5909 : Resolution accepting certain property from the former Redevelopment Agency) 03/2023/cdz/A23-0059/SAReso/
TransferofProperty Page 2 of 2

2. The Successor Agency accepts such deed.

3. The Interim Executive Director of the Successor Agency shall certify to the acceptance of such deed, shall cause it to be recorded and shall take any and all other necessary action to implement the transfer of the property.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of El Centro, California held on the day of , 2023.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By _______________________________
Martha Cardenas-Singh, Chairperson
ATTEST:

By _____________________________
Norma Wyles, Board Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By________________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, Counsel

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, Board Secretary for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of El Centro, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. SA 23- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By____________________________
Norma Wyles, Board Secretary

12.a
Packet Pg. 226 Attachment: Resolution (5909 : Resolution accepting certain property from the former Redevelopment Agency)

EXHIBIT A

Page 1 of 2 ends

RECORDING REQUESTED BY

AND WHEN RECORDED
RETURN TO:

City Clerk
City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro CA 92243
This instrument Benefits
City Only. No Fee Required  This Space for Recorder’s Use Only  Recorded Fee exempt pursuant to Govt. Code Section 6103 APN: 064-470-103

GRANT DEED
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, A Public Body Corporate and Politic (Grantor), hereby grants to THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, a municipal corporation, AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO (Grantee) the following real property situated in the City of El Centro, County of Imperial, State of California, described as follows:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

BEING A PORTION OF PARCEL 3 OF MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 8. PAGE 12 OF PARCEL MAPS, WITHIN TRACT 209, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 13 AND 14 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING (POB) AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 3:

THENCE ALONG TIIE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 3 SOUTH 89°13'25" WEST A DISTANCE OF 429.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 45°41'37" \VEST A DISTANCE OF 29.66 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 00°36'38" WEST A DISTANCE OF 217.21 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING NO. 1 (TPOB NO.1);
THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00°36'38" WEST A DISTANCE OF 296.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°10'39" EAST A DISTANCE OF 450.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL 3 OF PARCEL MAP BOOK 8, PAGE 12, SAID POINT BEING 535.28 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 3;
THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF PARCEL 3 SOUTH 00°36'38" EAST A DISTANCE OF 298.59 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING FROM SAID EAST LINE SOUTH 89°25'01" WEST A DISTANCE OF 450.02 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING NO. 1 (TPOB NO.1);
CONTAINS 3.08 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.

12.b
Packet Pg. 227 Attachment: Exhibit A - Grant Deed (5909 : Resolution accepting certain property from the former Redevelopment Agency)

Page 2 of 2 ends

Signed this__________ day of ____________________, 2023 Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of El Centro
By ____________________________________ By ____________________________________ Cedric Ceseña, Interim Executive Director Cedric Ceseña, Interim Executive Director (Notary Acknowledgement Required for Each Signatory)

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by deed, grant or instrument dated , from the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, a public body, corporate and politic, to the CITY OF EL CENTRO, a Political Corporation, is hereby accepted by order of the City Council of said City pursuant to General Resolution No. 57-39 adopted on the 14th day of November 1957, and the grantee consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.

Dated:________________________ ___________________________________ Norma Wyles, Board Secretary
City of El Centro
(SEAL)

12.b
Packet Pg. 228 Attachment: Exhibit A - Grant Deed (5909 : Resolution accepting certain property from the former Redevelopment Agency) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Manager's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Legislative Bills
Prepared By: Cynthia De Zilwa
SCHEDULED Department Head: Cedric Cesena
ACTION ITEM (ID # 5915) DOC ID: 5915
Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla): Lithium
Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight Committee
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

The Council should determine how to proceed. The Council has four options: 1) support the bill as written; 2) support the bill with suggested amendments; 3) oppose the bill; and send the letter requested by the County; or 4) take no position at this time and watch the bill.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Perhaps, but unknown
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

N/A
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

A copy of the proposed bill is attached. As you know, lithium deposits within the Imperial Valley are viewed as a potential major source of income to the area by both the State and the County. In 2022, the legislature adopted and the Governor signed SB 125 which imposed a lithium extraction tax. The legislation provides that: “The revenues from that extraction tax, after state administrative costs, are distributed in two ways. Eighty percent of those revenues are disbursed to the counties impacted by lithium extraction activities and 20 percent is set aside for Salton Sea restoration projects and grants for community engagement or community benefit projects at or around the Salton Sea”.

The lithium extraction tax already preempts local taxes on lithium.

SB 797 addresses the distribution of a portion of that tax, by formation of the Lithium Extraction Tax Citizen’s Oversight Committee. The make-up of the proposed Committee is as follows:
47110.
(a) The Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight Committee is hereby established within the department for the purposes of ensuring that revenues from the lithium extraction excise tax are appropriately allocated pursuant to Section 47100 and making recommendations on how to improve community engagement and maximize community benefits from the revenues.
13 Packet Pg. 229
Action Item (ID # 5915) Meeting of April 4, 2023
(b) The committee shall be composed of the following members:
(1) Three public members who reside in the local communities where the lithium extraction occurs, to be appointed by the Governor.
(2) Two public members who reside in the local communities where the lithium extraction occurs, to be appointed by the Senate Rules Committee. Of these two public members, one shall have environmental justice expertise and the other shall have economic development expertise.
(3) Two public members who reside in the local communities where the lithium extraction occurs, to be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. Of these two public members, one shall have environmental restoration expertise and the other shall have vocational training expertise.

The committee would have 7 “public members.” All must reside in the local communities where lithium extraction occurs. This could include Riverside County public members is not defined and theoretically could include elected officials as well a governmental employees. Four (a majority) of the seven members would be required to have expertise in environmental justice, economic development, environmental restoration and vocational training.
“Local communities where the lithium extraction occurs” is not defined and could mean an unincorporated area, a city or the county.

In contract, the County proposes that the County Board of Supervisors receive proceeds of the lithium extraction tax for distribution by the County.

As of the date of this staff, Calipatria has voted to support SB 797; however, we do not know what position other Imperial County cities will take and will update the Council on Tuesday.

DISCUSSION:

Not surprisingly, where money is involved, there is a split of opinion as to how to proceed. The City has received a request for support for the bill from State Senator Steve Padilla. The City also has received a request from the County to oppose the bill along with a suggested form of letter. (See attachments).

The Speaker of the Assembly will be Raul Rivas. The Senate Rules committee members at present are:

Senator Toni Atkins, Chair and President pro Tempore of the Senate Senator Shannon Grove
Senator John Laird
Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
13 Packet Pg. 230
Action Item (ID # 5915) Meeting of April 4, 2023
Possible amendments to the bill would include definition of the public member and “local communities.” As written, it is unclear what funds, if any, would come to El Centro.

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:
• SB 797 Letter of Support Template - Senator Padilla-CC (DOCX) • Senate Bill 797(PDF)
• SB 797 Oppose letter_cities - County (DOCX)
13 Packet Pg. 231
March 28, 2023
The Honorable Steve Padilla
1021 O Street, Suite 6640
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Senate Bill 797 (Padilla): Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight Committee Dear Senator Padilla,
On behalf of the City of El Centro, I am pleased to offer our strong support of SB 797, which would establish the Lithium Tax Oversight Committee within the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to ensure the revenues collected from the lithium extraction excise tax are appropriately allocated.

The Salton Sea has one of the world’s largest reserves of lithium which is instrumental to lithiumion batteries and clean energy. The world demand for lithium is expected to grow as much as tenfold in the next decade. The domestic supply of lithium around the Salton Sea has the potential to unleash billions in economic opportunity in Imperial Valley, where the Salton Sea is located.

Imperial County has the highest unemployment rate in the state, and a quarter of the residents live below the poverty line. In 2022, Governor Newsom signed the Lithium Extraction Tax Law, which establishes a tax for every metric ton of lithium produced, with 80% of the revenue going to Imperial County and 20% to the Salton Sea restoration efforts.

SB 797 (Padilla) would establish the Lithium Tax Oversight Committee made up of members residing in the local community where lithium extraction occurs, ensuring the tax remains in historically underinvested communities to improve the health and welfare of their residents.

Ensuring the revenue from the tax goes to Imperial County and the Salton Sea is imperative to the well-being of the residents in the area.

For these reasons, SB 797 (Padilla) would further the City of El Centro’s goal of creating a positive direct impact on the communities surrounding the Salton Sea, and we are proud to support SB 583 (Padilla)/and encourage your “aye” vote when it is heard in your committee.

Best regards,
Martha Cardenas-Singh
Mayor
City of El Centro

13.a
Packet Pg. 232 Attachment: SB 797 Letter of Support Template - Senator Padilla-CC (5915 : Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla) Lithium Extraction Tax SENATE BILL No. 797
Introduced by Senator Padilla
(Coauthor: Assembly Member Garcia)
February 17, 2023
An act to amend Section 47002 of, and to add Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 47110) to Part 25 of Division 2 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
legislative counsel’s digest
SB 797, as introduced, Padilla. Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight Committee.

Existing law, the Lithium Extraction Tax Law, imposes a lithium extraction excise tax upon each metric ton of lithium carbonate equivalent extracted from geothermal fluid, spodumene ore, rock, minerals, clay, or any other naturally occurring substance in this state, as specified. Existing law requires the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to administer and collect the tax and requires all collected revenues, less refunds and reimbursement to the department for administrative expenses, to be deposited into the Lithium Extraction Excise Tax Fund and disbursed in the manner prescribed.

This bill would establish the Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight Committee within the department for the purposes of ensuring that revenues from the lithium extraction excise tax are appropriately allocated and making recommendations on how to improve community engagement and maximize community benefits from the revenues. The bill would prescribe the composition of the committee and require the committee to report its findings and recommendations annually on December 1 to the Legislature, as specified. The bill would also make related legislative findings and declarations.

99 13.b
Packet Pg. 233 Attachment: Senate Bill 797 (5915 : Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla) Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens) Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.

State-mandated local program: no.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the line 2 following:
line 3 (a)  In 2022, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed line 4 legislation that imposed a lithium extraction tax to help ensure that line 5 the economically depressed areas surrounding the Salton Sea line 6 realize tangible and sustained economic benefits from the nearby line 7 emerging lithium extraction industry.
line 8 (b)  The revenues from that extraction tax are designed to remain line 9 in those historically underinvested communities in order to improve line 10 the overall health and welfare of their residents. line 11 (c)  The revenues from that extraction tax, after state line 12 administrative costs, are distributed in two ways. Eighty percent line 13 of those revenues are disbursed to the counties impacted by lithium line 14 extraction activities and 20 percent is set aside for Salton Sea line 15 restoration projects and grants for community engagement or line 16 community benefit projects at or around the Salton Sea. line 17 SEC. 2. Section 47002 of the Revenue and Taxation Code is line 18 amended to read:
line 19 47002. For purposes of this part, the following definitions line 20 apply:
line 21 (a)  “Department” means the California Department of Tax and line 22 Fee Administration.
line 23 (b)  “Extraction” means the process of removing lithium from line 24 geothermal fluid, spodumene ore, rock, minerals, clay, or any other line 25 naturally occurring substance by a physical or chemical process. line 26 (c)  “Geothermal fluid” means naturally occurring groundwater, line 27 brines, vapor, and steam associated with, or derived from, a line 28 geothermal resource.
line 29 (d)  “Geothermal resource” has the same meaning as defined in line 30 Section 6903 of the Public Resources Code.
line 31 (e)  “In this state” means within the exterior limits of the State line 32 of California and includes all territory within these limits owned line 33 by, or ceded to, the United States.
line 34 (f)  “Metric ton” means a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. 99 SB 797 —
2 —

13.b
Packet Pg. 234 Attachment: Senate Bill 797 (5915 : Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla) Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens) line 1 (g)  “Minerals” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2005 line 2 of the Public Resources Code.
line 3 (h)  “Producer” means any person who extracts lithium from line 4 geothermal fluid, spodumene ore, rock, minerals, clay, or any other line 5 naturally occurring substance in this state.
line 6 (i)  “Committee” means the Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens line 7 Oversight Committee.
line 8 SEC. 3. Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 47110) is added line 9 to Part 25 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, to line 10 read:
line 11
line 12 Chapter 4. Citizens Oversight Committee
line 13
line 14 47110. (a)  The Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight line 15 Committee is hereby established within the department for the line 16 purposes of ensuring that revenues from the lithium extraction line 17 excise tax are appropriately allocated pursuant to Section 47100 line 18 and making recommendations on how to improve community line 19 engagement and maximize community benefits from the revenues. line 20 (b)  The committee shall be composed of the following members:
line 21 (1)  Three public members who reside in the local communities line 22 where the lithium extraction occurs, to be appointed by the line 23 Governor.
line 24 (2)  Two public members who reside in the local communities line 25 where the lithium extraction occurs, to be appointed by the Senate line 26 Rules Committee. Of these two public members, one shall have line 27 environmental justice expertise and the other shall have economic line 28 development expertise.
line 29 (3)  Two public members who reside in the local communities line 30 where the lithium extraction occurs, to be appointed by the Speaker line 31 of the Assembly. Of these two public members, one shall have line 32 environmental restoration expertise and the other shall have line 33 vocational training expertise.
line 34 47115. The committee shall report annually on December 1 to line 35 the Legislature on how the revenues from the collection of the line 36 lithium extraction excise tax were allocated and any line 37 recommendations for improving the allocation of those revenues line 38 to enhance the health and welfare of the local communities where 99 —
3 — SB 797

13.b
Packet Pg. 235 Attachment: Senate Bill 797 (5915 : Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla) Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens) line 1 the lithium extraction occurs. The report shall be submitted in line 2 accordance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.

O
99 SB 797 — 4 —

13.b
Packet Pg. 236 Attachment: Senate Bill 797 (5915 : Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla) Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens) March 28, 2023
The Honorable Anna Caballero
Chair, Senate Committee on Governance and Finance
1021 O Street, Suite 7620
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Senate Bill 797 (Padilla) Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight Committee.

As Introduced – OPPOSE
Set for Hearing March 29, 2023 – Senate Governance and Finance Committee Dear Senator Caballero:

On behalf of the City of El Centro, I must respectfully oppose SB 797 (Padilla) related to the creation of a Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens Oversight Committee.

As you know, in 2022 the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law SB 125 (Committee on Budget) which, among other things, created a lithium extraction tax and returns 80 percent of the revenues back to the county within which the lithium was extracted.

It also sets aside 20 percent of the revenue to help meet some of the state’s obligation to ensure the restoration of the Salton Sea. Specific to Imperial County, SB 125 also requires the distribution of at least 30 percent of these revenues to communities that are most directly and indirectly impacted by the lithium extraction activities, and specifies to which communities this pertains.

Imperial County communities, along with a coalition of community-based organizations, organized labor, and others, pursued this taxing legislation in order to ensure that the impacted communities receive some of the benefit derived from the extraction of the riches underneath those communities. The County of Imperial, as the administrator of this potential tax revenue, has engaged in significant community outreach and input, and they are collaborating on plans for the most effective and impactful use of these revenues. In fact, there is currently an open public comment period to receive input regarding community spending priorities for these potential revenues. In addition to this, the Board of Supervisors has expressed its intention to develop a local advisory committee to assist in these efforts.

13.c
Packet Pg. 237 Attachment: SB 797 Oppose letter_cities - County (5915 : Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla) Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens) Senator Padilla introduced SB 797 which undermines local authority in the oversight of the lithium extraction tax revenues and creates unnecessary and burdensome oversight through a state-appointed board, without any input from the County or other communities in the region about the local efforts that have taken place and that are currently underway to develop a distribution plan that most benefits its residents. Further, SB 797 requires this new oversight commission to report to the Legislature on how the revenues from the collection of the lithium extraction excise tax were allocated. This is wholly duplicative of existing statutory requirements from SB 125 for the County to report to the state on the allocation of the tax revenues throughout the County. It is unclear what problem the bill is seeking to resolve, and at the same time-wasting precious state resources for no real benefit.

It is for these reasons that the City of El Centro strongly opposes SB 797 and respectfully urges your ‘NO’ vote on the measure. If you have any questions, please contact Martha Cardenas-Singh at, [email protected].

Respectfully,
Martha Cardenas-Singh
Mayor
cc: Honorable Members, Senate Governance and Finance Committee Senator Steve Padilla
Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia

13.c
Packet Pg. 238 Attachment: SB 797 Oppose letter_cities - County (5915 : Letter of Support - Senate Bill 797 (Padilla) Lithium Extraction Tax Citizens) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Manager's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Support
Prepared By: Cynthia De Zilwa
SCHEDULED Department Head: Cedric Cesena
ACTION ITEM (ID # 5921) DOC ID: 5921
Letter of Support - AB 1569 Salton Sea Geothermal
Resources Area: Lithium Valley Office of Development
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion and direction from City Council regarding the request for a letter of support.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

N/A
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:

N/A
DISCUSSION:

The Office of Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia has asked for support of AB 1569 - Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area: Lithium Valley Office of Development. This bill would establish the Lithium Valley Office of Development and would require the office, in consultation with relevant state agencies, to coordinate initiatives related to funding, economic development, construction, manufacturing, technical development, and reclamation of lithium in the Salton Sea Geothermal Resource Area.

Geothermal energy can help California meet its climate, energy and transportation goals by producing lithium, an essential ingredient in batteries used to power electric vehicles and personal electronics. The world demand for lithium is expected to grow as much as ten-fold in the next decade with the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and grid-scale lithium-ion batteries used for energy storage generated by solar and wind. The Salton Sea known Geothermal Area, also known as, “Lithium Valley”, is home to the largest deposits of lithium reserves in North America.

Developing Lithium Valley can drive investments, infrastructure development and good paying jobs to California and most importantly to Imperial County, a region that has suffered from chronic unemployment for decades.

CONCLUSION:

Staff is requesting direction on the request for a Letter of Support for AB 1569.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Sample Letter of Support AB1569 - (DOCX)
• AB 1569 - Fact Sheet (PDF)
• AB 1569 (PDF)
14 Packet Pg. 239
March 29, 2023
The Honorable Eduardo Garcia
1021 O Street, Suite 8120
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 1569 Salton Sea Geothermal Resource Area: Lithium Valley Office of Development (Eduardo Garcia) – SUPPORT
Dear Chair and Members,
California’s “Lithium Valley,” located in the Imperial Valley, contains one of the largest and most environmentally sustainable lithium reserves in the world. “Lithium Valley” development is a great opportunity to boost the economy in Imperial County and fence line communities. On behalf of the City of El Centro, I write to inform you of our support for AB 1569, which will establish the Lithium Valley Office of Development and would require the office, with relevant state agencies, to coordinate initiatives related to funding, economic development, construction, manufacturing, technical development, and reclamation of lithium in the Salton Sea Geothermal Resource Area.

This bill creates a resource and opportunity for individuals in Imperial County and fence line communities to take part in the extraction of lithium. Individuals in these areas have not had access to viable jobs like the high-wage labor jobs that the development of the “Lithium Valley” will bring. People in Imperial Valley and fence line communities are some of the most underserved individuals in the country. This would be a great opportunity for people of color to join the energy workforce.

Several Lithium Valley stakeholders such as counties, local jurisdictions, and community based organizations recommend the creation of the “Lithium Valley Office of Development”. The office would be charged with the development of lithium recovery with the goal of maximizing benefits for the community and investors. Without clarity for the steps and timeline for the lithium development process, or clarity on who will benefit, the establishment of the Lithium Office of Development can help aide with this.

AB1569 –Lithium Valley Office of Development will provide the Imperial Valley and neighboring communities with proper opportunities to develop a local labor work force for individuals that have historically been underserved. The City of El Centro fully supports this important measure and we look forward to working with you to ensure its passage. For more questions, please contact me at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Martha Cardenas-Singh
Mayor

14.a
Packet Pg. 240 Attachment: Sample Letter of Support AB1569 - (5921 : Letter of Support - AB 1569 Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area) Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, 36th Assembly District

BACKGROUND
Geothermal energy can help California meet its climate, energy and transportation goals by producing lithium, an essential ingredient in batteries used to power electric vehicles and personal electronics. The world demand for lithium is expected to grow as much as ten-fold in the
next decade with the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and grid-scale lithium-ion batteries used for energy
storage generated by solar and wind. Today, almost all
the global supply comes from Australia, South America,
Asia with China dominating the global supply chain for
lithium-ion batteries. The only U.S supply comes from
the Silver Peak mine in Nevada. Lithium is currently
produced from hard rock or brine mines. As California
transitions to a clean energy future, there is a growing need to find sustainably sourced lithium.

The Salton Sea Known Geothermal Area, also known as,
“Lithium Valley”, is home to the largest deposits of
lithium reserves in North America. The technology used
to extract lithium from geothermal brines works within a closed loop system which is reported to be more
environmentally safe than traditional lithium recovery
methods that rely either on destructive evaporation
ponds found in South America or open-pit mining found
in Australia and China. This region can also serve as the anchor of a domestic supply chain that supports the
development of critical minerals for battery materials
Additionally, developing Lithium Valley can:
• Drive investments, infrastructure development
and good paying jobs to California and most
importantly to Imperial County, a region that has
suffered from chronic unemployment for
decades.
• Support the mitigation efforts of the receding
Salton Sea that is directly linked with high
respiratory health problems among Imperial
Valley’s vulnerable populations. The State of
California, in partnership with the Salton Sea
Authority, are currently implementing “Phase 1”
of the Salton Sea Management Program aimed
at suppressing dust by 2028. However, this
environmental justice and public health issue
requires immediate and increased mitigation
efforts to protect the exposed communities.
• Lower the cost of geothermal power in
California, making it competitive with other
sources of renewable energy
• Recognizing the enormous opportunity of the
Salton Sea Geothermal Resource Area, various
state agencies are engaged in the development
of California’s Lithium supply chain. In 2020,
Governor Newsom, signed AB 1657 (E. Garcia),
creating the Lithium Valley Commission that is
tasked with creating the framework for Lithium
Valley development.

ISSUE
Several Lithium Valley stakeholders such as the County, Local jurisdictions, and non-governmental advocacy
organizations recommend the need for an office that
would be charged with the jurisdiction of lithium
recovery. Without clarity for the steps and timeline for the lithium development process, delivery-timing
discussions with potential investors could be challenging.

Various questions have also come up regarding which
state agencies are responsible for certain steps of
Lithium Valley development process and there are
concerns on perceived overlap.

BILL SUMMARY
AB 1569 would establish the Lithium Valley Office of
Development and would require the office, in
consultation with relevant state agencies, to coordinate initiatives related to funding, economic development,
construction, manufacturing, technical development,
and reclamation of lithium in the Salton Sea Geothermal Resource Area.

For More Information:

Jesus Gonzalez
Office of Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia
[email protected] | (916) 319-2036
AB 1569 – Salton Sea Geothermal Resource Area: Lithium Valley Office of Development Updated 3/8/23

14.b
Packet Pg. 241 Attachment: AB 1569 - Fact Sheet (5921 : Letter of Support - AB 1569 Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area) california legislature—2023–24 regular session
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1569
Introduced by Assembly Member Garcia
(Principal coauthor: Senator Padilla)
February 17, 2023
An act to add Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 25250) to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, relating to energy. legislative counsel’s digest
AB 1569, as introduced, Garcia. Salton Sea geothermal resource area: Lithium Valley Office of Development.

The Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) in the Natural Resources Agency. Existing law requires the Energy Commission to undertake a continuing assessment of trends in the consumption of electrical energy and other forms of energy and to analyze the social, economic, and environmental consequences of these trends, and to carry out, or cause to be carried out, under contract or other arrangements, research and development into alternative sources of energy, improvements in energy generation, transmission, and siting, fuel substitution, and other topics related to energy supply, demand, public safety, ecology, and conservation that are of particular statewide importance.

This bill would establish the Lithium Valley Office of Development within the Natural Resources Agency. The bill would require the office, in consultation with relevant state and local agencies, to coordinate activities related to funding, economic development, construction,

99 14.c
Packet Pg. 242 Attachment: AB 1569 (5921 : Letter of Support - AB 1569 Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area) manufacturing, technical development, and reclamation of lithium located in the Salton Sea geothermal resource area.

Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.

State-mandated local program: no.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the line 2 following:
line 3 (a) As California transitions to a decarbonized economy, the line 4 state’s heavy reliance on importing lithium from foreign countries line 5 robs the state of the opportunity to pair climate change and line 6 transportation goals with the creation of high-quality, green jobs. line 7 (b) With ambitious goals to meet, and the majority of line 8 automakers producing electric vehicles by 2035, the demand for line 9 lithium is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade. line 10 (c) According to industry experts, the Salton Sea geothermal line 11 resource area, known as “Lithium Valley,” can potentially satisfy line 12 more than one-third of global lithium demand.
line 13 SEC. 2. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 25250) is added line 14 to Division 15 of the Public Resources Code, to read:
line 15
line 16 Chapter 3.5 Lithium Valley Office of Development line 17
line 18 25250. The Lithium Valley Office of Development is hereby line 19 established in the Natural Resources Agency. The office shall, in line 20 consultation with relevant state and local agencies, coordinate line 21 activities related to funding, economic development, construction, line 22 manufacturing, technical development, and reclamation of lithium line 23 located in the Salton Sea geothermal resource area.

O
99 AB 1569 — 2 —

14.c
Packet Pg. 243 Attachment: AB 1569 (5921 : Letter of Support - AB 1569 Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: City Manager's Office
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Support
Prepared By: Cynthia De Zilwa
SCHEDULED Department Head: Cedric Cesena
ACTION ITEM (ID # 5920) DOC ID: 5920
Letter of Support - AB 1593 California Workforce
Development Board: Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area:

Equitable Access Program (Eduardo Garcia)
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion and direction from City Council regarding the request for a letter of support.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

NA
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTORS LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC:

NA
DISCUSSION:

The Office of Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia has asked for support of AB 1593 - California Workforce Development Board: Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area:

Equitable Access Program. AB 1593 would establish the Equitable Access Program to prioritize employment of local residents in the Salton Sea Geothermal resources area.

This bill would establish to prioritize employment in construction, manufacturing, technical, maintenance, operations, or reclamation activities for local residents in the Salton Sea geothermal resources area. It would require the board, in administering the program, to provide apprenticeship and training programs. As well as monitor the rate the residents of the Salton Sea geothermal resources area are hired on construction projects in the geothermal resources area that involve lithium-based technology.

CONCLUSION:

Staff is requesting direction on the request for a Letter of Support for AB 1593.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Sample Letter of Support AB1593 (DOCX)
• AB1593 - Fact Sheet (PDF)
• AB 1593 (PDF)
15 Packet Pg. 244
March 29, 2023
The Honorable Ash Kalra
1021 O Street, Suite 4610
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 1593 California Workforce Development Board: Salton Sea geothermal resources area:

Equitable Access Program (Eduardo Garcia) – SUPPORT
Dear Chair and Members,
On behalf of the City of El Centro, I write to inform you of my support for AB1593, which will establish the Equitable Access Program to prioritize employment in construction, manufacturing, technical, maintenance, operations, or reclamation activities for local residents in the Salton Sea geothermal resources area. It would also require the board, in administering the program, to provide education, apprenticeship and training programs. The bill would monitor the rate residents of the Salton Sea geothermal resources area are hired on construction projects in the geothermal resources area that involve lithium-based technology. This would create a streamline for high-paying jobs for the residents of the Lithium Valley and fence line communities.

This bill would ensure that the development of Lithium Valley would bring good paying jobs to the Imperial Valley, the Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valleys. Regions where individuals have suffered from chronic unemployment, disproportionally high poverty rates, and lack of proper education for decades. The proper development of Lithium Valley is a great chance to bring equity and prosperity to these historically underserved communities.

AB1593 – The Equitable Access Program will create a workforce streamline for individuals of the Imperial County and fence line communities. This bill will ultimately help lower historically high unemployment rates in these areas. The City of El Centro fully supports this important measure and we look forward to working with you to ensure its passage. For more questions, please contact me at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Martha Cardenas-Singh
Mayor

15.a
Packet Pg. 245 Attachment: Sample Letter of Support AB1593 (5920 : Letter of Support - AB 1593 California Workforce Development Board) Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, 36
th Assembly District

BACKGROUND
AB 1657 (E. Garcia 2020), established The Blue Ribbon
Commission comprised of 14 members representing
state agencies, private industry, local government and
environmental groups, as well as, government
appointees. This commission was tasked with exploring
opportunities and challenges in developing the state’s
lithium industry and providing a report on its findings to the legislature.

The Blue Ribbon Commission finds it is imperative that
new geothermal lithium recovery and related projects
prioritize development and hiring of a local workforce, provide resources to support development of necessary
training and educational opportunities, and commit to
requirements for strong workforce and labor standards
that produce high-quality jobs and careers.

Blue Ribbon Commission members raised several issues
that include:
 Consideration of the communities’ existing
workforce and skills, and appropriate training
opportunities to ensure that anticipated jobs
benefit residents.
 Concern about access to education, workforce
training, and career opportunities.
 Need for community cobenefit agreements to
ensure the community rises along with the
industry.
 Interest in defining Imperial County as Lithium
Valley, in part, to ensure that local residents and
fenceline communities in closest proximity to
the projects directly benefit.
 Consideration of existing environmental issues,
such as the shrinking of the Salton Sea and
reductions in the water supply, when evaluating
the impacts of new development.
 Consideration of the existing public health issues
for residents and workers.

In consultation with labor stakeholders, they believe that developing the Lithium Valley could:
 Create good paying jobs in Imperial County and
fenceline communities.
 Include labor standards that deliver community
benefits, economic development, and good
paying job opportunities
ISSUE
In July 2022, the unemployment rate in Imperial County
was 14.4%, the highest of any county in California and
more than three times higher than the state average of

3.9%. According to the United States (U.S.) Census
Bureau’s latest five-year estimate, for 2016 to 2020, the median household income in Imperial County was
$46,222 (in 2020 dollars) compared to the statewide
average of $78,672, and 18.1% of the population of
Imperial County is living in poverty, significantly higher than the state average of 12.3%. Imperial County has a
disproportionally high percentage of adults without a
high school education.

BILL SUMMARY
This bill would:
 Establish the Equitable Access Program to
prioritize employment in construction,
manufacturing, technical, maintenance,
operations, or reclamation activities for local
residents in the Salton Sea geothermal resources
area.
 Require the board, in administering the
program, to provide apprenticeship and training
programs.
 Monitor the rate residents of the Salton Sea
geothermal resources area are hired on
construction projects in the geothermal
resources area that involve lithium-based
technology.

For More Information:

Jesus Gonzalez
Office of Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia
[email protected] | (916) 319-2036
AB 1593 - California Workforce Development Board: Salton Sea Geothermal Resources Area: Equitable Access Program Updated 3/7/23

15.b
Packet Pg. 246 Attachment: AB1593 - Fact Sheet (5920 : Letter of Support - AB 1593 California Workforce Development Board) california legislature—2023–24 regular session
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1593
Introduced by Assembly Member Garcia
(Principal coauthor: Senator Padilla)
February 17, 2023
An act to add Section 14016 to the Unemployment Insurance Code, relating to employment.
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 1593, as introduced, Garcia. California Workforce Development Board: Salton Sea geothermal resources area: Equitable Access Program.

Existing law establishes the California Workforce Development Board as the body responsible for assisting the Governor in the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of California’s workforce investment system and the alignment of the education and workforce investment systems to the needs of the 21st century economy and workforce. Existing law requires the board to assist the Governor with specified tasks, including developing and continuously improving the statewide workforce investment system.

This bill would establish the Equitable Access Program to be administered by the board to prioritize employment opportunities in construction, manufacturing, technical, maintenance, operations, or reclamation activities for local residents in the Salton Sea geothermal resources area. The bill would, among other things, require the board, in administering the program, to provide technical assistance to, and establish a framework for, preapprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, and other training programs using the high road construction careers model or high road training partnerships model, and to monitor and track the rate residents of the Salton Sea geothermal resources area are

99 15.c
Packet Pg. 247 Attachment: AB 1593 (5920 : Letter of Support - AB 1593 California Workforce Development Board) hired on construction projects in the Salton Sea geothermal resources area that involve battery manufacturing and lithium-based technology.

This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for local residents in the Salton Sea.

Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.

State-mandated local program: no.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the line 2 following:
line 3 (a)  Lithium is becoming an increasingly critical resource as the line 4 state, and the world, moves toward a clean energy future to tackle line 5 the climate crisis. This metal is a crucial component of batteries line 6 needed to power electric vehicles, enable a 100-percent clean line 7 electrical grid, and move the state’s homes and industries away line 8 from fossil fuels.
line 9 (b)  California has abundant untapped lithium reserves, including line 10 in geothermal brine more than a mile underground near the Salton line 11 Sea. The state is poised to become a global leader in the line 12 deployment of new, environmentally sound technologies that can line 13 coproduce lithium with renewable electricity from geothermal line 14 power plants in the Imperial Valley. Experts estimate the region line 15 could satisfy more than one-third of today’s global lithium demand. line 16 Building out a world-class battery manufacturing ecosystem in line 17 tandem with lithium production and processing would also increase line 18 economic opportunities in the Salton Sea region, delivering quality line 19 jobs and community benefits to the region.
line 20 (c)  There is a need to drive investments and job growth in the line 21 Salton Sea region that, for decades, has suffered from one of the line 22 highest unemployment rates in the state.
line 23 SEC. 2. Section 14016 is added to the Unemployment Insurance line 24 Code, to read:
line 25 14016. (a)  The Equitable Access Program is hereby established line 26 and shall be administered by the board. The board shall develop line 27 and administer the program to prioritize employment opportunities line 28 for local residents in construction, manufacturing, technical, line 29 maintenance, operations, or reclamation activities located in the line 30 Salton Sea geothermal resources area, including, but not limited line 31 to, projects that improve the accessibility of employment 99 AB 1593 — 2 —

15.c
Packet Pg. 248 Attachment: AB 1593 (5920 : Letter of Support - AB 1593 California Workforce Development Board) line 1 opportunities by providing language translation, interpretation, line 2 and assistance services.
line 3 (b)  The program shall do all of the following:
line 4 (1)  Provide technical assistance to, and establish a framework line 5 for, preapprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, and other training line 6 programs using the high road construction careers model or high line 7 road training partnerships model, as defined in Section 14005. line 8 (2)  Monitor and track the rate residents of the Salton Sea line 9 geothermal resources area are hired on construction projects line 10 involving battery manufacturing and lithium-based technology in line 11 the Salton Sea geothermal resources area.
line 12 (3)  Monitor and track the rate residents of the Salton Sea line 13 geothermal resources area are employed in the operations and line 14 maintenance of geothermal power plant and lithium recovery line 15 facilities in the Salton Sea geothermal resources area. line 16 (4)  Provide technical assistance to, and establish a framework line 17 for, the creation of infrastructure that will provide residents of the line 18 Salton Sea geothermal resources area a share of the benefit from line 19 the program’s projects.
line 20 (5)  Provide technical assistance to, and establish a framework line 21 for, the creation of infrastructure that will develop labor standards line 22 that deliver community benefits, economic development, and labor line 23 opportunities.
line 24 SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute line 25 is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable line 26 within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California line 27 Constitution because of the unique need to prioritize employment line 28 opportunities for residents that live in proximity to the Salton Sea line 29 geothermal resources area and because of the high unemployment line 30 rate in the area.

O
99 — 3 — AB 1593

15.c
Packet Pg. 249 Attachment: AB 1593 (5920 : Letter of Support - AB 1593 California Workforce Development Board) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Public Works
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Informational
Prepared By: Catherine Gutierrez
SCHEDULED Department Head: Abraham Campos
INFORMATION ITEM (ID # 5903) DOC ID: 5903
Imperial Avenue / Euclid Avenue sink hole emergency work update
Background
On September 27, 2022 Council approved an emergency declaration regarding Hurricane Kay through Resolution 22-103.

On October 4, 2022 City Council approved emergency repair work at the Imperial Avenue @ Euclid Avenue sink hole and authorized up to $750,000 Waste Water Enterprise Fund budget towards repairs through a change order to the existing city contract with A&R Construction for the Alder Sewer Repairs. The approval was through Resolution 22-106.

On November 15, 2022 Council reviewed and confirmed the proclamation of local emergency in the City of El Centro through Resolution 22-125.

On January 17, 2023 Council reviewed and confirmed the proclamation of local emergency in the City of El Centro through Resolution 23-02.

On March 21, 2023 Council reviewed and confirmed the proclamation of local emergency in the City of El Centro through Resolution 23-20.

Work Update
The 10/15/22 Imperial Storm following Hurricane Kay delayed repairs at this site as the work site was completely flooded. Work resumed and the root cause of the sink hole has been repaired. Traffic is fully open at the intersection. Pending encroachment permit approval from Caltrans to proceed with the final course of asphalt and striping.

Staff has processed the first invoice from A&R for the work in the amount of $527,344.78. The work is within Council budget approval. Staff is working with CalOES for potential State participation.

Staff will return to Council with information items on the emergency work every Council meeting to keep Council updated until the emergency project is completed. 16 Packet Pg. 250
City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 04/04/23 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Public Works
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Informational
Prepared By: Catherine Gutierrez
SCHEDULED Department Head: Abraham Campos
INFORMATION ITEM (ID # 5904) DOC ID: 5904
Imperial Avenue / Scott Avenue sink hole emergency work update
Background
On October 18, 2022 Council approved an emergency declaration regarding the Imperial October 15, 2022 storm event through Resolution 22-110.

The 10/15/22 Imperial County Storm Event created a new sink hole along Imperial Avenue at the Scott Avenue intersection on October 24, 2022.

On November 1, 2022 City Council was advised by staff that the same work contractor (A&R Construction) assisting with the nearby Euclid Avenue sinkhole repairs had been engaged to assist. City Council authorized up to $750,000 in Waste Water Enterprise Fund budget towards repairs.

On December 20, 2022 Council renewed and ratified the proclamation of a local storm emergency in the City of El Centro through Resolution 22-135.

On February 21, 2023 Council renewed and ratified the proclamation of a local storm emergency in the City of El Centro through Resolution 23-12.

Work Update
Work activities are almost complete. The sewer main has been repaired and traffic opened in all lanes. As of 12/13/2022, paving has been completed. The final lift of asphalt is still pending and final striping, however traffic is now fully open.

A concrete ADA ramp was removed as part of the work. The replacement of the ADA ramp falls beyond the scope of the emergency for Caltrans repair purposes. As such, the replacement of the ADA ramp will be done as a separate process through standard Caltrans encroachment permit application.

Staff will return to Council with information items on the emergency work every Council meeting to keep Council updated until the emergency project is completed. 17 Packet Pg. 251

El Centro City CouncilApril 4, 2023

El Centro City Council
April 4, 2023