[PAGE 1] Planning Commission City Attorney Ashley Bertussi, Chairperson Elizabeth Martyn Jeffrey Chan, Vice-Chairperson Sergio Lopez, Commissioner Commission Secretary Andy Alvarez, Commissioner Angel Hernandez Aaron Popejoy, Commissioner Jorge A. Perez, Commissioner http://cityofelcentro.org/ Armando Muñoz, Commissioner AGENDA CITY OF EL CENTRO PLANNING COMMISSION City Hall Council Chambers 1275 Main Street El Centro, CA 92243 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 AT 5:30 PM Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the “Notice to the Public” instructions below. Alternatively, any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to ecplanning@cityofelcentro.org or call (760) 337-4545. The public may participate and make public comments via the following Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88123461709?pwd=N53pqPhBGO1nOKasS5iafzYxOP88ix.1 Optional dial-in number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 881 2346 1709 Passcode:195382 [PAGE 2] Public comments via zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC This is a public meeting. If there is a matter on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, please come forward to the microphone; address yourself to the commission, stating your name and address for the record. Persons wishing to address the Commission are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Chairperson by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Commission are recognized and it assists the Commission’s Secretary in preparing meeting minutes. The Chairperson reserves the right to place a time limit on each person asking to be heard. If you wish to address the Commission concerning any other matter within the Commission's jurisdiction, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL CONSENT AGENDA Consent agenda items are approved by one motion. Commissioners or members of the public may pull consent items to be considered separately at a time determined by the Chairperson. 1. Approval of November 17, 2025, Planning Commission Minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conditional Use Permit 25-04 for La Plaza Bar Vivia Arellano applied for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a lounge bar within an existing building located at 669 W. Main Street (APN 053-104-002). The property is located in the CD-Downtown Commercial Zone which requires bars and nightclubs to obtain a CUP. The proposed establishment, to be named La Plaza Bar, would be expected to operate 7 days a week and will have a mixture of seating, games, and amenities. No expansion of the building footprint is proposed. Presentation: Valeria Landeros, Assistant Planner Recommendation: Open the public hearing and after allowing input from all proponents and opponents of the project move forward in approving the project and issuing conditional use permit. NEW BUSINESS 3. Discussion and any necessary action regarding attendance at the Cal Cities Planning Commissioner's Academy NON-ACTION INFORMATION ITEMS 4. 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Calendar [PAGE 3] 5. Community Development Department Report PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Community Development Department-Planning & Zoning Division located at 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, California during normal business hours. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the Community Development Department- Planning & Zoning Division at (760) 337-4545. Notification of at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.