AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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 August 19, 2025.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.
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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:
CLOSED SESSION:
Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter on this agenda is asked to complete a "Speaker Slip" and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. No comments on non-agenda items will be heard at this special meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957.6 - Agency designated representatives: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director, Patrick Clark, Consultant
Employee organizations: All bargaining units regarding salaries and fringe benefits CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2) - potential litigation against the City.
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 Dr. Thomas Tacke, Ph.D., from Central Union High School. Regarding student-created podcast Voices Del Valle.
2. Presentation by Linsey Dale, Imperial County Registrar of Voters, information regarding the Voter's Choice Act.
3. Presentation of the Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Event and Stair Climb.
4. Update regarding El Centro Regional Medical Center transfer to Imperial Valley Health District.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5-12 ):
5. Approve Warrant Registers for the month of July 2025
6. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of July 2025.
7. Approve Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2025.
8. City Council Minutes of June 17, 2025, June 24, 2025, July 1, 2025, July 15, 2025, July 23, 2025, July 28, 2025, and August 5, 2025.
9. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the granting of an easement to the Imperial Irrigation District west of the water treatment plant at the City of El Centro.
10. Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with Caltrans for the Heart of El Centro Community Connectivity and Revitalization Project.
11. 2025 RFP On-Call Architectural Design and Construction Management and Inspection Services.
12. 2025 RFP On-Call Civil Engineering General and Civil Engineering Water and Wastewater Treatment Services.
NEW BUSINESS:
13. Community Sponsorship - Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Event & Stair Climb.
Presentation: Robert Sawyer, Acting City Manager
Recommendation:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request.
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding consideration of a contract with MYLO Janitorial Services in the amount of $191,556 for Janitorial Services for Recreation Facilities and the new Police Station.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR ROUTINE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE FOR RECREATION FACILITIES AND POLICE DEPARTMENT.
15. Approval of Change Order No. 2 to Martin Construction, Inc., related to the 2024 CDBG Sidewalk and ADA Curb Ramp Improvement Project.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Authorize budget as requested and authorize Change Order No. 2 to Martin Construction, Inc., as presented.
16. Approval of plans and specifications for the Jacaranda Apartments AHSC Grant Bike Lane and Street Improvements Project
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve plans and specifications for the Jacaranda Apartments AHSC Grant Bike Lane and Street Improvements Project and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
17. Police Station Project Budget Update.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve the revised Police Station Budget as presented.
18. 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:
Adopt Ordinance No. 25- , AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REVISING SECTION 18-149 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CLARIFY ITS TERMS AND PROVIDE THAT VIOLATIONS OF THE CAMPING
PROVISIONS OF THAT CODE MAY BE PROSECUTED AS MISDEMEANORS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
19. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of bid documents for Frazier Field - Eddie White Complex Parking Lot Project.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Approve Bid Documents for the Frazier Field - Eddie White Complex Parking Lot Project and authorize the Community Services Department to send the project out to bid.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of a voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo - October 8- 10, 2025, Long Beach, CA.
Presentation: Sonia Carter , Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate(s) in order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
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.