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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025, 3:30 P.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:33 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, Acting City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Ellett, second by Camarena, to adjourn into closed session for:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
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
Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 (d)(4) Potential litigation by the City – 2 cases
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
City Council negotiating with Acting City Manager
Regarding salary and fringe benefits
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, June 3, 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, Acting City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Martyn Evans Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Crankshaw and Invocation was given by Council Member Camarena.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Peter Rodriguez, Michael Luellen and Rosa Diaz.
PRESENTATION 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. Certificate of Recognition – El Centro Elementary School District presentation was moved to the City Council meeting of June 17, 2025.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-5)
Moved by Camarena, second by Marroquin, approving consent items # 3-5.
3. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for April 21, 2025 and May 5, 2025.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-32, 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 ACCUNTABILITY ACT.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-33, 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.
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 AB 2561 presentation, status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. Presentation by Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director and staff.
Mayor Carter opened the public hearing, and asked if anyone wish to speak to please come forward.
Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Carter closed the public hearing.
Council member Camarena asked about the fifty-five summer seasonal employees. Council member Marroquin commended the human resource department for being so proactive on the vacant positions.
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Moved by Ellett, second by Marroquin, approving and adopting the public hearing and reporting on City of El Centro vacancies, recruitment and Retention Efforts Policy in compliance with AB 2561 Local Public Employees: Vacant Positions.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
7. This was the date and time set for a public hearing regarding the approval of the Engineer’s Report regarding Buena Vista L&LD and the levy and collection of Assessments. Presentation by Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director. Mayor Carter opened the public hearing, and asked if anyone wish to speak to please come forward. Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Carter closed the public hearing.
Moved by Crankshaw, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 25-34, 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.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
8. This was the date and time set for a public hearing regarding the approval of the Engineer’s Report regarding Legacy Ranch L&LD and the levy and collection of Assessments. Presentation by Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director. Mayor Carter opened the public hearing, and asked if anyone wish to speak to please come forward. Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Carter closed the public hearing.
Council member Crankshaw asked several questions regarding this district and the basketball court.
Moved by Camarena, second by Ellett, adoption of Resolution No. 25-35, 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.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
9. This was the date and time set for a public hearing regarding the approval of the Engineer’s Report regarding El Centro Town Center L&LD and the levy and collection of Assessments. Presentation by Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director. Mayor Carter opened the public hearing, and asked if anyone wish to speak to please come forward. Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Carter closed the public hearing.
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Moved by Marroquin, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 25-36, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
10. This was the date and time set for a public hearing regarding the approval of the Engineer’s Report regarding Lotus Ranch L&LD and the levy and collection of Assessments. Presentation by Elizabeth Fuchen, Interim Finance Director. Mayor Carter opened the public hearing, and asked if anyone wish to speak to please come forward. Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Carter closed the public hearing.
Council member Crankshaw asked several questions regarding this district and the basketball court.
Council member Camarena asked for a clarification of the maximum levy for this subdivision, which is $591. Mayor Pro-Tem Ellett asked what is the levy per household. Ms. Fuchen explained what the expenditure will be for the year and when more homes are built the amount will be the same.
Moved by Crankshaw, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 25-37, 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.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
11. Motion by Marroquin, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 25-38, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENRTO DECLARING AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE AND SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY BY AUCTION OR SALE.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
12. Motion by Ellett, second by Crankshaw, approval of plans and specifications for the Frazier Field Improvements Project and authorize the soliciting of bids.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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13. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, and Chris McMurry, Project Manager, COAR Design Group, discussion and related action regarding California Department of Transportation Clean California Grant for Embellece (Beautify) El Centro.
Motion by Marroquin, second by Carter, approval of the design concepts presented by COAR Design Group.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
14. Moved by Camarena, second by Ellett, appointment of Liz Cardenas, Rosalind Guerrero, and Jerrod Sweet to the Personnel Appeals Board to fill three scheduled vacancies with terms ending April 15, 2029.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett
NOES: Marroquin
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
None
TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Council Members reported on their activities since last City Council meeting and upcoming events.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Reported on recent activities.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sonia Carter, Mayor