AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
City Hall Regular Meeting 3:30 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 June 3, 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
Acting City Manager: Police Chief
Robert Sawyer
City Attorney: Elizabeth Martyn Evans
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
3:30 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant Govt. Code Section 54957.6 City Representatives: Patrick Clark, consultant and Dulce Bedolla, Human Resources Director Negotiating with : Police Officers Association
Under negotiations: All aspects of salary and fringe benefits CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957(d) (4) Potential litigation by the City - 2 cases
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
City Council negotiating with Acting City Manager
Regarding salary and fringe benefits
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. Presentation by Daniel Plascencia, Clinical Manager, and Miguel Gomez, Counseling Supervisor, from the Medical Treatment Center at 200 South 5th Street.
2. Certificates of Recognition - El Centro Elementary School District.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-5 ):
3. Approval of City Council Minutes for April 21, 2025 and May 5, 2025.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (LEGACY RANCH) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. AB 2561 Presentation: Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts .
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Recommendation to approve and adopt the Public Hearing and Reporting on City of El Centro Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Policy in compliance with AB 2561 Local Public Employees: Vacant Positions.
7. Approve the Engineer's Report regarding Buena Vista L&LD and the Levy and Collection of Assessments.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25 - , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING BUENA VISTA
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
8. Approve the Engineer's Report regarding Legacy Ranch L&LD and the Levy and Collection of Assessments.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING LEGACY RANCH
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
9. Approve the Engineer's Report regarding Town Center L&LD and the Levy and Collection of Assessments.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25 - , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING THE EL
CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
10. Approve the Engineer's Report regarding Lotus Ranch L&LD and the Levy and Collection of Assessments.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REGARDING LOTUS RANCH
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
NEW BUSINESS:
11. City Vehicles Auction 2025.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE AND
SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY BY AUCTION OR SALE
12. Approve plans and specifications for the Frazier Field Improvements Project and authorize soliciting of bids.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Approve plans and specifications for the Frazier Field Improvements Project and authorize the soliciting of bids.
13. Discussion and related action regarding California Department of Transportation Clean California Grant for Embellece (Beautify) El Centro
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Approve the design concepts presented by COAR Design Group.
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointments to the Personnel Appeals Board to fill three (3) scheduled vacancies.
Presentation: Sonia Carter , Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Approve three (3) appointments to the Personnel Appeals Board with terms ending April 15, 2029.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday 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 office of the City Clerk at (760)337-4515.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.