AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 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 July 15, 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
3:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL (OPEN SESSION):
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 PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957
Public Employment - City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 1415 Ross and associated properties (ECRMC)
Agency negotiators: Eric Newsom and Megan Rooney
Negotiating with: IVHD
Under negotiations: Terms
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) Potential litigation against 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 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. El Centro Police Department Life Saving Awards
2. Retirement Plaque Presentation -Suzanna Gonzales, Community Development Specialist I
3. Proclamation - International Lifeguard Day, July 31, 2025
4. Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month, July 2025
5. Presentation regarding IVT Ride Adjustment to the Public Microtransit Service, by ICTC Executive Director David Aguirre.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 6-14):
6. Warrant Registers for the month of June 2025.
7. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of June 2025.
8. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2025.
9. City Council Minutes of June 3, 2025, June 10, 2025, and June 12, 2025.
10. Police Station Project - AWA Contract Amendment No.11.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F034 TO THE
ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 11-5169F15 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
12. Adopt Resolution. 25- ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM.
13. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO SUPPORTING PROJECT DELIVERY SCHEDULES AND TIMELY USE OF
CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
14. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO SUPPORTING PROJECT DELIVERY SCHEDULES AND TIMELY USE OF
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
NEW BUSINESS:
15. Community Sponsorship - Making Life Happen.
Presentation: Robert Sawyer, Acting City Manager
Recommendation:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request.
16. Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Approve a new Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
17. Approval of Change Order 5 to Rove Engineering related to the Southern Pump Station Project
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Authorize budget as requested and authorize Change Order No. 5 to Rove Engineering as presented.
18. Authorizing the emergency repairs of the 3rd at Ross Avenue sewer lift station.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE 3RD STREET AT ROSS AVENUE SEWER LIFT STATION.
19. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointments to the Library and Community Services Board to fill three (3) scheduled vacancies.
Presentation: Sonia Carter , Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Approve three (3) appointments to the Library and Community Services Board with new terms ending June 30, 2028.
20. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority Board to fill one (1) scheduled vacancy.
Presentation: Sonia Carter , Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Approve one (1) appointment to the Imperial Valley Housing Authority Board with term ending July 1, 2029.
21. Canceling the August 5, 2025, City Council Meeting.
Presentation: Sonia Carter , Mayor
Recommendation:
Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the August 5, 2025, City Council meeting.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
22. Southern California Gas Company Notice of Request to Increase Rates for Angeles Link Phase I Activities Application No. A.25-06-11.
23. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License-Jose Fabian Zepeda, Lizzy's Asadero Neighborhood, 1427 Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243-2009
24. Received and Referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverages License -Roodi & Rania Investments, Inc. FILLCO, 1302 S 4th St., EL Centro, CA. 92243-4502
25. Received and Reffered to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Patriot Gas Inc. TBD, 2420 S 4th St., El Centro, CA 92243-6003
26. Received and Referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Gavinzoe Inc., Old Eucalyptus School House, 796 W Evan Hewes Hwy, El Centro, CA 92243.
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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