AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
City Hall Regular Meeting 4:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
1275 Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public”. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by May 6, 2025.
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Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989 Mayor:
Mayor Pro-Tem:
Council Members:
Sonia Carter
Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw
Interim City Manager: Daniel Paramo
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing in the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comment will be given during and at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
1. Public Employee Employment/Appointment - Closed Session pursuant to Govt. Code 54957(b): City Manager
2. Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6 City designated representatives: Patrick Clark, consultant, Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director, negotiations with El Centro Police Officers Association regarding salaries, salary schedules or fringe benefits or any other matter within the scope of representation.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order.
* Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record 6:00 OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
(TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation - International Firefighters Day May 4, 2025
2. Certificate of Recognition - Dr. Tom Tacke, Teacher of The Year CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-16):
3. Adopt Resolution. 25- , APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND
POLICE CHIEF, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO FUND THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPUTERAIDED DISPATCH RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS;
AND BY MOTION, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND POLICE CHIEF, OR THEIR
DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE ALL PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, LICENSE
AGREEMENTS, IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES AND OTHER REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUCH AGREEMENTS AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , 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 BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , 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 BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , 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 BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
7. Adopt Resolution 25- , A 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 LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
8. Adopt Resolution 25- , 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 LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
9. Adopt Resolution 25- , 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 2025-2026.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , 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 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , 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 2025-2026.
12. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , 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 2025-2026.
13. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
14. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT;
AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
15. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
16. Agreement for Consultant Services with Patrick Clark Consulting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
17. Public hearing regarding a Summary Nuisance Abatement and Special Assessment to collect such costs for APN 052-270-002.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF COSTS FOR SUMMARY NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR APN 052-270-002 (27 ACRES UNIMPROVED) AND
APPROVING THE RECORDING OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION THEREON AND RELATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE.
NEW BUSINESS:
18. Amendment No. 1 to Aztec On-Call Task Order No. 3
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 3 of Aztec's On-Call Agreement in the amount of $23,719 for Dogwood Road Alignment Study - Interstate to Ross Road and authorize the use of Measure D and budget request towards said task order.
19. Authorization to go out to bid for Routine Janitorial Maintenance for Police Station and Recreation Facilities, as follows: El Centro Community Center, Adult Center, and Old Post Office Pavilion.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Request For Proposals and authorize the Community Services Department and Police Department to proceed with the bidding process.
20. Ratify Letter of Support - Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for Older Californians Presentation: Daniel Paramo, Interim City Manager
Recommendation:
Ratify letter of support request from Institute of Local Government (ILG) as they are working with Comite Civico del Valle (CCV) to submit an application for grant funding for a pilot program through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
21. Mass Notification System Presentation
Presentation: Mario Renteria, Public Information Officer Recommendation:
Presentation Only.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
22. Ratify Letter of Support - SB 534 (Padilla): Salton Sea Region Green Empowerment Zone.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM:
23. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Patriot Gas Truck Stop, Inc., 1963 Highway 111, El Centro, CA 92243- 9729.
TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
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