AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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 September 2, 2025.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.
To participate and make a public comment in person, via Zoom or telephone, please raise your hand, speak up and introduce yourself.
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Public comments via Zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person.
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 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 54956.9(D)(4):
Possible litigation by the City.
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957:
Public Employment - City Manager.
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. Update regarding El Centro Regional Medical Center transfer to Imperial Valley Health District.
2. Update on Bus Stop Refresh & Maintenance - ICTC Executive Director, David Aguirre
3. Retirement Plaque - Gabriel Hernandez, Building Maintenance Mechanic II
4. Retirement Plaque - Luis Sanchez, Equipment Operator CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5 -7):
5. Approval of City Council Minutes from August 14, 2025 and August 19, 2025.
6. Approval of the Public Works Shade Structure Improvements Project - Plans and Specifications.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-3 AND TERMINATING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND CALTRANS RELATED TO FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS OF STATE ROUTE 86.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Public Hearing to Approve the 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), Approval of the CAPER, and Authorization for Staff to Submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Hosing and Urban Development (HUD).
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
1. Staff recommends the City Council open the public hearing, solicit public input on the 2024/2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and approve the CAPER.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2024/2025 AS PART OF THE END OF THE YEAR
REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEM:
9. Received Certificate of Mailing Notice of Application to the City, County and Municipal Governmental Agencies a Notice of Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas).
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.