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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025, 3:30 P.M.
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 21, 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: Camarena, Ellett, Marroquin
City Clerk Wyles, Acting City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: (Crankshaw, Mayor Carter arrived at 4:00 p.m.)
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Ellett, to adjourn into closed session for:
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(a):
Sonia Carter v. City of El Centro
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957(b):
Public Employment – City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54959.9(d)(2):
Possible litigation against the city
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4):
Possible litigation by the city
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 5:40 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:03 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.
PRESENT: Council: Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
City Clerk Wyles, Acting City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: Crankshaw
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Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Marroquin and Invocation was given by Mayor Pro-Tem Ellett.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment was received from Peter Martinez, Shirley Jackson and Sky Ainsworth.
PRESENTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
1. Proclamation for Rafael Solis Day, 100th Birthday
2. Catholic Charities – Working Hands Program Update by Albert Jauregui and Antoinette Fallon.
3. Quiet Servant Award – Resident Award to Verna Wow-Wright and Employee Award to Fernando Bañuelos.
4. SoCal Gas Co Rates Update – Deborah McGarry, Public Affairs Manager.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5-15)
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, approving consent items # 5-15.
5. Approval of Warrant Registers for the month of September 2025.
6. Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of September 2025.
7. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2025.
8. Approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on September 16, 2025, September 30, 2025, and October 14, 2025.
9. 2
nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE V; AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE VIII; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE EL CENTRO CITY CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS ON MOBILE VENDING, waive reading and adopt by title only.
10. 2
nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-06, 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 adopt by title only.
11. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-68, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE A FINANCING APPLICATION TO
THE STATE WATER BOARD FOR FINANCING APPLICATIONS FOR A DRINKING WATER SERVICE.
12. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-69, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE A FINANCING APPLICATION TO
THE STATE WATER BOARD FOR FINANCING APPLICATIONS FOR A CONNECTION TO THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM.
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13. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-70, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR OPERATIONS STONEGARDEN 2024.
14. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-71, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION ACCOUNT.
15. Approval of the Dispatcher Recruitment Incentive Program.
AYES: Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crankshaw
ABSTAINED: None
PUBLIC HEARING
16. This was the scheduled date and time for a public hearing to consider an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 17, Section 60 regarding the prohibition of vehicles with more than two axles on portions of Wake Avenue and 8th Street. Presentation by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Mayor Carter opened the public hearing and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Carter closed the public hearing and returned the item to the City Council for comments.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ellett asked about any other vehicles are not allowed. Mr. Campos commented that restriction do not apply to emergency vehicles. Council Member Marroquin thanked Mr. Campos for being proactive and bringing the item before the Council, noting that Council Members had received multiple complaints regarding that area. Mayor Carter stated that this action was a long time coming.
Moved by Marroquin, second by Ellett, approval of Ordinance No. 25-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17, SECTION 60, REGARDING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN TWO AXLES, waive reading and approve as a 1st reading and authorize the City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
AYES: Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crankshaw
ABSTAINED: None
17. Continuance of Public Hearing to Consider Setting Mobile Vendor Permit Fees for the meeting of November 4, 2025. Staff request that the City Council defer action and discussion on mobile vending permit fees allow additional time for staff to complete the required public noticing related to the proposed fee updates. Staff further recommends continuing the public hearing to the Council meeting of November 4, 2025.
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NEW BUSINESS
18. Appointment of City Manager, presentation by Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director.
Motion by Marroquin, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 25-72, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER.
AYES: Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crankshaw
ABSTAINED: None
19. Motion by Marroquin, second by Camarena, to ratify a letter of support for Controlled Thermal Resources for Hell’s Kitchen Project for Imperial County.
AYES: Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crankshaw
ABSTAINED: None
20. Moved by Ellett, second by Marroquin, approving the appointment of Betty Tucker, Adrianne Lawson, and Matthew Cowie to the Library and Community Services Board with term ending on June 30, 2028.
AYES: Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crankshaw
ABSTAINED: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
None
TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Council Members provided updates on their activities since the last City Council meeting and shared information on upcoming events.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Reported on recent activities.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Sonia Carter, Mayor
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-354)
Item: 2.
Meeting: 11/4/2025 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2025-354
2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17, SECTION 60, REGARDING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN TWO AXLES, waive reading and adopt by title only.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
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:
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 25-07 Prohibition of Vehicles on Wake Avenue
06/2025/cdz/A25-0097/Ord/AmendmentChapt17Section60
ORDINANCE 25-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17, SECTION 60, REGARDING
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN TWO AXLES
1. Findings: The City Council of the City of El Centro finds as follows:
a. The City may prohibit the use of City streets by certain classes of vehicles, such as trucks that are excessively noisy or create unsafe traffic conditions for other drivers. (See Vehicle Code Section 21101(c).
b. Such vehicles include trucks with double axles as set out in Section 17-60(a) of the City Code. Complaints regarding noise and safety have been received regarding such vehicle on Wake Avenue beginning at Imperial Avenue east to La Brucherie. c. Such regulations are not arbitrary, unreasonable or confiscatory and currently exist within the City.
2. Section 17-60(a) is amended to add subsections (10), (11), and (12) to read as follows:
(10) On Wake Avenue between La Brucherie Avenue and Imperial Avenue. (11) On Wake Avenue between 8th Street and Cypress Drive. (12) On 8th Street between Bradshaw Drive and Wake Avenue.
3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after the date of its adoption.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro California, held on the 21st day of October, 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
ATTEST:
By: _
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
By: _
Sonia Carter, Mayor
06/2025/cdz/A25-0097/Ord/AmendmentChapt17Section60
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. 25-07 had its first reading on the 21st day of October, 2025, and had its second reading on the day of , 2025, and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Crankshaw
ABSTAINED: None
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By:_
Norma Wyles, City Clerk