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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025, 4:00 P.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:03 p.m. in Conference Room A, El Centro City Hall, 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Paramo, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Ellett, to adjourn into closed session for:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 1415 Ross and associated property
Agency Negotiators: Eric Newsom and Megan Rooney, Sheppard Mullin Negotiating with: IVHD
Under negotiations: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) and (3) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT /APPOINTMENT – CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE 54957(b):
Job Title: Interim City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
Negotiating with: Interim City Manager
Regarding Monetary and related compensation
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT – CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE 549957(b)
Job Title: City Manager
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Negotiating with Interim City Manager
Regarding monetary and related compensation
Motion carried unanimously.
Closed Session concluded at 5:50 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:03 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, Interim City Manager Paramo, City Attorney Martyn Evans Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Marroquin and Invocation was given by Council Member Ellett.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
PRESENTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Proclamation – National Public Works Week May 18-24, 2025, received by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
2. Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2025, received by Gabriela Jimenez, Assistant Director and Debbie Garcia, BHSA Coordinator.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-6)
Moved by Marroquin, second by Camarena, approving consent items # 3-6.
3. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of April 2025.
4. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of April 2025.
5. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the Month of April 2025.
6. Approval of City Council meeting minutes of April 15, 2025 and April 16, 2025.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARING
7. This was the date and time set for a public hearing regarding an ordinance extending the moratorium on tobacco retail shops. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director.
Mayor Carter opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wish to speak on this issue to please come forward. Public comments were received from Peter Rodriguez and Daniel Lee. No other public comments were received and the public hearing was closed.
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Council member Crankshaw had a question regarding the calls for service for the tobacco retail shops and asked if a year would be enough time to stop the service calls from this type of shops. Mr. Hernandez stated that during this time, the city will look to see how this moratorium will affect these businesses.
Council member Camarena stated that she wanted to make sure that the city is targeting the correct individuals as we go forward with this moratorium and due diligence is given where it needs to be.
Moved by Crankshaw, second by Ellett, adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 25-03, AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING AN INTERIM MEASURE IMPOSING A CITYWIDE MORATORIUM ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW AND RELOCATION OR PHYSICAL EXPANSION OF EXISTING
TOBACCO RETAIL SHOPS, AND RENEWAL OR ISSUANCE OF NEW BUSINESS LICENSES FOR TOBACCO RETAIL SHOPS WITHIN THE CITY.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
8. Presentation by RCAC, Abilene Runyan and Itzel Vasquez-Rodriguez, Small Utility Project Managers, presented the Water and Sewer Project Cross Road and Villa Avenue for the community located in this location.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ellett asked if the funding for this project was secured and Ms. Runyan explained that once applications are submitted, the funding would be decided by State Revolving Fund Review at a later date. Council Member Camarena asked if the area, Cross Road and Villa Avenue were part of the city and Mr. Campos confirmed that it was not part of the city. It is in the sphere of influence only.
This process will be done at no cost to the city of El Centro.
Presentation Only.
9. Presentation by Rebecca Corfman, Aquatics Supervisor and Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, discussion and related action regarding scholarships for discounted youth swimming lessons free public swim admission.
Motion by Marroquin, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 25-30, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE REDUCED-COST SWIM LESSON PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING PROGRAM PARAMETERS.
AND
Motion by Marroquin, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 25-31, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A FRESS SWIM ADMISSION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 17 YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER FOR SUMMER 2025 AND ESTABLISHING PROGRAM PARAMETERS.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None