El Centro City Council
September 16, 2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1

2.0 Project Description .................................................................................................................... 2

3.0 Existing Conditions .................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Existing Transportation Network ........................................................................................ 6

3.2 Existing Traffic Volumes .................................................................................................... 6

4.0 Study Area Selection and Analysis Methodology ................................................................... 9

4.1 Study Area Selection ........................................................................................................... 9

4.2 Analysis Methodology ........................................................................................................ 9

5.0 Substantial Traffic Effects ...................................................................................................... 10

6.0 Analysis of Existing Conditions .............................................................................................. 11

6.1 Peak Hour Intersection Operations ................................................................................... 11

7.0 Trip Generation/Distribution/Assignment ............................................................................ 13

7.1 Project Trip Generation ..................................................................................................... 13

7.2 Project Trip Distribution/Assignment ............................................................................... 13

8.0 Cumulative Traffic................................................................................................................... 16

9.0 Analysis of Opening Year (Year 2028) Scenarios ................................................................. 18

9.1 Opening Year (Year 2028) without Project ...................................................................... 18

9.1.1 Peak Hour Intersection Operations ....................................................................... 18

9.2 Opening Year (Year 2028) + Project ................................................................................ 18

9.2.1 Peak Hour Intersection Operations ....................................................................... 18

10.0 Site Access Discussion .............................................................................................................. 22

11.0 N. 12th Street Extension ........................................................................................................... 23

12.0 Active Transportation Review ................................................................................................ 24

12.1 Pedestrian Network ........................................................................................................... 24

12.2 Bicycle Network ............................................................................................................... 24

12.3 Transit Network ................................................................................................................ 24

13.0 VMT Assessment ...................................................................................................................... 26

14.0 Conclusions ............................................................................................................................... 27

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14.1 LMA Summary ................................................................................................................. 27

14.1.1 Roadway Improvements ....................................................................................... 27

14.1.2 Active Transportation ........................................................................................... 27

14.2 VMT Summary ................................................................................................................. 27

APPENDICES

APPENDIX
A. Intersection Manual Count Sheets
B. Intersection Analysis Worksheets
C. Cumulative Projects Location Map
D. N. 12th Street Extension
E. Bus Route Schedule
F. VMT per Capita

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LIST OF FIGURES
SECTION—FIGURE # FOLLOWING PAGE
Figure 2–1 Vicinity Map ................................................................................................................. 3 Figure 2–2 Project Area Map .......................................................................................................... 4 Figure 2–3 Site Plan ........................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 3–1 Existing Conditions Diagram ........................................................................................ 7 Figure 3–2 Existing Traffic Volumes .............................................................................................. 8 Figure 7–1 Project Traffic Distribution ......................................................................................... 14 Figure 7–2 Project Traffic Volumes .............................................................................................. 15 Figure 8–1 Cumulative Traffic Volumes ...................................................................................... 17 Figure 9–1 Opening Year (Year 2028) without Project Traffic Volumes .................................... 20 Figure 9–2 Opening Year (Year 2028) + Project Traffic Volumes .............................................. 21

LIST OF TABLES
SECTION—TABLE # PAGE
Table 5–1 Threshold for Determining a Project’s Substantial Traffic Effect ..................................... 10 Table 6–1 Existing Intersection Operations ........................................................................................ 12 Table 7 –1 Project Trip Generation .................................................................................................... 13 Table 8–1 Cumulative Projects ........................................................................................................... 16 Table 9–1 Opening Year (Year 2028) Intersection Operations .......................................................... 19

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1 LOCAL MOBILITY ANALYSIS
1274 PICO AVENUE
El Centro, California
March 17, 2025

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) has prepared this Local Mobility Analysis (LMA) to assess the potential impacts to the street system as a result of the proposed 1274 Pico Avenue project (hereafter referred to as the “Project”). The Project proposes to develop 56 multi-family apartments along the north side of Pico Avenue between N. Imperial Avenue and N. 12th Street in the City of El Centro.

Transportation impact analyses within the City of El Centro include two sets of requirements.  CEQA Analysis, consisting of Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis.  Non-CEQA Local Mobility Analysis to evaluate the operational effects of a development project on the circulation network.

The transportation analysis presented in this report includes the following:
 Project Description
 Existing Conditions
 Study Area Selection and Analysis Methodology
 Substantial Traffic Effects
 Analysis of Existing Conditions
 Trip Generation, Distribution, and Assignment
 Cumulative Traffic
 Analysis of Opening Year Scenarios
 Site Access Discussion
 N. 12th Street Extension
 Active Transportation Review
 VMT Assessment
 Conclusions

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2 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project site is located at 1274 Pico Avenue in the City of El Centro. The site is bounded by Pico Avenue to the south, residential housing to the east and a storage building to the west. Figure 2–1 shows the Project vicinity. Figure 2–2 shows a more detailed Project Area Map.

The Project proposes to construct (2) two story buildings with 56 dwelling units including patio spaces, laundry facilities and an office. Each building will include (20) two-bedroom units and (8) threebedroom units. The Project will provide 108 parking stalls (82 regular and 26 compact spaces). Access to the site is via one driveway on Pico Avenue.

Figure 2–3 shows the Project Site Plan.

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6 3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS

3.1 Existing Transportation Network
The following is a description of the existing street network in the study area.

N. Imperial Avenue is classified as a six-lane Arterial in the City of El Centro Mobility Element. N.

Imperial Avenue is currently constructed as a four-lane divided roadway with a raised median within the study area. There are no sidewalks or bicycle lanes provided on either side of the roadway. The speed limit is 45 mph.

Pico Avenue is classified as a two-lane Collector in the City of El Centro Mobility Element. Pico Avenue is currently constructed as a two-lane undivided roadway within the study area. There are no bicycle facilities provided on Pico Avenue. Sidewalks and curbside parking are provided on both sides of the roadway. The speed limit is 25 mph.

N. 12th Street is an unclassified roadway in the City of El Centro Mobility Element. N. 12th Street is currently constructed as a two-lane undivided roadway within the study area. Bicycle facilities are not provided. Sidewalks and curbside parking are provided along both sides of the roadway. The speed limit is 25 mph.

It should be noted that under existing conditions, N. 12th Street is currently an unpaved roadway south of Pico Avenue. This extension of N. 12th Street is planned to be paved and open to traffic prior to Opening Day of the project. Section 11.0 of this report provides more details.

Figure 3–1 shows an existing conditions diagram, including traffic control type and lane configurations.

3.2 Existing Traffic Volumes
Peak hour intersection turning movement counts were conducted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, while schools in the area were in session.

Figure 3–2 shows the Existing Traffic Volumes. Appendix A contains the manual count sheets.

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9 4.0 STUDY AREA SELECTION AND ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY

4.1 Study Area Selection
Effective evaluation of the traffic impacts associated with the proposed Project requires an understanding of the existing transportation system within the Project area.

The study area includes the following intersections and street segments:

INTERSECTIONS

1. N. Imperial Avenue / Pico Avenue

2. Pico Avenue / Project Driveway

3. Pico Avenue / N. 12th Street

4.2 Analysis Methodology
An LMA focuses on automobile delay and Level of Service (LOS). The LOS analysis was conducted to identify Project effects on the roadway operations in the Project study area and to recommend Project improvements to address any deficiencies. The required study scenarios and scope of the LMA varies depending on the type of project and the total number of daily trips the Project is anticipated to generate. Per the City’s LMA guidelines, the following scenarios were evaluated:
 Existing
 Opening Year without Project
 Opening Year + Project
LOS is the term used to denote the different operating conditions which occur on a given roadway segment under various traffic volume loads. It is a qualitative measure used to describe a quantitative analysis taking into account factors such as roadway geometries, signal phasing, speed, travel delay, freedom to maneuver, and safety. LOS provides an index to the operational qualities of a roadway segment or an intersection. LOS designations range from A to F, with LOS A representing the best operating conditions and LOS F representing the worst operating conditions. LOS designation is reported differently for signalized and unsignalized intersections, as well as for roadway segments.

Appendix B contains the intersection analysis worksheets.

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10 5.0 SUBSTANTIAL TRAFFIC EFFECTS
Project specific traffic effects are those effects for which the addition of Project trips result in an identifiable degradation in LOS on intersections or street segments, triggering the need for specific Project-related improvement strategies.

Table 5–1 shows the criteria for determining whether the Project results in substantial traffic effects on intersections or street segments in the City of El Centro.

TABLE 5–1
THRESHOLD FOR DETERMINING A PROJECT’S SUBSTANTIAL TRAFFIC EFFECT Facility Facility
Type Substantial Traffic Effect
Roadway Segment
 Proposed project causes roadway capacity to degrade to LOS D or below. The Proposed Project shall build a roadway segment to its ultimate mobility element classification if not currently constructed as such.

Traffic Signal Intersection
 Proposed project adds traffic to an intersection that currently operates or is projected to operate at LOS D or below.
 Proposed project causes an intersection’s operations to degrade to LOS D or below.

All-Way Stop
Control Intersection
 Proposed project contributes to an intersection that currently operates, or is projected to operate, at LOS D or below.
 Proposed project causes the intersection’s operations to LOS D or below during one or more peak hours.

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Stop Control
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Movement
 Proposed project contributes to a critical movement of an intersection that currently operates, or is projected to operate, at LOS D or below.

General Note:

1. Information obtained from Table 4.2 of the City of El Centro Transportation Study Guidelines (dated June 2022).

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11 6.0 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

6.1 Peak Hour Intersection Operations
Table 6–1 summarizes the Existing peak hour intersection operations. As shown in Table 6–1, all the study area intersections are calculated to currently operate at LOS C or better during both the AM and PM peak hours.

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EXISTING INTERSECTION OPERATIONS
Intersection Control
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1. N. Imperial Avenue / Pico Avenue Signal AM 29.2 C
PM 21.9 C

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3. Pico Avenue / N. 12th Street TWSC d AM 14.1 B
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a. Average delay expressed in seconds per vehicle.
b. Level of Service.
c. MSSC – Minor Stop Street Controlled intersection.

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d. TWSC – Two-Way Stop Controlled intersection.
e. DNE = Does not exist.

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DELAY/LOS THRESHOLDS DELAY/LOS THRESHOLDS
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10.1 to 20.0 B 10.1 to 15.0 B

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55.1 to 80.0 E 35.1 to 50.0 E
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13 7.0 TRIP GENERATION/DISTRIBUTION/ASSIGNMENT
The following is a discussion of the Project trip generation calculations and the Project traffic distribution and assignment through the local network.

7.1 Project Trip Generation
As described in Section 2.0, the Project proposes to construct 56 multifamily apartments. Based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, the trip rates used to calculate the traffic generated by the proposed Project is the multifamily housing (low rise) land use (land use code 220). Table 7–1 shows the Project trip generation. As shown in Table 7–1, the Project is calculated to generate 434 Average Daily Traffic (ADT), with 40 trips during the AM peak hour (10 inbound and 30 outbound), and 45 trips during the PM peak hour (28 inbound and 17 outbound).

TABLE 7 –1

PROJECT TRIP GENERATION
Land Use Size
Daily Trip Ends
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Rate a Volume Rate a In:Out
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Volume
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Apartments b 56 DU c 434 d 26:74 10 30 40 e 63:37 28 17 45 Footnotes:
a. Rates are based on ITE Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition. b. Rates are based on ITE Land Use Code 220 – Multifamily Housing (Low Rise). c. Calculated via the fitted curve equation: T= 6.41(X) + 75.31 d. Calculated via the fitted curve equation: T= 0.31(X) + 22.85 e. Calculated via the fitted curve equation: T=0.43(X) + 22.55

7.2 Project Trip Distribution/Assignment
The Project traffic was distributed based on the site location, the proximity of the Project to Imperial Avenue, surrounding roadways, existing traffic patterns in the area and anticipated traffic routes to and from the site. The Project’s traffic distribution assumes 75% of trips oriented to/from the west of the project driveway and 25% of trips oriented to/from east of the project driveway.

Figure 7–1 shows the Project traffic distribution. Figure 7–2 shows the Project traffic volumes.

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16 8.0 CUMULATIVE TRAFFIC
Cumulative projects are other projects in the study area that will add traffic to the local circulation system in the near future. LLG was provided with a list of projects within a 1-mile radius of the project site by the City of El Centro staff which is shown in Table 8-1. These projects are located north of the site and upon review, LLG determined that it was most appropriate to account for future near-term traffic using a growth factor.

Appendix C contains a map of the cumulative project’s locations.

To forecast future traffic volume conditions, an interpolation was performed between the existing traffic volumes and Year 2040 traffic volumes from the City of El Centro Mobility Element (dated June 2021) to determine an appropriate growth rate. A growth rate of 2% per year for 3 years was applied to the Existing traffic volumes to obtain traffic volumes. The Year 2028 was chosen to be the Opening Year in order to be slightly conservative. Project traffic volumes were then added to obtain Opening Year (Year 2028) + Project traffic volumes.

Figure 8–1 shows the Cumulative Traffic Volumes.

TABLE 8–1

CUMULATIVE PROJECTS
Name/Location Project Description Status
Town Center
N. 8th St and Cruickshank Dr 102 lot single-family subdivision Planning Review Town Center
Cruickshank Dr and 8th St
2 self-storage buildings in 4.31 Planning Review
Town Center
Cruickshank Dr and 8th St 34,200 SF of industrial warehouse Planning Review Complete
Zadeh Self-Storage
N. 8th St and Dorian Ct 104,375 SF of storage buildings Planning Review Complete
Food 4 Less Gas Station
2420 Cottonwood Dr 14 pump gas station Planning Review
Complete
Police Station
150 N. 11th St 46,500 SF station In Construction
Town Center Village IV
N. 8th and Bradshaw Ave 180 unit apartment complex In Construction Walmart Gas Station
2420 Cottonwood Dr 24 pump gas station In Planning
Review
Raising Canes
2299 N. Imperial Ave 2,683 SF fast food restaurant In Planning Review

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18 9.0 ANALYSIS OF OPENING YEAR (YEAR 2028) SCENARIOS
The following section presents the analysis of study area intersections and street segments under Opening Year (Year 2028) conditions without and with Project.

Figure 9–1 shows the Opening Year (Year 2028) without Project traffic volumes. Figure 9–2 shows the Opening Year (Year 2028) + Project traffic volumes.

9.1 Opening Year (Year 2028) without Project

9.1.1 Peak Hour Intersection Operations
Table 9–1 summarizes the Opening Year (Year 2028) without Project peak hour intersection operations. As shown in Table 9–1, all the study area intersections are calculated to operate at LOS C or better during both peak hours.

9.2 Opening Year (Year 2028) + Project

9.2.1 Peak Hour Intersection Operations
Table 9–1 summarizes the Opening Year (Year 2028) + Project peak hour intersection operations. As shown in Table 9–1, all the study area intersections are calculated to continue to operate at LOS C or better during both peak hours.

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OPENING YEAR (YEAR 2028) INTERSECTION OPERATIONS
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Avenue Signal AM 32.9 C 34.9 C 2.0 No
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2. Pico Avenue / Project Driveway MSSC d AM — — 10.6 B — No PM — — 9.8 A — No

3. Pico Avenue / N. 12th Street TWSC e AM 14.5 B 15.2 C 0.7 No PM 12.3 B 12.5 B 0.2 No
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a. Average delay expressed in seconds per vehicle.
b. Level of Service.
c. Δ denotes an increase in delay due to project.
d. MSSC – Minor Street Stop Controlled intersection.
e. TWSC – Two-Way Stop Controlled intersection.

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N. 12th St
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803 / 1,08975 / 48 29 / 22 69 / 80 809 / 1,047 80 / 113 95 / 52
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22 10.0 SITE ACCESS DISCUSSION
Access to the Project site will be via one unsignalized driveway on Pico Avenue. As shown in Table 9-1, the Project Driveway / Pico Avenue intersection is calculated to operate at an acceptable LOS B or better during both peak hours under the Opening Year (Year 2028) without and with Project conditions. Therefore, the need for a left/right turn lane on Pico Avenue at the project driveway is not required.

LINSCOTT, LAW & GREENSPAN, engineers LLG Ref. 3-25-4026 1274 Pico Avenue
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23 11.0 N. 12TH STREET EXTENSION
N. 12th Street is not currently paved between Pico Avenue southward to Villa Avenue. The City proposes to build this portion of N. 12th Street to two (2) lane City standards. The plans are provided in Appendix D. The construction of N. 12th Street is expected to be done by the summer of 2026. For the purpose of this study, N. 12th Street is assumed to be completed before the project is built and therefore, project traffic was assumed to use N. 12th Street.

LINSCOTT, LAW & GREENSPAN, engineers LLG Ref. 3-25-4026 1274 Pico Avenue
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24 12.0 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION REVIEW

12.1 Pedestrian Network
Sidewalks are proposed along the Project frontage on Pico Avenue and are currently provided on the following street segments within the study area:
 Pico Avenue – both sides of the roadway.
 Imperial Avenue – west side of the frontage road south of Lincoln Avenue.  N 12th St – both sides of the roadway north of Pico Avenue.

The nearest signalized intersection is at the N Imperial Avenue / W Pico Avenue intersection. High visibility crosswalks and ADA curb ramps are provided on the east, south, and west legs of the signalized intersection.

Per the City of El Centro Mobility Element, there are no planned pedestrian improvements within the study area.

12.2 Bicycle Network
There are no bicycle facilities within the Project vicinity. Per the City of El Centro Mobility Element, Class IV bicycle lanes are planned on Imperial Avenue and Class III bike lanes are planned on Pico Avenue and N. 12th Street within the Project vicinity.

12.3 Transit Network
Transit service is provided to the area via Imperial Valley Transit. The bus routes serving the area are 2S, Green Line, and 3E and the bus stops are all located about ½ mile from the Project site. A description of the nearest transit service is as follows:
2S Bus provides service to the area via Imperial Avenue, within the City of El Centro. The 2S operates between 6:00 AM and 10:20 PM on weekdays with headways of approximately 50 minutes. On Saturdays, the 2S operates between 6:20 AM and 7:45 PM with headways of approximately 90 minutes. On Sundays, the 2S operates between 7:15 AM and 3:50 PM with headways of approximately 150 minutes. The nearest bus stop is at the Frontage Road/Scott Avenue intersection.

Green Line provides service to the area via both Frontage Road and 8th Street, within the City of El Centro. The Green Line operates between 7:10 AM and 5:30 PM on weekdays with headways of approximately 150 minutes. There are currently no services on weekends or holidays. The nearest bus stops are at the 8th Avenue/Pico Avenue intersection and Frontage Road/Scott Avenue intersection.

LINSCOTT, LAW & GREENSPAN, engineers LLG Ref. 3-25-4026 1274 Pico Avenue
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25 3E Bus provides bus service to the area via N. 12th Street, within the City of El Centro. The 3E Bus operates between 8:10 AM and 6:40 PM on weekdays with headways of approximately 150 minutes. On Saturdays, the 3E operates between 1:20 PM and 6:40 PM with headways of approximately 270 minutes. There are currently no services on Sundays. The nearest bus stop is at the N. 12th Street/El Dorado Avenue intersection.

Appendix E contains the bus route schedule and map.

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26 13.0 VMT ASSESSMENT
Appendix F contains a VMT per Capita map from the City of El Centro Transportation Guidelines (June 2022). The project site is located within a “50%-85% of the percent mean” area and therefore the project can be assumed to have no significant VMT impact.

LINSCOTT, LAW & GREENSPAN, engineers LLG Ref. 3-25-4026 1274 Pico Avenue
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27 14.0 CONCLUSIONS

14.1 LMA Summary

14.1.1 Roadway Improvements
Per the thresholds and analysis presented in this report, intersections within the Project study area are calculated to operate at acceptable LOS under existing, Opening Year and Opening Year plus project conditions. The effects of Project-related traffic do not indicate the need for roadway improvements within the study area.

14.1.2 Active Transportation
Pedestrian Mobility
The Project will provide sidewalks along its frontage on Pico Avenue. Based on the City of El Centro Mobility Plan, there are no pedestrian improvements planned within the study area.

Bicycle Mobility
Class II bicycle lanes are not provided within the study area. Per the City of El Centro Mobility Element, Class IV bicycle lanes are planned on Imperial Avenue and Class III bike lanes are planned on Pico Avenue and N. 12th Street.

Transit Mobility
The bus routes serving the area are 2S, Green Line, and 3E and the bus stops are all located about ½ mile from the Project site

14.2 VMT Summary
Based on the VMT per capita from the Guidelines, the project site is located in an area below an “85% percent mean” and therefore VMT impacts are presumed to be less than significant.

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION 22-04 (SCH#
2023-060637) FOR
PROJECT: Change of Zone 22-05, and General Plan Amendment 22- 05, a proposed zone change from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to R3 (Multiple Family Residential), and General Plan Amendment for consistency with the Zoning Map, located at 1274 West Pico Avenue, further identified by APN 044-261-010
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines of 1970, as amended, a Negative Declaration is appropriate for the above-named project; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of the whole record, including the Initial Study for the abovenamed project and comments received, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (“the City Council”) finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Negative Declaration reflects the City of El Centro, California’s independent judgment and analysis; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and the Director of Community Development, both located at 1275 West Main Street, El Centro, California, are the custodians of the records of material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council’s decision is based in this matter.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the Negative Declaration, a copy of which is on file at the Office of the City Clerk, on the above-named project is hereby adopted.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 16th day of September, 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By
ATTEST: Sonia Carter, Mayor
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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APPROVED AS TO
FORM: Office of the City
Attorney
By
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF IMPERIAL )
ss CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 16th day of September, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-249)
Item: 19.

Meeting: 9/16/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Development
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Andrea Montano,
Associate Planner
Department Head: Angel Hernandez
DOC ID: 2025-249
Public hearing to consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding General Plan Amendment 22-05 for the Vasquez Apartment Project at 1274 Pico Avenue.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-05 CHANGING THE

LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY WITH APN 044-161-010 AND LOCATED AT 1274 WEST PICO AVENUE, AND DECLARING SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not Applicable
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Economic Opportunity
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

Not Applicable
BACKGROUND:

Please refer to Item No. 2025-248, regarding Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment 22-05 for background regarding this item.

DISCUSSION:

A resolution approving General Plan Amendment 22-05 for 1274 West Pico Avenue is attached as Exhibit A.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 22-05 CHANGING THE

LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY WITH APN 044-161-010 AND LOCATED AT 1274 WEST PICO AVENUE, AND DECLARING SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution for GPA 22-05

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VasquezApt
RESOLUTION NO. 25-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF EL CENTRO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 22-05 CHANGING THE LAND USE

DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

TO HIGH-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR
PROPERTY WITH APN 044-161-010 AND LOCATED
AT 1274 WEST PICO AVENUE, AND DECLARING

SAME TO BE THE FIRST GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
WHEREAS, Carlos Vasquez has initiated a request for a Zone Change and concurrent General Plan Amendment for the property located at 1274 West Pico Avenue on the parcel identified by APN 044-261-010; and
WHEREAS, the request requires an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map from Low Density Residential to High-Medium Density Residential for the property further identified by APN 044-261-010, and containing an area of 2.3 acres; and WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration (SCH# 2023060637) was prepared and considered for the proposal pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council on the proposed General Plan Amendment 22-05 on December 5, 2023 and additional traffic studies and site changes were requested by the Council; and
WHEREAS, the developer thereafter revised the site layout and a traffic study was completed and the project was revised accordingly; and
WHEREAS, the Negative Declaration was reviewed and confirmed for the revised project; and
WHEREAS, a noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on the proposed General Plan Amendment 22-05 on June 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 25-10 to recommended the approval of General Plan Amendment 22-05; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was advertised in accordance with the law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 16th day of September, 2025 and the petitioner was present, and heard, and no one was present to object to the petition nor were any objections filed with the City Council; and

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WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment would not have a deleterious effect on the environment and is necessary and proper at this time for consistency with the City’s Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan amendment is compatible with the existing and planned land uses of the surrounding areas and is in the best interests of the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing is true, correct, and adopted.

2. That the City Council does hereby approve General Plan Amendment 22-05, a proposed amendment from Low Density Residential to High-Medium Density for property located at 1274 West Pico Avenue and further identified as 044-261-010.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 16th day of September, 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_____________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
By:_____________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 16th day of September, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By________________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-250)
Item: 20.

Meeting: 9/16/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Development
Category: Ordinance
Prepared by: Andrea Montano,
Associate Planner
Department Head: Angel Hernandez
DOC ID: 2025-250
Public hearing to consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding Change of Zone 22-05 for the Vasquez Apartment Project at 1274 Pico Avenue
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Introduction and approval of Ordinance No. 25- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE 22-05, waive reading and approve as a 1st Reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not Applicable
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Economic Opportunity
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

Not Applicable
BACKGROUND:

Please refer to Item No. 2025-248, regarding Negative Declaration for Change of Zone 22- 05 for background regarding this item.

DISCUSSION:

An ordinance approving Change of Zone 22-05 for 1274 West Pico Avenue is attached as Exhibit A.

CONCLUSION:

Introduction and approval of Ordinance No. 25- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO CHANGE OF ZONE 22-05, waive reading and approve as a 1st Reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit A - Ordinance for COZ 22-05

08/2025/cdz/A25-0132/Ord/ZoningMapAmendment22-05 1
ORDINANCE NO. 25-__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE ZONING MAP

OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO PERTAINING TO
CHANGE OF ZONE 22-05

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Zoning Map of the City of El Centro, California is hereby amended to provide:
“The following property which consists of approximately 2.3 acres of land, located at 1274 West Pico Avenue, further identified by APN 044-261-010, is hereby re-zoned from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to R3 (Multiple Family Residential).” Section 2. This Amendment shall be given appropriate enumeration in the files of the City Clerk regarding the Zoning Map.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, it shall be published once in a newspaper, published and circulated within the City of El Centro, California.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 16th day of September, 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:

By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 25- had its first reading on the 16th day of September, 2025, and had its second reading on the day of ,2025, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-293)
Item: 21.

Meeting: 9/16/2025 3:30 PM
Department: City Manager
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Gloria Garcia , Staff
Asssistant
Department Head: Robert Sawyer
DOC ID: 2025-293
Community Sponsorship — MANA de Imperial Valley
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request from MANA de Imperial Valley.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding is available from the Community Sponsorship Fund 1201-610139. Available balance is $3,089.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

MANA de Imperial Valley is a local chapter of MANA, a National Latina Organization. MANA is a non-profit advocacy organization established in 1974. MANA believes in the power of community to support and uplift students who are working hard to turn their dreams into reality. Their mission is to empower Latinas through education, leadership development, community service and advocacy.

DISCUSSION:

Each year, MANA honors three remarkable Latinas whose contributions serve as a beacon of leadership and strength. This year's event, 2025 Las Primeras Awards Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser, takes place on September 12, 2025, with the theme "Words of Wisdom: A Celebration of Vibrant Sayings". This event raises essential funds to support college scholarships for local students. Many who are first-generation college students who balance school, work and family — all while striving toward a better future. They are pleased to continue their tradition of recognizing these community advocates with a highquality in-person event. This event allows them to celebrate positive leadership in the Latina community and proceeds are used to fund educational and cultural programs.

The following are the sponsorship levels available,
Diamond Sponsor - $5,000
Platinum Sponsor - $3,000
Gold Sponsor - $1,500
Silver Sponsor - $1,000
Bronze Sponsor - $500

The City Manager's Office has reviewed the application and the requirements of the policy statement have been met. The Mayor has reviewed the request and recommends that Council consider a sponsorship in the amount of $500.

CONCLUSION:

Staff seeks direction and necessary action regarding the requested community cash sponsorship.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Sponsorship Packet

2. Sponsorship Application

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

ADOPTED
RESOLUTION (ID # 2025-289)
Item: 22.

Meeting: 9/16/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Resolution
Award of Bid and authorizing a contract for the Frazier Field Improvements Project.

CITY MANAGER'S 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 THE FRAZIER FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The project costs are $375,509 and will be paid for with Measure P ($290,000) and CDBG ($277,576) Funds.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Recreation & Lifelong Learning
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKES, INSURANCE, ETC.:

Staff has verified three references provided by the bidder, Shipley Construction and Plumbing and received positive reviews from all three references. References provided were the City of Needles, San Bernardino Housing Authority and Pac West Builders. State Contractor License is current and active. Contractor will obtain a city business license prior to project commencement.

BACKGROUND:

Frazier Field Park serves as the home of District 22 El Centro Little League and features four ball fields, a snack bar, restrooms, and a parking lot. Two fields are located at the front of the park along Sixth Street, while the remaining two are situated at the rear, adjacent to McKinley Elementary School. The facility is managed through a Joint Use Agreement between the City of El Centro and the El Centro Elementary School District. The front portion of the park is City-owned, while the rear portion is owned by the School District.

Over the years, only minor upgrades have been made to the facility, and many of the core features—including the ball fields, dugouts, backstops, lighting, and scoreboards—are in need of significant improvements. Additionally, the facility lacks an ADA-accessible walkway connecting to the rear fields, limiting accessibility for all residents.

Recently, some improvements have been completed, including renovations to the snack bar and restrooms. Upgrades to the snack bar include new doors, light fixtures, shelving, a new air conditioning unit, and updated service windows. Restroom enhancements included fresh paint, new light fixtures, and replacement doors.

With the current funding available, most of the park’s amenities will be upgraded, with the exception of field lighting. The estimated cost to install new LED lighting throughout the facility is approximately $1.4 million. Despite this limitation, the planned improvements will ensure that Frazier Field Park remains a valuable community asset for years to come.

DISCUSSION:

Frazier Field Park is in critical need of upgrades to better serve the community and the local Little League program, which relies heavily on the facility. The proposed scope of work for the Frazier Field Improvements Project includes several key enhancements aimed at improving accessibility, safety, and overall user experience.

The scope of work includes two new batting cages to be constructed in the central area between the four ball fields. To improve accessibility, a six-foot-wide ADA-compliant walkway will be installed, extending from the park’s front entrance to the two rear fields. On front fields #1 and #2, new scoreboards will be installed to replace the current nonfunctional units. The dugouts will also be renovated, and new picnic tables and benches will be added near the snack bar area to enhance spectator and participant comfort.

For the back fields (#3 and #4), the project includes the construction of new backstops and dugouts to ensure player safety and improve the facility's aesthetics. These improvements will significantly enhance the park’s functionality and ensure Frazier Field remains a valued recreational asset for the El Centro community.

A bid opening was held on July 30, 2025. The city received a total of five bids as follows:

Shipley Construction $375,509
So Coast Contracting $498,308
LZ Construction $410,000
HSCC Inc. $464,445
A&N Quality Builders $402,000
After reviewing all bids, staff found the bid from Shipley Construction and Plumbing to be the lowest and responsive bid.

CONCLUSION:

Staff is recommending the award of bid to Shipley Construction and Plumbing in the amount of $375,509 via approval of 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 THE FRAZIER FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 25-
RESULT:

MOVER: None
SECONDER: None
AYES: None
NAYS: [NO_TITLES_LAST_NAMES]
ABSTAIN: None
EXCUSED:

08/2025/cdz/A25-0138/Reso/AwardBidShipleyConst_FrazierFieldImprovProj 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 THE FRAZIER FIELD

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the plans and specifications have been adopted by the City Council of the City of El Centro, California and the notice inviting bids has been advertised as required by section 2-185.15 of the City Municipal Code for the Frazier Field Improvements Project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, five (5) bids were received and opened on July 30, 2025, in accordance with law, and the Director of Community Services has made a report thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the report of the Director of Community Services and, as a result, has determined that five (5) firms submitted bids, with Shipley Construction and Plumbing submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the total amount of three hundred seventy-five thousand, five hundred and nine dollars, and zero cents ($375,509.00); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the award and approval of a contract to Shipley Construction and Plumbing for the Project will be in the best interest of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the City Council hereby accepts the bid of Shipley Construction and Plumbing for the Project.

3. That the Interim City Manager is hereby authorized to sign a contract for the Project in the total amount of three hundred seventy-five thousand, five hundred and nine dollars and zero cents ($375,509.00), a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, on behalf of the City.

4. That the City Council hereby establishes a construction contingency fund of forty thousand dollars and zero cents ($40,000.00) for the Project.

5. That the Interim City Manager is further authorized to approve and execute any change orders for the Project up to a single change order amount of forty thousand dollars and zero cents ($40,000.00), individually or collectively, as needed for unanticipated construction contingencies and is required to report all change orders to the City Council as soon as practical.

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6. That the City Council shall approve any change order that either individually exceeds the single change order amount or in combination with other approved change orders exceed the amount established as the construction contingency fund for the Project as set forth herein.

7. That the contract for the Project shall be reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney prior to execution and placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By _______________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:

By ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By _______________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of ,2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By__________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-282)
Item: 23.

Meeting: 9/16/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Felix DeLeon , Senior
Engineer
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2025-282
Discussion and Any Necessary Action Regarding the Approval of Change Order #2 to Pacific Hydrotech Corp. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Disinfection Improvement Project and project budget authorization.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize budget as requested and authorize Change Order No. 2 to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No impact to the General Fund. The project is fully funded by Wastewater Enterprise funds.

Approved by Council on February 18, 2025
FY 25 - 502-9521-710106 $600,000
FY 26 - 502-9521-710106 $678,530
Total $1,278,530
Revised Project Budget:

Prior Council Approval: $1,278,530.00
New Construction Request: $72,655.44
Construction Support Request: $128,677.00
Total Revised Project Budget $1,479,862.44
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

NA, contractor has an active agreement with the city.

BACKGROUND:

The City of El Centro Wastewater Treatment Facility treats and discharges the city’s wastewater into the Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID) drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Salton Sea. Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is the final, State-mandated step in the treatment process prior to discharge.

The existing UV disinfection system is nearing the end of its useful life. The current UV lamps and associated components are now obsolete and will soon be unserviceable.

Failure to replace this system may result in the treatment plant falling out of compliance with regulatory requirements, potentially leading to State violations.

On December 7, 2021, City Public Works staff presented to Council a vendor agreement with Trojan Technologies Group for the purchase of the equipment necessary to replace

the UV disinfection units. The Council approved the equipment purchase under Resolution No. 21-95.

Subsequently, on November 5, 2024, City staff brought the project plans and specifications to Council for approval and authorization to solicit construction bids. A Notice Inviting Bids was published on November 15, 2024, and a Pre-Bid Meeting was held on December 3, 2024.

On February 18, 2025, the City Council awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Pacific Hydrotech Corp., in the amount of $1,162,300. Construction began on April 6, 2025, with a total approved project budget of $1,278,530. This budget includes a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $116,230.

DISCUSSION:

Initial construction activities for the project included field investigations and preparation of existing conduits and pull boxes intended for reuse in routing power and communication lines to the new UV disinfection units. During this phase, it was determined that the existing pull boxes were inadequate and required replacement. Additionally, the conduit route to the control building needed modification to include a separate conduit for the power cable.

This separate conduit is necessary to maintain proper separation between power and communication lines to prevent electrical interference.

This unforeseen condition was brought to the attention of the design consultant, NV5. In coordination with the Prime Contractor, a revised design was developed to provide a new dedicated power run to the UV disinfection units. To avoid project delays, a proposal was requested from Pacific Hydrotech Corp., who submitted the scope and cost, included as Item 2.2 of Change Order #2.

Due to the significance of this change, the proposed costs will significantly impact the project contingency early in the construction phase. As the project is still in its early stages, we anticipate minor changes and additions related to the installation, testing, and startup of the UV system. To accommodate these potential future changes, a contingency of $60,000 is proposed. This represents approximately 5% of the total construction cost and is intended to cover additional unforeseen field conditions.

Additionally, as part of the project support, NV5 will provide construction support services through the City's on-call consultant contracts. These services include the review of electrical component submittals and site inspections. The construction management costs for these services, approved under Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 3 of the NV5 oncall contract, total $128,677. The revised project budget presented in this report includes this amount.

CONCLUSION:

Authorize budget as requested and authorize Change Order No. 2 to Pacific Hydrotech Corp., as presented.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. CCO #2 WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements - PHC Signed

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-197)
Item: 24.

Meeting: 9/16/2025 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Sonia Carter
DOC ID: 2025-197
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the cancellation of the October 7, 2025, City Council Meeting.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Council may choose to cancel this meeting. Should any matter require immediate Council direction or action, a special meeting may be called.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

Advanced notice of a canceled meeting allows Council members and staff to plan accordingly. Staff have indicated that there are currently no pending items requiring action on October 7, 2025.

DISCUSSION:

The Council may select to cancel the meeting. Should a matter require immediate Council direction or action, a special meeting could be called.

CONCLUSION:

Cancellation of the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

None