Agenda packet, regular meeting — El Centro City Council, May 7, 2024 (part 8 of 8)

All parcels within the District are served by the park and can utilize the open entrance areas from Charles Elmore Drive.

Landscape Improvements
The landscaping improvements may include, but are not limited to, all landscaping material and facilities that benefit the properties within the District.

These improvements include turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation

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and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, entryway monuments, and associated appurtenant facilities located within the street right-of-ways and public areas including streetscape areas surrounding the development and at an off-site improvements location (retention basin) on the northeast corner of the Countryside North development. The following is a description of the landscape improvements:
 Perimeter landscape improvements along Farnsworth Lane frontage, consisting of trees no less than 24” box in size; planting areas of assorted shrubs, vines and groundcover of approximately 12,000 square feet, and turf of approximately 48,000 square feet. These improvements include those associated with landscaping for an Imperial Irrigation District easement located alongside Farnsworth Lane, on the eastern boundary of the development.
 Perimeter landscape improvements along Third Street frontage, consisting of trees no less than 24” box in size; planting areas of assorted shrubs, vines and groundcover of approximately 12,000 square feet; and turf of approximately 4,000 square feet.
 Perimeter landscape improvements along Valor Lane close to the main entry into the development, consisting of trees and planting areas of assorted shrubs, vines and groundcover of approximately 2,000 square feet.
 Off-site landscape maintenance for the 5,600 of retention basin landscaping that the development benefits from includes but is not limited to trash removal, weed clearing and other necessary landscape maintenance within the basin.

Public Street Lighting Improvements
The street lighting improvements may include but are not limited to electrical energy, lighting fixtures, poles, meters, conduits, electrical cable and associated appurtenant facilities associated with and located within the street right-of-ways and public areas surrounding the development:
 All public street lighting within the residential subdivision; which includes approximately 30 street-lights, including one close to the northwest corner of the park.
 Security lighting throughout the park.
 Public street lighting, traffic signals and other public lighting facilities on the streets surrounding or adjacent to the development and other public areas associated or necessary for development of properties within the District.

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III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements, which include the construction, maintenance, and servicing of public lights, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.

In addition, pursuant to the Constitution, Article XIIID, Section 4, a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel and provides that only special benefits may be assessed.

B. PROPOSITION 218 BENEFIT ANALYSIS
In conjunction with the provisions of the 1972 Act, the California Constitution Article XIIID addresses several key criteria for the levy of assessments, notably:

Article XIIID Section 2d defines District as follows:
“District means an area determined by an agency to contain all parcels which will receive a special benefit from a proposed public improvement or property-related service”;
Article XIIID Section 2i defines Special Benefit as follows:
“Special benefit” means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large.

General enhancement of property value does not constitute “special benefit.” Article XIIID Section 4a defines proportional special benefit assessments as follows:

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“An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed. The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the property related service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.” This District was formed to establish and provide for the improvements that enhance the presentation of the surrounding properties and developments.

These improvements will directly benefit the parcels to be assessed within the District. The assessments and method of apportionment is based on the premise that the assessments will be used to construct and install landscape and lighting improvements within the existing Legacy Ranch District as well as provide for the annual maintenance of those improvements, and the assessment revenues generated by District will be used solely for such purposes.

The costs of the improvements have been identified and allocated to properties within the District based on special benefit. The improvements to be provided by this District and for which properties will be assessed have been identified as an essential component and local amenity that provides a direct reflection and extension of the properties within the District which the property owners and residents have expressed a high level of support.

The method of apportionment (method of assessment) set forth in the Report is based on the premise that each assessed property receives special benefits from the landscape and lighting improvements within the District, and the assessment obligation for each parcel reflects that parcel’s proportional special benefits as compared to other properties that receive special benefits.

To identify and determine the proportional special benefit to each parcel within the District, it is necessary to consider the entire scope of the improvements provided as well as the properties that benefit from those improvements. The improvements and the associated costs described in this Report, have been carefully reviewed and have been identified and allocated based on a benefit rationale and calculations that proportionally allocate the net cost of only those improvements determined to be of special benefit to properties within the District.

The various public improvements and the associated costs have been identified as either “general benefit” (not assessed) or “special benefit”.

C. SPECIAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements, the associated costs and assessments have been carefully reviewed, identified and allocated based on special benefit pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and 1972 Act. The improvements associated

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with this District have been identified as necessary, required and/or desired for the orderly development of the properties within the District to their full potential, consistent with the proposed development plans. As such, these improvements would be necessary and required of individual property owners for the development of such properties and the ongoing operation, servicing and maintenance of these improvements would be the financial obligation of those properties. Therefore, the improvements and the annual costs of ensuring the maintenance and operation of the improvements are of direct and special benefit to the properties.

The method of apportionment (method of assessment) is based on the premise that each assessed parcel within the District receives benefit from the improvements. The desirability and security of properties is enhanced by the presence of street lighting and well-maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.

The special benefits associated with all landscaping improvements are specifically:
 Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements;
 Improved aesthetic appeal of properties providing a positive representation of the area and properties;
 Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping;
 Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, dust and debris control, and fire prevention;
 Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties;
 Enhanced quality of life through well-maintained parks and landscaped areas;
 Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti; and  Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise.

The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
 Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection;  Increased nighttime safety on roads and streets;

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 Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see;  Improved ingress and egress to property;
 Reduced vandalism and other criminal act and damage to improvements or property; and
 Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.

The preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.

Although the improvements include public easements, right-of-ways, streets and other amenities available or visible to the public at large, the construction and installation of these improvements are only necessary for the development of properties within the District and are not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District boundary. Therefore, any public access or use of the improvements by others is incidental and there is no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large.

D. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The method of apportionment for the District calculates the receipt of special benefit from the respective improvements based on the actual and use of the parcels within the District. The special benefit received by each lot or parcel is equated to the overall land use of the parcel based on the parcel’s actual land use or proposed planned development and is reliant upon the special benefit received from the improvements planned within the District. The development is a Single Family Residential development and it has been determined that all residential parcels benefit equally from the improvements.

Equivalent Benefit Units:

To assess benefits equitably, it is necessary to relate each property’s proportional special benefits to the special benefits of all other properties within the District. The Equivalent Benefit Unit method of assessment apportionment uses the single-family home site as the basic unit of assessment. A single-family home site equals one Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU). All other land uses are converted to EBUs based on an assessment formula that equates the property’s specific development status, type of development (land use), and size of the property, as compared to a single-family home site.

The EBU method of apportioning special benefits is typically seen as an appropriate and equitable assessment methodology for districts formed under the

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1972 Act, as the benefit to each parcel from the improvements are apportioned as a function of land use type, size and development.

EBU Application by Land Use:

Single-Family Residential: This land use is defined as a fully subdivided residential home site with or without a structure. This land use is assessed 1.0 EBU per lot or parcel. This is the base value that all other land use types are compared and weighted against (i.e. Equivalent Benefit Unit or EBU).

Multi-Family Residential: This land use is defined as a fully subdivided residential parcel that has more than one residential unit developed on the property. This land use is assessed 1.0 EBU per dwelling unit.

Planned-Residential Development: This land use is defined as any property not fully subdivided with a specific number of proposed residential lots or dwelling units to be developed on the parcel. This land use type is assessed at 1.0 EBU per planned (proposed) residential lot or dwelling unit.

Vacant Single-Family Residential: This land use is defined as property currently zoned for single-family detached residential development, but a tentative or final tract map has not been submitted and/or approved. This land use is assessed at 0.5 EBU per parcel.

Vacant Multi-Family Residential: This land use is defined as property currently zoned for multi-family residential development, but a tentative or final tract map has not been submitted and/or approved. This land use is assessed at 0.5 EBU per parcel.

Vacant Commercial: This land use is defined as property currently zoned for commercial use, but not specifically identified as commercial property. This land use is assessed at 1.0 EBU per acre. Parcels less than 1 acre are assigned a minimum of 1.0 EBU. Parcels over 50 acres are assigned a maximum of 50 EBU.

Developed Commercial: This land use is defined as property developed for either commercial or industrial use. This land use type is assessed at 4.0 EBU per gross acre. Parcels less than 0.25 acres are assigned a minimum of 1.0 EBU and there is no maximum acreage cap, as is the case with Vacant Commercial Property.

Recreational or Limited Commercial Use: This land use is defined as property used for recreational or commercial use that is not part of the improvements provided by the District. This land use classification may include, but is not limited to, golf courses, commercial parking lots or commercial properties where less than ten percent of the total acreage has been developed. This land use is assessed at 2.0 EBU per acre. Similar to Commercial properties, there is no

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maximum acreage cap for this land use but parcels less than 0.5 acres are assigned a minimum 1.0 EBU.

Exempt Parcels: This land use identifies properties that are not assessed and are assigned 0.0 EBU. This land use classification may include, but is not limited, to lots or parcels identified as public streets and other roadways (typically not assigned an APN by the County); dedicated public easements, open space areas and right-of-ways including greenbelts and parkways; utility right-of-ways; common areas, sliver parcels and bifurcated lots or any other property that cannot be developed; park properties and other publicly owned properties that are part of the District improvements or that have little or no improvement value.

These types of parcels are considered to receive little or no benefit from the improvements and are therefore exempted from assessment.

The following table provides a listing of land use types, land use code designations, the Equivalent Benefit Unit factor applied to that land use type, and the multiplying factor used to calculate each parcel’s individual EBU.

The benefit formula applied to parcels within the District is based on the preceding Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU) table. Each parcel's EBU correlates the parcel’s special benefit received as compared to all other parcels benefiting from the improvements.

The following formula is used to calculate each parcel’s EBU (proportional benefit).

Land Use Codes and Equivalent Benefit Units
Property Type Land Use
Code
Equivalent
Benefit
Unit
Multiplier
Single-Family Residential SFR 1.0 Lot/Parcel
Multi-Family Residential MFR 1.0 Dwelling Unit
Planned Residential Development PRD 1.0 Planned Residential Lot or Dwelling Unit Vacant Single-Family Residential SFV 0.5 Parcel
Vacant Multi-Family Residential MFV 0.5 Parcel
Vacant Commercial CMV 1.0 Acreage
Developed Commercial COM 4.0 Acreage
Recreational or Limited Commercial Use REC 2.0 Acreage
Exempt XMT 0.0 Parcel
The total number of Equivalent Benefit Units (EBUs) is the sum of all individual EBUs applied to parcels that receive a special benefit from the improvement. An assessment amount per EBU (Rate) for each improvement is established by taking the total cost of the improvement and dividing that amount by the total number of EBUs of all parcels benefiting from the improvement. This Rate is then applied back to each parcel’s individual EBU to determine the parcel’s proportionate benefit and assessment obligation for that improvement.

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Total Balance to Levy / Total EBU = Levy per EBU
Levy per EBU x Parcel EBU = Parcel Levy Amount
The total number of EBUs for the development within the District is 143.

E. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA
Any new or increased assessment requires certain noticing and meeting requirements by law. Prior to the passage of Proposition 218 (California Constitution Articles XIIIC and XIIID), legislative changes in the Brown Act defined a "new or increased assessment" to exclude certain conditions. These conditions included "any assessment that does not exceed an assessment formula or range of assessments previously adopted by the agency or approved by the voters in the area where the assessment is imposed." This definition and conditions were later confirmed through Senate Bill 919 (Proposition 218 implementing legislation).

The purpose of establishing an assessment range formula is to provide for reasonable increases and inflationary adjustment to annual assessments without requiring costly noticing and mailing procedures, which could add to the District costs and assessments. As part of the District formation, balloting of property owners is required pursuant to the Constitution Article XIIID Section 4. The property owner ballots include an Assessment to be approved, as well as the approval of an assessment range formula.

The Maximum Assessment is equal to the initial Assessment approved by property owners adjusted annually by the percentage increase in the local Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the San Diego-Carlsbad area for All Urban Consumers from January to January. For Fiscal Year 2024/2025, the percentage increase of the local CPI is 3.80%.

Beginning in the second fiscal year of the District (Fiscal Year 2008/2009) and each fiscal year thereafter, the Maximum Assessment will be recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment established.

The Maximum Assessment is adjusted annually and is calculated independent of the District’s annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any proposed annual assessment (rate per EBU) less than or equal to this Maximum Assessment is not considered an increased assessment, even if the proposed assessment is much greater than the assessment applied in the prior fiscal year.

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IV. DISTRICT BUDGET
A. DESCRIPTION OF BUDGET ITEMS
The following is a brief description of the costs associated with the improvements and services funded through the District.

DIRECT COSTS:

Landscaping Maintenance Costs/Labor — Includes all regularly scheduled labor and general maintenance cost including all wages, salaries, benefits and contract services required to properly maintain and ensure the satisfactory condition of all improvements and appurtenant facilities.

Landscaping Supplies— Includes all, materials, supplies, (e.g. pipe, fertilizer, insecticides, fuel, cleaning material etc.), and equipment, (e.g. communication, small tools, rentals, machinery etc.), required to operate, maintain and ensure the satisfactory condition of all improvements and appurtenant facilities.

Utilities — The furnishing of water and electricity required for the operation and maintenance of the improvements and facilities.

Miscellaneous Expenses — This item includes repairs to the improvements and facilities that are not included in the yearly maintenance costs. This may include repair of damaged amenities due to vandalism, storms, etc. Also, included may be planned upgrades or replacements of the improvements and equipment that provide a direct benefit to the District.

ADMINISTRATION COSTS:

District Administration — May include all or a portion of the administrative and professional service costs associated with the coordination of District services and operations including response to public concerns and education and procedures associated with the levy and collection of assessments. This budget item also includes the costs of contracting with professionals to provide administrative, legal or engineering services specific to the District.

County Administration Fee — This is the cost to the District for the County to collect assessments on the property tax bills.

LEVY BREAKDOWN:

Reserve Fund Collection/ (Transfer) — The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 4 Section 22569 (a), provides for a District Reserve

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Fund. This Reserve Fund provides for the collection of funds to operate the District from the time period of July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) through December 10th or when the County provides the City with the first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills (typically January or February). Negative amounts shown for this budget item represent transfers from the Reserve Fund that reduces the Balance to Levy. Maintaining a fully funded Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and also provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.

Capital Improvement Fund Collection/(Transfer) – The 1972 Act pursuant to Chapter 5, beginning with Section 22660, provides for the District to establish by resolution an assessment installment plan for proposed improvements and expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single annual assessment. Depending on the nature of the planned improvements, the collection of funds necessary to complete the project may be collected over a period up to thirty years, but typically not more than five years. The funds collected shall be accumulated in a separate improvement fund commonly referred to as a Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) and are not considered part of the regular maintenance of the improvements or the Reserve Fund.

Because the money accumulated in the Capital Improvement Fund is for a specific planned project (budgeted separately), the amount shown for this item in the annual budget will typically be a positive number representing the amount being collected that year as part of the Balance to Levy. A negative number (Contribution) should only occur after the project has been completed and excess funds are being credited back to the District’s regular accounts. The actual fund balances and expenditures for Capital Improvements are clearly identified under the Fund Balance Information section of the Budget.

General Fund Replenishment/(Transfer) — This item represents repayments of amounts that had been temporarily advanced to the District from other revenue sources (usually the General Fund) or represents funds being loaned to the District for the current Fiscal Year that must be repaid by future assessments. Similar to the Reserve Collection/ (Contribution) line item, this item directly impacts the Reserve Fund Balances either positively or negatively.

Repayments are shown as a positive number and represent additional money being collected in the current annual assessment to repay a prior loan. These loans are typically for capital improvement expenditures or unforeseen expenditures incurred in prior years and Reserve Fund monies

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were not sufficient to cover the expenses. To ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of the improvements, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet current expenditures and collect repayment of the loan through the annual assessments the following year or possibly over several years. Generally, all available Reserve Funds are exhausted before a temporary loan is advanced to the District and the Beginning Reserve Fund Balance will be a negative number indicating the loan amount is still outstanding. A loan for the current fiscal year (Contribution) is shown as a negative number. If the District is expected to incur significant expenditures in the current fiscal year for special services or capital improvements (upgrades or refurbishing of the improvements) and the proposed assessment revenues (annual assessments) and/or available Reserve Funds are not sufficient to cover the expenditures, the City may advance funds to the District as a temporary loan to meet the proposed expenditures. Generally, all available Reserve Funds must be exhausted before a temporary loan is advanced to the District and any funds temporarily loaned in excess of the available Reserve Funds will be reflected as a negative Ending Reserve Fund Balance. This negative Reserve Fund Balance will be repaid and replenished through future assessment revenues.

Balance to Levy — This is the total amount to be levied and collected through assessments for the current fiscal year. The Balance to Levy represents the sum of Total Direct and Administration Costs, the Reserve Collection/ (Contribution), Replenishment/ (Contribution), and Other Revenue Sources.

DISTRICT STATISTICS:

Total Parcels — The total number of parcels within the District.

Total Parcels Levied — The total number of parcels within the District that are assessed. Non-assessable lots or parcels include properties that have been determined to receive no special benefits from the improvements and may include land principally encumbered by public or other right-of-ways or easements, common areas, and/or parcels that have restricted use or development potential.

Total Equivalent Benefit Units — The typical single-family residential parcel is assigned one (1.0) Equivalent Benefit Unit. Every other land-use or property type is converted to EBU’s based on an assessment formula that equates the property’s specific development status, type of development (land-use), and size of the property, as compared to typical single-family residential parcel.

Levy per EBU — This amount represents the assessment rate being applied to each parcel. The Levy per EBU is the result of dividing the total

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Balance to Levy, by the sum of the Total Equivalent Benefit Units to be assessed.

RESERVE INFORMATION:

Reserve Balance — The Reserve Balance eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for District charges during the first half of the fiscal year. The Reserve Balance allows the District to retain sufficient funds to operate the District from the time period of July 1 (beginning of the Fiscal Year) through January or February (when the County provides the City with the first installment of assessments collected from the property tax bills). Additional funds may be collected each year to ensure adequate operating funds are available or the funds may be used to reduce the Balance to Levy. Using reserve amounts in this way allows the Levy rate to remain fairly constant, although District costs may fluctuate. The Previous Reserve Balance reflects the projected funds available at the beginning of the current fiscal year (based on the projected revenues and expenses from the prior fiscal year). The Estimated Ending Reserve Balance reflects the projected funds that are anticipated at the end of the current fiscal year (assuming all revenues and expenditures occur as budgeted).

The budget to establish the proposed maximum assessment and the proposed assessment for fiscal year 2024/2025 is shown on the next page. As shown in the budget, the adjusted Maximum Assessment Rate per EBU is $620.73. For each fiscal year, the actual proposed assessment may be less than the adjusted maximum assessment.

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B. PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
$30,000
8,000
7,800
3,400
3,000
0 $52,200

ADMINISTRATION COSTS
$3,500
3,700
$7,200
$59,400

LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
$8,479
(150)
$8,329
$67,729

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
146
143
143.00
$473.63
$598.01
$620.73
Percent Change 3.80%

RESERVE INFORMATION
Beginning Fund Balance 7/1/2024 $1,007
Collection/(Transfer) 8,479
$9,486
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Fund Number: 92310
Levy Components 2024/2025
Professional Fees for Administration

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (DIRECT COSTS)
Landscaping
Landscaping Supplies
Utilities Water
Utilities Electricity
Miscellaneous Expenses
Parks & Recreation Equipment

TOTAL LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
City Administration Overhead
Number of Parcels Levied

TOTAL ADMIN

TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES
Reserve Fund Collection (Contribution)
Revenue from Other Sources (Contribution)

TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS

TOTAL CHARGE
Number of Active Parcels
Total EBU
Levy per EBU
Maximum Assessment per EBU (Prior Fiscal Year)
Maximum Assessment per EBU (Current Fiscal Year)
Estimated Reserve Balance 6/30/2025

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C. HISTORICAL RATES
Fiscal Year CPI Applied Rate Max Rate
2007/08 N/A $391.16 $392.00
2008/09 2.29% $400.97 $400.97
2009/10 3.85% $416.42 $416.43
2010/11 0.00% $416.42 $416.43
2011/12 1.32% $416.42 $421.92
2012/13 3.03% $354.55 $434.71
2013/14 1.60% $50.00 $441.68
2014/15 1.31% $50.00 $447.45
2015/16 1.85% $50.00 $455.74
2016/17 1.62% $50.00 $463.12
2017/18 1.97% $50.00 $472.22
2018/19 3.01% $49.83 $486.46
2019/20 2.58% $49.83 $498.99
2020/21 2.30% $173.36 $510.47
2021/22 1.69% $173.26 $519.11
2022/23 8.22% $259.88 $561.80
2023/24 6.45% $350.84 $598.01
2024/25 3.80% $473.63 $620.73

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V. DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The Diagram for the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District is on file with the City Clerk and by reference herein is made part of this Report. The parcels within the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District consist of all lots, parcels and subdivisions of land shown on the Imperial Assessor’s parcel maps. The lines and dimensions shown on the County Assessor Parcel maps for the current year are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

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VI. 2024/2025 ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District shall be the parcel as shown on the Imperial County Secured Roll for the year in which this Report is prepared and reflective of the Assessor’s Parcel Maps. A listing of the current assessor parcels to be assessed within this District along with the assessment amounts is provided in the Assessment Roll on file at the Office of the City Clerk.

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054-671-001-000 298 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 $620.73 $473.62 054-671-002-000 286 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-003-000 274 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-004-000 262 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-005-000 250 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-006-000 238 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-007-000 226 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-008-000 214 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-009-000 202 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-010-000 198 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-011-000 186 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-012-000 174 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-013-000 162 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-014-000 150 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-015-000 138 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-016-000 126 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-017-000 114 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-018-000 102 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-019-000 3801 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-020-000 3813 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-021-000 3827 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-022-000 3841 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-023-000 3853 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-024-000 3865 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-025-000 3877 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-671-026-000 3889 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-001-000 297 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-002-000 285 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-003-000 273 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-004-000 261 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-005-000 249 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-006-000 237 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-007-000 225 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-008-000 213 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-009-000 201 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-010-000 197 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-011-000 185 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-012-000 173 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-013-000 161 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-014-000 149 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-015-000 137 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-016-000 125 ROBERT J PORTER DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-017-000 126 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-018-000 138 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-019-000 150 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-020-000 162 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-021-000 174 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-022-000 186 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-023-000 198 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-024-000 202 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-025-000 214 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-026-000 226 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-027-000 238 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-028-000 250 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-029-000 262 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-030-000 274 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-672-031-000 286 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2024/25
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Packet Pg. 1673 Attachment: Legacy Ranch LL&D (6365 : Adopt Resolution for Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Annual Levy Report regarding the APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2024/25
054-672-032-000 298 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-001-000 297 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-002-000 285 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-003-000 273 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-004-000 261 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-005-000 249 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-007-000 197 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-008-000 185 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-009-000 173 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-010-000 161 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-011-000 149 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-012-000 137 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-013-000 125 CHARLES ELMORE DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-014-000 3900 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-015-000 3912 RUPERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-016-000 3924 RUPERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-017-000 3936 RUPERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-018-000 3948 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-019-000 3947 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-020-000 3935 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-021-000 3923 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-022-000 3911 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-023-000 3900 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-024-000 3912 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-025-000 3924 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-026-000 3936 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-027-000 3948 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-028-000 3947 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-029-000 3935 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-030-000 3923 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-031-000 3924 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-032-000 3936 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-033-000 3948 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-034-000 3947 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-035-000 3935 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-036-000 3923 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-037-000 3911 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-038-000 3900 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-039-000 3912 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-040-000 3924 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-041-000 3936 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-673-042-000 3948 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-001-000 3952 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-002-000 3964 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-003-000 3976 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-004-000 3988 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-005-000 3998 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-006-000 3999 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-007-000 3989 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-008-000 3977 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-009-000 3965 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-010-000 3953 PAUL ROBINSON CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-011-000 3952 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-012-000 3964 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-013-000 3976 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-014-000 3988 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-015-000 3998 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 Willdan Financial Services Page 2 of 3

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Packet Pg. 1674 Attachment: Legacy Ranch LL&D (6365 : Adopt Resolution for Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Annual Levy Report regarding the APN Situs Address Land Use EBU Max Assessment Charge
City of El Centro
Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2024/25
054-674-016-000 3999 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-017-000 3989 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-018-000 3977 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-019-000 3965 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-020-000 3953 ARTHUR HENNESAY CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-021-000 3952 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-022-000 3964 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-023-000 3976 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-024-000 3988 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-025-000 3998 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-026-000 3999 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-027-000 3989 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-028-000 3977 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-029-000 3965 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-030-000 3953 JOHN VICKERS CT SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-031-000 3952 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-032-000 3964 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-033-000 3976 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-034-000 3988 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-035-000 3998 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-038-000 3977 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-039-000 3965 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-040-000 3953 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-041-000 3941 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-042-000 3927 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-043-000 3913 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-044-000 3901 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-046-000 3999 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 054-674-047-000 3989 RUBERT FRANKS DR SFR 1.00 620.73 473.62 Total 143.00 $88,764.08 $67,727.66
Total Parcels 143
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Packet Pg. 1675 Attachment: Legacy Ranch LL&D (6365 : Adopt Resolution for Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Annual Levy Report regarding the City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/07/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Finance
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Resolution
Prepared By: Elizabeth Fuchen
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
RESOLUTION (ID # 6364) DOC ID: 6364
Adopt Resolution Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments related to the Legacy Ranch
Landscaping & Lighting District
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution 24- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT

ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FISCAL IMPACT:

Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Goal # 1 - Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

Yes
BACKGROUND:

On an annual basis the El Centro Legacy Ranch Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed
CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends Adopting Resolution 24- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS

INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE

EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
ATTACHMENTS:
• Legacy Ranch LLD - Intent Meeting - 05-07-2024 (PDF)
16 Packet Pg. 1676
04/2024/cdz/A24-0062/Reso/DeclarationofIntentionCollect AssessmentsLegacyRanchLLD 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO

LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED

TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (the “Act”) and by previous resolution, initiated proceedings for the Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”) to levy and collect annual assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities related thereto for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect the annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District to pay the cost and expenses related to the improvements described in Section 3 of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer selected by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk for the City of El Centro, California (the “City”) a report in connection with the District and levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025) in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act, and the Council did by previous resolution preliminarily approve such report.

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

1. The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the annual levy of the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22624, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the costs of the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The territory included within the District is generally described in section 2 of this resolution and is designated as Legacy Ranch Landscaping and Lighting District.

2. The boundaries of the District are bordered on the east side by Farnsworth Road and on the west side by Third Street and is located between West Danenberg Drive to the north and West McCabe Road to the south.

3. The landscaping improvements may include, but are not limited to all landscaping material and facilities within the District. These improvements include turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monuments, and associated appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter landscaping) surrounding the developments. The street lighting improvements may include but are not limited to electrical energy, lighting fixtures, poles,

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Packet Pg. 1677 Attachment: Legacy Ranch LLD - Intent Meeting - 05-07-2024 (6364 : Adopt Resolution Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual 04/2024/cdz/A24-0062/Reso/DeclarationofIntentionCollect AssessmentsLegacyRanchLLD 2
meters, conduits, electrical cable and associated appurtenant facilities. For specific improvements reference Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Engineer’s Report.

4. The proposed assessments for the District are outlined in the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report. The report details the proposed assessments necessary to provide for the annual operation, administration, services and maintenance of the improvements described in section 4 of this resolution and by reference said report is made part of this resolution.

5. The District and the associated assessments as outlined in the Engineer’s Report are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.

6. The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the District and the levy of assessments for the improvements related thereto in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.

7. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible at the El Centro Council Chambers, 1275 Main Street in El Centro.

8. The City Clerk shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the public hearing by causing the publishing of this resolution once in the local paper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and by posting a copy of this resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.

9. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest.

A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At the public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2024.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: ____________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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Packet Pg. 1678 Attachment: Legacy Ranch LLD - Intent Meeting - 05-07-2024 (6364 : Adopt Resolution Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual 04/2024/cdz/A24-0062/Reso/DeclarationofIntentionCollect AssessmentsLegacyRanchLLD 3
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. 24- 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 , 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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Packet Pg. 1679 Attachment: Legacy Ranch LLD - Intent Meeting - 05-07-2024 (6364 : Adopt Resolution Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/07/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Finance
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Resolution
Prepared By: Elizabeth Fuchen
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
RESOLUTION (ID # 6369) DOC ID: 6369
Adopt Resolution to initiate the Proceedings for the Levy and collection of assessments for the Town Center Landscaping & Lighting District
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 24- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND ORDERING THE

PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FISCAL IMPACT:

Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Goal # 1 - Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

Yes
BACKGROUND:

On an annual basis the El Centro Town Center Landscape and Lighting District determines the levy and collection of assessments needed for the coming year. This is based on an Engineer’s Report for the District. Prior to holding a public meeting on this issue, the items noted in the Resolutions presented to you in this document must be processed
CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends Adoption of Resolution No. 24- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE

LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH
17 Packet Pg. 1680
Resolution (ID # 6369) Meeting of May 7, 2024
ATTACHMENTS:
· Town Center LLD - Initiating Proceedings - 05-07-2024 (PDF) 17 Packet Pg. 1681
04/2024/cdz/A24-0064/Reso/InitiateProceedingsofAssessments TownCenterLLD
1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY

AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL

CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S REPORT IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California beginning with Section 22500 (the “Act”), desires to levy and collect annual assessments for the Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”) to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities related thereto. The Act provides for the levy of such assessments by the County on behalf of the City pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 2; and WHEREAS, the District and the associated assessments are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID; and WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services as the engineer for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District and to prepare and file an engineer’s report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

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

1. That the above recitals are true and correct.

2. That the City Council hereby proposes to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of land within the District to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in section 4 hereof for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code (the “Act”) and as provided by Article XII D of the California Constitution.

3. That the general location and boundaries of the District are shown on maps on file in the office of the City Clerk, are incorporated herein by reference, and open to public inspection.

4. That the proposed improvements may be briefly described as follows: the operation, maintenance and servicing of street lighting, turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monuments, street lighting and associated appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter

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Packet Pg. 1682 Attachment: Town Center LLD - Initiating Proceedings - 05-07-2024 (6369 : Adopt Resolution to Initiate the Proceedings for the Levy and 04/2024/cdz/A24-0064/Reso/InitiateProceedingsofAssessments TownCenterLLD
2 landscaping) surrounding the developments. Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the street lighting, ornamental structures, landscaping and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the street lighting, ornamental structures, landscaping or appurtenant facilities. Servicing means the furnishing of electricity for the street lighting and operation of the ornamental structures, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities, and water for the irrigation and control of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the ornamental structures, landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities.

5. That the City Council hereby designates Willdan Financial Services as the Engineer for the purposes of these proceedings and orders the engineer to prepare and file with the City Clerk a written report in accordance with Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution and Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of the Act for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. Such report shall refer to the District by its distinctive designation.

6. That lots or parcels within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local or regional governmental entity, the State of California or the United States shall be assessed unless the City demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2024.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_______________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

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

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Packet Pg. 1683 Attachment: Town Center LLD - Initiating Proceedings - 05-07-2024 (6369 : Adopt Resolution to Initiate the Proceedings for the Levy and 04/2024/cdz/A24-0064/Reso/InitiateProceedingsofAssessments TownCenterLLD
3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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Packet Pg. 1684 Attachment: Town Center LLD - Initiating Proceedings - 05-07-2024 (6369 : Adopt Resolution to Initiate the Proceedings for the Levy and City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/07/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Finance
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Resolution
Prepared By: Elizabeth Fuchen
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
RESOLUTION (ID # 6368) DOC ID: 6368
Adopt Resolution for Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Annual Levy Report regarding the Town Center Landscape & Lighting District
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY

REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
FISCAL IMPACT:

Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Goal # 1 - Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

Yes
BACKGROUND:

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE

ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND

COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
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Resolution (ID # 6368) Meeting of May 7, 2024
ATTACHMENTS:
· Town Center LLD - Engineer's Report - 05-07-2024 (PDF) · Town Center LL&D (PDF)
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE EL

CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL

ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”) has, by previous resolution, ordered the preparation of an engineer’s report (the “Report”) regarding the assessment district designated as the Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”), and the levy and collection of assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 3, Section 22623 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminary satisfied with the District, the improvements described therein and each of the budget items and documents as set forth therein and is satisfied that the proposed annual assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been assigned in accordance with the special benefits received from the improvements, operation, administration, maintenance and services to be performed within the District, as set forth in the Report.

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

1. That the above recitals are true and correct.

2. That the Report as presented consists of the following:
 A description of improvements;
 A diagram of the District;
 The proposed annual budget for the fiscal year (costs and expenses);  The method of apportionment that details the method of calculating each parcel’s proportional special benefits and annual assessment; and  The District roll containing the levy for each assessor parcel number within the District commencing Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

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3. That the District and the associated assessments as outlined in the Engineer’s Report are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.

4. That the Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis, and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California held on the day of , 2024.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_____________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

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City of El Centro

Town Center
Landscaping and Lighting District

2024/2025 ENGINEER’S REPORT

Intent Meeting: May 07, 2024
Public Hearing: May 21, 2024
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula, California 92590
T. 951.587.3500 800.755.6864
F. 951.587.3510 888.326.6864
www.willdan.com

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ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT

Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District
The District includes the parcels of land within the residential and commercial subdivisions known as
Town Center
City of El Centro
County of Imperial, State of California
This Report identifies the parcels within the District and relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for fiscal year 2024/2025, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.

Reference is hereby made to the Imperial County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2024
Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of El Centro
By: ________________________________
Michelle Laase
Project Manager, District Administration Services
By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
P.E. # C 81888

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PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
This Engineer’s Report and the proposed assessments described herein have been preliminarily approved by the City Council of the City of El Centro on this ______ day of ____________, 2024.
_________________________________
Norma Wyles, CMC
City Clerk
City of El Centro

FINAL APPROVAL
This Engineer’s Report, the improvements and assessments described herein were approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of El Centro on this ______ day of ___________, 2024.
_________________________________
Norma Wyles CMC
City Clerk
City of El Centro

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
OVERVIEW 1
BALLOT PROCEEDINGS 2
PART I – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 4
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES 4
STREET LIGHTING 5
LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS 6
ZONES OF BENEFIT (ZONES) 7
ZONE 01 7
ZONE 02 8
ZONE 03 9
ZONE 04 9
PART II – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 11
BENEFIT ANALYSIS 11
LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY 11
PROPOSITION 218 BENEFIT ANALYSIS 11
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 16
EQUIVALENT BENEFIT UNIT APPLICATION 16
EQUIVALENT BENEFIT UNIT SUMMARY 17
PART III –ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS 19
CALCULATION OF ASSESSMENTS 19
ASSESSMENT RATES 20
ANNUAL INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT (ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA) 20 DISTRICT BUDGET 21
PART IV — DISTRICT DIAGRAM 22
PART V — ASSESSMENT ROLL 24

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INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW
Pursuant to the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (the “1972 Act”), and in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID of the California State Constitution (the “California Constitution”), the City Council of the City of El Centro, County of Imperial, State of California (the “City”), formed a special benefit assessment district designated as:

Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District
(the “District”), which includes all lots and parcels of land that will receive special benefits from the maintenance, servicing and operation of landscaping and lighting improvements associated with, constructed, and installed in connection with the development of the area known as Town Center. The District was formed in 2016 and annual assessments are levied pursuant to the 1972 Act and in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of the “California State Constitution” Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”).

This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) describes the District and the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The annual budget for the maintenance and operation of the improvements is based on estimated expenses for the upcoming Fiscal Year. Parcels within the District are assessed proportionately for only those improvements and services that are a special benefit.

The District, boundaries, improvements and services, method of apportionment and assessments described in this Report are based on current development and improvement plans including direct expenditures, incidental expenses, and reserves associated with the maintenance and servicing of the improvements. These detailed plans and specifications approved by the City are made part of this report by reference.

The word “parcel,” for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Number by the Imperial County Assessor’s Office. The Imperial County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed on the tax roll for special district benefit assessments.

Following consideration of public comments and written protests at a noticed Public Hearing, the City Council may confirm the Report as submitted or amended and order the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 pursuant to the 1972 Act. The assessment information approved will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each benefiting parcel. The rates will be calculated during Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, and as approved will be submitted to the Imperial County Auditor/Controller to be included on the property tax roll for each parcel for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

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BALLOT PROCEEDINGS
In 2016, pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, the City conducted a property owner protest ballot proceeding (referred to as “Ballot Proceeding”) for the proposed levy of new assessments. Tabulation of the ballots indicated that majority protest did not exist for the proposed new assessments and the assessment range formula presented and described therein. One hundred percent of the votes cast were in favor of the new assessments.

Commencing in fiscal year 2017/2018 and each subsequent fiscal year, an annual engineer’s report for the District shall be prepared and presented to the City Council describing the District, any changes to the District or improvements, and the proposed budget and assessments for that fiscal year. The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding these matters prior to approving and ordering the levy of assessments for that fiscal year and such public hearing shall be noticed pursuant to the 1972 Act if new or increased assessments are not proposed. If in any fiscal year, the proposed annual assessments for the District exceed the maximum assessments described herein, such an assessment would be considered a new or increased assessment and must be confirmed through a mailed property owner protest ballot proceeding before that new or increased assessment may be imposed.

This Report consists of five (5) parts:

Part I
Plans and Specifications: A description of the District boundaries and the proposed improvements associated with the District. The District is being formed with four zones of benefit (hereafter referred to as “Zones”), which are described in more detail in this section of the Report and applied in Part II (Method of Apportionment). A diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District and the Zones established therein is attached and incorporated herein under Part IV (District Diagram). The plans for the street light installations and the landscaping improvements for the District are on file with the Public Works Department.

Part II
Method of Apportionment: A discussion of the general and special benefits associated with the overall street lighting and landscaping improvements to be provided within the District (Proposition 218 Benefit Analysis). This Part also includes a determination of the proportional costs of the special benefits and a separation of costs considered to be of general benefit (and therefore not assessed). This section of the Report also outlines the method of calculating each property’s proportional special benefit and annual assessment utilizing a weighted benefit of apportionment known as an Equivalent Benefit Unit.

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Part III
Estimate of Improvement Costs: An estimate of the annual funding required for the annual maintenance, servicing, and operation of the landscaping and lighting improvements within the District and specifically the costs associated with the improvements determined to be of special benefit to parcels within the District. The budget identifies an estimate of anticipated ongoing annual expenses to service, maintain, and operate the landscaping and lighting improvements within the District including, but not limited to, servicing of those improvements and related facilities, utility costs, related incidental expenses and collection of appropriate fund balances as authorized by the 1972 Act. The budget identifies and separates the general benefit costs associated with the improvements (not assessed) to establish the Net Special Benefit Expenses and the maximum assessment rate for each Zone of the District to be approved by the property owners of record in the Ballot Proceeding conducted in connection with the District formation. The maximum assessment rate for each Zone identified in the budget, establishes the initial maximum assessment rates for fiscal year 2024/2025 and shall be adjusted annually by an assessment range formula (inflationary adjust) which is also described in this section of the Report.

Part IV
District Boundary Map: A map showing the boundaries of the District and the Zones therein is provided in this Report and includes all parcels that receive special benefits from the improvements. Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel and subdivision of land within the District, are inclusive of all parcels as shown on the Imperial County Assessor's Parcel Maps as they existed at the time this Report was prepared and shall include all subsequent subdivisions, lot-line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Imperial County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the District.

Part V
Assessment Roll: A listing of the proposed assessment amount for each parcel within the District. The proposed assessment amount for each parcel is based on the parcel’s calculated proportional special benefit as outlined in the method of apportionment and proposed assessment rate established in the District Budget. The assessment amounts for each property represent the maximum assessment amount for fiscal year 2024/2025 (amount balloted) and the proposed assessment amount to be levied and collected on the County Tax Rolls for fiscal year 2024/2025.

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PART I – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The territory within this District consists of the lots and parcels of land within the City of El Centro that are part of the development and planned development of the non-residential, multi-family residential and/or mixed use properties in the area of the City known as Town Center, located east of State Highway 86 (Imperial Avenue), west of 8th Street, north of Bradshaw Avenue and generally south of Treshill Road.

The District boundary and the territory therein is comprised of thirty-four (34) parcels currently identified on the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) Maps as Book 044, Page 62, Parcels 008, 009, 017, 018, 020, 022, 023, 026, 027, 031, 037 through 041, 044, 046 through 048, 050, 052 through 062, 064 through 066. These parcels total approximately one-hundred and thirty-eight (138) acres, but within this territory, parcels 044-620-044 and 044-620-052 are considered exempt from assessment as they incorporate an easement and the Town Center detention basin. Specifically:
 Parcel 044-620-044 is identified as an easement property located along the northern boundary of the District extending between Imperial Avenue and 12th Street. Although part of the Town Center development area and thus included in the District, this parcel cannot be developed independently if at all and therefore does not receive special benefit from the improvements and is exempt from assessment. Identified as Assessment Number 27 on the District Diagram contained in Part IV of this Report;
 Parcel 044-620-052 (12.39 acres) incorporates the Town Center detention basin and therefore does not receive special benefit from the improvements and is exempt from assessment. Identified as Assessment Number 26 on the District Diagram contained in Part IV of this Report;
Within the boundaries of the District, parcels have been identified and grouped into one of four designated benefit zones (“Zones”) based on the special benefits properties will receive from various District improvements to be maintained. A brief description of each Zone is provided later in this report under the “Zones of Benefit” heading. The District Diagrams, contained in Part IV of this Report, provides a visual representation of the Zone boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the District and Zones.

IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES
The purpose of the District is to provide funding for the continued maintenance, operation and servicing of the lighting and landscaping improvements that are in proximity to and provide a particular and distinct benefit (special benefit) to the properties and developments within the Town Center area (District). The specific plans, specifications and detailed drawings of the improvements within the District are not bound in this Report but are on file in the City’s Public Works Department and by reference are incorporated and made a part of this Report. As authorized by the 1972 Act, the improvements, services and expenses to be funded by the District assessments include, but are not limited to the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, and utilities for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of the streetlights,

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landscaping and related facilities within the public rights-of-way and/or easements dedicated to the City for maintenance purposes.

Street Lighting
The streetlights to be funded by the District are local streetlights located within the District and these streetlights are categorized as either:
 District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements, which are located on the main access streets within and adjacent to the District. These streetlights are located on both sides of Cruickshank Drive, the north side of Bradshaw Avenue, and the west side of 8th Street, and may include any future streetlights installed on these streets. These improvements are proportionately shared by all parcels within the District.  Zone-Specific Street Light Improvements, which includes street lighting on 12th Street, which benefits only those parcels that are accessed directly from 12th Street and/or are adjacent to the street. These streetlights are located on both sides of 12th Street and provide proportional special benefit to only specific properties within the District and these parcels are grouped into a Zone that reflects their difference in benefit from other District parcels.

Similarly, street lighting on 10th Street benefits only those parcels that are accessed directly from 10th Street and/or are adjacent to the street. These streetlights are currently being installed and will be located on both sides of 10th Street and provide proportional special benefit to only specific properties within the District. Parcels that receive special benefits from these lights are grouped into one of two Zones that reflects their difference in benefit from other District parcels.

The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the District lighting improvements generally include the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment and electricity for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of streetlights within the public rights-of-way and easements dedicated to the City. These activities may include, but are not limited to:
 Furnishing of electric current or other illuminating agent.  Maintenance, repair, and replacement of light poles and fixtures, including changing light bulbs, painting, photoelectric sell repair or replacement, and repairing damage cause by accidents, vandalism, time, and weather.
 Electrical conduit and pull-box repair and replacement due to damage by construction and weather.
 Monitoring of the Underground Service Alert (USA) network, identification of proposed excavation in the vicinity of lighting electrical conduits and marking the location of those underground conduits in the field to prevent damage by excavation.  Service, maintenance, repair, and replacement including replacing worn out electrical components and repairing damage due to accidents, vandalism, and weather.  Periodic repair and rehabilitation of the street lighting system including replacement of old equipment with new or reconditioned equipment; and repair, removal or replacement of related equipment as required including but not limited to lighting fixtures, poles, meters, conduits, electrical cable and relocation of street light facilities as necessary including the purchase and installation of related equipment and facilities.

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Landscaping Improvements
The landscaping to be funded by the District are local landscape improvement areas located within the District and these landscape improvements are categorized as either:
 District-wide Shared Landscape Improvements, include the landscaping and appurtenant amenities surrounding the detention basin located in the northeast portion of the District.

Water run-off from each parcel within the District flows into this detention basin and while the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is funded by other revenue sources and not part of this District’s budget or assessments the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin benefit and are proportionately shared by all parcels within the District.  Zone-Specific Landscape Improvements, include the landscape improvements within the public right-of-ways adjacent to the Town Village Apartments which include the parkway areas between the curb and sidewalk on the north side of Bradshaw Avenue, the west side of 10th Street, and the south side of Cruickshank Drive; and the parkway returns located behind the sidewalks at the entryway/driveway areas to the development. These landscape areas are more specifically described as:
 The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the south side of Cruickshank Drive between the western boundary of the Town Village Apartments and 10th Street.

Approximately 1,525 square feet of landscaped area with 16 trees;  The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the west side of 10th St between Cruickshank Drive and Bradshaw Avenue. Approximately 3,175 square feet of landscaped area with 31 trees;
 The parkway areas located behind the sidewalk on the west side of 10th St at the two entryway/driveway locations for the Town Village Apartments (4 corner returns).

Approximately 720 square feet of landscaped area; and
 The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the north side of Bradshaw Avenue between 10th Street and the western boundary of the Town Village Apartments.

Approximately 1,600 square feet of landscaped area with 16 trees.

The landscape improvements to be maintained within the District (both District-wide or ZoneSpecific) are considered local landscaping improvements installed in connection with the development or planned development of properties in the District and respective Zones. These landscaping improvements are an integral part of the subdivisions and development for which they were installed, creating a green amenity and aesthetically pleasing enhancement to the parcels served by the landscaping. Generally, the Zone-Specific landscaping improvements are a condition of development of the parcels in that respective Zone, and the properties within the Zone would not be developed or would not have been developed if the landscaping were not included.

The maintenance, operation, and servicing of the District landscape improvements include the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, and utilities for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of the landscaped areas within the public right-of-ways, easements, and/or public areas dedicated to the City as part of the development of properties within the District.

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The various landscape improvements associated with each Zone may include, but are not limited to various types of landscape amenities such as turf, ground cover, plants, shrubs, trees, and associated appurtenant facilities including, but not limited to irrigation and drainage systems, various types of groundcover, concrete paths or sidewalks, and fencing that may be maintained in whole or in part as part of the landscape improvements depending on available funding.

ZONES OF BENEFIT (ZONES)
In accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22574 of the 1972 Act, this District utilizes Zones to address variations in the nature, location, and extent of the lighting and landscape improvements that provide special benefits to parcels in the District. Within the boundaries of the District, parcels are assigned to one of four benefit zones based on the improvements (Districtwide shared improvements and/or Zone-Specific improvements) that provide special benefit to that property.

These Zones identify specific parcels and developments that receive special benefits from the maintenance, operation, and servicing of various District improvements. Each Zone reflects the improvements (street lighting and/or landscaping) associated with the parcels in that Zone in order to fairly and equitably apportion the net cost of providing those improvements to the properties that receive special benefits from the maintenance and operation of such improvements. By establishing and utilizing a Zone structure, similar properties with similar types of improvements will be assessed a proportional amount for the total annual expenses related to the maintenance, operation and servicing of the various improvements provided by the District and for which the properties receive special benefits. As development of properties continues to occur within the District and new improvements are installed, additional Zones may be created in the District and/or parcels may be reassigned to another Zone (balloted for a new or increased assessment) based on the benefits received from those new improvements.

The following is a brief description and summary of the Zones within the District at the time of formation (for fiscal year 2016/2017). A visual depiction of the Zone boundaries is provided on the District Diagram provided in Part IV of this Report.

Zone 01
Zone 01 is generally located in the western half of the District and at formation was comprised of twenty parcels including parcels 008, 009, 016, 017, 018, 020, 022, 023, 026 through 036, and 044 of Book 044 page 62 of the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.

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Like the other parcels in the District, the parcels in Zone 01 are accessed directly or indirectly from the streets surrounding the District including Bradshaw Avenue and 8th Street as well as Cruickshank Drive and the street lighting improvements on those streets previously identified as “District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements” are an integral part of the development and use of each parcel within the District. Therefore, the parcels in Zone 01 proportionately benefit from and shall share in the costs to operate and maintain those street lighting improvements.

Likewise, these parcels along with the other parcels in the District are served by the detention basin located in the northeastern section of the District, which was necessary to address the water run-off from each parcel within the District and clearly required for the development and best use of those properties. Although the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is not funded or a part of this District’s assessments, the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin are. Furthermore, because the installation and construction of this basin was necessary for each property in the District, the related landscape improvements and appurtenant amenities associated with this basin clearly benefit each parcel and the cost to provide these improvements shall be proportionately shared by all parcels within the District as “District-wide (Shared) Landscaping Improvements”, including those parcels in Zone 01.

Zone 02
Zone 02 is generally located in the northeastern portion of the District (north of Cruickshank Drive) and is comprised of seven parcels including parcels 037 through 041, 052, and 053 of Book 044 page 62 of the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.

Like the other parcels in the District, the parcels in Zone 02 are accessed directly or indirectly from the streets surrounding the District including Bradshaw Avenue and 8th Street as well as Cruickshank Drive and the street lighting improvements on those streets previously identified as “District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements” are an integral part of the development and use of each parcel within the District. Therefore, the parcels in Zone 02 proportionately benefit from and shall share in the costs to operate and maintain those street lighting improvements.

Likewise, these parcels along with the other parcels in the District are served by the detention basin, which was necessary to address the water run-off from each parcel within the District and clearly required for the development and best use of those properties. Although the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is not funded or a part of this District’s assessments, the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin are. Furthermore, because the installation and construction of this basin was necessary for each property in the District, the related landscape improvements and appurtenant amenities associated with this basin clearly benefit each parcel and the cost to provide these improvements shall be proportionately shared by all parcels within the District as “District-wide (Shared) Landscaping Improvements”, including those parcels in Zone 02.

In addition to the District-wide (Shared) Improvements, parcels in Zone 02 also benefit from the street lighting are on 12th Street which is used to access these properties and/or are adjacent to these properties. These streetlights are located on both sides of 12th Street and these lights provide proportional special benefit to only the adjacent parcels which comprise the Zone 02.

While the streetlights on the main access streets in the District serve all parcels in the District the street lighting on 12th Street serve and are directly associated with only the parcels in this Zone and therefore provide special benefit to these parcels.

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Zone 03
Zone 03 is generally located in the southeastern portion of the District (south of Cruickshank Drive and east of 10th Street) and at time of formation was comprised of parcels 044-620-049 and 044- 620-051 of the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Maps. They have both since been split into parcels 044-620-056 and 044-620-057. These two parcels in Zone 3 are currently undeveloped.

Like the other parcels in the District, the property in Zone 03 is accessed directly or indirectly from the streets surrounding the District including Bradshaw Avenue and 8th Street as well as Cruickshank Drive and the street lighting improvements on those streets previously identified as “District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements” are an integral part of the development and use of each parcel within the District. Therefore, the property within Zone 03 proportionately benefits from and shall share in the costs to operate and maintain those street lighting improvements. Likewise, this property along with the other parcels in the District is served by the detention basin, which was necessary to address the water run-off from each parcel within the District and clearly required for the development and best use of those properties. Although the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is not funded or a part of this District’s assessments, the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin are. Furthermore, because the installation and construction of this basin was necessary for each property in the District, the related landscape improvements and appurtenant amenities associated with this basin clearly benefit each parcel and the cost to provide these improvements shall be proportionately shared by all parcels within the District as “District-wide (Shared) Landscaping Improvements”, including the property/parcels in Zone 03.

In addition to the District-wide (Shared) Improvements, property in Zone 03 will also benefit from the street lighting being installed on 10th Street which is used to access the property and/or is adjacent to the property. These streetlights are being installed on both sides of 10th Street and these lights provide proportional special benefit to only the adjacent properties/parcels which comprise both Zone 03 and Zone 04. While the streetlights on the main access streets in the District serve all parcels in the District the street lighting on 10th Street serve and are directly associated with only the Zone 03 and Zone 04 and therefore provide special benefit to only the property/parcels in these two Zones.

Zone 04
Zone 04 is generally located in the southcentral portion of the District (south of Cruickshank Drive and west of 10th Street) and is comprised of parcels 044-620-046 through 048 and 050 of Book 044 page 62 of the Imperial County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.

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Like the other parcels in the District, the property in Zone 04 (Town Village Apartments) is accessed directly or indirectly from the streets surrounding the District including Bradshaw Avenue and 8th Street as well as Cruickshank Drive and the street lighting improvements on those streets previously identified as “District-wide (Shared) Street Light Improvements” are an integral part of the development and use of each parcel within the District. Therefore, the property within Zone 04 proportionately benefits from and shall share in the costs to operate and maintain those street lighting improvements. Likewise, this property along with the other parcels in the District is served by the detention basin, which was necessary to address the water run-off from each parcel within the District and clearly required for the development and best use of those properties.

Although the drainage and flood control related maintenance and servicing of this basin is not funded or a part of this District’s assessments, the landscaping and appurtenant amenities (fencing) that surround the detention basin are. Furthermore, because the installation and construction of this basin was necessary for each property in the District, the related landscape improvements and appurtenant amenities associated with this basin clearly benefit each parcel and the cost to provide these improvements shall be proportionately shared by all parcels within the District as “District-wide (Shared) Landscaping Improvements”, including the property/parcels in Zone 04.

In addition to the District-wide (Shared) Improvements, property in Zone 04 will also benefit from the street lighting being installed on 10th Street which is used to access the property and/or is adjacent to the property. These streetlights are being installed on both sides of 10th Street and these lights provide proportional special benefit to only the adjacent properties/parcels which comprise both Zone 03 and Zone 04. While the streetlights on the main access streets in the District serve all parcels in the District the street lighting on 10th Street serve and are directly associated with only the Zone 03 and Zone 04 and therefore provide special benefit to only the property/parcels in these two Zones.

In addition to the District-wide (Shared) Improvements and the street lighting being installed on 10th Street, Zone 04 also benefits from the landscaping improvements being installed on the perimeter of the Zone (Town Village Apartments) on the west side of 10th Street, the north side of Bradshaw Avenue and the south side of Cruickshank Drive. These landscape improvements to be maintained through the District are being installed specifically in connection with the development and specifically for the Town Village Apartment project and these improvements provide a proportional special benefit to only this adjacent development (properties/parcels) which comprise Zone 04. As previously identified, these landscape areas include:
 The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the south side of Cruickshank Drive between the western boundary of the Town Village Apartments and 10th Street;  The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the west side of 10th St between Cruickshank Drive and Bradshaw Avenue;
 The parkway areas located behind the sidewalk on the west side of 10th St at the two entryway/driveway locations for the Town Village Apartments (4 corner returns); and  The parkway area between the curb and sidewalk on the north side of Bradshaw Avenue between 10th Street and the western boundary of the Town Village Apartments.

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PART II – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT

BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Legislative Authority
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the 1972 Act, permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements, including the acquisition, construction, installation and servicing of street lighting and landscape improvements and related facilities. The 1972 Act requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:

Section 22573 defines the net amount to be assessed as follows:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
Section 22574 provides for zones as follows:
“The diagram and assessment may classify various areas within an assessment district into different zones where, by reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements.

A zone shall consist of all territory which will receive substantially the same degree of benefit from the improvements.”
The formulas used for calculating assessments and the designation of zones herein reflect the composition of parcels within the District and the improvements and activities to be provided, and have been designed to fairly apportion the entirety of the capital cost of the local public improvements and the maintenance and operation expenses of such improvements based on a determination of the proportional special benefits to each parcel, consistent with the requirements of the 1972 Act and the provisions of Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).

Proposition 218 Benefit Analysis
The costs of the proposed improvements for this District have been identified and allocated to properties within the District based on special benefit. The improvements provided by this District and for which properties are assessed are local public landscaping and lighting improvements and related amenities. The assessments and method of apportionment is based on the premise that these improvements would otherwise not have been required without the development of those parcels within the District.

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Article XIIID Section 2i defines Special Benefit as follows:
“Special benefit” means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large. General enhancement of property value does not constitute “special benefit.”
Article XIIID Section 4a defines proportional special benefit assessments as follows:
“An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed. The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the property related service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.” Special Benefit
Street Lighting Special Benefit
The street lighting in the District (localized street lighting) is primarily useful for illuminating the sidewalks and parking lanes on the streets used specifically to access the properties and/or is adjacent to those properties that comprise the District. This lighting is distinct from lights that may be installed on major streets, but serve in large part to enhance traffic safety, such as the streetlights and traffic signals on State Highway 86 (Imperial Avenue) which is adjacent to the District. These localized streetlights tend to be more closely spaced and of a lower intensity than streetlights installed primarily for traffic safety such as those found on many major thoroughfares or intersections. These low-level, lower-intensity streetlights within the District provide three main special benefits: (i) property security benefit, (ii) pedestrian safety benefit, and (iii) parkway/roadway egress benefit. Because traffic in the District is largely limited to local traffic consisting of employees, patrons, residents and residents’ guests, it is reasonable to assume that essentially all pedestrians and parking vehicles in the lit areas will, after dark, be directly associated with the properties in the District and that the vehicular traffic in this area is primarily limited to vehicles accessing the District properties rather than pass-through traffic to other properties.

In addition, the streetlights within the District are consistent with the City’s typical intensity and spacing standards for areas zoned for non-residential, mixed use and/or high-density residential development areas and each parcel to be assessed is served directly by the system of streetlights providing appropriate lighting within the Town Village development area. Furthermore, the cost of maintaining and operating each light is substantially the same, regardless of the location of the light within the District. Consequently, we conclude that each parcel within the District receives substantially similar benefit from the street light improvements on Bradshaw Avenue, 8th Street and Cruickshank Drive regardless of their location within the District and each parcel within Zone 02, Zone 03 and Zone 04 receives substantially similar benefit from the street light improvements from the streetlights in proximity to those Zones, namely 12th Street and 10th Street and the only notable distinctions in proportional special benefit to each parcel is related to the development status of the parcel (developed versus undeveloped) and the comparable size of the property (proportional acreage).

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Landscaping Special Benefit
The ongoing maintenance of local public landscaped areas within the District provides aesthetic benefits to the properties within each respective Zone and provides a more pleasant environment to walk, drive, live, and work. The primary function of these landscape improvements and related amenities is to serve as an aesthetically pleasing enhancement and green space for the benefit of the immediately surrounding properties and developments for which the improvements were constructed and installed. These improvements are an integral part of the physical environment of parcels in associated Zones, and if the improvements are not properly maintained, it is these parcels that would be aesthetically burdened. In addition, the street landscaping (applicable in Zone 04) serve as both a physical buffer as well as a sound reduction buffer between the roadways and the properties associated with those improvements. As a result, the maintenance of the District landscaped improvements (both the District-wide shared and the Zone-specific improvements) are a particular and distinct benefit to the properties and developments within the District and respective Zones.

General Benefit
Street Lighting General Benefit
Collectively, there are a total of 57 streetlights within or adjacent to the District including:
 14 streetlights on Cruickshank Drive, located on both sides of the street;  11 streetlights on Bradshaw Avenue, located on the north side of the street only;  16 streetlights on 8th Street, 9 of which are located on the west side of the street adjacent to the District and 7 on the east side of the street that are considered to be a special benefit to the developments and properties on the east side of 8th Street;  8 streetlights on 12th Street, located on both sides of the street; and,  8 streetlights on 10th Street, located on both sides of the street.

Considering the special benefit discussion above, it is reasonable to conclude that the installation and purpose of local street lighting is to serve the properties in immediate proximity to those improvements and therefore the ongoing maintenance and operation of such local streetlights is a special benefit to those properties. This is most certainly the case with the internal streetlights within this District, namely those streetlights located on Cruickshank Drive, 12th Street, and 10th Street. These streetlights, 30 of the 50 lights (60%) clearly provide no special benefit to properties outside the District and because these are not pass-through traffic streets, these lights provide no quantifiable general benefit to the public at large. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that these streetlights and the cost of maintain and operating these lights is entirely a special benefit to the properties in the District and the respective Zones therein.

With respect to the streetlights on 8th Street (Lights on the perimeter of the District), as indicated above, there are a total of 16 streetlights on 8th Street that are located along the boundaries of the District. Nine (9) of these streetlights are located on the District side of the street (west side) and seven (7) on the opposite side of the street (east side). Clearly the streetlights on the west side of the street have been installed in connection with or were necessary for the development of properties in this District and provide special benefit to those properties. Presumably the streetlights on the east side of the street were installed in connection with and for the special benefit of the properties on the east side of 8th Street. Similar to the District’s internal streets

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discussed above, 8th Street (which terminates near the northern boundary of this District) is not considered a pass-through traffic street and these streetlights provide no quantifiable general benefit to the public at large. Furthermore, because both sides of the street have lights that are associated with the development areas on either side, it is reasonable to conclude that the nine lights on the west side of 8th Street and the cost of maintain and operating these lights is entirely a special benefit to the properties in the District.

Similar to the other District streets, Bradshaw Avenue (which terminates at 8th Street which is the western boundary of this District) is not considered a pass-through traffic street and these streetlights provide no quantifiable general benefit to the public at large. Unlike the other streetlights installed in connection with properties in this District, the eleven (11) streetlights on Bradshaw Avenue, located entirely on the District side of the street (north side only), may indirectly benefit the properties on the south side of the street, although that benefit is clearly general and not special. Most if not all of the properties on the south side of Bradshaw Avenue are not typically accessed from Bradshaw Avenue, but rather from streets south of Bradshaw Avenue including Imperial Avenue, El Dorado Avenue, and 12th Street. For the most part, these properties only abut Bradshaw Avenue along their back property line and in a few cases their side property line. Based on these considerations it is reasonable to conclude that no more than 30% of the benefit and related costs associated with the lights on Bradshaw Avenue would be attributable as a benefit to the properties south of Bradshaw Avenue (general benefit), with the remaining 70% of these street light improvement costs being a special benefit to properties in the District. Conservatively then, assuming 30% of these eleven (11) streetlights on Bradshaw Avenue might reasonably be considered general benefit lights (3.3 lights), these general benefit lights (assuming 4 lights) would be approximately 8% of the District’s total streetlights.

Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude from the above discussion, that conservatively no more than 10% of the District’s 50 lights and associated lighting costs is considered general benefit, and it is appropriate to assign 90 % of the total maintenance and operating costs for the streetlights as special benefit expenses.

Landscaping General Benefit
In reviewing the location and extent of the specific landscaped areas and improvements to be funded by District assessments and the proximity and relationship to properties to be assessed, it is evident these improvements are local improvements that were installed in connection with the development of properties within specific Zones (Zone 04) or are improvements that would otherwise be shared by and required for the future development of properties in the District. It is also evident that the maintenance these improvements and the level of maintenance provided only has a direct and particular impact on those properties (special benefit) and such maintenance beyond that which is required to ensure the safety and protection of the general public and property in general, has no identifiable benefit to the public at large or properties outside each respective Zone.

In the absence of a special funding District and Zones, the maintenance of the landscape improvement areas within the District would likely be limited to those services and activities necessary to ensure the safety and protection of vehicular traffic, the general public, and property in general and the City’s maintenance of these areas would likely be limited abatement and erosion control services. These services (“baseline level of service”) would typically be provided on an as needed basis (likely no more than twice annually). This baseline level of service would provide for public safety and avoid negative impacts on adjacent properties, roadways and

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vehicles traveling on those roadways, but would clearly result in a far less visually pleasing environment than is created with the enhanced levels of services associated with the District and which can be provided with the support of District special benefit assessments. Based on industry standard service costs the cost to provide this baseline level of service is estimated to be on average, approximately $0.015 per square foot for streetscape areas (improvement areas associated with Zone 04), and $0.005 per square foot for non-streetscape areas (district-wide shared improvement areas associated with the detention basin). Since the baseline services, unlike the enhanced aesthetic services funded by District assessments, would provide benefits to the general public and possibly properties outside of the District, the cost of providing this baseline level of service is identified as the general benefit cost associated with the improvement areas and landscape maintenance services. Utilizing this cost per square foot and the square footages of the improvement areas in the District and respective Zones, the following table summarizes the current estimated proportional general benefit costs calculated for each District Zone:

Estimated Landscape General Benefit Costs
Zones (1)
District-wide
Landscape Square
Footage
Zone-specific
Landscape Square
Footage
Total
Proportional
Square Footage
General Benefit
Cost (2)
Zone 01 10,525 - 10,525 $73
Zone 02 2,195 - 2,195 15
Zone 03 3,863 - 3,863 27
Zone 04 5,587 7,020 12,607 184
Total Zone (3) 22,170 7,020 29,190 $299
1) The District-wide Improvement Areas, which are proportionately shared by parcels in each Zone, total 22,170 square feet. The square footage shown in the table above for each Zone represents that Zone’s proportional square footage of the 22,170 square feet based on each Zone’s proportional Equivalent Benefit Units.
(2) The General Benefit Costs presented in the table above and in the District Budget (Part III), are rounded to the nearest dollar. As with most maintenance costs, these General Benefit Costs will likely be impacted by inflation and in subsequent fiscal years, these costs and funding contribution may be adjusted annually for inflation, consistent with the inflationary adjustments applied for special benefit maintenance costs and the annual assessments.
(3) Totals may not foot due to rounding.

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ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The method of apportionment for this District calculates the receipt of special benefit from the respective improvements based on the land use of the parcels.

Equivalent Benefit Unit Application
To proportionally allocate special benefit to each parcel, it is necessary to correlate each property’s proportional benefit to other properties that benefit from the improvements and services being funded. In order to do this, the assessment methodology assigns each parcel a number of EBUs (Equivalent Benefit Units) based on its land use. Generally, one EBU is defined as the special benefit allocable to a single-family home (basic EBU unit). Although the single-family homeland use classification is not applicable to the parcels currently within this District, this basic EBU (base EBU) is used for most assessment districts as a means of comparing and establishing the proportional special benefit assigned to other land use classifications and that comparison and proportionality is still applicable for this District.

Single-Family Residential — This land use is defined as a fully subdivided single-family residential home site with or without a structure. As previously noted, the single-family residential parcel has been selected as the basic EBU unit for calculation of assessments and a single-family residential parcel is assigned 1.0 Equivalent Benefit Unit (1.0 EBU per lot or parcel).

Multi-Family Residential — This land use classification identifies properties that are used for residential purposes and contain more than one residential unit. The proportional special benefit and EBU for these parcels is based on acreage, at 4.0 EBUs per acre, which is reflective of the average proportional number of single-family homes developed on an acre of land (typically 4 single-family dwelling units per acre).

Developed Non-Residential — This classification includes developed properties including parking lots that are identified or zoned for commercial, industrial or other non-residential use including, but not limited to manufacturing, storage or warehousing, service stations or facilities, retail stores, restaurants, banks, offices, hotels, recreational facilities (excluding parks), and institutional facilities including, hospitals, churches or facilities utilized by other non-profit organizations, whether those facilities are publicly owned (non-taxable) or privately owned. Like Multi-Family Residential properties, the proportional special benefit and EBU for these parcels is based on acreage, at 4.0 EBUs per acre, which is reflective of the typically single-family dwelling unit development density per acre (typically 4 single-family dwelling units per acre).

Vacant/Undeveloped Property — This land use is defined as a parcel that is currently considered vacant or undeveloped land that can be developed, but for which the use and/or development of the property has not been fully determined. These parcels are assigned a proportional EBU that is based on 25% of the proportional benefit established for a developed property in the District. The proportional special benefit and EBU for these parcels is based on acreage, at 1.0 EBU per acre.

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Special Case Property — In some District Zones there may be one or more properties that the standard land use classifications identified above do not accurately identify the use and special benefit received from the improvements. Properties that are typically classified as Special Case properties usually involve some type of development or land restrictions whether those restrictions are temporary or permanent and affect the properties proportional special benefit. Examples of such restrictions may include situations where only a portion (percentage) of the parcel’s total acreage is actually developed or could be developed. In such a case, the net usable acreage of the parcel rather than the gross acreage of the parcel may be applied to calculate the parcel’s proportional special benefit.

Exempt — means a lot, parcel of land, or Assessor’s Parcel that is considered to not specially benefit directly from improvements. This classification includes, but is not limited to, areas of public streets, private streets, and other roadways; and public easements or rights-of-way including landscaped parkways or easements; and utility rights-of-way or easements such as irrigation or drainage ditches, and channels or basins. These types of parcels (similar to the improvements) are typically the result of property development rather than the direct cause of development and have little or no need for the improvements. (These types of properties may or may not be assigned an Assessor’s Parcel Number by the County Assessor’s Office).

Also exempt from assessment are Assessor’s Parcels that may be identified as common areas (properties for which the surrounding parcels have a shared interest); bifurcated lots; small parcels vacated by the County or similar sliver parcels that cannot be developed independent of an adjacent parcel. These types of parcels are generally not separately assessed because they are functionally a part of another parcel that may be assessed for its own benefit and the benefit of the associated parcel.

EQUIVALENT BENEFIT UNIT SUMMARY
The following is a summary of the Equivalent Benefit Units applicable to the various land use classifications identified in each District Zone:

Zone 01
Land Use Classifications
Total
Parcels
Assessed
Parcels Units
Applied
Acreage EBUs
Developed Non-Residential 9 9 - 30.57 122.28
Vacant/Undeveloped 11 11 - 23.05 23.05
Exempt 1 - - - 0
Total 21 20 - 53.62 145.33
Zone 02
Land Use Classifications
Total
Parcels
Assessed
Parcels Units
Applied
Acreage EBUs
Vacant/Undeveloped 6 6 - 30.74 30.74
Exempt 1 - - - 0
Total 7 6 - 30.74 30.74

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Zone 03
Land Use Classifications
Total
Parcels
Assessed
Parcels Units
Applied
Acreage EBUs
Multi-Family Residential 1 1 180 11.59 46.36
Vacant/Undeveloped 1 1 - 7.74 7.74
Total 2 2 180 19.33 54.10
Zone 04
Land Use Classifications
Total
Parcels
Assessed
Parcels Units
Applied
Acreage EBUs
Multi-Family Residential 4 4 240 19.56 78.24
Total 4 4 240 19.56 78.24
District Totals
Land Use Classifications
Total
Parcels
Assessed
Parcels Units
Applied
Acreage EBUs
Multi-Family Residential 5 5 420 31.15 124.60
Developed Non-Residential 9 9 - 30.57 122.28
Vacant/Undeveloped 18 18 - 61.53 61.53
Exempt 2 0 - - -
Total 34 32 420 123.25 308.41

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PART III –ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS

CALCULATION OF ASSESSMENTS
An assessment amount per EBU in each Zone is calculated by:

Taking the “Total Annual Expenses” (Total budgeted costs) and subtracting the “General Benefit Expenses (City Contribution)”, to establish the “Total Special Benefit Expenses”; Amount Budgeted – General Benefit Expenses = Special Benefit Expenses To the resulting “Special Benefit Expenses”, various “Funding Adjustments/Contributions” may be applied that may include, but are not limited to:
 “Unfunded Reserve Fund Collection”, represents an adjustment (reduction) in the amount to be collected for “Operational Reserve Funding” that was budgeted as part of the Total Annual Expenses.
 “Unfunded CIP/Rehabilitation Fund Collection”, represents an adjustment (reduction) in the amount to be collected for “CIP & Rehabilitation Reserve Fund Collection” that was budgeted as part of the Total Annual Expenses.
 “Reserve Fund Transfer/Deduction”, represents an amount of available existing funds from the “Operational Reserve Fund Balances” being applied to pay a portion of the Special Benefit Expenses for the fiscal year.
 “Additional City Contribution and/or Service Reductions”, represents a further adjustment that addresses the funding gap between the amount budgeted to provide the improvements and services (“Special Benefit Expenses”); and the amount that will be collected through the assessments. This funding gap may be addressed by an additional City contribution, reductions in service and service expenses, or a combination of the two.

These adjustments to the Special Benefit Expenses result in the net special benefit amount to be assessed “Balance to Levy”;
Special Benefit Expenses +/- Funding Adjustments/Contributions =Balance to Levy The amount identified as the “Balance to Levy” is divided by the total number of EBUs of parcels that benefit to establish the “Assessment Rate” or “Assessment per EBU” for the fiscal year. This Rate is then applied back to each parcel’s individual EBU to calculate the parcel’s proportionate special benefit and assessment for the improvements.

Balance to Levy / Total EBU = Assessment per EBU (Assessment Rate) Assessment per EBU x Parcel EBU = Parcel Assessment Amount Note: As part of these proceedings to form the District and ballot property owners for new assessments, the proposed maximum assessments outlined in this Report are intended to fully support the costs and expenses identified as “Special Benefit Expenses”. Therefore, the “Funding Adjustments/Contributions” referenced above are not applicable to the calculation of the assessments described in this Report and the “Balance to Levy” represents the total “Special Benefit Expenses”.

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ASSESSMENT RATES
The following shows the assessment rates applicable to each Zone for fiscal year 2024/2025 based on the budget and the method of apportionment presented previously.

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Assessment Rates
Zones
Maximum
Assessment Rate (1)
Proposed Rate
FY 2024/2025
Zone 01 $55.453 $53.42 per EBU
Zone 02 $138.633 $133.54 per EBU
Zone 03 $133.088 $128.20 per EBU
Zone 04 $207.950 $200.32 per EBU
(1) The Maximum Assessment Rate for each Zone includes an inflationary adjustment as described below.

ANNUAL INFLATIONARY ADJUSTMENT (ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA) As part of the District formation, the assessments to be submitted to the property owners in the Ballot Proceeding shall include an annual inflationary adjustment referred to as an Assessment Range Formula, which is authorized by Section 53750(2) (A) of the Government Code, also known as the “Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act”. The purpose of establishing an Assessment Range Formula is to provide for reasonable and inevitable increases in costs to provide the improvements and services over time due to inflation. The Assessment Range Formula for the Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District is defined by the following:

Commencing in the second fiscal year (Fiscal Year 2017/2018), and each fiscal year thereafter, the maximum assessment rate established herein for each Zone shall be adjusted annually by the greater of three percent (3%) or the percentage increase of the Local Consumer Price Index (CPI) from January to January. The Consumer Price Index used for this inflationary adjustment shall be for the San Diego-Carlsbad area, for All Urban Consumers during the preceding year, as developed by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (or a reasonably equivalent index should the stated index be discontinued). For Fiscal Year 2024/2025, the percentage increase of the local CPI is

3.80%.

The adjusted maximum assessments shall be calculated each fiscal year independent of the annual budgets and proposed annual assessments. Although the adjusted maximum assessment rates will increase each year, the annual assessment rates adopted for the fiscal year may be less. If the budgets and the corresponding assessments for that fiscal year do not require an increase or the increase is less than the allowable adjusted maximum assessment rate, then the proposed assessments required to meet the expenditures may be applied. To impose new or increased assessments other than the annual inflationary adjustment provided by the preceding Assessment Range Formula, the District must comply with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID Section 4c, that requires a public hearing and certain protest procedures including mailed notice of the public hearing and property owner protest balloting. Property owners, through a ballot proceeding, must approve such a new or increased assessment before that assessment may be imposed.

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DISTRICT BUDGET
The following budget for the District and Zones is based on an estimate of the expenses and related funding necessary for the ongoing operation, maintenance and servicing of the District improvements identified in Part I of this Report and establishes the initial Maximum Assessment per EBU (Maximum Assessment Rate) for each respective Zone for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

Reference is made to the assessment roll included herein as Part V for individual parcel maximum assessments to be balloted.
*
Totals may not foot due to rounding.

Zone 01 Zone 02 Zone 03 Zone 04
Hwy 86 12th St 10th St Town Village District
Area Area Area Apartments Totals
(East of 10th St) (West of 10th St)

DIRECT ANNUAL MAINTENANCE & OPERATING EXPENSES
Annual Lighting Maintenance and Operation Expenses $321 $228 $199 $253 $1,000 Annual Landscaping/Tree Maintenance Service Expenses 2,275 481 847 13,397 17,000 Landscape Water Expenses 147 31 55 867 1,100
Landscape Electrical & Regular Irrigation Maintenance 257 54 96 1,513 1,920 Landscape Appurtenant and Facility Maintenance 145 31 54 851 1,080 Total Direct Annual Maintenance & Operating Expenses $3,144 $825 $1,250 $16,881 $22,100

REHABILITATION/REPLACEMENT FUNDING (CIP RESERVES)
Lighting Rehab/Replacement Funding $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Landscaping/Tree Rehab/Replacement Funding 0 0 0 0 0
Total Rehabilitation/Replacement Funding $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL DIRECT ANNUAL FUNDING AND EXPENSES $3,144 $825 $1,250 $16,881 $22,100

GENERAL BENEFIT EXPENSES
Lighting General Benefit — City Funded ($160) ($34) ($60) ($86) ($340) Landscaping General Benefit — City Funded (72) (15) (27) (184) (299) Total General Benefit — City Funded ($233) ($49) ($87) ($270) ($639) TOTAL DIRECT ANNUAL SPECIAL BENEFIT EXPENSES $2,911 $776 $1,164 $16,610 $21,461

ANNUAL INCIDENTAL EXPENSES
Annual District Administration $4,547 $962 $1,693 $2,448 $9,650 County Administration Fee 75 16 28 41 160
Total Incidental Expenses $4,623 $978 $1,721 $2,489 $9,810 TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSES $7,534 $1,754 $2,885 $19,099 $31,271

LEVY ADJUSTMENTS
Reserve Fund Collection (Credit) $314 $2,371 $4,083 ($3,212) $3,556 Revenue from Other Sources (84) (20) (32) (214) (350)
BALANCE TO LEVY * $7,764 $4,105 $6,936 $15,673 $34,477

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels/Assessment Numbers 21 7 2 4 34
Total Assessable Parcels/Properties 20 6 2 4 32
Total Assessed Acreage 53.62 30.74 19.33 19.56 123.25
Total Benefit Units 145.33 30.74 54.10 78.24 308.41
Calculated Annual Assessment Rate per EBU $53.42 $133.54 $128.20 $200.32 Maximum Assessment Rate per EBU (Balloted) $55.45 $138.63 $133.09 $207.95 Total Assessment Amount $7,764 $4,105 $6,936 $15,673 $34,477

RESERVE INFORMATION
Beginning Projected Reserve Balance 07/01/2024 $31,115
Projected CIP Fund Balance 0
Collection/(Transfer) 3,556
Ending Projected Reserve Balance 06/30/2025 $34,671

BUDGET ITEMS

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PART IV — DISTRICT DIAGRAM
A copy of the District Diagram (Boundary Map) for the District is provided on the following page.

The parcels that comprise the El Centro Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District consists of all lots, parcels and subdivisions of land listed on the Assessment Roll contained herein as Part V, the lines and dimensions of which are shown on the Imperial County Assessor’s parcel maps for the current year and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The following District Boundary Map together with the Assessment Roll contained herein as Part V, constitute the Assessment Diagram for the El Centro Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District.

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DISTRICT DIAGRAM (BOUNDARY MAP)

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PART V — ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification for each lot or parcel within the District shall be the parcel as shown on the Imperial County Secured Roll for the year in which this Report is prepared and reflective of the Assessor’s Parcel Maps. A listing of the current assessor parcels to be assessed within this District along with the assessment amounts is provided in the following:

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Applied
Rate Charge
044-620-008-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 1.38 VACANT 1.38 $76.53 $53.42 $73.70 044-620-009-000 2299 N IMPERIAL AVE 01 0.92 RESTAURANT 3.68 204.07 $53.42 196.58 044-620-017-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 1.30 VACANT 1.30 72.09 $53.42 69.44 044-620-018-000 225 ACAPULCO 01 10.60 RETAIL SALES 42.40 2,351.22 $53.42 2,265.00 044-620-020-000 2101 N IMPERIAL AVE 01 1.38 RETAIL SALES 5.52 306.10 $53.42 294.86 044-620-022-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 10.83 RETAIL SALES 43.32 2,402.24 $53.42 2,314.14 044-620-023-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 0.67 VACANT 0.67 37.15 $53.42 35.78 044-620-026-000 3019 N IMPERIAL AVE 01 2.07 OFFICE 8.28 459.15 $53.42 442.30 044-620-027-000 3049 N IMPERIAL AVE 01 1.27 OFFICE 5.08 281.70 $53.42 271.36 044-620-031-000 3095 N IMPERIAL AVE 01 1.76 SCHOOLS 7.04 390.39 $53.42 376.06 044-620-037-000 3037 N IMPERIAL AVE 02 0.98 VACANT 0.98 135.86 $133.54 130.86 044-620-038-000 3039 N IMPERIAL AVE 02 0.94 VACANT 0.94 130.32 $133.54 125.52 044-620-039-000 3041 N IMPERIAL AVE 02 0.91 VACANT 0.91 126.16 $133.54 121.52 044-620-040-000 3043 N IMPERIAL AVE 02 1.01 VACANT 1.01 140.02 $133.54 134.86 044-620-041-000 3087 N IMPERIAL AVE 02 2.91 VACANT 2.91 403.42 $133.54 388.60 044-620-044-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 0.00 VACANT 0.00 0.00 $0.00 0.00 044-620-046-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 04 8.59 RESID. APARTMENTS 34.36 7,145.16 $200.32 6,882.98 044-620-047-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 04 5.36 RESID. APARTMENTS 21.44 4,458.45 $200.32 4,294.86 044-620-048-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 04 4.57 RESID. APARTMENTS 18.28 3,801.33 $200.32 3,661.84 044-620-050-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 04 1.04 RESID. APARTMENTS 4.16 865.07 $200.32 833.32 044-620-052-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 02 0.00 DETENTION BASIN 0.00 0.00 $0.00 0.00 044-620-053-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 02 23.99 VACANT 23.99 3,325.81 $133.54 3,203.62 044-620-054-000 2033 N IMPERIAL AVE 01 0.74 RETAIL SALES 2.96 164.14 $53.42 158.12 044-620-055-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 1.00 RETAIL SALES 4.00 221.81 $53.42 213.68 044-620-056-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 03 11.59 RESID. APARTMENTS 46.36 6,169.96 $128.20 5,943.34 044-620-057-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 03 7.74 VACANT 7.74 1,030.10 $128.20 992.26 044-620-058-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 0.74 VACANT 0.74 41.04 $53.42 39.52 044-620-059-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 0.49 VACANT 0.49 27.17 $53.42 26.16 044-620-060-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 1.16 VACANT 1.16 64.33 $53.42 61.96 044-620-061-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 3.81 VACANT 3.81 211.28 $53.42 203.52 044-620-062-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 4.32 VACANT 4.32 239.56 $53.42 230.76 044-620-064-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 5.31 VACANT 5.31 294.46 $53.42 283.66 044-620-065-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 1.07 VACANT 1.07 59.34 $53.42 57.14 044-620-066-000 NO SITUS AVAILABLE 01 2.80 VACANT 2.80 155.27 $53.42 149.56 Total 123.25 308.41 $35,790.68 $34,476.88
Parcels 34
City of El Centro
Town Center Landscaping and Lighting Assessment
Preliminary Assessment Roll
Fiscal Year 2024/25
Willdan Financial Services Page 1 of 1

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El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Resolution
Prepared By: Elizabeth Fuchen
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
RESOLUTION (ID # 6367) DOC ID: 6367
Adopt Resolution Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Related to the Town Center Landscape & Lighting District
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL

ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
FISCAL IMPACT:

Will be the first step in determining the coming year’s assessment for The District.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Goal # 1 - Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

Yes
BACKGROUND:

Staff recommends Adopting Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY

AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ATTACHMENTS:
• Town Center LLD - Intent Meeting - 05-07-2024 (DOCX)
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AssessmentsTownCenterLLD 1
RESOLUTION NO. 24-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND

COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL

CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (the “Act”) and by previous resolution, initiated proceedings for the Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District (the “District”) to levy and collect annual assessments to pay for the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting and all appurtenant facilities related thereto for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy and collect the annual assessments against lots and parcels of land within the District to pay the cost and expenses related to the improvements described in section 2 of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer selected by the City Council has prepared and filed with the City Clerk for the City of El Centro, California (the “City”) a report in connection with the District and levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025) in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 4 of the Act, and the Council did, by previous resolution, preliminarily approve the report.

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

1. That the above recitals are true and correct.

2. That the City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the annual levy of the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22624 over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the costs of the maintenance and servicing of the landscaping improvements and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The territory included within the District is generally described in section 3 of this resolution and is designated as Town Center Landscaping and Lighting District.

3. That the boundaries of the District are located on east of State Highway 86 (Imperial Avenue), west of 8th Street, north of Bradshaw Avenue and generally south of Treshill.

4. That the landscaping improvements may include, but are not limited to all landscaping material and facilities within the District. These improvements include turf, ground cover, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation and drainage systems, ornamental lighting structures, masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monuments, and associated

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appurtenant facilities located within the streetscape (and perimeter landscaping) surrounding the developments. The street lighting improvements may include but are not limited to electrical energy, lighting fixtures, poles, meters, conduits, electrical cable and associated appurtenant facilities. For specific improvements reference Fiscal Year 2024-2025 engineer’s report.

5. That the proposed assessments for the District are outlined in the engineer’s annual levy report. The report details the proposed assessments necessary to provide for the annual operation, administration, services and maintenance of the improvements described in section 4 of this resolution and by reference said report is made part of this resolution.

6. That the District and the associated assessments as outlined in the engineer’s report are in compliance with the provisions of California Constitution Article XIIID.

7. That the City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the District and the levy of assessments for the improvements related thereto in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.

8. That the notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible in the regular meeting chambers of the City Council located at 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.

9. That the City Clerk shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the public hearing by causing the publishing of this resolution once in the local paper not less than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing and by posting a copy of this resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.

10. That any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and a protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner. At the public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2024.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: ____________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor

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ATTEST:

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

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Packet Pg. 1721 Attachment: Town Center LLD - Intent Meeting - 05-07-2024 (6367 : Adopt Resolution Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/07/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Finance
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Financial
Prepared By: Karla Chaparro
SCHEDULED Department Head: Karla Chaparro
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6375) DOC ID: 6375
Budget Update Presentation - Fiscal Year 2024
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

For Discussion
FISCAL IMPACT:

As discussed
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

The general fund budget includes allocations to fund the operations directly involved in the strategic plan goals of; Financial & Governance Stability, Environmental Sustainability, Community Health, Safety & Welfare, Recreation & Lifelong Learning, City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride and 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:

It is the policy of the City of El Centro to monitor its financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with budgeted results on a periodic basis. The following is a discussion of budget results as of December 31, 2023 with 50% of fiscal year 2024 elapsed.

DISCUSSION:

GENERAL FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2023
The results for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 included the following: revenues totaled $36 million. This was $862,879 more than the amount received in fiscal year 2022 and represents an increase of 2.45%. Expenditures totaled $34.2 million, which was $2.3 million more than the amount in the prior fiscal year and represents an increase of

7.18%. In fiscal year 2023, the fund balance for the General Fund increased by $1.8 million to $23.2 million as of June 30, 2023.

FISCAL YEAR 2024
Revenues
As of December 31, 2023, fifty percent (50%) of the fiscal year has elapsed. The City has received year to date revenues in the total amount of $18.1 million, which is approximately 52% of total projected revenues. Some revenues are below the 50% 20 Packet Pg. 1722
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projection, as some of the revenue sources come in during the second half of the fiscal year (i.e. franchise tax).

Overall, it is projected that revenues will slightly exceed amount budgeted for fiscal year 2024.

Expenditures
As of December 31, 2023, expenditures totaled approximately $16 million or 42% of the total revised budget expenditures. This is conservative and within the acceptable range expected at this time of the year. There are some divisions that have expenditures that are above the 50% mark, however, that is because they have payments that were due at the beginning of the fiscal year or transfer outs to other funds.

Non-Departmental Division - 77%
· $1,528,311 million - Liability/property insurances paid in full the first month of the fiscal year.
· $211,416 - LAFCO dues paid in full the first month of the fiscal year.

IVRMA - 99%
· $95,778 - IVRMA Membership dues paid in full the first month of the fiscal year.

Interfund Transfers - 100%
· $70,000 - Transfer of funds to the Special Events Fund for salaries and benefits of employees working City special events.

Fund Balance
Based on year to date revenues and expenditures, the fund balance through December 31, 2023 is $25.3 million.

The projected fund balance through December 31, 2023 in the amount of $25.3 million is designated as follows:
$ 1,597,533 - Reserve for Economic Unknowns (10%)
$ 2,950,000 - Designation for Accrued Leave Liability
$ 20,754,455 - Undesignated/Unreserved
$ 25,301,988
Summary - Mid-Year Review - General fund
The results of operations during the first six months of fiscal year 2024 indicate that revenues are on track and are comparable to the levels received during the same time period in previous fiscal years. Ongoing operating expenditures are within the acceptable levels expected at this time of the fiscal year. Overall, the financial results for the first six months of the fiscal year look adequate and are deemed to be on track. 20 Packet Pg. 1723
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The fund balance for the general fund has been designated as per the City’s financial policy. The designations address contingency, Accrued Leave Liability and Undesignated/Unreserved.

Next year’s budget preparations are underway and City Departments have submitted their budget requests for fiscal year 2025. There will be a citywide effort to contain expenditures in light of the forecasted revenues.

ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Revenues for water and wastewater funds are on track. Expenditures are within the levels expected at mid-year.
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CONCLUSION:

As discussed.
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City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/07/24 11:30 AM 1275 Main Street Department: Public Works
El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Resolution
Prepared By: Abraham Campos
SCHEDULED Department Head: Abraham Campos
RESOLUTION (ID # 6349) DOC ID: 6349
Emergency Electrical Repairs Resolution for Old Library CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 24- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO ELECTRICAL

FACILITIES AT THE OLD CITY LIBRARY
FISCAL IMPACT:

No impact to the General Fund. The project will be paid with budgeted Measure P funds for the demolition of Valley Center Point buildings. A total of $300,000 has been allocated for said project this fiscal year and these electrical repairs are expected to be under said amount.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2013-2018 RELATION:

Goal #2 : Ensure the city’s infrastructure is enhanced and maintained to support existing and future development through innovative and sustainable principles DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

Staff will complete the due diligence process prior to awarding the contract.

BACKGROUND:

The existing electrical meter and transformers supporting the old library site is located within the old mall area of the Valley Center Point development. The electrical area has been vandalized beyond repair resulting in loss of electrical power to the old library site, including HVAC and alarm systems. For the Health and Safety of the Public, electrical power must be restored to current code standards.

DISCUSSION:

Public Works has worked with a consultant to complete plans and specifications for the demolition of the Valley Center Point buildings, which includes the old Mervin's, Millers Outpost and center mall hallway area where the shops were located. Part of the work included relocating the power source to the old library that is to remain within the old Sears building, currently shared between the City and Imagine school. This emergency has resulted in the acceleration of the electrical relocation part of the work as power cannot be restored via the existing vandalized obsolete system.

CONCLUSION:

It is staff's recommendation that the Council approve the Emergency Resolution to purchase the electrical repairs at the old library. It is anticipated that the repairs will be completed by August 2024 utilizing the emergency purchasing procedure which foregoes the formal bid process.
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ATTACHMENTS:
· Reso (PDF)
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04/2024/cdz/A24-0071/Reso/DeclareLocalEmergencyOldLibrary 1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO

AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO ELECTRICAL

FACILITIES AT THE OLD CITY LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the electrical room and IID transformer room at the Old City Library were vandalized resulting in loss of electrical power to the old library; and WHEREAS, because the facility cannot be used or occupied without electrical power, for the health and safety of the public, such repairs must be made immediately; and WHEREAS, Public Contract Code Section 22050 provides that in the case of an emergency, pursuant to a four-fifths vote of its governing body, a city may repair or replace all or portions of a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes, without giving notice for bids to let contracts when the City Council makes a finding that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, and that the action is necessary to respond to the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro finds that the repairs of the electrical facilities constitute an emergency as defined in Public Contract Code Section 1102 and that action must be taken without bidding to restore electrical power to the building and that all required contract documents will be used; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 2-176 provides that the City Manager is authorized to take such emergency action and notify the Council of that action; and WHEREAS, the City Council shall review this emergency authorization at each regular meeting until such time as the City Manager reports that the electrical repairs are complete; and WHEREAS, the anticipated cost of the repairs is two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

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

2. The City Council confirms that the City Manager is authorized to take any and all necessary action to restore electrical power to the old library building.

3. The City Manager further is directed to place a report and review of such action on upcoming regular meeting agendas until the replacement has been completed.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, on the day of , 2024.

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CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: __________________________
Sylvia Marroquin, Mayor
ATTEST:

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

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution No. 24- was duly and regularly adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By _________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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Packet Pg. 1729 Attachment: Reso (6349 : Discussion and Necessary Action Regarding Emergency Electrical Repairs at the Old Library) City Council of the City of El Centro Meeting: 05/07/24 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 # 6357) DOC ID: 6357
IID is requesting a letter of support for their federal grant application through the Department of Energy's Grid
Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

The City Manager’s Office has received a request from Imperial Irrigation District (IID) for a letter of support and request for partnership pertaining to their application for a federal grant through the Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovative Partnership Program.

BACKGROUND:

Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), is a sophisticated software and hardware system designed to enhance the efficiency of an electric grid. Through the integration of advanced software and smart equipment in the field, ADMS monitors and controls various components of the grid, ensuring reliable power supply throughout the entire service territory. This program enhances grid flexibility and improve the resilience of the power system against growing threats of extreme weather and climate change. It will also accelerate the deployment of transformative projects that will help to ensure the reliability of the power sector’s infrastructure, so all American communities have access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity anytime, anywhere DISCUSSION:

ADMS brings several benefits to the Imperial and Coachella Valleys, including improved reliability of electricity supply, faster response times during outages, increased efficiency in managing electricity distribution, and preparing the grid for technological advancements and growth. This grant will help fund the implementation the ADMS.

This project will include implementing innovative technologies that will modernize how IID monitors and manages the electric grid, reducing the frequency and duration of outages.

The community engagement and collaboration will play a significant role in the success of this project. IID is inviting the City to partner with them as part of a community stakeholder group. The group would meet quarterly throughout the five-year timeline to learn about its progress, discuss it with their respective communities, and share feedback to ensure that it is implemented and communicated equitably among all communities. By working together, we can create a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure that will serve the community’s needs now and for future generations.

CONCLUSION:

Staff is requesting direction from council on the request from IID for a letter of support.

ATTACHMENTS:
• GRIP IID Letter of Support (DOCX)
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· ADMS FAQ_V0.1 (DOCX)
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April 30, 2024
The Honorable Jennifer Granholm
Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20585
Re: U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Grant, Topic Area # (DE-FOA-0003195)
Dear Honorable Jennifer Granholm,
The City of El Centro will support community engagement for the proposed Imperial Irrigation District’s DOE GRIP project, the ADMS Implementation Project, to improve electric resilience and reliability across the Imperial and Coachella Valleys and benefit disadvantaged communities (DACs). The project will modernize the local grid by implementing an Advance Distribution Management System (ADMS), which will enhance reliability, increase efficiency, and facilitate the integration of renewable energy resources.

The City of El Centro, located in the heart of California's Imperial Valley, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1906. Originally established as a railroad town, El Centro has grown into a vibrant community known for its agricultural heritage, cultural diversity, and strong sense of community. The city's mission focuses on providing exceptional services, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. With a dedicated team of public servants and leaders, El Centro has accumulated significant experience in managing city operations, promoting sustainable development, stakeholder engagement, and addressing the unique needs of its population.

The City of El Centro will support two-way community engagement in this project. This engagement will include quarterly stakeholder engagement sessions with community input. These meaningful community engagement touchpoints will result in ongoing discussion. These activities aim to help ensure that traditionally excluded stakeholders, frontline communities, and labor groups are engaged in critical decisions.

We look forward to working with you to advance this project, and hope it will receive every consideration for funding.

Sincerely,
Sylvia Marroquin
Mayor

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Project Description

1. What is ADMS and how does it work?
An ADMS, or Advanced Distribution Management System, is a sophisticated software and hardware system designed to enhance the efficiency of an electric grid. Through the integration of advanced software and smart equipment in the field, ADMS monitors and controls various components of the grid, ensuring reliable power supply throughout the entire service territory.

Project Benefits

2. How will ADMS benefit our communities?
ADMS brings several benefits to the Imperial and Coachella Valleys, including improved reliability of electricity supply, faster response times during outages, increased efficiency in managing electricity distribution, and preparing the grid for technological advancements and growth. Most notably, ADMS will enable IID grid operators to pinpoint the location and cause of an outage quickly and accurately. This means that repair crews can be dispatched faster, leading to shorter outage durations and faster restoration of power to affected areas within the community.

3. How does ADMS contribute to a more sustainable energy future? ADMS plays a crucial role in optimizing energy distribution, leading to reduced energy waste and more efficient use of renewable energy sources. By helping to balance supply and demand on the grid, ADMS supports the integration of renewable energy resources, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy future for all.

Billing and Funding

4. Will installing ADMS impact my electricity bill?
No, installing ADMS is not expected to impact your electricity bill directly. IID is actively seeking a federal government grant from the Department of Energy to cover a significant portion of the costs associated with implementing an ADMS. This grant will help alleviate the financial burden on ratepayers. Your engagement and support are crucial for securing this grant, demonstrating our commitment to working together for the benefit of all IID customers.

Security

5. What measures are in place to ensure the security and privacy of data collected by ADMS? Security and privacy are top priorities when implementing ADMS. Measures such as encryption, access controls, and compliance with data protection regulations are implemented to safeguard sensitive information. IID is committed to protecting the privacy of customer data and adhering to industry best practices for cybersecurity.

Service Interruptions

6. Will the installation of ADMS require any disruptions to my electricity service? Most of the infrastructure upgrades required for the project will not impact electric service. Any necessary service interruptions will be planned in advance and kept as brief as possible.

Stay Informed

7. How can I stay informed about the progress of the ADMS project? IID will share project updates and request community feedback through the customer newsletter, community engagements, www.iid.com, and a community stakeholder group. Customers can also reach out directly to IID’s

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Next Steps

8. What’s next?
IID is requesting project support letters from community organizations to be included in the final grant application, which will be submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) by May 22, 2024. Once submitted, the DOE will review the application and either request additional information or approve or deny the project for the current round of funding. If the project is not approved for the current year’s grant funding cycle, we will work with the DOE to strengthen the application for the following year’s program. Regardless of the outcome, we will notify all community stakeholder partners of the DOE’s decision.

Thank you for your consideration.

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El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Report
Prepared By: Andrea Montano
SCHEDULED Department Head: Angel Hernandez
ACTION ITEM (ID # 6373) DOC ID: 6373
Discussion and any Necessary Action Regarding the
Acceptance of 2023 General Plan Annual Report and the
California Department of Housing and Community
Development.

CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the City’s Annual General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct that the report be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not Applicable
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Goal 6: 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:

Government Code Section 65400 requires that every jurisdiction prepare an annual progress report on the status and progress in implementing the jurisdiction's General Plan to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

DISCUSSION:

The General Plan serves as a guide for orderly growth and development for the City of El Centro. As such, the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report will serve as the first edition. The report includes an overview of all elements of the City of El Centro General Plan which includes the following: Land Use Element, Mobility Element, Environmental Justice Element, Housing Element, Conservation/Open Space Element, Noise Element, Safety Element, Economic Development Element, and Public Facility Element. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Division opted to include an update on the Active Transportation and Safe Routes to School Plan, the Service Area Plan, Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan, select major development applications, and select capital improvement projects. These updates include a general discussion of 23 Packet Pg. 1735
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each item, and updates that may be required.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the City’s General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct that the report be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

ATTACHMENTS:
· Exhibit A- Annual Progress Report 2023 (PDF)
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PREPARED BY
Community Development Department
Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director
Andrea Montaño, Associate Planner
2023
Annual
Progress Report

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2 Table of Contents

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Purpose of General Plan Annual Progress Report ........................................................................................... 3 El Centro Historical Information............................................................................................................................ 3 Demographic Information...................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Planning Activities.............................................................................................................................................. 4 General Plan Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Land Use Element .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Mobility Element...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Environmental Justice Element............................................................................................................................ 10 Housing Element ................................................................................................................................................... 14 Conservation/Open Space Element................................................................................................................. 18 Noise Element ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 Safety Element ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 Economic Development Element ........................................................................................................................ 26 Public Facilities Element ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Active Transportation Plan & Safe Routes to School Plan............................................................................ 33 Service Area Plan ................................................................................................................................................ 34 Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan.......................................................................................................... 34 Development Activities............................................................................................................................................. 35 Major Development Applications ..................................................................................................................... 35 Capital Improvement Projects ........................................................................................................................... 36

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3 1. Introduction
Purpose of General Plan Annual Progress Report
Government Code Section 65400 requires the City to prepare a report annually regarding the status of the City’s General Plan and progress in its implementation to both the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The General Plan serves as a guide for the orderly growth and development for the City of El Centro. The 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report is the first edition and will be used as an assessment to the level of implementation and effectiveness of the current edition of the General Plan. The Annual Progress Report is required to be prepared and submitted to the City Council, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This report covers the 2023 calendar year and was presented to the City Council on May 7, 2024.

El Centro Historical Information
The arrival of water in the Imperial Valley over 100 years ago led to the establishment of the agricultural industry, a population boom, and the construction of railway lines. El Centro was founded in 1906, rapidly growing and incorporating its local government by 1908. By the mid-1940s, El Centro became the second largest city in the Imperial Valley, with a thriving economy centered around agriculture. In the 1970s, agriculture remained important, but El Centro began to transition into a regional administrative and commercial center, with government, wholesale trade, and retail trade becoming prominent sectors.

Demographic Information
The City of El Centro is home to a population of 44,952 residents per the California Department of Finance’s 2024 population estimate. Growth has remained stable, with a small population increase from 44,808 residents in 2020 to 44,952 in 2024.

The cultural tapestry of the city is greatly influenced by its proximity to the Mexican Border, evident in the 38,566 individuals identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Spanish serves as a predominant language in daily interactions within the city, with 74.9 percent of the population using it in their households. English is primarily spoken by 23.8 percent of residents among their households, while the remaining 1.3 percent communicate in Asian, Pacific Islander, or other Indo-European languages.

Residents in El Centro are younger and in larger households compared to statewide figures according to the 2022 American Community Survey (2022 ACS). El Centro residents skew young, with a median age of 32.2 years compared to the California median of 37.9 years of age. Families are also larger, with the average family size being 4.12 compared to the state average of 3.39.

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4 El Centro, like many communities in Imperial County, is home to lower income households and higher levels of poverty compared to the state. The median household income in El Centro is $54,922, significantly lower than the state median household income of $91,551. Poverty levels are also significantly elevated, with 21.1 % of residents living in poverty compared to the statewide percentage of 12.2%.

2. Planning Activities
General Plan Overview
The City of El Centro General Plan is composed of nine elements that cover: Land Use, Mobility, Environmental Justice, Housing, Conservation/Open Space, Noise, Safety, Economic Development, and Public Facilities. A comprehensive update was completed in 2004, however a major update was completed in 2021. The last update titled “El Centro 2040” was an update to the Land Use Element, Mobility Element (formally called the Circulation Element), and adopted a new Environmental Justice Element.

Land Use Element
Background
The Land Use Element designates the proposed general distribution, general location and extent of uses of land within the city focusing on preserving established land uses and accommodating the future growth and physical development of the community. The primary purpose of the Land Use Element is to establish the policy foundation that will direct future land use decision-making for El Centro and its Sphere of Influence (SOI) to achieve the community’s long-range goals. It was last updated in June 2021 as part of the El Centro 2040 General Plan Update.

The El Centro 2040 update serves to achieve the following goals: Achieve a Balance of Land Uses; Support Sustainability; Achieve Balance Growth; Support Economic Prosperity; Improve Quality of Life; Health, Safety, and Compatibility; and Promote Aesthetics, Design, and Community Character. It will achieve this through the following methods:
• Facilitate a range of housing through mixed-used development, missing middle housing, and other strategies in promoting infill development.
• Supporting Business Generation in the Downtown Area by allowing artisan/small manufacturing uses, “pop-up” shops and restaurants, and reduce/remove requirements for discretionary permits. • Update the City’s Urban Development Program to facilitate sustainable and balance growth in areas in the Sphere of Influence without access to public services. • Update the City’s Visual Enhancement Areas by designated certain corridors for enhancement.

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5 Implementation Progress
The table below is a list of Land Use Element Programs or Policies that have been completed, in progress, or underway
Policy
No.

Description Status
LUE
IP-1
Update the Zoning Code: Update the Zoning Code and
Zoning Map to be consistent with and implement the
General Plan land use designations and General Plan
land use policy map.

In progress – The first phase of the
Zoning Code update was completed
in December 2022 to address
changes to the Land Use Policy Map
and to incorporate ADU statutory
standards. The second phase of the
Zoning Code Update is currently
underway and expected to be
completed by July 2024.

LUE
IP-2
Prepare Visual Enhancement Area Plans: Prepare
Visual Enhancement Area Plans for the Visual
Enhancement Areas (VEAs) identified in the Land Use
Element. Coordinate with the Engineering Department
to incorporate appropriate infrastructure improvements
to implement the Mobility Element, as appropriate.

Incorporate public art wherever possible. (See LUE IP5) Not Started
LUEIP-3 Prepare a Gateway/Wayfinding Program: Prepare a unified and coordinated gateway and wayfinding
program that incorporates design features that
highlight El Centro’s unique identity, including design themes developed for Visual Enhancement Areas (VEAs)
as appropriate (in accordance with LUE Policy 6.4; see
also LUE-IP-2). Incorporate public art to the extent
feasible (see LUE-IP-4).

Not Started
LUEIP-4 Encourage Lot Consolidation: Consider revisions to the municipal code as appropriate to expedite the process
and/or reduce fees. Identify incentives to encourage lot consolidation and methods to implement them, such as:
density and/or intensity bonuses, parking reductions,
and other zoning incentives; and reduction of fees,
expedited permit processing, improvement bonding,
grants, and other economic development strategies.

In progress - Lot consolidation is being
considered as part of the second
phase zoning code update as
appropriate. A formal incentive
program has not been established.

LUEIP-5 Prepare a Public Art Program: Prepare a program to incorporate art into public projects, facilities, programs and private development to the extent possible.

Consider including public art for capital improvement
projects throughout the city, with a special focus on
In progress - A formal art program
has not been developed. Draft
standards and procedures to permit
murals have been created but yet to
be adopted. As funding permits, the

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6 gateways, wayfinding, opportunity areas, and VEAs);
temporary public art (including for local events,
temporary CIP projects, crosswalk designs that could
become permanent, etc.); public art on public property, such as libraries, City Hall, parks; privately funded art in public locations; and privately or publicly funded art on private property. Involve community arts
organizations, local artists, K-12 schools, and Imperial Valley College. Encourage local businesses to support
the program.

Economic Development Division
programs city funds for art projects
such as murals and also utility box
covers. In addition, the City was most
recently awarded 4.7 Million dollars
for the Embellece El Centro project
which will provide murals, gateway
signage along with other items within
the Downtown Area.

LUEIP-6 Facilitate Pop-Up establishments & events: Evaluate and revise existing City ordinances, policies, and/or
programs to facilitate “pop-up” shops, restaurants, and events on vacant lots and in vacant store-fronts (private property) and on public property, with a special
emphasis on the Downtown. Develop expedited City
review and business licensing for pop-up shops,
restaurants, and events. Cross-reference with EJE-IP-16 re: City-hosted/sponsored pop-up events.

In progress - Pop-up establishments
are being considered in the second
phase zoning code update.

Conversations with the Finance
Department have begun to establish
an expedited business licensing
program for pop-up events.

LUEIP-7 Coordinate Land Use Issues: Coordinate on land use issues with adjacent jurisdictions and other affected
agencies such as Caltrans, the Imperial County Air
Pollution Control District, County of Imperial, Local
Agency Formation Commission, Imperial County Airport
Land Use Commission, the City of Imperial, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and
other affected entities.

Ongoing – City staff are serving on
the Imperial County Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan project advisory
committee.

LUEIP-8 Expand Opportunities for Home-Based Businesses:

Update the Zoning Ordinance to allow the expansion
of home occupation uses and/or creating a second tier
of home occupation permit, which would allow for more
intensive commercial activity while still retaining
residential as the primary use.

In progress - This is being considered
as part of the second phase zoning
code update.

Planned Updates
The Planning Division is currently processing the following three (3) General Plan Amendments: GPA 22- 02 (El Centro Town Center Village Residential and Industrial Development), GPA 22-05 (1274 Pico Avenue Zone Change), and GPA 23-03 (CR&R Waste Transfer Station).

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7 Mobility Element
Background
The Mobility Element serves to identify a long-range vision for a balanced, multimodal transportation system that accommodates future growth while preserving the local character. It sets forth goals and policies and a series of transportation networks intended to improve connectivity and adequately support existing and planned land uses. Updated as part of the El Centro 2040 General Plan Update, it replaced the former Circulation Element, with a strong emphasis in including the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses across all modes of transportation such as pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular. It includes the following six goals:
• Goal 1 - Adopt Complete Streets policies to provide streets in an equitable manner that are safe and accessible by users of all ages and all abilities
• Goal 2 - Support a safe pedestrian and bicycle transportation network in an equitable manner for people of all ages and abilities.
• Goal 3 - Promote a public transportation network that allows for convenient access to major destinations, both within El Centro, as well as within the Imperial County subregion. • Goal 4 - Provide appropriate vehicle circulation, especially along streets classified as Arterials • Goal 5 - Provide and maintain a safe and efficient system for delivering goods and services. • Goal 6 - Continue to utilize regional airports and railways to facilitate economic development, as well as the movement of people, and establish El Centro as a regional hub of commerce and travel.

Implementation
Policy No. Description Status
1 Develop Transportation Study Guidelines to
implement Senate Bill (SB) 743 by
establishing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
thresholds for El Centro and to ensure
acceptable levels of traffic flow on City’s
Mobility Element roadways.

Complete - The Public Works Engineering
Division developed the El Centro
Transportation Study Guidelines and they
were adopted in June 2022.

2. Develop a Transportation Impact Fees (TIF)
program to establish a mechanism for
Complete Streets network implementation as
illustrated in the Planned Roadway Network
Classifications (Figure ME-4).

Not started

3. To improve pedestrian safety, the City
should establish a set of criteria for
pedestrian crosswalk treatments including
midblock crossings.

In progress - This item is being addressed as
part of the Second Phase Zoning Code
Update.

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8 4. To improve safety of all road users, the City
should develop a Local Roadway Safety
Plan (LRSP). This will also aid El Centro to be
competitive in the Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) grant
program.

Not started

5. Prioritize recommendations from the Active
Transportation & Safe Routes to School Plan
(adopted in 2019), the Planned Bicycle
Network (Figure ME-2), the Planned
Roadway Network Classifications (Figure
ME-4) including the Major Thoroughfares in
the Mobility Element – pursue grant funding
for the high prioritized projects.

Ongoing – The city currently has $1.5 million
in active grant funds for projects found in the
Active Transportation Plan

6. In addition to secure funding through grant
programs, the City should lobby local
representatives to assist on infrastructure
implementation, such as obtain discretionary
allotment.

Ongoing – City received $850,000 in
Federal discretionary funding for Phase IV
of the Imperial Avenue Extension Project.

7. Create roadway design standards including
right-of-way widths and cross-sections
indicated in the Mobility Element, Figures ME
5-8, to reflect Complete Streets principles.

These standards should include specifications
for bicycle facilities, sidewalks, travel lane
width, turn lanes, intersections, crosswalks,
transit facilities, truck routes and turning, and
other details.

In progress - This item is being addressed as
part of the Second Phase Zoning Code
Update. Will also require updating
standards and specifications.

8. Develop a neighborhood traffic calming
program to slow down traffic speeds in both
Collector (see Figure ME-4) and local streets.

This program should incorporate a strong
element of public involvement to obtain
resident feedback and input in order to
identify appropriate improvements from
each neighborhood.

Not started - This item is being addressed as
part of the Second Phase of the Zoning Code
Update.

9. Ensure new development or redevelopment
projects following Complete Streets
principles and constructing or paying a fee
to construct multimodal improvement along
project frontage.

Ongoing – Projects are reviewed for
compliance with the Mobility Element and
applicable requirements. No fee program
is implemented.

10. Ensure developments on large parcels, such
as Opportunity Areas 3, 4, and 5, to create
friendly environment for people to walk,
bike and access to public transit. This consists
In progress – This item is being addressed as
part of the Second Phase Zoning Code
Update. Will also require updating
standards and specifications.

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9 of short blocks and grid network, bicycles
facilities, linear parks, and enhancements
included in the Pedestrian Treatment
Toolbox (Figure ME-1).

11. Coordinate with ICTC and IVT on the
implementation of a mobility hub at the 7th
Street transit station.

Ongoing – The Downtown Embellece project
includes components of the El Centro
Mobility Hub including having mobile food
venders, improved lighting, and other
enhancements in Town Square adjacent to
the 7th Street Transit Station.

12. Coordinate with ICTC and IVT on providing
transit services to the Opportunity Areas 3,
4, and 5.

Ongoing
Planned Updates
There are no proposed amendments or changes to the Mobility Element at this time. However, it is possible that the Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan may recommend amendments to the Mobility Element.

The Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan is expected to be complete by February 2025.

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10 Environmental Justice Element
Background
In 2016, California required cities with communities impacted by poor environmental quality to adopt Environmental Justice Elements. This aims to ensure equitable treatment regarding environmental regulations and protection from environmental and health burdens. Any jurisdiction can decide to incorporate environmental justice policies into their General Plan. However, a city or county that includes disadvantaged communities must have an EJ Element as per state law. In the context of environmental justice, a disadvantaged community is defined by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) as an area that is either identified under Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code or a low-income area significantly affected by environmental pollution leading to adverse health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation. Approximately 2/3 of El Centro has a high proportion of residents affected by environmental pollution qualifying the entire city as an Environmental Justice Community as per the policies in this element. As such the first edition of the Environmental Justice Element was adopted during the 2040 General Plan Element Update in June 2021.

The City of El Centro faces environmental challenges, including pollution, affecting residents' health and well-being. Issues include air pollution, proximity to solid waste facilities, and pesticide use. The city aims to engage all residents in decision-making processes and improve public facilities. Challenges such as incomplete pedestrian networks, lack of nutritious food options, and affordable housing are also addressed. Strategies include promoting healthy food access, enhancing physical activity opportunities, and addressing housing affordability and safety concerns. The Environmental Justice Element aims to address the unequal distribution of environmental burdens and benefits with the following goals:

1. An engaged and informed community that participates fully in the public decision-making process.

2. Equitable participation in decision-making by traditionally underrepresented groups, and by stakeholders in EJ communities and throughout the City.

3. Strong collaboration with other government agencies and community groups working to address the environmental justice issues that impact El Centro.

4. The reduction of pollution from existing and new sources in El Centro and the surrounding region.

5. Mitigation of exposure to pollution in El Centro.

6. Separation of sensitive uses, e.g. residential development, senior facilities, schools, child care centers, hospitals, etc., from pollution sources

7. Equitable distribution of public facilities and infrastructure throughout the City of El Centro.

8. State of the art health care facilities to meet the evolving needs of the community and the region

9. Reliable and convenient access to healthy food for all members of the El Centro community.

10. Positive messaging and education about healthy eating habits.

11. A balanced food environmental with high-quality food outlets.

12. Offer a variety of recreation opportunities to meet the needs and abilities of people throughout El Centro.

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11 13. Safe and comfortable spaces for active transportation and physical activity.

14. An active transportation network that connects important locations throughout the City.

15. Safe and well-maintained housing for all residents of El Centro.

16. A diverse range of housing options affordable to residents at all income levels.

17. A strategic approach to reducing the number of residents experiencing homelessness in El Centro.

Implementation Progress
Policy No. Description Comments
EJE-IP-1
Offer healthy foods and beverages at public
events: Research and adopt a policy to increase
healthy food and beverage options at public
facilities, meetings and events. The ordinance should
consider banning sugar-sweetened beverages and
increase the proportion of healthy items for sale in
vending machines and at concession stands. Include
examples of healthy vs. unhealthy food options.

Not Started - A formal policy has not
been drafted, but healthy and sugar
free options are made available at
city sponsored meetings.

EJE-IP-2 Conduct proactive outreach: Hold an annual town hall meeting, inviting the entire City to provide
suggestions and comments for how the City
government can better serve the residents.

Ongoing – City Manager’s Office
hosts Monday’s with the Mayor
events at local businesses monthly.

EJE-IP-3 Develop a community meeting protocol: Prepare a strategy for all City departments to use when
conducting community outreach. Always provide
interpretation services and meeting notices in both
English/Spanish. Always allow for remote
participation. Consider offering food and childcare
services for in-person meetings. Use additional
innovative methods to involve the community as
appropriate.

Ongoing - All communications for city
events, public meetings, and press
releases are translated in to Spanish.

There is an incentive for staff who
speak Spanish to provide translation
services.

EJE-IP-4 Maintain a meeting distribution list: Prepare a list of organizations, non-profit groups and other
community partners, including those who have
connections with or serve traditionally
underrepresented groups, and invite them to
participate in all community outreach and decisionmaking activities. Make this list available for all departments to use.

Ongoing - All outward facing
communication is managed by the
Public Information Officer who
maintains meeting distribution lists.

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12 EJE-IP-5 Develop a project sustainability checklist to use when reviewing development projects: Include such
measures as requiring developers of new projects
along the perimeter of the City to: consider air
pollution exposure especially for sensitive groups;
plant drought tolerant trees to serve as wind breaks
to mitigate blowing dust; require use of low-impact
development techniques where feasible; incentivize
the use of green building techniques; and require
sidewalks and bike lanes/paths in all residential
subdivisions.

Not Started
EJE-IP-6 Urban greening programs: Look for grant programs that provide opportunities to add trees and
vegetation in the City for shade and natural cooling,
appropriate to the local climate.

Ongoing - In 2023, the City received
$ 4.78M from the Clean California
Grant. In 2023, the city received
$1.1M in funding from the urban
greening program for Buena Vista
Park
EJE-IP-7 Develop indoor air quality guidelines: Incorporate techniques for improved indoor air quality into
design standards for new developments near
freeways, major corridors, or other sources causing
high levels of localized pollution.

Not Started
EJE-IP-8 Create an air quality buffer map: Buffer map should identify areas where extra effort should be made
to plant trees and/or other strategies to mitigate air
pollution impacts. See LUE-IP-1q.

Not Started
EJE-IP-9 Develop healthy food retail incentives: Explore incentives, such as the Healthy Food Financing
Initiative or California FreshWorks Fund to expand
healthy food retail throughout El Centro.

Not Started
EJE-IP-10 Conduct ongoing coordination with the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD): Maintain
a productive relationship with the ICPHD and
support efforts to better serve communities of
concern through eliminating food waste and
redistributing food, and use the City’s website and
social media to provide information to residents on
food assistance programs and to offer community
classes that promote healthy eating.

Not Started
EJE-IP-11 Participate in healthy home education: Disseminate information to property owners and tenants about
maintaining a “healthy home” including information
on indoor mold, and low toxicity cleaning products;
look to the CDC and California Department of Public
Health for resources.

Ongoing – Information is distributed
at the front counter regarding indoor
mold and lead hazards found in
homes.

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13 EJE-IP-12 Start a Lead Paint Program: Collaborate with the Imperial County Housing Authority to create a Lead
Paint Program, and include active enforcement.

In Progress - Code Enforcement staff
is discussing a partnership with the
Imperial County Public Health
Department.

EJE-IP-13 Expand opportunities for indoor recreation:

Consider using vacant retail space centrally located
near residential neighborhoods to offer indoor
recreation opportunities especially during the hot
summer months, such as indoor climbing walls for
kids, roller skating, indoor play structures, indoor
obstacle courses, trampolines, etc.

Not Started
EJE-IP-14 Incentivize new neighborhood grocery stores: Revise the zoning code to allow neighborhood-serving
retail uses within neighborhoods at key nodes to
provide opportunities for retail services within
walking distance of homes. Allow reduced parking
requirements. Prioritize the neighborhoods on the
east side of the City. Revise the Zoning Ordinance if
necessary.

Not Started
EJE-IP-15 Promote mobile farmer’s markets: Permit mobile farmer’s markets to operate weekly or bi-weekly in
neighborhoods that are a considerable distance
from grocery stores. Allow them to locate at local
parks or community centers.

Not Started
EJE-IP-16 Host pop-up events: Periodically, host pop-up events and feature local musicians, food trucks, and fun
activities such as bingo, raffle for tickets to the
Aquatic Center, etc. for community-building.

Consider closing down City street segments for this
purpose to provide space for these events.

Ongoing
EJE-IP-17 Develop low-impact development guidelines: Work with the Engineering Department to develop a set of
guidelines to require developers to use new
techniques to reduce runoff, such as the use of
permeable pavers, and vegetated infiltration.

Not started
EJE-IP-18 Partner in regional air quality improvement efforts:

Maintain a “seat at the table” in regional efforts to
improve air quality for the City and County. Identify
a consistent staff member to serve as the City’s
liaison.

Ongoing – City representative
present at AB 617 Meetings
EJE-IP-19 (Mobility or EJ Element) Develop transportation options for low income residents, seniors or persons
with disabilities for important needs, such as medical
appointments, pharmacy and grocery shopping,
and offer mobile health care options.

Ongoing – ICTC provides
transportation services for these
populations. City staff will continue
to partner with ICTC to meet their
needs.

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14 EJE-IP-20 Offer fee-free days for the City’s recreational facilities: To better serve the recreational needs of
communities of concern, waive fees for the City’s
recreational facilities on an occasional basis.

Not started
EJE-IP-21 Participate in regional and local efforts to end homelessness: Collaborate with local and regional
agencies working on homeless issues, including nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and the County of Imperial to support needed services and move
individuals and families into permanent housing.

Ongoing – Code Enforcement staff
collaborates with Catholic Charities
– San Diego-Imperial County,
County Social Services Dept., and
the County Behavior Health Dept.

Planned Updates
The Environmental Justice Element is currently not proposed to be updated nor is it statutorily required to be updated as is the case with the Housing Element or the Safety Element. The plan recently being adopted is still being implemented. Future General Plan Element Updates may require an update to the plan.

Housing Element
Background
The Housing Element, a crucial part of the General Plan as mandated by California State law, is responsible for assessing housing needs, analyzing the housing market, and suggesting programs to address those needs. It involves examining housing stock, costs, incomes, special requirements, land availability, infrastructure, and RHNA. Updated every eight years, the City's Housing Element aims to devise future housing strategies based on past initiatives and present assessments. The Sixth Cycle Housing Element for the City of El Centro's statutory planning period kicks off on October 15, 2021, and runs until October 15, 2029, while the RHNA period starts on June 30, 2021, and extends to October 15, 2029.

El Centro's Sixth Cycle Housing Element focuses on expanding sites for lower and moderate-income households to achieve economic integration. RHNA sites are strategically spread across the city, with larger sites on the outskirts and smaller ones in the center, following fair housing distribution patterns.

Certain areas have concentrations of poverty, disparities, and sensitive communities, prompting the city to promote mixed-income neighborhoods for enhancement. The Land Use Element endorses a wellrounded mix of land uses to cater to residents' needs and enhance living conditions. Strategies involve facilitating "Missing Middle" housing, promoting infill housing, and aligning residential policies with General Plan objectives. In order to guide future growth in the City of El Centro, the following goals were included in the Housing Element:

1. Adequate housing to meet the existing and future needs of El Centro residents.

2. Maintenance and enhancement of the quality of residential neighborhoods and living environments.

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15 3. Equal opportunity for all residents to reside in housing of their choice.

4. Housing that maximizes opportunities for energy conservation.

Implementation Progress
The table below lists Housing Element Programs or Policies that have been finished, are currently in progress, or are underway.

Program No. Description Comments
Adequate Sites for
RHNA
Update the Zoning Ordinance to address the
replacement requirements, implement the MU-1
and MU-2 Overlay designations of the Land
Use Element, Maintain and monitor the
residential sites inventory to ensure adequate
sites remain to accommodate the RHNA
throughout the RHNA period, Provide sites
inventory information online and update at least
annually.

In progress – to be
completed by August
2024.

2. Monitor
Residential Capacity
(SB166 No Net Loss)
Develop and implement a formal evaluation
procedure pursuant to Government Code
Section 65863
In progress – to be
completed by August
2024.

3. By-Right Approval
of Projects with 20
Percent Affordable
(AB1397)
Develop and implement a formal evaluation
procedure pursuant to Government Code
Section 65863
In progress – to be
completed by August
2024.

4. Accessory
Dwelling Units
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to, clarify the
definition of ADUs, establish parking standards
in consistent with State law, ensure regulations
for single-family dwellings conform to State law
allowing ADUs and Jr. ADUs. By 2023 develop
incentives to facilitate ADU Production, and
Facilitate the construction of 40 ADUs over eight
years.

The Zoning Ordinance was
amended in 2022. In
2023 44 ADUs and Jr.

ADUs were constructed.

Staff is preparing permit
ready ADUs to be
completed by December
2024.

5. Facilitate
Affordable and
Special Needs
Housing Production
Encourage and facilitate affordable and special
needs housing by collaborating with Affordable
and Special Needs Housing Developers.

Ongoing – The City
partnered with Chelsea
Investment Corporation on
the Jacaranda Gardens
apartment project, utilizing
city owned property and
HOME funding.

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Homebuyer Program
Maintain contact information for affordable
housing developers’ special needs service
providers for the purposes of soliciting their
involvement in development projects in El
Centro. Provide links to CalHFA programs on
City website by the end of 2022 and annually
pursue available funding programs to deliver
homebuyer assistance.

Ongoing - Links to CalHFA
programs will be added
to the located in the
Community Services -
Economic Development
Division webpage.

7. Zoning Code
Amendments
Annually, the City will contact local and regional
affordable housing developers, especially those
that focus on housing for the disabled, seniors,
and farmworker households to explore
opportunities for affordable housing.

In progress – Phase II of
the Zoning Code update is
underway and expected
to be completed by
August 2024.

8. Water and Sewer
Service Priority for
Affordable Housing
Develop and establish a formal procedure to
grant water and sewer priority to developments
with units affordable to lower-income
households within one year of adoption of the
2021-2029 Housing Element.

Not started

9. Coordination with
Social Services
Agencies
Continue to evaluate on an annual basis
allocation of CDBG funds to social service
agencies to benefit El Centro residents, and
attempt to assist 250 special needs and lower
income residents annually.

In the fiscal year ending
2023, CDBG funds served
754 residents.

10. Rental Assistance Continue to contract with the IVHA to administer the Housing Choice Vouchers Program and assist
an average of approximately 900 extremely
low and very low income households annually
during the planning period, promote the Housing
Choice Vouchers program on City website,
partner with its fair housing service provider to
educate the community on the new source of
income protection.

The Imperial Valley
Housing Authority issued
over 978 housing vouchers
to assist extremely low
and very low-income
households in El Centro.

11. Conservation of
Existing and Future
Affordable Units
Monitor Units at Risk, Work with Potential
Purchasers, Tenant Education, and Assist Tenants
of Existing Rent Restricted Units to Obtain
Section 8 Voucher Assistance.

The City has not lost any
affordable housing due to
conversion to market rate
in 2023.

12. Housing
Rehabilitation Loan
Program
Assist two low income homeowners annually with
rehabilitation loans, one low income homeowner
annually with lead-based paint reduction, one
low income homeowner annually with asbestos
testing and removal, and annually pursue other
funding sources (e.g., CalHome) to expand
housing rehabilitation assistance.

In 2023, one applicant
was awarded funding for
the housing rehabilitation
loan
program.

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Enforcement
Continue to implement the applicable sections of
the El Centro Municipal Code.

Inform eligible owners about the City’s Home
Improvement Loan Program, conduct code
enforcement on 150 units annually, Adopt the
most recent version of the California Building
Code by 2022 and update every three years
according to the State Building Code update
schedule.

In 2023, 275 Code
Enforcement cases were
closed on housing related
complaints. The Code
Enforcement Officer
distributes information
pamphlets to
potentially eligible
homeowners about the
City's Housing
Rehabilitation Loan
Program.

The 2022 California
Building Code was
adopted by the City on
July 18, 2023.

14. Fair Housing
Services
Complete meaningful actions noted in Table 50
of page 106 to affirmatively further fair
housing issues. Contributing factors identified
includes: Insufficient Fair Housing Testing and
Limited Outreach Capacity, Patterns of
concentration as well as disparate access to
opportunities/ resources for communities in the
Center of the City, and Communities with
disproportionate housing needs, like cost
burdens, overcrowding, and substandard
housing conditions, are concentrated in the
census tracts in the center of the City.

The city recently
completed a housing
conditions survey that will
provide data on areas
with concentrated levels of
poorly maintained housing.

Also, the city will be
updating their Analysis of
Impediments to Fair
Housing
Choice and Fair Housing
Action Plan in 2024.

Planned Updates
The Housing Element is not expected to be updated again prior to its required 7th Cycle Update. As mentioned previously, the Sixth Cycle Housing Element period runs until October 15, 2029. Once funding is made available for the Seventh Cycle Housing Element update, staff will begin working on the next statutory updated.
2023 Housing APR Summary
This year’s Annual Progress Report accounts for the second full calendar year of the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) period beginning on January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2023. Below are the highlights from the Report for this period:

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18 HOUSING UNITS ISSUED BUILDING PERMITS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2023 New Units in 2023
Single Family Homes 0
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) 44
Multi-Family Units 126
Mobile Home 0
Total Units 170
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT GOALS 2021-2029
Income Level RHNA Allocation
2021-2029
2021* 2022 2023 RHNA Goal Remaining
Very Low ≤ 50% AMI 1001 32 4 96 869
Low 51% to 80% AMI 490 33 31 48 378
Moderate 81% to 120% AMI 462 9 3 26 424
Above Moderate > 120% AMI 1489 5 0 0 1484
Total Units 3,442 79 38 170 3,155
*2021 RHNA Period is from 6/30/2021 to 12/31/2021
Conservation/Open Space Element
Background
The Conservation/Open Space Element is designed to safeguard environmental and historical resources, encompassing aspects such as agricultural conservation, water conservation, and air quality. It consists of sections on Issues, Goals, and Policies, along with a Conservation/Open Space Plan. Environmental impact assessments and wildlife protection are governed by several laws and programs like the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Compliance with regulations is mandatory for development projects in El Centro to minimize environmental effects. The city enforces stormwater pollution control measures and regional transportation plans to enhance air quality and traffic management. Furthermore, the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan aligns with General Plan objectives for diverse resource conservation initiatives.

The Imperial Valley's fertile agricultural terrain stands as a cornerstone of El Centro's economy, supplying a rich array of fresh produce vital to its populace. Despite grappling with the challenges linked to the high salinity of Colorado River water, the community acknowledges the critical need for water conservation amid California's persistent water overdraft predicaments.

El Centro's deep-rooted ties to its agricultural heritage highlight the city's unique legacy, accentuating the importance of preserving historical landmarks for forthcoming generations to appreciate and glean

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19 wisdom from. As custodians of the land, residents bear the responsibility of perpetuating these customs and honoring the memory of their predecessors who cultivated the soil with care.

Although El Centro benefits from generally favorable air quality, the presence of wind-dispersed particulates underscores the delicate equilibrium between advancement and environmental repercussions.

Positioned in an environmentally sensitive locale, the city must engage in meticulous urban planning and proactive measures to mitigate potential environmental hazards and ensure the welfare of its inhabitants.

Implementation Progress
Policy
No.

Description Status
COS-1 Agricultural Preservation: Use development
incentives such as priority project processing,
density bonuses, and infrastructure improvements to
encourage redevelopment and infill projects that
reduce development pressure on agricultural lands.

Ongoing – In 2021 the city adopted a
Programmatic Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) for the El Centro 2040
General Plan Update. The PIER
included programs to evaluate the
development of agricultural lands. The
El Centro 2040 General Plan also
resulted to an up zoning of many zones
allowing denser residential
development. The Zoning Code update
adopted in 2022, also includes a
streamlined density bonus process
following state requirements.

COS-2 Agriculture Preservation: Encourage the provision and maintenance of buffers, such as roadways,
topographic features, and open space, to prevent
incompatibilities between agricultural and nonagricultural land uses. During the development review process, a number of factors shall be used
to determine the appropriate buffer, including the
type of agricultural use, topography, and pesticide
and machinery use.

Ongoing – The El Centro 2040 General
Plan Update identified areas that are
planned for development abutting
agricultural uses also have policies for
adequate buffers.

COS-3 Promote Water Conservation: Work with the
Imperial Irrigation District to encourage water
conservation throughout El Centro in the following
ways:
• Require the use of drought resistant plant
species in landscaping for private and public
areas, including parks;
• Utilize xeriscape principles in all new parks,
recreation facilities, public buildings and
private developments.

Ongoing – The city monitors State
mandates on drought conditions and
implements the Water Shortage
Contingency Plan. All new development
is required to adhere to Chapter 29,
Division 6 of the municipal code which
discusses Water Efficient Landscaping.

The City utilized the 2022 California
Building Code that contains water
efficient requirements.

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20 • Work with the El Centro School Districts to
establish water conservation educational
programs; and
• Require the incorporation of water
conservation devices (including low-flush
toilets, flow restriction devices and water
conservation appliances) in new development,
public projects and rehabilitation projects.

COS-4 4.4 Plan: Support California's "4.4 Plan"; an
ongoing effort to reduce California's use of
Colorado River water to 4.4 million acre-feet per
year, California’s entitled amount.

This program was created in 2002 and
would need to be reevaluated to
determine if it is still a valid.

COS-5 Water Recycling: Implement water recycling in El
Centro in the following ways:
• Apply for funding for a Recycled Water
Feasibility Study from the State Water
Resources Control Board;
• Conduct Feasibility Study;
• Implement recommendations through the CIP
process, a new recycled water use ordinance (if
appropriate) and requirements for new
development.

Not started.

COS-6 Subdivision Ordinance: Continue to implement and
enforce the subdivision ordinance that contains
provisions for the dedication of land for park and
recreational purposes. The ordinance requires a
land dedication calculated on a basis of a ratio of
five acres of park for each 1,000 residents
generated by the project. A fee can be paid in
lieu of land dedication and the collection of these
and fees and other funds can be used to set up a
revolving fund to be used for the acquisition of
park and open space lands.

Ongoing - The current ratio is 3 acres
per 1,000 residents.

COS-7 Zoning Ordinance: Continue to promote the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) provision in the
Zoning Ordinance. PUDs are a way to encourage
the development of residential environments
containing more usable open space than provided
under traditional development standards.

Ongoing – The City is processing one
PUD for the Town Center Residential
and Industrial Development (CUP 22-4).

COS-8 Protect Natural Resources: Assess development
proposals for potential impacts to significant
natural and aesthetic resources pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
associated federal regulations. Require
Ongoing - This is reviewed in all CEQA
projects.

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21 appropriate mitigation for all significant impacts if impact avoidance is not possible.

COS-9 “Embrace the Desert”: Invest in the City programs and facilities that highlight the unique value of the
landscape and appropriate use of materials. City
investments should include an Environmental
Education Program and a Desert Demonstration
Garden.

Not Started
COS10California Environmental Quality Act: Continue to assess development proposals for potential impacts
to sensitive historic, archaeological, and
paleontological resources pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Require appropriate mitigation for all significant
impacts if impact avoidance is not possible.

Ongoing - This is reviewed in all CEQA
projects.

COS11Downtown Business District: Continue to implement and update as necessary the recommendations of
the Downtown Business District Study as one method
of maintaining and enhancing the downtown area
to retain the character of the central area, with its
arcades and store fronts, and to create a more
lively and vibrant city center.

Ongoing – The city continues to
implement projects and programs such
as the installation of ornamental street
and pedestrian lighting and façade
improvement programs. Most recently
the city received a $4.8 million grant
for further improvements.

COS12Local Awareness of Community Heritage: Foster
local awareness of El Centro’s heritage by:
• Implementing a program of recognition, for
example, the placement of plaques or markers
to highlight the significance of a building or
place;
• Investigating the eligibility of local buildings for
listing in the national, State, or local register of
historic places;
• Designating historic landmarks, recognizing a
building, structure, site or collection of buildings
or sites which are found by the City Council to
have historic, cultural, or architectural
significance;
• Purchasing development rights to important
buildings or property so as to provide
protection from alteration or destruction;
• Purchasing and re-selling important buildings or
property with a covenant and reverted clause
in the deed, restricting changes in the structure
of the place.

In November 21, 2023, the City Council
updated the Proclamation Policy 605
adding that plaques may be issued for
buildings of cultural or historical interest
or significance.

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22 Planned Updates
There are currently no planned updates to the Conservation/Open Space Element. Being that it was last updated twenty years ago, it should be considered as part of the next comprehensive update of the General Plan.

Noise Element
Background
The Noise Element is crucial for the General Plan, meeting State planning laws and aligning with California Health and Safety guidelines. It forecasts noise levels for land use compatibility and sets standards for noise insulation. The Noise Element must integrate with other General Plan elements like Land Use and Circulation, aiming to reduce transportation-induced noise impact. In El Centro, noise mitigation efforts focus on transportation-related noise from sources like Interstate 8. Planning for future noise conditions involves addressing transportation and stationary noise sources to minimize community impact. The City of El Centro has goals and policies adopted to ensure that noise impacts are properly mitigated during the development phase. In addition, there is a noise plan that includes standards. The following goals are included in the Noise Element:

1. Minimize the effects of noise through proper land use planning.

2. Minimize transportation related noise impacts to preserve the City’s overall environment.

3. Minimize non-transportation related noise impacts to preserve the City’s overall environment.

Implementation Progress
The City of El Centro addresses noise issues by implementing a Noise Plan and Land Use Compatibility Standards. Different zones determine noise acceptability and mitigation requirements for development projects. The city focuses on transportation noise control through design measures and collaboration with transportation authorities. Noise from non-transportation sources is also regulated to protect sensitive receptors. Compliance with noise standards is required for new development projects to minimize noise impacts on the community. Unlike earlier sections of the General Plan that incorporated formal programs with timelines, the Noise Element contains standards and guidelines for proper noise planning during development.

Planned Updates
The Noise Element was last updated during the comprehensive General Plan Update in 2004. Since than the Circulation Element was replaced with the Mobility Element in 2021 and modifying the planned vehicle transportation network. Also, the County of Imperial is currently updated their Airport Land Use

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23 Compatibility Plan, which would affect the forecasted noise generated from aircraft landing at the Imperial County Airport north of the city.

Safety Element
Background
The Safety Element in El Centro aims to identify and address potential hazards for residents, workers, and visitors, including earthquakes, fires, floods, and hazardous materials. It is a mandated part of the General Plan, covering hazards like seismic events, flooding, fires, and hazardous materials. The Safety Element includes sections on Issues, Goals, Policies, and a Safety Plan outlining actions to reduce risks and enhance emergency preparedness. Government Code section 65302(g) sets forth a list of hazards that the Element must cover if they pertain to conditions in the City. These hazards are:
• Seismically induced conditions including ground shaking, surface rupture, ground failure, tsunami and seiche;
• Slope instability leading to mudslides and landslides; • Subsidence and other geologic hazards;
• Flooding;
• Wildland and urban fires; and
• Evacuation routes, water supply requirements and design standards for new development as they relate to identified fire seismic and geologic hazards.

Implementation Progress
The City of El Centro has 14 programs addressing safety standards including seismic hazards mitigation, flood risk reduction, fire prevention, crime prevention, transportation safety, and emergency response coordination. Measures include enforcing building codes, retrofitting hazardous buildings, promoting fire prevention, educating the public, enhancing transportation safety, and minimizing health risks from hazardous materials. Following is a list of each program with a summarized description:

Program
No.

Description Comments
S-1 Reduce community risk from seismic and geologic
hazards by mandating mitigation measures for
new and existing developments. Evaluate
projects for potential hazards under the
California Environmental Quality Act and
implement safety measures to address significant
risks.

Ongoing - This is an ongoing topic item
in all environmental reports.

S-2 Use open space easements and other regulatory
techniques to prohibit development and avoid
public
Ongoing - This is an ongoing
consideration.

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identified and cannot be mitigated.

S-3 Comply with structural codes like the Uniform
Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
Uniform Fire Code, and National Electric Code
to prevent injury, property damage, and loss of
life. All development in El Centro must adhere to
these codes for public safety.

Ongoing – The city has adopted the
2022 California Building Code.

S-4 Implement a seismic retrofitting program for
identifying and reinforcing hazardous buildings.

Prioritize buildings for strengthening, offer
incentives to owners like tax waivers, and
provide education on seismic upgrades.

Not Started
S-5 Reduce community flooding risks by mandating
mitigation measures for existing and new
developments, assessing proposals under the
California Environmental Quality Act, and
implementing safety measures.

Ongoing - This is an ongoing topic item
in all environmental reports.

S-6 Enforce city standards for storm drainage
facilities to handle storm runoff and flash
floods. New developments must provide flood
control facilities as needed, and identify
funding sources for necessary improvements.

Ongoing – Applicable projects are
reviewed for compliance with the city’s
stormwater ordinance.

S-7 Promote programs and actions that educate the
public about flood hazards and how to reduce
the risks and losses associated with flooding.

Not Started
S-8 Reduce community fire risks by mandating
mitigation for brush and structural fires in
existing, new, and redeveloped areas. Evaluate
development projects for hazards under the
California Environmental Quality Act and
enforce measures to reduce significant safety
risks.

Ongoing - This is an ongoing topic item
in all environmental reports.

S-9 Promote fire prevention in El Centro by
implementing fire hazard education programs,
coordinating with relevant departments for
adequate water pressure, adopting updated
fire code provisions, and reviewing the Fire
Department budget for enhanced protection.

Ongoing – Development projects are
reviewed by Fire Department staff and
evaluated for compliance with eh
California Fire Code.

S-10 Continue to implement the signal preemption
program allowing emergency vehicles to
preempt signalized traffic lights in order to
reduce response time to emergencies.

Ongoing – New traffic signals are
installed with detection and phase cards
to allow signal preemption.

S-11 Provide adequate police protection and
educate the public on ways to prevent crime
Ongoing – The Police Department is
implementing a Citizens Academy for

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25 including Maintaining adequate police staffing
levels, Upholding mutual aid agreements,
Integrating safety principles into development
projects, Enhancing public awareness with
initiatives such as Neighborhood Watch,
Delivering crime prevention programs in local
schools in collaboration with the police and
school districts.
the community to engage with Police
officers and staff and gain an
understating of policing. The Police
Department also operates a Community
Relations Unit that interacts with
residents and property owners on how to
improve the safety and security.

S-12 Enhance transportation safety by collaborating
with various organizations such as California
Highway Patrol, U.S. Navy, and others to
identify and address safety issues involving
railways, airplanes, automobiles, pedestrians,
and cyclists.

Ongoing
S-13 Implement and update the SEMS Multihazard
Functional Plan to coordinate emergency service
providers and minimize damage during
disasters. Encourage multi-jurisdictional
cooperation, communication, and involvement of
private individuals and organizations for
effective emergency planning and response.

Completed – The Imperial County MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update was adopted in February 2021.

S-14 Minimize health and environmental risks
associated with hazardous materials by
collaborating with regulatory agencies,
implementing waste management plans,
identifying transportation routes, following
emergency management plans, and working
with local agencies to administer Risk
Management Plans for businesses.

Ongoing
Planned Updates
The Safety Element was last updated in during the comprehensive General Plan Update in 2004. Since then there have been statutory requirements to update Safety Elements with the next update of the Housing Element. Also, State law now requires that climate change adaptation and resiliency in the general plan safety element. AB 2140 (Gov. Code § 65302.6, 8685.9) authorizes local governments to adopt the LHMP with the general plan safety element. Integration by reference or annexation is encouraged through a post-disaster financial incentive to cover local shares of the 25% non-federal portion of grant-funded post-disaster projects when approved by the legislature.

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26 Economic Development Element
Background
The Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008 triggered the great recession, leading to financial institution bailouts and economic challenges like job losses and housing market issues. Despite the economic constraints, the City included an optional Economic Development Element in its General Plan to enhance the local economy, aiming for a balanced community with a high quality of life. The El Centro General Plan's Economic Development Element, last updated in 2011, aims to leverage globalization forces to drive city growth. The focus is on attracting businesses offering higher wages to counter declining household incomes. The update included strategies for reusing underutilized sites, enhancing downtown areas, and integrating commercial, residential, and office spaces. The plan is part of a broader effort to adapt to economic changes and will be implemented gradually as funds allow. The City maintains the Vision 2050 Blueprint and a Strategic Plan, last updated in 2022, that are updated as needs and trends evolve. The Economic Development Plan has the following 12 goals:
• Goal 3.1: Attract Employers That Pay Higher Wages
• Goal 3.2: Encourage Entrepreneurship
• Goal 3.3: Encourage sustainable Development practices • Goal 3.4: Create more shovel ready industry sites
• Goal 3.5: Continue to attract shoppers from Mexicali and neighboring communities • Goal 3.6: Improve community amenities that make El Centro a better place to visit and reside • Goal 3.7: Transform downtown El Centro into a mixed-use neighborhood • Goal 3.8: Reduce the inventory of vacant commercial space • Goal 3.9: Encourage more intensive development at underutilized shopping center sites • Goal 3.10: Upgrade the Appearance of Abandoned and Underutilized Commercial Properties Until they are Revitalized
• Goal 3.11: Convert a Portion of Vacant Industrial Land into Business Park or General Commercial Uses
• Goal 3.12: Complete the development of the Imperial Valley Commons site Implementation Progress
The Economic Development Plan has twelve goals with respective action items to help guide economic growth. In order to properly track the progress, it is important to track the 16 opportunity areas that are delineated in the Plan.

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27 Opportunity
Area No.

Description Comments

1. Imperial Valley
Plaza
The Valley Plaza Shopping Center should
transform into a mixed-use business center
with increased business space, reduced
parking, and pedestrian-friendly amenities.

This location continues to be
developed as suites open up.

This area currently has a mixture
of tenants that includes medical
offices, governmental offices,
retail stores and restaurants.

2. Former Heilig
Meyers Center
The underutilized shopping center should
undergo intensive development with new
business space, reduced parking, upgraded
appearance, and improved maintenance
until demand increases.

This location now has a Smart
and Final, Dollar General, and
a Furniture Store. One suite
remains empty.

3. Bowling Area
Site
The area should support recreation or
entertainment that complements the bowling
alley while ensuring its competitiveness in
the regional market.

A formally empty portion of the
building is now use for a
vocational nursing school.

4. Valley
CenterPoint
Plaza
The site should be redeveloped or
repurposed with a blend of activities that
align with the Imagine Charter School. The
General Plan revision should promote more
intensive development on the site,
incorporating extra structures while
reducing the land allocated for parking. It's
crucial to maintain the vacant buildings
adequately until the demand for new
commercial space increases.

Imagine Charter School ceased
operations in 2000. A major
portion of the site was donated
to the City in 2018. The New El
Centro Public Library was
constructed in 2023. The former
Carrow’s restaurant building is
being converted a new
restaurant, UPS Store, and a
third suite.

5. Former WalMart StoreThe former Wal-Mart site should be redeveloped with a mix of business uses.

More intensive development on the site
should be encouraged along with a
reduced amount of land reserved for
parking. The vacant building should be
properly maintained until the demand for
new business space improves.

This site is no longer vacant. The
Wal-Mart building is used for
government offices, Ross, DD’s
Discount, PetSmart and a
Stanton Optical. In addition, the
parking area includes new
buildings with a Five Below,
Aldi’s, two ATMs, an insurance
company, and a cell phone
store.

6. El Centro Town
Center Phase II
The General Plan should encourage the
build out of this 30-acre area with a mix of
office, business-park uses, recognizing that
site buildout is constrained by the area's
location within the regional airport zone. A
public-private partnership could help
finance the infrastructure improvements
Off-site improvements were
constructed funded through an
Economic Development
Administration Grant. Areas
were rezoned to Multi-family
residential consistent with the
City’s review of the Airport Land
Use Compatibility Guidelines.

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28 needed to develop shovel ready business
sites.

Other areas are developed for
light industrial uses.

7. Adams Avenue
Corridor
Vacant and underutilized sites within this
corridor should be developed or
redeveloped for higher and better uses.

The attraction of new private investment
can upgrade the appearance and
economic vitality of the corridor.

The Mixed Use 1 (MU) zone was
applied to the area to allow
medium to high density
residential uses in the area. In
addition, there are parks and
recreation amenities that have
been constructed.

8. Downtown
Main Street
Corridor
The downtown should be transitioned into a
mixed-use neighborhood that includes
retail, general commercial, office, and
residential uses. lnfill housing should be
encouraged on vacant and underutilized
lots. Flexible zoning should attract a
diversity of people and businesses into the
vacant downtown spaces. Project Shape
recommendations for parking, landscaping
and land use changes should be
implemented.

In 2016, an amendment to the
zoning ordinance prohibited
housing in the downtown area.

The updated Land Use Element
provided strategies for
economic development to
encourage small business
involving small-scale fabrication
and artisan production in the
area. A zoning code update to
facilitate is currently underway.

In 2023, the city received a
$4.8 million grant to renovate
Town Square park, replace
entry way signage, trash cans,
and other amenities.

9. Highway 86
Railroad
Properties
This area should be transformed into
general commercial or office uses. The
dilapidated buildings should be maintained
and the appearance improved until the site
con be revitalized.

The area remains zoned for
Light Industrial and Railroad
facilities. Rezoning it to allow
for general commercial or office
uses is not being considered at
this time.

10. 8th Street
Industrial Park
Subdivision
Shovel ready business sites should be
created for these 17 acres of vacant
industrially zoned land. The effort will
require a partnership between the private
property owners, the City and federal and
state agencies that may fund infrastructure
improvements.

Development has not occurred
on this property. A Tentative
Subdivision Map for the area
has expired.

11. Danenberg
Industrial Site
Shovel ready business sites should be
created for the 27 acres of vacant
industrially zoned land. The effort will
require a partnership between the private
property owners, the City, and federal and
state agencies that may fund infrastructure
improvements.

This area was rezoned to CTTourist Commercial in 2022.

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29 12. South El Centro
Industrial Park
Shovel ready business sites should be
created for this 17-acre area of vacant
industrial land. The effort will require a
partnership between the private property
owners, the City, and federal and state
agencies that may fund infrastructure
improvements.

A portion of this area was
rezoned CG-General
Commercial in 2022.

Infrastructure needs remain a
barrier to development.

13. Abatti Property This 120-acre area should be developed with a mix of business uses. The General
Plan update should allow the vacant
industrially zoned land to be reclassified
and developed for business park and/or
office uses due to the weak demand for
industrial space and strong demand for
business park space. Shovel ready sites
should be created for business park/office
uses.

This area remains zoned Light
Industrial. No development in
this area has been proposed.

14. The Plaza @
Imperial Valley
The Plaza @ Imperial Valley Plaza should
remain a competitive retail destination in
the regional marketplace by a strong
marketing effort that continues to attract
corporate retailers to occupy the large
spaces. Office and general commercial uses
should be attracted to the newly built
smaller spaces on the other side of the
parking lot.

The shopping center continues to
draw shoppers and tenants and
remains an active shopping
center with a variety of tenants.

15. Imperial Valley
Mall
The covered mall should be promoted as
Imperial County's premier regional
shopping destination by marketing the area
to Mexicali shoppers, and improving the
flow of traffic along Dogwood Avenue and
at the Interstate 8 interchange.

The Imperial Valley Mall
continues to be a premier
destination for Imperial Valley
and Mexicali shoppers.

16. Imperial Valley
Commons
This area should complete the site built out
by allowing the property owner to develop
a mix of office, general commercial, and
retail uses. The City should no longer
require the property owner to develop
another regional shopping center because
of saturated demand for new retail space.

The new Kohl's should be promoted to
Mexicali shoppers.

The area remains mostly
undeveloped. In 2018, a
medical office building was
constructed and an application
for a second medical office
building is currently under
review.

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30 Planned Updates
There are no updates planned for the optional Economic Development Plan. However, it should be updated as there have been over 10 years since it was last updated. The exhibits provided in the plan do not match with other tables that include goals, policies or procedures. In addition, there is outdated information such as the Imagine Schools property that is located at the CenterPoint Plaza and completed projects such as the former Walmart Building.

Public Facilities Element
Background
The Public Facilities Element was last updated in February 2004 and focuses on meeting the community's need for public services and utilities in El Centro. While most of the city is already developed and wellserved by existing services, expanding public services and utilities will be necessary for future development on remaining vacant land. Planning ahead for this growth will ensure that the needs of future residents are met without causing negative impacts on the current community.

Public facilities play a vital role in supporting urban growth. The Public Facilities Element addresses nine key issues through its goals and policies, including ensuring adequate access to parks, educational facilities, libraries, police stations, fire stations, civic centers, cultural facilities, sewer systems, and water systems. Each issue, along with its related goals, policies, and implementation actions, is detailed in the following section.

Implementation Progress
Policy
No.

Description Comments
PF-1 Improve Existing Parks: Work through all City Departments to share resources and activities to improve existing parks by: -Providing funds to improve infrastructure of the
existing fields in accordance with the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan; -Providing funds to upgrade and improve restrooms, concession stands, shade structures, drinking fountains, ADA access and
parking;
-Providing funds in increase staff maintenance levels and security; -Providing funds to increase recreational
programming staff.

Ongoing – Grant funding
and Measure P funds have
resulted in improvements
and renovations at Carlos
Aguilar Park, McGee Park,
Swartwout Park, and other
parks and city maintained
facilities.

PF-2 Maximize the Value Provided by Future Parks and
Recreation Facilities: Require new development to provide usable parkland or pay in lieu fees to provide five acres of parkland for every 1,000 residents. Leverage future
planning efforts to: -Purchase additional land adjacent to Ongoing - As funding allows
additional land may be
purchased. Most recently the
Parks and Recreation
Division repurposed City

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31 existing parks to enable the expansion of programs; - Secure 40 to 60 acres (through purchase or agreements
with developers) to accommodate a Sports Athletic
Complex to provide tournament quality fields and practice fields; Provide additional baseball, softball, soccer and football fields; Provide additional play structures and a swimming pool.

Owned property to Develop
the Youth Center and Sports
Pavilion, Aquatic Center,
and Skate Park, and First
Responders Park.

PF-3 Create Standards for Parks: Work through the
appropriate City Departments to establish standards for parks and recreation. The standards should provide the
following: -A comprehensive list of park features and
standards taken into account the special needs of the desert climate including shaded play structures, water fountains at all parks, night lighting to maximize use and indoor
facilities; -A standard set of operating schedules; -A
recommended list of materials.

Not Started
PF-4 Maximize Funding Dollars: Work with developers, the school district, community organizations and local business owners to maximize the funding available to the program.

Encourage the business community to support leagues and encourage private entertainment investment. Maximize the use of volunteers to develop, build and maintain new parks.

Seek grants.

Ongoing - In 2023, the City
received a $500,000
donation from the Held
family to open the City’s
first dog park.

PF-5 Undertake Regular Updates to the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan: Review the effectiveness of
programs and safety and appropriateness of existing
parks by undertaking regular review of the Parks and
Recreation Facilities Master Plan. Evaluate the quality of the parks and confirm that community needs are being met.

Ongoing - The Parks and
Recreation Facilities Master
Plan was last updated in
2008. Many of the features
have been implemented
most notably facilities at the
Adams Avenue Recreational
Facility and improvements to
existing parks.

PF-6 Keep Program Estimates and Development Impact Fees Current: Assure adequate funding for the program by
updating cost estimates at each phase of the project design and by updating the Development Impact Fees to reflect
current cost estimates.

Ongoing
PF-7 Schools to Serve the Community: Review development proposals for consistency with school facility requirements, work with the district to collect student impact fees and require the dedication of necessary school sites when
appropriate.

Ongoing - City Staff
annually works with school
district consultants to provide
up to date information that
is used to acquire new
school sites and facilities.

PF-8 School Districts’ Master Plans: Work with the school districts serving El Centro in future updates of their Master Plans.

Ongoing - City Staff
annually works with school

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32 Provide information about existing and planned land use to the districts. Coordinate with the districts in establishing new school facility sites, student generation formulas and facility improvement plans.
district consultants to provide
up to date information that
is used to acquire new
school sites and facilities.

PF-9 Joint Use Agreements with Schools: Work with School Districts to improve joint-use agreements in order to resolve specific issues including: -Security; -Availability of Facilities; -Shared parking and restrooms that can be accessed from outside of the buildings; -Clear definition of responsibilities in terms of maintenance, repairs, scheduling and insurance liability.

Ongoing – The City has joint
use agreements for
recreational facilities with
the El Centro Elementary
School District.

PF-10 Library Administrative Board: Continue to work with the El Centro Public Library Administrative Board to ensure that community needs for library services are being met.

Ongoing - After the 2012
Easter quakes the City
Library was condemned and
demolished. The library was
reconstructed and opened in
2023.

PF-11 Law Enforcement: Review the level of services and funding levels at budget time, adjusting when necessary to ensure that adequate levels of service are provided and facilities are maintained.

Ongoing - The service area
plan is regularly updated
every 5 years as required
by ICLAFCO which examines
levels of service for Law
Enforcement.

PF-12 Fire Protection: Review the level of services and funding levels at budget time, adjusting when necessary to ensure that adequate levels of service are provided and facilities are maintained.

Ongoing - The service area
plan is regularly updated
every 5 years as required
by ICLAFCO which examines
levels of service for Law
Enforcement.

PF-13 Civic Center Precise Plan: Create and implement a Precise Plan for the City’s Civic Center that maximizes the
efficiency of public agencies.

Not started - A Precise Plan
for the Civic Center has not
been established. There is a
zone specific to the Civic
Center has been established
with allowable uses.

PF-14 Community Based Organizations: Continue to coordinate with community organizations to provide facilities that serve the diverse cultural groups and activities in El Centro.

Ongoing - The City engages
Community Based
Organizations through an
allotment of CDBG funding
and community sponsorship
requests.

PF-15 Sewer Master Plan: Update, as necessary, and implement the Sewer Master Plan. As part of the Master Plan update, the City will evaluate the need for additional pump station and piping capacity.

Ongoing - The Public Works
Engineering Division has an
RFP available for the Water

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33 and Sewer Master Plan and
Cost of Service Rate Study.

PF-16 Water Master Plan: Update, as necessary, and implement the Water Master Plan. As part of the Master Plan update, the City will evaluate the need for additional piping
capacity.

Ongoing - The Public Works
Engineering Division has an
RFP available for the Water
and Sewer Master Plan and
Cost of Service Rate Study.

PF-17 Water and Sewer Service: Review development proposals and require necessary studies, as appropriate, and water conservation and mitigation measures to ensure adequate water and sewer service is provided and maintained.

Ongoing – Projects are
reviewed for compliance
with the California Building
Code, city water master
plan, and city sewer master
plan.

PF-18 Improve Surface Water Quality: Reduce pollutants in urban runoff, by requiring new development projects and substantial rehabilitation projects to incorporate Best Management Practices pursuant to the National Pollutant System Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) to
ensure that the City complies with applicable State and Federal regulations.

Ongoing - Applicable
projects are required to
comply with the
Jurisdictional Runoff
Management Plan.

PF-19 Watershed Management Initiative: Cooperate with
regional agencies to implement the Watershed
Management Initiative.

Ongoing - Staff coordinates
with agencies as needed.

PF-20 Water Quality Education: Coordinate in the development and implementation of a public education program to
inform the public of the harm caused by pollutants and litter that can be carried on the surface of land to the drainage systems, creeks, rivers, groundwater, and Salton Sea.

The Public Works
Stormwater Division has
information on their
webpage on stormwater
prevention.

PF-21 Imperial Irrigation District Rules and Regulations: Continue to implement the Imperial Irrigation District Rules and Regulations governing the distribution and use of water.

Ongoing
Planned Updates
There are currently no planned updates to the Public Facilities Element. Being that it was last updated twenty years ago, it should be considered as part of the next comprehensive update of the General Plan.

Active Transportation Plan & Safe Routes to School Plan Background
The City of El Centro Active Transportation Plan & Safe Routes to School Plan (ATP-SR2S) was adopted on February 19, 2019. It aims to develop multimodal transportation options and an integrated transportation network for all members of the community by improving transportation options and the

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34 roadway infrastructure network and also supporting a safe pedestrian and bicycle transportation network for people of all ages and abilities. When the plan was created it utilized the 2010 Bicycle Master Plan Update, the 2016 Imperial County Safe Routes to School Plan, the 2004 City of El Centro Circulation Element, the 2004 Public Facilities Element, Vision 2050 Strategic Plan Adopted in 2015, and the 2008 Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan.

The recommendations in ATP-SR2S Plan provide both short- and long-term improvements in order to enhance bicycling and walking in El Centro and also provides site specific improvements at all school locations. This included discussion on conventional bicycle facilities types, enhanced bicycle facility types, low stress bicycle facility types, traffic calming measures, pedestrian facility enhancements, placemaking, and green infrastructure.

Implementation Progress
City staff is currently managing $3 million in improvements and plans identified in ATP-SR2S.

Planned Updates
Staff is currently exploring applying for the Cycle 7 ATP Grant Program in order to update the Plan.

Service Area Plan
Background
This Service Area Plan (SAP) outlines the City’s existing public services and facilities, estimates the current and future anticipated demand for such facilities and services, and describes how necessary facilities and services will or may be developed and extended to meet demands. The SAP is intended to demonstrate the City’s intent and ability to provide adequate services to the SOI boundaries at the time of annexation.

An approximately 10-year planning horizon is used to forecast growth, and the estimated demands and provision to meet demands are based on population projections for 2035.

Planned Updates
The City of El Centro is currently in the process of updating the Service Area Plan and it is anticipated to be adopted by June 2024. According to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Reorganization Act of 2000 a review of the sphere of influence and the service area plan is required every five years.

Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan
Background
The City of El Centro, along with KTUA Planning and Landscape Architecture, is currently working on a comprehensive planning and design effort to establish recommendations for improving all modes of travel

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35 along Imperial Avenue between Adams Avenue and Treshill Road. The goal of the Plan is to preserve Imperial Avenue as an important regional roadway while incorporating needed safety and beautification improvements for people walking, bicycling, and taking transit. The plan is funded through a grant from the Caltrans Sustainable Planning Program and is scheduled to be completed by February 2025. The Plan will include an assessment of existing roadway conditions and extensive community's engagement to help develop the best design that addresses the City’s concerns.

The section of Imperial Avenue between Adams Avenue and Treshill Road was constructed in the 1960s as a state highway, and therefore prioritized vehicle speed and throughput at the cost of the convenience and safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. Existing conditions along this segment include lack of sidewalks, open drainage channels on both sides, limited crossings, lack of bicycle facilities, and high driving speeds. Over the last 60 years, the area around Imperial Avenue has developed with a mix of land uses such as housing, commercial destinations, offices, and community facilities. The plan is anticipated to be adopted by February 2025.

Development Activities
Major Development Applications
CR&R Transfer Station
CR&R is developing a 66,575 square foot waste transfer station facility on an 8.95-acre property located near the intersection of Ross Avenue and Montenegro Way. Waste transfer stations make solid waste collection more efficient and reduce overall transportation costs, air emissions, energy use, truck traffic, and road wear and tear. CR&R will collect the waste from its contract areas in Imperial County and store between solid waste and recycling items onsite prior to transferring the items to its nearest landfill in Arizona. As of March 31, 2024, City Staff was in the process of completing the Environmental Review for the General Plan Amendment.

Town Center II Subdivision and Industrial Park
YK America International Group have been pillars in developing the northern portion of the City of El Centro. Their current project Town Center II Subdivision and Industrial Park is proposed to create 102 residential lots and 11 industrial lots. The project will require the following entitlements: Conditional Use Permit to establish a Planned Unit Development; Final Subdivision Map to create individual lots; and a Change of Zone and General Plan Amendment from CG-General Commercial to R-2 Variable Residential and to adjust the zones designated ML- Light Manufacturing.

Park View Subdivision
The project is currently in the early project development phase. The Park View Subdivision would develop 114 single family lots in an area currently located within the Imperial County jurisdiction but within the

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36 City of El Centro Sphere of Influence. At completion this project would annex 26.05 acres of land into the City of El Centro. Aside from a successful annexation, the project would also require the following entitlements: Conditional Use Permit to establish the Specific Plan/Planned Unit Development; Final Subdivision Map to create individual lots.

Willow Bend Subdivision
This project was originally submitted in 2005 and was approved by the City Council in February 7, 2007.

However, due to the market crash of 2008 the annexation was never finalized. In late 2021, this project was revived and conversations initiated for a potential annexation and change in conditions. The project is currently proposing 131 single-family residential lots, 1.67-acre park, and a 3-acre retention basin.

Aside from a successful annexation the project would also require completion of a Final Map to create individual lots.

Capital Improvement Projects
Imperial Avenue Extension
Imperial Avenue is one of three main entrances to the City of El Centro thru Interstate 8 as well as directly intersecting with SR-86 to the north. North of Interstate 8, Imperial Ave. north provides access to numerous services and employment centers such as the city and county offices, the El Centro Regional Medical Center Hospital, and other services. Currently Imperial Avenue does not extend south of Interstate 8. The Imperial Avenue extension would construct a new roadway from Interstate 8 to McCabe Road increasing accessibility to these services’ north of Interstate 8. The project consists of four phases. Phase I (I-8 to Wake Ave.) and Phase II (Wake Ave. to Danenberg Dr.) are currently under construction, with an expected completion date in May 2024. Phase III (Danenberg Dr. to Manuel Ortiz Dr.) is currently in design and staff plans to begin construction in late 2025. Staff is currently working on securing funding to clear right of way for Phase IV and design.

Southern Pump Station
The Southern Pump Station will provide greater accessibility to city sewer in the southeast quarter of the city necessary for future development in the area by providing a new sewer lift station as well as extending sewer lines. The project is currently in design, with plans to begin construction mid to late 2024.

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El Centro, CA 92243 Category: Alcoholic Beverage License Prepared By: Norma Valenzuela
SCHEDULED Department Head: Norma Wyles
INFORMATION ITEM (ID # 6359) DOC ID: 6359
Received and referred to Community Development
Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage LicensePlay Zone LLC 950 N. Imperial Ave El Centro, CA 92243-1736 ATTACHMENTS:
• Aplication for Alcoholic Beverage License Play Zone LLC (PDF) 24 Packet Pg. 1773

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