AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 June 17, 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: Robert Sawyer
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:
CLOSED SESSION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Potential litigation against the City
CLOSED SESSION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Potential litigation by the City - 1 case
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 PM - 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. Certificates of Recognition - El Centro Elementary School District.
2. Certificate of Recognition - Frank A. Aceves, Eagle Scout.
3. Presentation by Brendon Brown, Reps 4 Vets, regarding Suicide Awareness among Veterans.
4. Launch of the New City of El Centro Website.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS - ):
5. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of May 2025
6. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of May 2025.
7. Approval Treasurer's Report for the Month of May 2025
8. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for May 6, 2025, May 14, 2025 and May 20, 2025.
9. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING THE FORM OF SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC
SERVICE PROVIDERS IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN (2025-2026) FOR FUNDING
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA REVISING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
11. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding a time extension of the Lotus Ranch Tentative Subdivision Map.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE LOTUS RANCH TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE PROPERTY ENCOMPASSING 213 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 8, EAST OF THE LOTUS CANAL, AND WEST OF LA BRUCHERIE AVENUE.
12. Public Hearing to consider the approval of a rate increase for the collection, transportation, recycling, processing and disposal of solid waste for FY 2025/2026.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-46 AND ESTABLISHING RATES FOR
THE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, RECYCLING, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
NEW BUSINESS:
13. Approval of an Easement Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Imperial Irrigation District and the City of El Centro.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve the Easement Purchase and Sale Agreement between IID and the City of El Centro as presented.
14. Approving the proposed changes to the city ordinance regarding unlawful camping and unlawful storage will enhance the El Centro Police Department’s effectiveness in addressing these community concerns.
Presentation: James Thompson, Lieutenant
Recommendation:
Approve Ordinance No. 25- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING SECTIONS 18-149 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE THAT VIOLATIONS OF THE CAMPING PROVISIONS OF THAT CODE MAY BE PROSECUTED AS MISDEMEANORS.
15. Transfer of Time Capsule Location to the Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Presentation: Mario Renteria, Public Information Officer Recommendation:
Approve the official transfer of the 1976 time capsule to the Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce and direct that updated documentation be submitted to the City Clerk for historical record keeping.
16. Canceling the July 1, 2025, City Council Meeting.
Presentation: Sonia Carter , Mayor
Recommendation:
Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the July 1, 2025, City Council meeting.
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.
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