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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025, 3:30 P.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:35 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, Camarena City Clerk Wyles, Acting City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Camarena, to adjourn into closed session for:
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957:
Pubic 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
Motion carried unanimously.
Closed Session concluded at 5:50 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:02 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Crankshaw, Camarena, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, Acting City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council (Carter)
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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 comment was received from Peter Rodriguez and Mia Velasquez.
PRESENTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. El Centro Police Department Life Saving Awards. Officer Daniel Crankshaw and Officer Carlos Bernal received the Lifesaving Award which is one of the most distinguished recognitions granted within the law enforcement profession.
2. Retirement Plaque Presentation – Suzanna Gonzales, Community Development Specialist I.
3. Proclamation presentation for the International Lifeguard Day, July 31, 2025.
4. Proclamation presentation for Parks & Recreation Month, July 2025.
5. Presentation regarding IVT Ride Adjustment to the Public Micro Transit Service, by ICTC Executive Director David Aguirre.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 6-14)
Moved by Marroquin, second by Camarena, approving consent items # 6 - 14.
6. Approval of Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2025.
7. Approval of Payroll Registers for the Month of June 2025.
8. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the Month of June 2025.
9. Approval of City Council meeting minutes of June 3, 2025, June 10, 2025, and June 12, 2025.
10. Approval of Police Station Project – AWA Contract Amendment No. 11.
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-45, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. F034 TO THE
ASMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 11-5169F15 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-46, 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. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-47, 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.
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14. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-48, 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.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
NEW BUSINESS
15. Community Sponsorship – Making Life Happen.
* Item was pulled by Mayor Pro-Tem Ellett.
16. Moved by Marroquin, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 25-49, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Public comment was received by Peter Rodriguez.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
17. Moved by Marroquin, second by Crankshaw, authorize the budget of $2,065,044 as requested and authorize Change Order No. 5 to Rove Engineering as presented.
Council members had a few questions regarding the change order and the associated project funding.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
18. Moved by Camarena, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 25-50, 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.
Council member Crankshaw asked a few questions regarding the lift stations in the city.
AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carter
ABSTAINED: None
19. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointments to the Library and Community Services Board to fill three (3) scheduled vacancies.
*The item pulled was pulled and will be deferred to the August 19, 2025, City Council meeting.