El Centro City Council
November 18, 2025

AGENDA

CITY OF EL CENTRO

CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
City Hall Regular Meeting 3:30 PM

CITY HALL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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The 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
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:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2):

Anticipated Litigation - 2 Cases

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POSSIBLE LITIGATION BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4) - 2 cases

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.

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-8 ):

1. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of October 2025

2. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of October 2025.

3. Approval of the Treasurer's Report for the Month of October 2025.

4. Approval of City Council Minutes of November 4, 2025.

5. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-08, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADDING CITY CODE SECTION 19-42.1 TO

THE EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES IN CITY-OWNED PARKS, waive reading and adopt by title only.

6. Accept the resignation of Mr. Michael Minnix from the Personnel Appeals Board be accepted, effective immediately, with regrets; and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.

7. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION – CENTINELA STATE PRISON.

8. Authorization to go out to bid for Routine Janitorial Maintenance for El Centro Public Facilities: Police Station, Library and Library Branch, Community Center, Adult Center, Old Post Office Pavilion, Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion, Conrad Harrison Youth Center PUBLIC HEARINGS:

9. Discussion and any necessary action regarding setting findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Code to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions.

Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND THE 2025 UNIFORM

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.

10. Public hearing for the purposes of adoption of the 2025 California Building Code.

Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:

Introduction and approval of Ordinance No. 25- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I

THROUGH XVIII OF THE CITY CODE IN THEIR ENTIERTY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XVIII BY REFERENCE TO THE UPDATED OF

MOST RECENT CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BUILDING CODE,

RESIDENTIAL CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE,

ENERGY CODE, HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, EXISTING BUILDING CODE, GREEN

BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, WILDLAND-URBAN

INTERFACE CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE CODE, AND UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND CERTAIN

MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS SEISMIC STRENGTHING FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

11. Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution of the City Council setting findings for the required amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code relative to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions.

Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.

12. Public Hearing for the purposes of adoption of the 2025 Fire Code.

Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:

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

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, SECTION 10-41 ADOPTING THE 2025

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND ARTICLE VI TO ADOPT THE CALIFORNIA 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

NEW BUSINESS:

13. Establishing Priorities for 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG) Cycle.

Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

Provide direction and/or recommendation as to what City Council's funding priorities will be for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026/2027.

14. Authorization to go out for bid for the Embellece (Beautify) El Centro Downtown Beautification Project, funded by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

15. Bus Shelter Visual Language Direction Request.

Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:

Provide direction to staff.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

16. 3rd and Ross Sewer Lift Station Local Emergency Project Update.

TASK FORCE AND MAYOR /CONFERENCE REPORTS - 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.

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-373)
Item: 1.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Esmeralda Nunez,
Accounting Assistant
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2025-373
Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of October 2025 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. October 2025

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-370)
Item: 2.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Cristhian Zambrano,
Payroll Specialist
Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2025-370
Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of October 2025.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of October 2025.

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. PAYROLL REGISTER OCTOBER 2025

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-366)
Item: 3.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Informational Items
Prepared by: Nora Salas, Accountant
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2025-366
Approval of the Treasurer's Report for the Month of October 2025.

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. Treasurer's Report October 2025

CITY OF EL CENTRO
TREASURER’S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
OCTOBER 2025
Maturity
Date
Rate Market
Par tPcnP YTM Cost Value

GENERAL ACCOUNT
U.S. Savings and CD's
Bank Amer NA Charlotte 06051XE32
Haddon SVGS Haddon 40473OFV0
Merrick South Jordan Utah 59013LDQ4
Transportation Alliance Bk Inc 89388CKS6
Mutualone Bk Framingham Ma 62847HFG9
Kemba FinI Cr Un 48836LCT7
Toyota FinI Svgs Bk 89235MTEI
Bank Sun Prairie Wis 065226AY8
University III Cmnty Cr 914359AQ7
Atlantic Cmnty Bankers 04846LAG8
BMW Bk North Amer Salt Lake 05612LGE6
Goldman Sachs Bk USA New York 38150V6S3
Civic Fed Cr Un Raleigh NC 178808AF8
Bankers Bk Okla City 06610QFLO
Dort FinI Cr Un Grand Blanc Mi 25844MCG1
Freedom Bk of Va Fairfax Va CTF 35633MFZ0
Amercian Eagle Bk South 025S4NHG9
Gulf AUantic Bk Key West 40216LCM9
Hardin Cnty Svgs Bk Eldora 412022EA9
Gbank Las Vegas Nev Ctf 3683OMBW0
Morgan Stanley Private Bk Ntl Assn 6I776NZA4
Morgan Stanley Bk N A Salt Lake 61778GB1
Subtotal
09/17/26
09/29/26
04/12/27
04/15/27
10/06/27
10/12/27
09/20/27
09/24/27
09/24/27
09/29/27
09/19/28
09/25/28
09/26/28
09/29/28
10/10/28
10/16/28
12/26/28
03/29/29
09/19/29
09/26/29
10/08/30
10/08/30
250,000.00 3.700
250,000.00 3.700
250,000.00 3.600
250,000.00 3.600
250,000.00 3.600
250,000.00 3.600
250,000.00 3.600
250,000.00 3.550
250,000.00 3.650
250,000.00 3.700
250,000.00 3.600
250,000.00 3.550
250,000.00 3.650
250,000.00 3.550
250,000.00 3.700
250,000.00 3.600
250,000.00 3.500
250,000.00 3.500
250,000.00 3.500
250,000.00 3.500
250,000.00 3.750
250,000.00 3.750
5,500,000.00

3.700 250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,022.50
250,047.50
249,782.50
249,757.50
249,605.00
249,630.00
249,735.00
249,412.50
249,872.50
249,322.50
249,307.50
249,050.00
249,647.50
248,955.00
250,057.50
249,282.50
248,432.50
248,210.00
247,770.00
247,750.00
250,010.00
250,010.00

3.700

3.600

3.600

3.600

3.600

3.600

3.550

3.650

3.710

3.600

3.550

3.650

3.560

3.690

3.610

3.510

3.520

3.530

3.530

3.740

3.740
S $ 5,500,000.00 S 5,485,670.00
US Treasury Securities
United States Treas Nts 91282CNU1
United States Treas Nts 91282CLN9
United States Treas Nts 91282CNX5
Subtotal
08/15/28
09/30/29
02/28/26
3,000,000 3.625
2,000,000 3.500
3,000,000 3.625

3.620 3,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
3,000,000.00
3,001,410.00
1,987,740.00
2,988,060.00

3.520

3.630
S 8,000,00».00 $ 8,000,000.00 $ 7,977,210.00
U.S, Government Obligations
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AM2F8
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Benchmark 3135GOK36
Federal Farm Cr Bks Cons Sysyemwide 3133ETB22
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Medium T 3136GASA8
Federal Farm Cr Bks Cons Systemwide 3133ETYX9 09/24/29
Federal Agric MTG Corp Medium T 3I424WV33
Federal Nad MTG Assn Medium T 3136GASX8
Subtotal
04/29/26
04/24/26
09/30/27
09/01/28
$ 750,000 1.125
2,000,000 2.125
2,000,000 3.730
2,000,000 3.750
2,000,000 3.900
2,000,000 3.750
1,500,000 3.750

1.140 750,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
739,845.00
1,983,960.00
1,997,740.00
1,995,200.00
1,994,580.00
1,988,260.00
1,492,830.00
$ 2.140
$ 3.730
$ 3.750
$ 3.910
09/17/30 3.750
09/18/30 $ 3.770
S 12,250,000 S 12,250,000.00 $ 12,192,415.00
Subtotal 25,750,000 25,750,000 25,655,295
Other Investments
Cash Equiv.

Local Agency Investment Fund
Subtotal
5,964,964 0.010
67,176,798 4.258

0.010 5,964,964.46
67,176,797.62
73,141,762.08
5,964,964.46
$ 4.212 67,176,797.62 > ’
73,141,762 73,141,762.08
Subtotal 98,891,762 98,891,762.08 98,797,057.08
Bonds
$ 1,967,001 0.010
1,096,994 0.010
24,899,517 0.010

0.010 1,967,001.23
1,096,993.75
24,899,516.68
27,963,511.66
1,967,001.23
1,096,993.75
24,899,516.68
27,963,511.66
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
2021 Series A - Library Bond Project
2023 Series A - Police Station Project
$ 0.010
$ ’ > 0.010
27,963,512
Total $ 126,855,273.74 S 126,855,273.74 S 126,760,568.74

CITY OF EL CENTRO

TREASURER'S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
OCTOBER 2025
Prior Fiscal
Year YTD
Same Period
This Fiscal
Month YTD
Interest Received
Other Investments
LAIF
Total
65,862 $
725,898
65,935 $
1,446,023
202,632
1,548,338
791,760 1,511,958 1,750,970
Balance
09/30/25
Balance
Change 10/31/25
Monthly Activity
General Accounts
U.S. Savings and CD's
U.S. Treasury Securities
U.S. Government Obligations
Cash Equiv. & Other Investments
LAIF
5,500,000
8,000,000
11,500,000
4,243
725,898
5,500,000
8,000,000
12,250,000
5,964,964
67,176,798
750,000
5,960,721
66,450,900
73,161,621 25,730,141 98,891,762
Trustee Accounts
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
Library 2021 Bond Project
El Centro Police 2023 Bond Project
S 1,967,001
1,096,994

24.814,478
27,878,473
1,967,001
1,096,994
85,039 24,899,517
85,039 27,963,512
Total S 101,040,094 S 126,855,274
I hereby certify that this report reflects the pooled investments of the City of El Centro and is in conformity with the Investment Policy of the City as adopted by the City Council on February 21,2001.

A copy of this Policy is available at the Office of the City Clerk. In the opinion of the undersigned, the City's expenditure requirements for the following six months, can be met from projected revenues and maturities of Investments listed herein.

Elizabeth
Interim Finance Director

Cityof El Centro
Treasurer's Report
Summary of Investments
as ofIO/31/2025
Investment Unrealized
gain/loss (*) Net increase
decrease
Market Value
end of Period
income
to-date
percent
Cost/Par (**) of total
U.S. Savings and CD's $ 5,500,000 (14,330) S 5,485,670 6% 2 U.S Treasury Securities $ 8,000,000 (22,790) $ 7,977,210 8% U.S. Government Obligati' $ 12,250,000 $ (57,585) $ 12,192,415 12% 4 Cash Equiv. & Other Inve: $ 5,964,964 $ 5,964,964 6%
5 LAIF S 67,176,798 $ 67,176,798 68%
Total S 98,891,762 $ (94,705) $ S 98,797,057 100%
(*) Investments 1 through 5
Investments are held to maturity redemption is at cost rendering no loss.

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-367)
Item: 4.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Norma Wyles
DOC ID: 2025-367
Approval of City Council Minutes of November 4, 2025.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of the minutes for the regular City Council meeting of November 4, 2025.

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. 11-04-2025 Regular CC Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING

EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025, 3:30 P.M.

The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 3:34 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
City Clerk Wyles, Acting City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Martyn Evans ABSENT: Council: (Marroquin)

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Ellett, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:

CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957:

Public Employment – Chief of Police
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:

City Representative: City Manager
Negotiating with: Acting Police Chief
Under Negotiation: Employment Terms
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54959.9(d)(1):

Navarro v. El Centro Regional Medical Center and City of El Centro CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2):

Possible litigation against the city – 2 cases
Motion carried.

Closed Session concluded at 5:50 p.m.

City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.

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OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.

PRESENT: Council: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, Acting City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Martyn Evans Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Crankshaw 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 Sarina Guerra, Justin Orsino, Peter Rodriguez, Diahna Garcia-Ruiz, Bill Caldwell
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-5)
Moved by Marroquin, second by Camarena, approving consent items # 1-5.

1. Approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 21, 2025.

2. 2
nd 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.

3. Accepted resignation of Ms. Jesse Villanueva from the Friends of El Centro Board be accepted, effective immediately, with regrets; and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.

4. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-73, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FY 2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT (LEMHWA) GRANT PROGRAM.

5. Approved filing of Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-13, regarding Zoning Variance for a fence at 2779 W. Main Street.

AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

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PUBLIC HEARING

6. This was the scheduled date and time for a public hearing for the purpose of establishing Mobile Vendor Permit and Facility Use (Mobile Vendor) Permit Fees. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director. Mayor Carter opened the public hearing and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Bill Caldwell addressed the Council regarding the proposed ordinance. He inquired how the $100 mobile vendor permit fee was determined and whether it is an annual fee.

Mr. Hernandez responded that city staff met to establish fees based on the amount of staff time required to process permits. He noted that mobile vendors operating in the downtown area are exempt from this fee because they are covered under the special event permit, for which the city does not charge vendors.

Mr. Caldwell also asked about the sale of alcohol from mobile vendors. Mr. Hernandez explained that vendors wishing to sell alcohol must obtain the appropriate operating permit.

Ms. Diahna Garcia-Ruiz asked whether mobile vendors participating in special events, while not charged a permit fee, are still required to hold a business license. She also requested a map showing the approved locations for mobile vending, noting that the current map indicating restricted parking areas is confusing.

Mr. Hernandez stated that a revised map will be prepared and made available when the mobile vendor permits are ready for issuance.

Mayor Carter closed the public hearing and returned the item to the City Council for comments.

Council Member Camarena requested clarification regarding the sample facility use permit and the charges associated with the business license for mobile vendors. He asked what the total fees would be to start a mobile vending business.

Mr. Hernandez explained that if a vendor wishes to operate their food truck on a designated parking lane where vending is permitted, they must first obtain a business license, which includes a $185.00 application fee and an annual renewal fee of $46.00. In addition, vendors must obtain a mobile vendor permit, proposed at $100.00.

Council Member Camarena inquired whether there are any additional fees. Mr. Hernandez stated that there may be other applicable charges, such as capacity fees or facility use permits, depending on the location and type of operation.

Mayor Pro-Tem Ellett asked about events that are free for the vendors and asked Mr. Hernandez to say which events were free. Mr. Hernandez said the city events on 6th and Main which are free or whenever there is an event on Townsquare, Tree Lighting Ceremony all these events are free and managed by Parks & Recreation division. The event is free but the vendors do need to have a health permit, but can sell for free on that day.

Mayor Carter asked whether the city currently offers daily business licenses. Ms. Nava confirmed that the city does not offer daily licenses at this time but stated that the Finance Department is working toward implementing such an option.

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Council Member Camarena then asked how soon the city expects to offer daily licenses. Ms.

Fuchen responded that staff have gathered comparative information from other cities regarding their licensing practices. She noted that the Finance Department has developed a recommendation, which will be brought before the City Council once it is finalized and ready for approval Mayor Pro-Tem Ellett inquired about where City events are advertised. Ms. Nava responded that information about upcoming events can be obtained by contacting the Parks & Recreation Department at (760) 337-4555. She added that events are also advertised on the Parks & Recreation webpage and social media.

Moved by Ellett, second by Marroquin, approval of Resolution No. 25-74, RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, SETTING MOBILE VENDOR PERMIT FEES.

AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

NEW BUSINESS

7. Presentation by Ms. Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, ordinance prohibiting the Operation of Electric Bicycles in City-Owned Parks.

Mayor Pro-Tem Ellett commented for clarification that ICTC is working on rules and regulations for ebikes vs. motorcycles and rules on the street. ICTC is covering all Imperial Valley for regulations on e-bikes.

Moved by Ellett, second by Marroquin, approval of Ordinance No. 25-08, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADDING CITY CODE SECTION 19-.42.1 TO

THE EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE USE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES IN CITY-OWNED PARKS, waived reading and approve as first reading and authorize the City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

8. Presentation by Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director, appointment of the City of El Centro Police Chief.

Motion by Marroquin, second by Camarena, adopting Resolution No. 25-75, RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE.

AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

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9. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Services Director, award of bid and authorizing a contract for the Eddie White Complex-Frazier Field Parking Lot Project.

Shortfall of $57,391.85 for this project will be covered by Measure P.

Motion by Marroquin, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 25-76, RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND

AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR EDDIE WHITE-FRAZIER FIELD PARKING LOT PROJECT.

AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

10. Presentation by Robert Sawyer, City Manager, amending Resolution No. 21-82, establishing Norms and Procedures and Order of Business for the City Council.

Council Members had various questions regarding the amendment to this resolution. Council Member Camarena commented that it was difficult to add items to the agenda before and this amendment will help by adding items to the agenda.

Motion by Ellett, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 25-77, RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-82 ESTABLISHING NORMS AND PROCEDURES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND RELATED FUNCTION AND ACTIVITIES.

AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett
NOES: Marroquin
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

11. Moved by Camarena, second by Ellett, approving the appointment of Sergio Lopez and Armando Munoz to the Planning Commission Board with term ending on October 3, 2029.

AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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.

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CITY MANAGER REPORT
Reported on recent activities.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 pm. __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
________________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-364)
Item: 5.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Norma Wyles
DOC ID: 2025-364
2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-08, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADDING CITY CODE SECTION 19-42.1 TO

THE EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES IN CITY-OWNED PARKS, waive reading and adopt by title only.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-08, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADDING CITY CODE SECTION 19-42.1 TO

THE EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES IN CITY-OWNED PARKS, waive reading and adopt by title only.

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. E-Bike Ordinance_10-29-25

05/2025/A25-0076/Ord/E-BikesCityParks
ORDINANCE NO. 25-08

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO ADDING CITY CODE SECTION 19-42.1 TO THE

EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE

OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES IN CITY-OWNED
PARKS

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

Section 1. Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the safety and enjoyment of all park users by prohibiting the operation of electric bicycles within City-owned parks. This action is necessary to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and high-speed and other bicycle traffic and to preserve the natural character of City Park spaces.

Section 2. Section 19-42.1 hereby is added to the El Centro Municipal Code to read as follows:

Section 19-42.1. Definitions
For purposes of this ordinance:
• “Electric Bicycle” or “E-Bike” shall mean a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 horsepower), as defined under California Vehicle Code Section 312.
• E-bikes shall include:
o Class 1: Pedal-assist only
o Class 2: Throttle on demand
o Class 3: Pedal-assist up to 28 mph
Section 19-42.2 Prohibited Conduct
No person shall operate an electric bicycle within the boundaries of any City-owned Park, trail, or recreational area, including but not limited to operation of any kind on walking paths, park parking lots, athletic fields, or playground areas.

Section 19-42.3 Exceptions
This ordinance shall not apply to:
• Authorized city staff or emergency personnel operating electric bicycles in the performance of their official duties.
• Persons using electric mobility devices in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Use of e-bikes on designated multi-use or commuter trails, if explicitly posted as permitted by the Director of Community Services or designee for operation of e-bikes.

Section 19.42-4 Enforcement and Penalties

05/2025/A25-0076/Ord/E-BikesCityParks
City staff and law enforcement officers have the authority and shall enforce the provisions of Section 19-42.1 – 19-42.3.

A violation of Section 19-42.2 shall be deemed an infraction. Any citation for an infraction shall be proceeded by a verbal or documented warning from a city representative.

A second or subsequent violation shall be subject to the provisions of City Code Section 1- 12(b)(1).

Section 19.42-5. Posting and Notification
The City shall post clear and visible signage in all affected park areas stating the prohibition of electric bicycle use. The City may also use digital platforms and community outreach to inform the public of this ordinance.

Section 3. Severability
If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions.

Section 4. Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days from the date of its adoption.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 4th day of November 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
ATTEST: Sonia Carter, Mayor
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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

05/2025/A25-0076/Ord/E-BikesCityParks

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. 25-08 had its first reading on November 4, 2025 and had its second reading on and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Crankshaw, Camarena, Carter, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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 # 2025-363)
Item: 6.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Sonia Carter
DOC ID: 2025-363
Accept the resignation of Mr. Michael Minnix from the Personnel Appeals Board be accepted, effective immediately, with regrets; and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Letter of Resignation from Mr. Michael Minnnix from the Personnel Appeals Board, effective immediately, with regrets; and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.

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. Michael Minnix - Letter of Resignation

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-368)
Item: 7.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Fire
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Veronica Leal, Staff
Assisstant
Department Head: Joseph Bernal
DOC ID: 2025-368
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION – CENTINELA STATE PRISON.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION – CENTINELA STATE PRISON.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this agreement. The Mutual Aid Agreement provides for the exchange of resources without monetary compensation, as the mutual advantage and protection afforded to both parties is considered adequate compensation.

Any minor costs related to fuel or consumables during joint responses would be absorbed within existing operational budgets.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Community Health, Safety & Welfare
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:

The El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Centinela State Prison (CEN), have developed a Mutual Aid Agreement to strengthen regional emergency response capabilities and coordination. The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate the exchange of resources, personnel, and equipment between the two agencies during incidents such as fires, rescues, disasters, or other emergencies that may impact either jurisdiction.

This partnership ensures both agencies can render assistance to each other during critical incidents, enhancing preparedness and resilience within the local and regional operational area. The agreement also supports coordinated disaster response activities in accordance with state and federal mutual aid principles.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed Mutual Aid Agreement establishes a framework for the cooperative exchange of fire protection and rescue services between ECFD and CDCR/CEN. It defines operational control procedures, resource deployment protocols, communication

requirements, and personnel safety provisions to ensure effective collaboration during emergency operations.

The agreement specifies that mutual aid assistance will be provided on a voluntary and asavailable basis, with neither party being held liable for the inability to respond to a request.

It further clarifies that no monetary compensation is required, as the reciprocal benefits of the agreement are deemed sufficient for both agencies.

This collaboration enhances coordination between ECFD and Centinela State Prison Fire Department during fire and rescue operations, ensuring efficient use of resources, interoperability of communication systems, and standardized response procedures. The agreement also includes provisions for compliance with security, safety, and operational requirements unique to the prison environment.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION – CENTINELA STATE PRISON.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Reso-Mutual Aid Agrmt-ECFD&CDCR-CEN

2. Mutual Aid Agreement - CDCR

11/2025/cdz/A25-0100/Reso/MutualAidAgrmt/CDCCentinelaPrison RESOLUTION NO. 25-__

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING A

MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FIRE

DEPARTMENT AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION – CENTINELA STATE PRISON
WHEREAS, the City of El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Centinela State Prison (CEN), both maintain essential fire protection, rescue, and emergency response capabilities; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to ensure efficient, coordinated, and cooperative emergency response services between ECFD and CDCR/CEN through a formalized Mutual Aid Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Mutual Aid Agreement establishes procedures for the interchange of services, personnel, equipment, and communications in response to incidents such as fire, rescue, disaster, or other emergencies within the defined operational area; and WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for cooperative participation in disaster prevention and response activities, specifies operational control protocols, communications coordination, and mutual indemnification provisions, and confirms that no monetary compensation shall be required for such mutual aid, as the reciprocal benefits to both parties are considered adequate compensation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approval of said Agreement will be in the best interest of the City of El Centro, California, by enhancing regional public safety, operational readiness, and emergency response coordination.

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

1. That the foregoing recitals are true, correct, and adopted hereby.

2. That the City Council does hereby approve the Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of El Centro Fire Department and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Centinela State Prison.

3. That the City Manager of the City of El Centro, California, is hereby authorized to sign said Agreement, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, on behalf of the City of El Centro, California, and, along with the Fire Chief, to take the necessary steps to implement it.

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

11/2025/cdz/A25-0100/Reso/MutualAidAgrmt/CDCCentinelaPrison

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 forgoing 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 day of , 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By _________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City of El Centro Fire Department Agreement Number C5612719 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Exhibit A Mutual Aid Agreement

MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Centinela State Prison
And
City of El Centro Fire Department
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this Upon Approval Date, between the City of El Centro Fire Department (hereafter “City”) and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) / Centinela State Prison (CEN).

1. OBJECTIVES
To make resources of the CDCR, CEN Fire Department and the City of El Centro Fire Department available to prevent and combat the effect of disasters which may result from such calamities as storm, flood, fire, earthquake, war, sabotage, and riot.

Each of the parties hereto should voluntarily aid and assist each other in the event that a disaster should occur, by the interchange of services and facilities including but not limited to fire, rescue, relief and communications to cope with the problems of rescue, relief, and evacuation arising in the event of a disaster.

It is necessary and desirable that a cooperative agreement be executed for the interchange of such mutual aid on a local basis.

2. RESPONSE PLAN
A. RESPONSE AREA SPECIFICS
The response area covered under the general guidelines of this Agreement is not to exceed the boundaries within the Operational Area. (Refer to Exhibit A-1, Operational Area Map).

In the event resources are needed outside the local operational area, notification must be made to the responding party’s Emergency Operations Coordinator.

B. GUIDELINES Governing Response
Upon requests for mutual aid assistance, the requested fire service organization will send equipment, personnel, and other resources as available to any area within the Operational Area. The authority in charge of the agency called for assistance shall be the sole judge of how much assistance can be furnished under the circumstances of each particular case. It is agreed that neither party to this Agreement shall be liable in any way to the other, or its inhabitants or any other person, firm or corporation for failure to give assistance as requested.

C. RESOURCE AVAILABILITY
In the event that resources are unavailable for response, notification shall be made to the appropriate emergency operations center and/or local agency. Once resources are restored and available for response, notification shall be made to appropriate emergency operation centers and/or the local agency to indicate availability.

D. TYPES OF RESPONSES COVERED
The base premise of this plan assumes that any specific resources identified by this plan to be dispatched are available and in their respective normally assigned response area. Should this not be the case at the time of the dispatch, the resources dispatched by either agency will be the closest available resources.

E. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
It shall be the responsibility of the agency sending emergency personnel to ensure that such personnel are provided protective clothing and equipment as required by California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Article 10.1., Section 3401 through 3410.

City of El Centro Fire Department Agreement Number C5612719 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Exhibit A Mutual Aid Agreement

F. COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES
It shall be the responsibility of the jurisdiction sending requested resources to ensure that responding personnel and equipment have adequate communications capability and that such communications be interoperable.

Fire and Rescue Dispatch Center is the El Centro Dispatch which is adequately equipped for emergency operations and operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. It is equipped to permit direct communications with all fire and rescue service agencies within their area of operations. It is staffed with competent personnel and equipped with such maps, charts, records and operational data as are necessary to perform emergency operations. Alternate Fire and Rescue Dispatch Centers should have the same capability as the primary center, thus ensuring continued operations in the event of failure of the primary centers.

G. DISPATCH
Any dispatch of equipment and personnel pursuant to this Agreement is subject to the following condition:

Any request for mutual aid hereunder shall be written or verbal and will include a statement of the requested resources and shall specify the location of the response. A verbal request shall be made by contacting Centinela State Prison’s Central Control at (760) 337 7900 extension 5577, which is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

H. CONTROL OF RESOURCES
Responding mutual aid units will come under the direction of the Incident Commander within whose jurisdiction the emergency has occurred. However, the providing jurisdiction shall supervise and direct their own personnel and equipment as far as is possible, consistent with the direction of the Incident Commander.

I. RELEASE OF RESOURCES
A responding agency shall be released by the requesting organization when, in the judgment of the Incident Commander, the services of the responding party are no longer needed. The responding agency may be recalled by its fire chief or his/her designated representative, if in their opinion, a need exists for the responding party to render services within the agency’s normal service area.

3. CIVIL RIGHTS
The extension of benefits under the provisions of this Agreement shall be without discrimination as to age, handicap, race, creed, sex, or national origin or other categories specified by law.

4. NONDISCRIMINATION
The parties to this Agreement shall comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d through 2000d6); (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabilities and provides for “reasonable accommodation” in hiring of persons with disabilities; (d) The Older American Act of 1965 as amended (42 U.S.C. 3056 and 6101 et. seq.); and (e) USDA 9 AR, Title VI Implementation Regulations.

5. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may only be amended by written mutual consent of the parties hereto.

6. NO AGENCY
The parties hereto agree that Centinela State Prison, its inmates, agents, employees and officers shall not be considered an employee or agent of the City of El Centro Fire Department in the performance of this Agreement. In addition, it is mutually agreed that Centinela State Prison and/or its inmates will not be used to replace or be used in lieu of City of El Centro Fire Department employees.

City of El Centro Fire Department Agreement Number C5612719 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Exhibit A Mutual Aid Agreement

The parties hereto agree that City of El Centro Fire Department, it’s agents, employees and officers shall not be considered an employee or agent of Centinela State Prison in the performance of this Agreement.

7. COMPENSATION
No party to this Agreement will be required to pay any monetary compensation to any other party to this Agreement for services rendered hereunder, the mutual advantage and protection afforded by this Agreement being considered adequate compensation to all parties.

The party receiving aid will be responsible for providing supplies and material, such as gasoline, oil, food and water for on-site use of equipment, and for the personnel who are engaged in providing aid hereunder.

This Agreement is intended to cover day-to-day mutual aid only, and shall be of no effect at times when the State of California, Master Mutual Aid Agreement becomes operative.

8. INDEMNITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, City shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State and its directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from and against all allegations, claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, penalties, fines, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to attorney fees and costs) arising out of, relating to, resulting from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, due to the acts, errors or omissions of the City or anyone for whom the City is legally responsible.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, and subject to the availability of funds, the State shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from and against all allegations, claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, penalties, fines, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to attorney fees and costs) arising out of, relating to, resulting from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, due to the acts, errors or omissions of the State or anyone for whom the State is legally responsible It is recognized that the interests herein are mutual and the Agreement is entered into for the common good of the general public and the parties hereto, and for strictly governmental purposes.

9. RIGHT TO TERMINATE
The parties hereto agree that either party may cancel this Agreement by giving the other party written notice thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the effective date of such cancellation.

The State may terminate this Agreement should the City fail to perform the requirements of this Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State

10. LIABILITY FOR LOSS AND DAMAGES
Any damages by the City to the State’s facility including equipment, furniture, materials or other State property directly caused by the City, will be repaired or replaced by the City to the satisfaction of the State at no cost to the State.

11. EXTENSION OF TERM
When it is determined to be in the best interest of the State, this Agreement may be amended to extend the term for services as agreed upon by the parties.

12. SECURITY CLEARANCE/FINGERPRINTING
CDCR reserves the right to conduct fingerprinting and/or security clearance through the Department of Justice, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information (BCII), prior to award and at any time during the term of the Agreement, in order to permit City and/or City 's employee access to State premises. The State further reserves the right to terminate the Agreement should a threat to security be determined.

13. TUBERCULOSIS (TB) TESTING
In the event that the services required under this Agreement will be performed within a CDCR institution, parole office, or community-based program, City and their employees who are assigned to work with, near,

City of El Centro Fire Department Agreement Number C5612719 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Exhibit A Mutual Aid Agreement

or around incarcerated persons or parolees shall be required to be examined and tested or medically evaluated by a licensed healthcare provider for TB in an infectious or contagious stage prior to the performance of contracted duties, and at least once a year thereafter (within 12 months of their initial or previous TB test under this contract), or more often as directed by CDCR.

City and their employees who have any contact (physical or nonphysical) with incarcerated persons or parolees, shall be required to furnish to the CDCR Program or Institution Contract Manager, at no cost to CDCR, a documented Tuberculosis (TB) evaluation/test for TB' infection Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or a blood test Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) completed within (30) thirty days of the start date of the services and be certified to be free of TB in an infectious or contagious stage by a licensed healthcare provider prior to assuming their contracted duties and annually thereafter.

The following provisions apply to services provided on departmental and/or institution grounds:

14. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
City shall adhere to California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL-OSHA) regulations and guidelines pertaining to bloodborne pathogens.

15. PRIMARY LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CONDUCT AND ASSOCIATION WITH

STATE PRISON INCARCERATED PERSONS AND DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE WARDS Individuals who are not employees of CDCR, but who are working in and around incarcerated persons or wards who are housed within California's institutions, facilities, or camps, are to be apprised of the laws, rules and regulations governing conduct in associating with incarcerated persons or wards. The following is a summation of pertinent information when non-departmental employees come in contact with incarcerated persons or wards.

By signing this Agreement, the City agrees that if the provisions of the contract require the City to enter an institution, facility, or camp, the City and any employee(s) and/or City (s) shall be made aware of and shall abide by the following laws, rules and regulations governing conduct in associating with prison incarcerated persons or wards:
a. Persons who are not employed by CDCR but are engaged in work at any institution, facility, or camp must observe and abide by all laws, rules and regulations governing the conduct of their behavior in associating with prison incarcerated persons or wards. Failure to comply with these guidelines may lead to expulsion from CDCR institutions, facilities, or camps.

SOURCE: California Penal Code (PC) Sections 5054 and 5058; California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 15, Sections 3285 and 3415, and California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 1712. b. CDCR does not recognize hostages for bargaining purposes. CDCR has a "NO HOSTAGE" policy and all prison incarcerated persons, wards, visitors, and employees shall be made aware of this.

SOURCE: PC Sections 5054 and 5058; CCR, Title 15, Section 3304; CCR Title 9, Section 30936; WIC Section 1712.
c. All persons entering an institution, facility, or campground consent to search of their person, property, or vehicle at any time. Refusal by individuals to submit to a search of their person, property, or vehicle may be cause for denial of access to the premises.

SOURCE: PC Sections 2601, 5054 and 5058; CCR, Title 15, Sections 3173, 3173.2, 3177, 3288, Title 9, Sections 30275, 30958; WIC 1712.
d. Persons normally permitted to enter an institution, facility, or camp may be barred, for cause, by the CDCR Director, Warden, and/or Regional Parole Administrator.

SOURCE: PC Sections 5054 and 5058; CCR, Title 15, Section 3176(a); CCR Title 9, Section 30275; WIC Section 1712.
e. It is illegal for an individual who has been previously convicted of a felony offense to enter into CDCR adult institutions, facilities, or camps, or youth institutions, facilities, or camps in the nighttime, without the prior approval of the Warden or officer in charge. It is also illegal for an individual to enter onto

City of El Centro Fire Department Agreement Number C5612719 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Exhibit A Mutual Aid Agreement

these premises for unauthorized purposes or to refuse to leave said premises when requested to do so. Failure to comply with this provision could lead to prosecution.

SOURCE: PC Sections 602, 4570.5 and 4571; CCR, Title 15, Sections 3173 and 3289; WIC Section 1001.7.
f. Encouraging and/or assisting prison incarcerated persons to escape is a crime. It is illegal to bring firearms, deadly weapons, explosives, tear gas, drugs, or drug paraphernalia on CDCR institutions, facilities, or camp premises. It is illegal to give prison incarcerated persons or wards firearms, explosives, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or any drug or drug paraphernalia, including cocaine or marijuana. It is illegal to give wards sex-oriented objects or devices, and written materials and pictures whose sale is prohibited to minors.

SOURCE: PC Sections 2772, 2790, 4533, 4534, 4535, 4550, 4573, 4573.5, 4573.6 and 4574; CCR, Title 9, Sections 30945, 30976; WIC Sections 1001.5 and 1152. g. It is illegal to give or take letters from incarcerated persons or wards without the authorization of the Warden or officer in charge. It is also illegal to give or receive any type of gift and/or gratuities from incarcerated persons or wards.

SOURCE: PC Sections 2540, 2541 and 4570; CCR, Title 15, Sections 3010, 3399, 3401, 3424, and 3425; CCR, Title 9, Section 31609; WIC Section 1712.
h. In an emergency situation, the visiting program and other program activities may be suspended.

SOURCE: PC Section 2601; CCR, Title 15, Section 3383; CCR, Title 9, Sections 30275, 30935. i. For security reasons, visitors must not wear clothing that in any way resembles state issued prison incarcerated person or ward clothing (blue denim shirts, blue denim pants).

SOURCE: CCR, Title 15, Section 3174(b)(1); Title 9, Sections 30275. j. Interviews with specific incarcerated persons are not permitted. Conspiring with an inmate to circumvent policy and/or regulations constitutes a rule violation that may result in appropriate legal action. Interviews with individual wards are permitted with written consent of each ward if he is 18 years of age or older, or with written consent of a parent, legal guardian, or committing court, if 17 years of age or younger.

SOURCE: CCR, Title 15, Sections 3261.5, 3315(a)(3)(X), and 3177; CCR, Title 9, 31100.

16. CLOTHING RESTRICTIONS
While on institution grounds, City and all its agents, employees, and/or representatives shall be professionally and appropriately dressed in clothing distinct from that worn by incarcerated persons at the institution. Specifically, blue denim pants and blue chambray shirts; orange, red, yellow, white, or chartreuse jumpsuits; and/or yellow rainwear shall not be worn onto institution grounds, as this is incarcerated person attire. The City should contact the institution regarding clothing restrictions prior to requiring access to the institution to assure the City and their employees are in compliance.

17. TOBACCO-FREE ENVIRONMENT
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 5030.1, the use of tobacco products by any person on the grounds of any institution or facility under the jurisdiction of CDCR is prohibited.

18. SECURITY REGULATIONS
a. Unless otherwise directed by the entrance gate officer and/or Contract Manager, City 's employees, shall enter the institution through the main entrance gate and park private and nonessential vehicles in the designated visitor's parking lot. City 's employees shall remove the keys from the ignition when outside the vehicle and all unattended vehicles shall be locked and secured while on institution grounds.
b. Any State- and City -owned equipment used by the City for the provision of contract services under this Agreement, shall be rendered temporarily inoperative by the City when not in use, by locking or other means unless specified otherwise.

City of El Centro Fire Department Agreement Number C5612719 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Exhibit A Mutual Aid Agreement

c. The State shall in no way be responsible for City 's loss due to fire. d. Due to security procedures, City 's employees may be delayed at the institution vehicle/pedestrian gates and sally ports. Any loss of time checking in and out of the institution gates and sally ports shall be borne by the City.
e. City 's employees, shall observe all security rules and regulations and comply with all instructions given by institutional authorities.
f. Electronic and communicative devices such as pagers, cell phones and cameras/micro cameras are not permitted on institution grounds.
g. City 's employees, shall not cause undue interference with the operations of the institution. h. No picketing is allowed on State property.

19. GATE CLEARANCE
City's employee(s) must be cleared prior to providing services. The City will be required to complete a Request for Gate Clearance for all persons entering the facility a minimum of ten (10) working days prior to commencement of service. The Request for Gate Clearance must include the person's name, social security number, valid state driver's license number or state identification card number and date of birth.

Information shall be submitted to the Contract Liaison or his/her designee. CDCR uses the Request for Gate Clearance to run a California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) check. The check will include Department of Motor Vehicles check, Wants and Warrants check, and Criminal History check.

Gate clearance may be denied for the following reasons: Individual's presence in the institution presents a serious threat to security, individual has been charged with a serious crime committed on institution property, inadequate information is available to establish positive identity of prospective individual, and/or individual has deliberately falsified his/her identity.

All persons entering the facilities must have a valid state driver's license or photo identification card on their person.

20. CDCR CONTACT INFORMATION
Should questions or problems arise during the term of this Agreement, the City should contact the following offices:
• City Representative:

Joseph Bernal, Fire Chief
Phone Number: (760) 337-4530
Email: [email protected]
• CDCR Emergency Operations Coordinator:

Carlos Estrada, Fire Chief/Safety Officer (CEN)
Phone Number: (760) 455-0084
Email: [email protected]
• Contract Representative:

John Gizowski, Procurement and Services Officer II (CEN) Phone Number: (760) 337-7607
Email: [email protected]
• General Agreement Issues:

Office of Business Services
Contracts Management Branch
Phone Number: (279) 210-3152
Email: [email protected]

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-371)
Item: 8.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Adriana Nava,
Community Services Director
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2025-371
Authorization to go out to bid for Routine Janitorial Maintenance for El Centro Public Facilities: Police Station, Library and Library Branch, Community Center, Adult Center, Old Post Office Pavilion, Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion, Conrad Harrison Youth Center
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Request for Proposals and authorize the Community Services Department, Police Department and Library Department to proceed with the bidding process.

FISCAL IMPACT:

It is anticipated the services performed under this janitorial maintenance contract will be paid for out of the General Fund.

While the exact contract amount is unknown until bids are received, it is anticipated that the cost will be greater than in previous years due to the addition of the El Centro Police Station and the expanded scope of work at existing facilities.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Recreation & Lifelong Learning
City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride
Community Health, Safety & Welfare
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

Due diligence will be conducted upon receipt of bids and prior to awarding the contract.

BACKGROUND:

On May 6, 2025, City Staff received authorization to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for janitorial services. Following the award of the bid, it was determined that the scope of work should be expanded to include additional City facilities.

City Management has directed Staff to issue a revised RFP that incorporates facilities such as the Main Library and the Library Branch. In addition, Imperial Valley College (IVC) has since approached the City with a request to temporarily utilize the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion and the Conrad Harrison Youth Center for athletic programming due to a scheduled renovation of their gymnasium.

In response to IVC’s request and the anticipated increase in facility usage, Staff identified the need for augmented janitorial services at these two locations. IVC has agreed to cover the cost of janitorial services for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion during their use of the facility, which is scheduled from August 2026 through May 2028.

As previously discussed, the janitorial maintenance contract for the Library, Community Center, Adult Center, and Old Post Office Pavilion has expired and is due for renewal. A local vendor, Work Training Center, has been providing services at these facilities, and a new contract is needed to ensure continuity of service.

In addition, the El Centro Police Department currently does not have a janitorial services contract in place. With the new Police Station currently under construction, it is important to begin planning for routine janitorial maintenance to support the facility upon its completion. Given the size and intended public use of the new building, establishing a contract in advance will help ensure a smooth transition once the facility becomes operational.

As it relates to the Police Station, the proposed contract will include janitorial services for all public-facing areas, such as restrooms, lobbies, and other spaces accessible to the public. Private areas, including employee offices, will continue to be maintained by City janitorial staff.

DISCUSSION:

Attached to this report is the Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes a detailed scope of work for each facility listed below. The document encompasses routine janitorial services for the following City of El Centro facilities:

1. Police Station

2. Library

3. Library Branch

4. Community Center

5. Adult Center

6. Old Post Office Pavilion

7. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion

8. Conrad Harrison Youth Center
The RFP outlines the provision of general janitorial services, including all necessary labor, equipment, and contractor markup. The objective is to secure consistent, high-quality maintenance services that ensure these public facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all users.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Request For Proposals and authorize the Community Services Department to proceed with the bidding process.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. RFP Janitorial Services 11.12.25

City of El Centro

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ROUTINE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE FOR

EL CENTRO PUBLIC FACILITIES
Police Station, Library and Library Branch, Community Center, Adult Center, Old Post Office Pavilion, Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion, Conrad Harrison Youth Center RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Contact Information:

City of El Centro
Community Services Department
375 S. First Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
(760) 337-4555
DUE DATE: DECEMBER 22, 2025

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CITY OF EL CENTRO

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ROUTINE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES:

POLICE STATION, LIBRARY AND LIBRARY BRANCH, COMMUNITY CENTER, ADULT CENTER, OLD POST OFFICE PAVILION, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SPORTS

PAVILION, CONRAD HARRISON YOUTH CENTER
I. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL & SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The City of El Centro (hereinafter called 'City') is seeking qualified janitorial and maintenance firms (hereinafter called 'Contractor') to submit a proposal to provide janitorial and maintenance for the future Police Station, Library and Branch Library, Community Center, Adult Center, Old Post Office Pavilion, Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion, and Conrad Harrison Youth Center on a scheduled basis. The scope of the work, the content of the proposal, and the selection process are described in this 'Request for Proposal' (hereinafter called 'RFP'). The scope of work is described in detail in Exhibit A. The City wishes to enter into an agreement with the successful Contractor as soon as the City approves an agreement.

It is important to note that the Police Station building is currently under construction and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. The City acknowledges that after a thorough review and walkthrough of the building, the pricing included in the scope of services may be subject to adjustments. For your reference, the Police Station plans are attached. The scope of work for the Police Station is limited to publicly accessible areas. Janitorial maintenance in staff-only areas will be performed by specialized personnel due to the sensitive nature of police operations.

The janitorial service scope for the Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion and the Conrad Harrison Youth Center shall include janitorial services beginning August 2026 through May 2028.

Although both facilities are currently serviced by a city custodian this enhanced service window is necessary due to the temporary use of the facilities by Imperial Valley College athletic programs during this period. The selected contractor shall provide supplemental janitorial support to accommodate increased foot traffic, restroom usage, and general facility wear. Proposers should account for this additional service requirement in their pricing and staffing plans.

II. BACKGROUND
The City of El Centro is located in Imperial County, approximately 10 miles north of the border with Mexico and 117 miles east of San Diego. The City of El Centro has a current population of 46,007 per the State’s Department of Finance. The City is a Charter City and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City is intersected by State Route 86, which is maintained by Caltrans, including its signal lights.

The City operates and maintains several key facilities, including the Police Station, Library and Library Branch, Community Center, Adult Center, Old Post Office Pavilion, Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion, and Conrad Harrison Youth Center. Regular janitorial maintenance is essential to ensure these spaces remain clean, well-maintained, and fully functional for both the public and staff.

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III. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COSTS
The scope of work includes the routine custodial scheduled maintenance of the Police Station, Library and Library Branch, Community Center, Adult Center, Old Post Office Pavilion, Martin Luther King Jr.

Sports Pavilion, and Conrad Harrison Youth Center, as set out in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated. The scope of work is limited to routine janitorial maintenance (such as washing, cleaning, dusting, and trash pickup) and does not include the repair, installation, construction, or demolition of public facilities.

Exhibit A shall include the price for each item of the scope of work/overall daily/weekly/monthly.

The Contractor must be able to represent that it is skilled to perform the services and duties requested hereunder, and the City relies upon the skills and knowledge of the Contractor. The Contractor shall perform such services and duties consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals performing similar services in the State of California.

All employees must be trained as licensed as required by the California Department of Industrial Relations.

TERM:

The term of this agreement shall be for two (2) years, with the option for the City to exercise up to three (3) additional one-year extensions at the same rate, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

The janitorial service term for the Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion and the Conrad Harrison Youth Center shall commence in August 2026 and conclude in May 2028 to align with the facilities’ temporary use by Imperial Valley College athletic programs.

IV. TENTATIVE RFP DATES:

Below is the anticipated schedule for this project:

Schedule Date
Request for Proposal Posting/Mailing November 24, 2025
Mandatory field visit December 15, 2025 at 9:00 am
Adult Center Conference Room (385 S. 1st Street, El Centro, CA) Written Question Deadline December 16, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Submittal Deadline December 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Tentative Interview (if necessary) January 12, 2026
Tentative Final Selection/Negotiation January 26, 2026
Tentative City Council Award February 3, 2026
Tentative Contract Effective Date March 2, 2026

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V. SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES AND REQUESTED INFORMATION
Four (4) hard copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the caption Request For Proposals For Routine Janitorial Maintenance for Public Facilities.

All proposals must be delivered by the deadline date to:

City of El Centro
Attention: Community Services Department
Adriana Nava, Director
1249 West Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
In a separate envelope, submit a hard copy of the Fee Schedule.

Ensure it is delivered to the same address and by the same deadline in a sealed envelope clearly marked as:

Fee Proposal for Janitorial Maintenance for Police and
Recreation Facilities
Attn: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
**All submitted documents are public documents, will become part of the City's official files, and will not be returned. **
All proposals shall be received by 5:00 PM, December 22, 2025. Emails and facsimiles will not be accepted. Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to Adriana Nava, Community Services Director at [email protected] prior to December 16, 2025, by 5 PM.

The proposal will be used to evaluate the firm's capability. Therefore, it should be complete and accurate.

The proposal should include, at a minimum, the following information:
• A letter of introduction that summarizes the key points of the proposal and includes the name, address, and phone number of the person who is authorized to represent the firm. • Contractor and Organization: General Contractor information including number of employees, location of Contractor headquarters and branch offices, number of years in business and organization, disciplines, and staffing. Identify the branch office for this project and related experience in the area.
• Overall approach to providing maintenance services, including understanding of work, work plan, and Contractor capabilities. Indicate the number of janitorial staff assigned to each facility and provide the size and composition of the work crew for each location. • Equipment and Resources: Provide a listing of equipment and related resources that will be available to deliver the requested maintenance services. • List of the municipalities/organizations/businesses to which the firm has provided similar services, including date of service, scope, and contact information (name, position, and telephone number). • Resumes of key personnel who will be assigned to this project. • List of references.

The Contractor's proposed fee schedule for the work shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope with the proposal marked "Proposed Fee Schedule." Fees quoted will apply to the term of the Agreement and any extension thereof.

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VI. CONTRACTOR SELECTION
The City's Community Services Department and Police Department staff will evaluate the proposals.

The City may interview the top Contractors whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of this Request for Proposal and the needs of the City. Staff will rank the Contractors and submit their recommendations to the City Council. At a public meeting, the City Council will make the final decision and enter into an Agreement prepared by the City for the desired work. That Agreement will include a detailed scope of work and a payment for services scheduled based upon the proposal. The Contractor will be required to execute the Agreement in the form attached to this RFP as Exhibit "B".

All costs for preparing the proposals are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, request additional information for clarification, accept or negotiate modifications to any proposal following the deadline for receipt of the proposal, and waive any irregularity if such serves the City's best interest.

VII. SELECTION CRITERIA
The City may use the following criteria in the selection of the Contractor. Total Points: 100

1. Understanding of Work- 25 points

2. Work Plan- 15 points

3. References from municipal contracts- 15 points

4. Capabilities of the Contractor and proposed staff. Indicate the number of janitorial staff assigned to each facility and provide the size and composition of the work crew for each location- 25 points

5. Cost- 20 points
The City may require Contractors to participate in additional rounds of refining submittals prior to the ultimate selection. These rounds could encompass revisions to the submittal criteria. Fees will be reviewed and negotiated following the selection of the qualified firm.

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EXHIBIT "A" - SCOPE OF WORK

MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND COSTS

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Facility Restroom
Facility(s)
Scope Description
Price
Police Station
(Future Building)
Location:
1150 Main Street
Approximate
Square Footage of
Facility To be
determined.

Highlighted
Cleaning Areas
Document
Provided.
19 • Service the facility Three (3) days per week
(Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays).
• Clean public and employee restroom facilities:
sweep, mop, sanitize, clean mirrors, clean toilets
and/or urinals, and other fixtures.
• Sweep, mop, sanitize, clean mirrors, clean
tables, and other fixtures in the following areas:
o Lobby Area
o Conference Rooms
o Three Kitchens
o Gym
o Locker Room (including showers)
o Hallways
• Vacuum and dust all furniture.
• Clean front windows (interior and exterior),
window sills, and front doors.
• Remove all trash from common areas and
replace with new trash bags.
• Wipe and clean walls.
• Trash pickup daily from the front and back areas
of the facility.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch areas, including door
handles, light switches, and countertops.
• Restock toiletry supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and toilet liners
Monthly Cleaning
• Clean exterior second story windows.
• Machine scrub restroom floors.
• Clean baseboards and door frames.
• Clean vents and ceiling air returns.

Annual services
• Two (2) wax applications and carpet cleaning.

Service is to be scheduled within (30) days of the
facility's service and six (6) months following the
start of the service.
(Note) The City will provide all toiletry items and
other necessary cleaning supplies for restocking.

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Facility Restroom
Facility(s)
Scope Description
Price
Public
Library
Location:
1198 N Imperial
Ave.

El Centro, CA
92243
Approximate
Square Footage
119,116 SF
4 Service the facility two (2) days per week (Monday
and Thursday).
• Lobby
• Restrooms
• Janitor Closet
• Study Rooms (2)
• Collection & Seating Area
• Living Room & Magazine/Periodicals Area
• Adult & Computer Area
• Work Room & Bookstore (NIC)
• Innovation Center
• Homework Center
• Teen Center
• Great Room Area
o Self-Check; Market Place; Computers;
Service Desk & Hold
• Children Area
o Story time Area; Collection & Seating;
Early Childhood Area-Stage and Toy Car
o Kitchen Counter
• Staff Workroom/Receiving Area
o Director’s Office; Business Office
o Storage, & Lounge
• Community Room B
o Storage & Servery (NIC)
• Community Room A
• Book stacks and shelving areas
• Entryways, and corridors
• Exterior areas:
o Building perimeter sidewalks and
walkways
o Exterior trash and recycling receptacles
o Entryway mats and ramps
o Library parking lot edges and approach
areas (as applicable)
• Outdoor Patio with seating areas
o Reading Patio
o Community Patio
Daily Cleaning: Public Areas, Reading Rooms, Study
Rooms and Book Stacks
• Empty and replace all trash and recycling
receptacles; clean and disinfect lids and
surrounding areas.

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• Vacuum all carpeted areas.
• Sweep and damp mop all hard floors.
• Dust tables, chairs, shelves, counters,
copiers/shredders, storage cabinets and exposed
surfaces.
• Wipe down tables, chairs, shelves, counters,
copiers/shredders, storage cabinets and exposed
surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces (door
handles, light switches, railings, etc.).
• Dust desks, phones, and accessible surfaces.
• Spot-clean walls, glass doors, and partitions.
• Straighten furniture and reading materials.
• Clean interior entry glass doors and sidelights.
• Spot clean smudges and fingerprints from all
glass, windows, and mirrors.
• Spider web removal within 10 ft. as needed.

Restrooms
• Clean, disinfect, and sanitize all toilets, urinals,
sinks, fixtures, and dispensers.
• Restock supplies (toilet tissue, soap, paper
towels, feminine products, etc.).
• Empty trash receptacles and sanitary bins; clean
and disinfect them.
• Sweep and mop floors with disinfectant solution.
• Clean mirrors, partitions, baseboards and walls.
• Report leaks or plumbing issues immediately.
• Spider web removal within 10 ft. as needed.

Breakrooms and Kitchenettes
• Clean and disinfect sinks, countertops, tables,
and appliance exteriors.
• Empty trash and recycling.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Clean microwaves (inside and out).
• Dishwashing
• Clean and disinfect cabinets above and below
countertops.
• Spider web removal within 10 ft. as needed.

Entryways, Lobbies, and Corridors
• Sweep/vacuum and mop.
• Clean door glass and metal frames.
• Wipe benches, ledges, and display cases.
• Remove litter and debris from entrance areas.

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• Spider web removal within 10 ft. as needed.

Exterior and Perimeter & Patio Areas (5ft from
building)
• Leaf blow library entrances, sidewalks, patios
and building perimeter.
• Empty outdoor trash and recycling
receptacles.
• Clean outdoor furniture (tables, benches,
chairs) using approved cleaning solutions.
• Remove litter from patios, walkways, and
building perimeter.
• Spot-clean exterior glass doors and surrounding
panels.
• Shake out and clean entry mats and rugs.
• Report any graffiti, damage, or maintenance
concerns to management immediately.
• Spider web removal.

Monthly Cleaning
• Window glass cleaning interior accessible
surfaces.
• Clean exterior windows up to 25-feet in
elevation.
• Machine scrub restroom floors.
• Clean baseboards and door frames.
• Clean vents and ceiling air returns.

Semi-Annual Deep Cleaning
• Deep extract clean carpets (two times per year).
• Clean exterior entrances, doors, and adjacent
sidewalks.
• Machine scrub all hard floors.
• Window glass cleaning exterior accessible.
(Note) The City will provide all toiletry items and
other necessary cleaning supplies for restocking.

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Facility Restroom
Facility(s)
Scope Description
Price
Library Branch
Location:
375 S 1st Street
El Centro, CA
92243
Approximate
Square Footage
~1,368 SF
0 Service the facility one day per week.
• Library Room:
o Seating area
o Computer Workstation
o Conference table
o Staff workstation
Daily Cleaning: Library Room
• Empty and replace all trash and recycling
receptacles; clean and disinfect lids and
surrounding areas.
• Sweep and damp mop hard floors.
• Dust tables, chairs, shelves, counters,
copiers/shredders, storage cabinets and exposed
surfaces.
• Wipe down tables, chairs, shelves, counters,
copiers/shredders, storage cabinets and exposed
surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces (door
handles, light switches, railings, etc.).
• Dust desks, phones, and accessible surfaces.
• Spot-clean walls, and partitions.
• Straighten furniture and reading materials.
• Clean entry doors.
• Spot clean smudges and fingerprints from all
glass, windows and mirrors.
• Spider web removal.

Monthly Cleaning
• Window glass interior cleaning.
• Dust blinds, window sills and ceiling vents.
• Clean light fixtures and diffusers.
• Clean baseboards and door frames.
• Clean vents and ceiling air returns.
(Note) The City will provide all toiletry items and
other necessary cleaning supplies for restocking.

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Facility Restroom
Facility(s)
Scope Description
Price
Community
Center
Location:
375 S. First Street
Approximate
Square Footage
9,516 SF
3 • Service the facility five (5) days per week
(Monday through Friday).
• Clean public restroom facilities (each with four
(4) stalls): sweep, mop, sanitize, and clean
mirrors and other fixtures.
• Sweep, mop, sanitize, and clean the mirrors and
other fixtures in the following areas:
o Rooms A & B
o Kitchen Area
o Main Office
o Director's Office
o Supervisor's Office
o All Activity Rooms
• Vacuum and dust all furniture.
• Clean windows (interior and exterior), window
sills, and the front counter window in the main
office.
• Remove all trash and replace with new trash
bags.
• Trash pickup daily from the front and back areas
of the facility.
• Trash pickup daily from the Splash Pad area.
• Trash pickup daily from the playground area.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch areas, including door
handles, light switches, and countertops.
• Restock toiletry supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and toilet liners
Annual Services:
• Two (2) wax applications and carpet cleaning.

Service is to be scheduled within (30) days of the
facility's service and six (6) months following the
start of the service.
(Note) The City will provide all toiletry items and
other necessary cleaning supplies for restocking.

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Facility Restroom
Facility(s)
Scope Description
Price
Adult Center
Location:
385 S. First Street
Approximate
Square Footage
8,004 SF
2 • Service the facility five (5) days per week
(Monday through Friday).
• Clean public restroom facilities (each with two
(2) stalls): sweep, mop, sanitize, and clean
mirrors and other fixtures.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize, and clean the
mirrors, and other fixtures in the following
areas:
o Front Lobby Area
o Conference Room
o Coordinator Office
o Multipurpose Room
o Kitchen
• Vacuum and dust all furniture.
• Clean all windows (interior and exterior),
window sills, front doors, and windows around
the facility.
• Remove all trash and replace with new trash
bags.
• Trash pickup daily from the front and back areas
of the facility.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch areas, including door
handles, light switches, and countertops.
• Restock toiletry supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and toilet liners.

Annual Services:
• Two (2) wax applications and carpet cleaning.

Service is to be scheduled within (30) days of the
facility's service and six (6) months following the
start of the service.
• Carpet cleaning is to be performed annually.

Service is to be scheduled within thirty (30) days
of the start of the Agreement and six (6) months
following the start of service.
(Note) The City will provide all toiletry items and
other necessary cleaning supplies for restocking.

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Facility Restroom
Facility(s)
Scope Description
Price
Old Post Office
Location:
230 S. 5th Street
Approximate
Square Footage
3,680 SF
4 • Service the facility Three (3) days per week
(Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays).
• Clean public restroom facilities (each with four
(4) stalls): sweep, mop, sanitize, and clean
mirrors and other fixtures.
• Sweep, mop, sanitize, and clean the mirrors and
other fixtures in the following areas:
o Lobby Area
o Multipurpose Room
o Stage
o Small Kitchen
o Activity Rooms
• Vacuum and dust all furniture.
• Clean front windows (interior and exterior),
window sills, and front doors.
• Remove all trash and replace with new trash
bags.
• Wipe and clean marble walls
• Trash pickup daily from the front and back areas
of the facility.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch areas, including door
handles, light switches, and countertops.
• Restock toiletry supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and toilet liners
(Note) The City will provide all toiletry items and
other necessary cleaning supplies for restocking.

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Facility Restroom
Facility(s) Scope Description Price
Conrad
Harrison
Youth Center
Location:
750 Park Ave,
Approximate
Square Footage
~11,000 SF
0 • Service the facility five (5) days per week
(Tuesday through Saturday).
• Sweep, mop, clean and sanitize furniture, and
clean other fixtures in the following areas:
o Lobby
o Activity Room
• Clean windows (interior and exterior), window
sills, doors, the front counter window in the
lobby, main office and the back window of the
main office.
• Remove all trash and replace with new trash
bags.
• Dust mop, remove all shoe scuffs and hard stains
on wood floor inside gymnasium.
• Sweep, mop, clean and sanitize bleachers (top
and bottom) inside gymnasium.
• Clean and sanitize lockers inside the gymnasium.
• Clean and sanitize wall padding inside the
gymnasium.
• Trash pickup daily from the front and back areas
of the facility including courtyard, parking lot
and landscaping areas.
• Clean and sanitize the courtyard tables and
chairs.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch areas, including door
handles, light switches, and countertops.

Annual Services:
• One (1) strip and wax gymnasium wood floor.

Abrade floor, clean dust and debris from floor and
apply three coats of Hillyard Pro 200 gym finish.

Service is to be scheduled at least (30) days in
advance for the month of August.
(Note) The City will provide all toiletry items and
other necessary cleaning supplies for restocking.

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Facility Restroom
Facility(s) Scope Description Price
Dr. Martin
Luther King
Jr. Sports
Pavilion
Location:
770 Park Ave,
Approximate
Square Footage
~26,000 SF
2 • Service the facility five (5) days per week
(Tuesday through Saturday).
• Clean public restroom facilities (eleven (11)
stalls in women’s, six (6) stalls and five (5)
urinals in men’s): sweep, mop, sanitize, and
clean mirrors and other fixtures including
handwashing sinks.
• Restock toiletry supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and toilet liners
• Sweep, mop, sanitize, and clean other fixtures in
the following areas:
o Lobby
• Dust mop, remove all shoe scuffs and hard stains
on rubber and concrete floor inside sports
pavilion.
• Clean and sanitize lockers inside the sports
pavilion.
• Clean and sanitize field walls inside the sports
pavilion.
• Clean and sanitize bleachers inside the sports
pavilion.
• Sweep walking track.
• Clean windows (interior and exterior), window
sills, doors in the lobby.
• Remove all trash and replace with new trash
bags.
• Trash pickup daily from the front and back areas
of the facility, south parking lot and landscaping
areas.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch areas, including door
handles, light switches, and countertops.
(Note) The City will provide all toiletry items and
other necessary cleaning supplies for restocking.

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SCOPE OF WORK
GENERAL: The Contractor shall be experienced in cleaning facilities, restrooms, and common areas.

The Contractor shall also have expertise in trash removal practices and provide skilled uniformed workers with adequate equipment to perform the scope of services consistently throughout the year.

The work to be performed shall include all items listed in this scope of work, including:
• Report any and all suspicious or illegal activities in City facilities immediately to the Police Supervisor, Library Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor or their designee. • Service the areas five (5) days a week (Monday through Friday), unless otherwise noted. • Daily cleaning of sinks, toilets, urinals, floors, restroom walls, and surrounding areas, including wet mopping and floor squeegeeing to ensure a non-slip surface and proper drying before public use.
• Daily dumping of trash cans and replacing trash bags. • Trash pickup daily in park areas, playground, and around trash cans. • Weekly power washing of sidewalks and entrance areas to maintain cleanliness and remove stains or gum.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, including door handles, countertops, and light switches.
• Dust and clean furniture, fixtures, and accessible surfaces. • Restock paper items, soap, and other restroom sanitary items as needed. • Conduct quarterly deep cleaning services, including pressure washing designated surfaces and ensuring the facility's cleanliness meets standards set by the City. • The Contractor shall not subcontract any of the scope of work, including exterior window cleaning, carpet cleaning, or any other service outlined in the scope of work for each facility.

The Contractor shall regularly inspect the area for graffiti or vandalism. If found, the on-site supervisor will contact the Police Supervisor, Library Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor or their designee to report such findings.

The Contractor must also dispose on days of scheduled maintenance, by whatever means appropriate, all debris and trash in and around dumpsters on site provided by the City for City jobs only. -END OF SCOPE OF WORKPage 170 of 629
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EXHIBIT B

SAMPLE AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND

FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY POLICE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES THIS Agreement is made and entered into by the City of El Centro ("City") and, ("Contractor") to provide janitorial and maintenance services at the El Centro Community Center, Adult Center, Old Post Office, and the El Centro Police Department. The City and Contractor jointly may be referred to as the Parties.

RECITALS
The City wishes to retain the services of a professional firm to provide janitorial and maintenance as defined in this Agreement; and
In consideration of the above recitals and the mutual covenants and conditions set forth, herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby set forth their mutual covenants and understandings as follows:

ARTICLE I

JANITORIAL AND MAINTENANCE
The above-listed recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference.

1.1 Scope of Services.

The scope of the work includes the routine, custodial scheduled maintenance of police and recreation facilities, restroom, as set out in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated. The scope of work is limited to routine janitorial maintenance (such as washing, cleaning, dusting, and trash pickup) and does not include the repair, installation, construction or demolition of public facilities. Exhibit A also should contain the cost for each item of the scope of work/overall daily/weekly/monthly cost. The work would be for a term of two (2) years with (3) three (1) one-year extensions at the same price.

The City wishes to enter into an agreement with the successful Contractor as soon as the City approves an agreement.

1.2 Task Administrator.

The Community Services Director is the task administrator for this Agreement. The Contractor shall provide the janitorial and maintenance services under the direction of a designated representative of the office of the Community Services Director. The City's designated representative will communicate with the Contractor on all matters related to the administration of this Agreement and the Contractor's performance of the janitorial and maintenance services rendered hereunder.

When this Agreement refers to communications to or with the City, those communications will be with the designated representative, unless the designated representative or the Agreement specifies otherwise.

1.3 City Modification of Scope of Services.

The City may, without invalidating this Agreement, order changes in any task by altering,

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adding to, or deducting from the janitorial and maintenance services to be performed. The City may also add or remove facilities from the contract at any time. All such changes shall be in writing and shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. If any such changes cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any of the janitorial and maintenance services, the Contractor shall so notify the City. If appropriate, an equitable adjustment to the Contractor's compensation and time for performance may be made, provided that any adjustment must be approved by both Parties in writing.

1.4 Written Authorization.

Prior to performing any janitorial and maintenance services in connection with the task, the Contractor shall obtain from the City a written authorization to proceed. The Contractor shall advise the City in writing immediately of any anticipated change in any task, Fee Schedule, or Time Schedule, and shall obtain the City's written consent to the change prior to making any changes. In no event shall the City's consent be construed to relieve the Contractor from its duty to render all janitorial and maintenance services in accordance with applicable laws and accepted industry standards.

1.5 Confidentiality of Services.

All information gained by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Contractor with the City's prior written authorization. The Contractor, its officers, employees or agents shall not without prior written authorization from the City Manager or his designee, or as requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.

Contractor promptly shall notify City should Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any person or party regarding this Agreement and the work performed hereunder, unless the City is a party to any lawsuit, arbitration or administrative proceeding connected to such discovery, or unless Contractor is prohibited by law from information the City of such discovery. City retains the right, but has not obligation to represent Contractor and/or to be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding as allowed by law. Unless City is a party to the lawsuit, arbitration or administrative proceeding and is averse to Contractor in such proceeding, Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discover requests provided by Contractor. However, City's right to review any such response does not imply to mean the City's right to control, direct or rewrite such response.

All janitorial and maintenance services performed by the Contractor, including but not limited to daily activity logs and incident reports, pursuant to this Agreement, are for the sole use of the City, its agents and employees. Neither the documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party without the prior written consent of the City. This provision does not apply to information that (a) was publicly known, or otherwise known to the Contractor, at the time that it was disclosed to the Contractor by the City, (b) subsequently becomes publicly known through no act or omission by the Contractor, or (c) otherwise becomes known to the Contractor other than through disclosure by the

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City.

ARTICLE II

DURATION OF AGREEMENT

2.0 Term of Agreement.

This Agreement shall be effective on the date it is executed by the last Party to sign the Agreement, and shall terminate two (2) years after the effective date or upon termination pursuant to Section 2.6-2.9 of this Agreement. The parties may by mutual written consent extend the term of this Agreement upon the same terms and conditions as set out herein.

2.1 Schedule.

The Contractor shall perform its services daily, but may be adjusted depending on various circumstances. The Contractor shall provide services in accordance with the schedule approved by the City based on operating conditions, hours of service, and special circumstances. The City reserves the right to change assignment duties, schedules, and locations. The approved shift schedule shall take into consideration hours of service, varying ridership patterns (i.e., peak vs. off- peak, special events, and emergencies), regular occurrences as pertains to local vehicular traffic activity, and incidents that affect operations. Such changes will be communicated to the Contractor in a manner that provides the Contractor with a reasonable amount of time to implement the requested changes.

2.2 Notification of Delay.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the City in writing of any delay in the completion of the janitorial and maintenance services. The written notice shall include an explanation of the cause for, and a reasonable estimate of the length of the delay. If the delay affects a material part of the task, the City may exercise its rights under Sections 2.5-2.9 of this Agreement.

2.3 Delay.

If delays in the performance of the janitorial and maintenance services are caused by unforeseen events beyond the reasonable control of Contractor, such delay shall entitle Contractor to an equitable adjustment of its time for performance, fee, or both. The following conditions may constitute such a delay: war; changes in law or government regulation; labor disputes; strikes; fires, floods, adverse weather or other similar condition of the elements necessitating cessation of the Contractor's work; inability to obtain materials, equipment or labor; required additional janitorial and maintenance services; or other specific reasons agreed to between the City and the Contractor; provided, however, that (a) this provision shall not apply and the Contractor shall not be entitled to an extension of time for a delay caused by the acts or omissions of the Contractor; and, (b) that a delay caused by the inability to obtain personnel shall not entitle the Contractor to an extension of time unless the Contractor furnishes the City, in a timely manner, documentary proof, to the City's satisfaction, of the inability to obtain personnel.

2.4 City's Right to Suspend for Convenience.

The City may, at its sole option and for its convenience, suspend all or any portion of the Contractor's performance of the janitorial and maintenance services, for a reasonable period of time

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not to exceed six (6) months. In accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the City will give written notice to the Contractor of such suspension. In the event of such a suspension, in accordance with the provisions of Article III of this Agreement, the City shall pay to the Contractor a sum equivalent to the reasonable value of the janitorial and maintenance services the Contractor has performed up to the date of suspension as determined pursuant to Exhibit A. Thereafter, the City may rescind such suspension by giving written notice of rescission to the Contractor. The City may then require the Contractor to resume performance of the janitorial and maintenance services in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Contractor shall be entitled to an extension of time equal to the length of the suspension, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties.

2.5 City's Right to Terminate for Convenience.

The City may, at its sole option and for its convenience, terminate all or any portion of the janitorial and maintenance services agreed to pursuant to this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination to the Contractor. Such notice shall be delivered by certified mail with return receipt for delivery to the City. The termination of the janitorial and maintenance services shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the Contractor. For services rendered in completing the work, the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for the janitorial and maintenance services performed by the Contractor before the effective date of termination as determined pursuant to Exhibit A.

2.6 Contractor's Right to Terminate for Convenience.

The Contractor may, at its sole option and for its convenience, terminate all or any portion of the janitorial and maintenance services agreed to pursuant to this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination to the City. Such notice shall be delivered by certified mail with return receipt for delivery to the Contractor. The termination of the janitorial and maintenance services shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the City. After termination of this Agreement, the Contractor shall complete any and all additional work necessary for the orderly filing of documents and closing of the Contractor's janitorial and maintenance services under this Agreement. For services rendered in completing the work, the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for the janitorial and maintenance services performed by the Contractor before the effective date of termination as determined pursuant to Exhibit A. By accepting payment for completion, the Contractor discharges the City of all of the City's payment obligations and liabilities under this Agreement.

2.7 City's Right to Terminate for Default.

If the Contractor substantially fails to perform or adequately perform any material obligation required by this Agreement, the Contractor's failure constitutes a default. If the Contractor fails to satisfactorily cure a default within ten (10) calendar days of receiving written notice from the City specifying the nature of the default, the City may immediately cancel and/or terminate this Agreement, and terminate each and every right of the Contractor, and any person claiming any rights by or through the Contractor under this Agreement. The rights and remedies of the City enumerated in Section 2.8 are cumulative and shall not limit, waive, or deny any of the City's rights under any other provision of this Agreement. Nor does this Section otherwise waive or deny any right or remedy, at law or in equity, existing as of the date of this Agreement or hereinafter enacted or established, that

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may be available to the City against the Contractor.

2.8 City's Right to Terminate for Bankruptcy or Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors.

If the Contractor files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, is adjudicated bankrupt, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, the City may at its option and without further notice to or demand upon the Contractor, immediately cancel and/or terminate this Agreement, and terminate each and every right of the Contractor, and any person claiming any rights by or through the Contractor. The rights and remedies of the City enumerated in Section 2.9 are cumulative and shall not limit, waive, or deny any of the City's rights under any other provision of this Agreement. Nor does this Section otherwise waive or deny any right or remedy, at law or in equity, existing as of the date of this Agreement or hereinafter enacted or established, that may be available to the City against the Contractor.

2.9 Unsatisfactory Work
If, at any time during the contract term, the service performed or work done by Contractor is considered by the City to create a condition that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the members of the community, Contractor shall, on being notified by the City, immediately correct such deficient service or work. In the event Contractor fails, after notice, to correct the deficient service or work immediately, the City shall have the right to order the correction of the deficiency by separate contract or with its own resources at the expense of Contractor.

ARTICLE III

COMPENSATION

3.1 General.

The City shall pay the Contractor for all the janitorial and maintenance services and all expenses related to performance under this Agreement, in an amount as set forth in the Fee Schedule attached and incorporated as Exhibit B. The Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for the janitorial and maintenance services under this Agreement, whether within the scope of work or as Additional Services, based on the Fee Schedule. Costs and fees shall be valid for at least the first year services are provided to the City and may be adjusted no more than annually thereafter as with the consent of the City.

3.2 Availability of Funds.

It is expressly understood and agreed that the obligation of the City to proceed under this Agreement is conditioned upon the appropriation of funds. If the funds anticipated for the continuing fulfillment of the Agreement are, at any time, not forthcoming or insufficient, the City shall have the right upon ten (10) working days written notice to Contractor, to terminate this Agreement without damage, penalty, cost or expenses to the City of any kind whatsoever. The effective date of termination shall be as specified in the notice of termination.

3.3 Manner of Payment.

The Contractor shall bill all fees and expenses incurred in accordance with this Agreement directly to the City on a monthly basis. Contractor agrees to submit invoices to the City that contain

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a detailed account of each billing. Contractor is classified as an independent contractor and not a contractual employee of the City. As such, any compensation due and payable to Contractor will be paid as gross amounts.

3.3.1 Payments.

The Contractor shall submit one invoice per calendar month for work performed in accordance with the Fee Schedule. Undisputed portions of invoices to the City must be in accordance with the Fee Schedule and generally will be payable if approved, within thirty calendar days of receipt.

3.4 Additional Services.

If the City requires additional janitorial and maintenance services beyond the task, the Contractor will be paid an additional fee. Additional Services shall be in accordance with the rates provided in the Fee Schedule. The City and the Contractor must agree in writing upon such fee prior to the Contractor beginning the Additional Services.

3.5 Eighty Percent Notification.

The Contractor shall promptly notify the City in writing of any potential cost overruns. Cost overruns include, but are not limited to the following: (1) where anticipated costs to be incurred in the next sixty calendar days, when added to all costs previously incurred, will exceed 80 percent of the maximum compensation for this Agreement; or (2) where the total cost for performance of the Scope of Services appears that it may be greater or less than the maximum compensation for this Agreement.

ARTICLE IV

CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS

4.1 Industry Standards.

In addition to the Contractor's covenants described in Article VI hereof, the Contractor agrees that the janitorial and maintenance services rendered under this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the standards customarily adhered to by an experienced and competent professional janitorial and maintenance firm using the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by reputable professionals practicing in the same field of service in the State of California and in compliance with California law as to training for employees. Where approval by the City, the City Manager, or other representatives of the City is required, it is understood to be general approval only and does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with all applicable laws, codes, and good janitorial and maintenance practices.

4.1.1 Licenses.

At all times during the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof, Contractor shall have in full force and effect all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services described in this Agreement.

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4.2 Right to Audit.

4.2.1 Access. The City retains the right to review and audit, and the reasonable right of access to Contractor's premises to review and audit the Contractor's compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. The City's audit rights include but are not limited to the right to inspect and copy, and to retain copies, outside of the Contractor's premises, of any and all records with appropriate safeguards, if such retention is deemed necessary by City in its sole discretion. This information shall be kept by the City in strictest confidence allowed by law.

4.2.2 Audit. The City's audit rights include the right to examine any and all books, records, documents and any other evidence of procedures and practices that the City determines are necessary to discover and verify that the Contractor is in compliance with all requirements under this Agreement.

4.2.2.1 Cost Audit. If there is a claim for additional compensation or for Additional Services, the City's may examine books, records, documents, and any and all other evidence and accounting procedures and practices that the City determines are necessary to discover and verify all direct and indirect costs, of whatever nature, which are claimed to have been incurred, or anticipated to be incurred.

4.2.2.1.1 Accounting Records. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices in the industry. The Contractor shall make available to the City for review and audit financial records and other records as may be prescribed by the City or by applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. These records shall be made available during the term of the contract. Upon the City's request, the Contractor shall submit exact duplicates of originals of all requested records to the City at Contractor's cost.

4.3 Insurance.

Contractor shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit C attached to and part of this Agreement.

4.4 Non-Discrimination Requirements.

The Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or disability in the solicitation, selection, hiring or treatment of personnel, vendors or suppliers. The Contractor understands and agrees that violation of this clause shall be considered a material breach of the contract and may result in contract termination, debarment, or other sanctions. This language shall be in contracts between the Contractor and any employees, vendors and suppliers.

4.5 Drug-Free Workplace.

The Contractor agrees to ensure a drug free work place. The Contractor shall certify to the City that it will provide a drug-free workplace by submitting a Contractor Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace form.

4.5.1 Contractor's Notice to Employees. The Contractor shall publish a statement

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notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the work place, and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of the prohibition.

4.5.2 Drug-Free Awareness Program. The Contractor shall establish a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about all of the following:

4.5.2.1 The dangers of drug abuse in the work place.

4.5.2.2 The policy of maintaining a drug-free work place.

4.5.2.3 Available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs.

4.5.2.4 The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

4.5.3 Posting the Statement. In addition to Section 4.7.1 above, the Contractor shall post the drug-free policy in a prominent place.

4.6 Product Endorsement.

The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any advertisement identifying or referring to the City as the user of a product or service requires the prior written approval of the City.

4.7 Conflict of Interest.

The Contractor is subject to all applicable federal, state and local conflict of interest laws, regulations and policies applicable to its contract with the City and procurement practices related to such contract, including but not limited to California Government Code sections 1090, etc. seq. and 81000, et. seq. Contractor may be required to complete one or more statements of economic interest disclosing relevant financial interests as determined by Exhibit D, Contractor's Statement of Financial Interest, attached and incorporated as if fully set forth herein. City may amend Exhibit D from time to time. Upon the City's request, the Contractor shall submit the necessary supplementary documentation to the City.

4.7.1 The Contractor shall establish and make known to its employees and agents appropriate safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is, or that gives the appearance of being, motivated by the desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business or other relationships.

4.7.3 The Contractor's personnel shall not accept gratuities or any other favors from any members of the community that utilize the transit services.

4.7.4 If the Contractor violates any conflict of interest laws or any of these provisions in Section 4.10, the violation shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Further, the violation subjects the Contractor to liability to the City for attorney fees and all damages sustained as a result of the violation.

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4.7.5 Contractor covenants that neither he/she nor any officer or principal of his/her firm have any interest in, or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their services hereunder. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed as an officer, employee, or agent.

4.7.6 Undue Influence. Contractor declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure was used against or in concert with any officer or employee of the City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of the City has or will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Contractor, or from any officer employee or agent of Contractor, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this subsection shall be a material breach of the Agreement entitling the City to any and all remedies at law or in equity.

4.8 Mandatory Assistance.

If a third-party dispute or litigation, or both, arises out of, or relates in any way to the janitorial and maintenance services provided under this Agreement, upon the City's request, the Contractor, its agents, officers, and employees agree to assist in resolving the dispute or litigation. The Contractor's assistance includes, but is not limited to, providing professional consultations, attending mediations, arbitrations, depositions, trials or any event related to the dispute resolution and/or litigation.

4.9 Compensation for Mandatory Assistance.

The City may compensate the Contractor for fees incurred for providing Mandatory Assistance as Additional Services under Section 3.3.

4.10 Attorney Fees related to Mandatory Assistance.

In providing the City with dispute or litigation assistance, the Contractor or its agents, officers, and employees may incur expenses and/or costs. The Contractor agrees that any attorney fees it may incur as a result of assistance provided under Section 4.11 are not reimbursable.

ARTICLE V

CITY'S OBLIGATIONS

5.1 Ownership of Documents.

Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain records of services in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of such services. This Section shall apply whether the Contractor's janitorial and maintenance services are terminated: (a) by the completion of the assignment, or (b) in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph or Agreement, the Contractor shall have the right to make copies of all such records at Contractor's sole

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expenses. All records and supporting documents shall be maintained by Contractor for a minimum of three (3) years after the date of final payment, and longer if requested by the provisions of applicable laws or regulations or as requested by the City.

Upon completion, termination or suspension of the Agreement, all original records and other documents prepared in the course of providing the janitorial and maintenance services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of the City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by the City without of the permission of the Contractor. With respect to computer files, Contractor shall make available to the City, at the Contractor's office and upon reasonable written request by the City, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, copying and/or printing computer files.

5.2 Employment of City Staff.

This Agreement may be unilaterally and immediately terminated by the City, at its sole discretion, if the Contractor employs an individual who, within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding such employment did, in the individual's capacity as an officer or employee of the City, participate in, negotiate with, or otherwise have an influence on the recommendation made to the City Council or City Manager in connection with the selection of the Contractor.

ARTICLE VI

6.1 Indemnification
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels’ fees and costs of litigation (“claims”), arising out of the VENDOR’s performance of its obligations under this AGREEMENT or out of the operations conducted by Contractor, including the City’s active or passive negligence, except for such loss or damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event the City indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from Contractor’s performance of this Agreement, the Contractor shall provide a defense to the City indemnitees or at the City’s option, reimburse the City indemnities their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims.

Payment by City is not a condition precedent to enforcement of this indemnity. In the event of any dispute between City and Contractor, as to whether liability arises from the sole negligence of the City or its officers, employees, or agents, Contractor will be obligated to pay for City’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the City as solely negligent. Contractor will not be entitled in the absence of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees and costs of litigation.

6.2 General Indemnification Provisions.

Contractor shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Article from any person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. In the event Contractor fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, Contractor agrees to be fully responsible according to the

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terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth here is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Contractor and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section.

MISCELLANEOUS

7.1 Notices.

In all cases where written notice is required under this Agreement, service shall be deemed sufficient if the notice is deposited in the United States mail, first class, postage paid. Proper notice shall be effective on the date it is mailed, unless provided otherwise in this Agreement. For the purpose of this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing, notice to the City shall be addressed to: 1275 Main Street El Centro, CA 92243 and notice to the Contractor shall be addressed to Adriana Nava, Community Services Director.

7.2 Headings.

All article headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

7.3 Non-Assignment.

The Contractor shall not assign the obligations under this Agreement, whether by express assignment or by sale of the Contractor, nor any monies due or to become due, without the City's prior written approval. Any assignment in violation of this paragraph shall constitute a default and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement, at the sole discretion of the City. In no event shall any putative assignment create a contractual relationship between the City and any putative assignee.

7.4 Independent Contractors.

The Contractor shall be and at all times remain independent contractors and not agents of the City. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of the Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of Contractor's officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Any provisions of this Agreement that may appear to give the City any right to direct the Contractor concerning the details of performing the janitorial and maintenance services, or to exercise any control over such performance, shall mean only that the Contractor shall follow the direction of the City concerning the end results of the performance. Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees or agents are in any manner officers, employees or agents of the City. Contractor shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatever against City or bind City in any manner. No employee benefits shall be available to Contractor in connect with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Contractor as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages or other compensation to Contractor for performing services hereunder for City.

City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder.

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7.5 Contractor for Janitorial and Maintenance Services.

It is understood that this Agreement is for unique janitorial and maintenance services.

Retention of the Contractor's janitorial and maintenance services is based on the particular professional expertise of the individuals rendering the services set forth.

7.6 Covenants and Conditions.

All provisions of this Agreement expressed as either covenants or conditions on the part of the City or the Contractor shall be deemed to be both covenants and conditions.

7.7 Compliance with Controlling Law.

The Contractor shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and regulations that in any manner affect those employed by it or the performance of this Agreement. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies of the federal, state, and local governments applicable to this Agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall comply immediately with all directives issued by the City or its authorized representatives under authority of any laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, or regulations. The laws of the State of California shall govern and control the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

7.8 Jurisdiction, Venue, and Attorney Fees.

The venue for any suit or proceeding concerning this Agreement, the interpretation or application of any of its terms, or any related disputes shall be in the County of Imperial, State of California.

7.9 Successors in Interest.

This Agreement and all rights and obligations created by this Agreement shall be in force and effect whether or not any Parties to the Agreement have been succeeded by another entity, and all rights and obligations created by this Agreement shall be vested and binding on any Party's successor in interest.

7.10 Integration.

This Agreement and the exhibits and references incorporated into this Agreement fully express all understandings of the Parties concerning the matters covered in this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations and statements, or written pertaining to the subject of this Agreement or with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, are merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force and effect. Each party is entering into this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material. No change, alteration, or modification of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, and no verbal understanding of the Parties, their officers, agents, or employees shall be valid unless made in the form of a written change agreed to in writing by either Parties or an amendment to this Agreement agreed to by both Parties. All prior negotiations and agreements are merged into this Agreement.

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7.11 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which when taken together shall constitute a single signed original as though all Parties had executed the same page.

7.12 No Waiver.

No failure of either the City or the Contractor to insist upon the strict performance by the other of any covenant, term or condition of this Agreement, nor any failure to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach of any covenant, term, or condition of this Agreement, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach of such covenant, term or condition. No waiver of any breach shall affect or alter this Agreement, and each and every covenant, condition, and term hereof shall continue in full force and effect to any existing or subsequent breach.

7.13 Severability.

The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision of this Agreement shall not render any other provision of this Agreement unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.

7.14 Municipal Powers.

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a limitation upon the powers of the City as a charter city of the State of California.

7.15 Drafting Ambiguities.

The Parties agree that they are aware that they have the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the decision of whether or not to seek advice of counsel with respect to this Agreement is a decision that is the sole responsibility of each Party. This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which each Party participated in the drafting of the Agreement.

7.16 Signing Authority.

The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, or governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or Parties hereto harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist.

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7.17 Conflicts Between Terms.

If an apparent conflict or inconsistency exists between the main body of this Agreement and the Exhibits, the main body of this Agreement shall control. If a conflict exists between an applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order, or code and this Agreement, the law, rule, regulation, order, or code shall control. Varying degrees of stringency among the main body of this Agreement, the Exhibits, and laws, rules, regulations, orders, or codes are not deemed conflicts, and the most stringent requirement shall control. Each Party shall notify the other immediately upon the identification of any apparent conflict or inconsistency concerning this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by the City Council of the City of El Centro, acting by and through City Manager, pursuant to Resolution No. 25- , authorizing such execution, and by the Contractor.

THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: City Manager
Date:

I HEREBY CERTIFY I can legally bind that I have read all of this Agreement, this day of , 2025.

By:

Authorized Representative
Print Name
Title:

Date:

I HEREBY APPROVE the form and legality of the foregoing Agreement this day of , 2025.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney

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By Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney
Date _________

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-358)
Item: 9.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Development
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Andrea Montano,
Associate Planner
Department Head: Angel Hernandez
DOC ID: 2025-358
Discussion and any necessary action regarding setting findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Code to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND THE 2025 UNIFORM

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Community Health, Safety & Welfare
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

None.

BACKGROUND:

The State of California Building Standards Commission regulates the development and publishing of the Building Codes enforced by all jurisdictions within the State of California. The Commission has adopted the 2025 edition of the codes on July 1, 2025, requiring all buildings and occupancies constructed, altered, remodeled and repaired within California to comply with these new codes. The local jurisdictions have 180 days after the state’s adoption of the codes to adopt these construction codes and local amendments.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed ordinance will readopt Chapter 7, Articles I through XVIII by reference to the updated or most recent California Administrative Code, Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Green Building Code, Uniform Administrative Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, and International Property Maintenance Code. The ordinance also provides for payment of fees and certain mobile home requirements, as well as seismic strengthening for unreinforced masonry walls.

One amendment to the Building Code is proposed to limit the number of building permit

extensions to one. The purpose of this amendment is to address situations involving longstanding, partially constructed projects where the property owner has failed to make reasonable progress toward completion. This change aims to reduce visual blight and ensure timely completion of construction projects throughout the city.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND THE 2025 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit A- Resolution

11/2025/cdz/A25-0175/Reso/Amend2025CABuilding&FireCodes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO,

CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND THE 2025 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE

CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC

CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of El Centro (“City”) shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent editions of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, the California Residential Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Green Building Standards and the Uniform Administrative Code (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Code”): and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, effective as of October 1, 2025, each such Health & Safety Code Section requires that for residential units, the City Council make an explicit finding that the changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the governing body of the city or county and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.

WHEREAS, said changes have been prepared in a draft Ordinance attached hereto as “EXHIBIT A” and incorporated herein by reference, amending Chapter 7 of the El Centro Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Centro Community Development Department has recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the California Building Code 2025 Edition, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition and the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of El Centro and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of El Centro; and

11/2025/cdz/A25-0175/Reso/Amend2025CABuilding&FireCodes WHEREAS, amendments related to life and fire safety contained in Sections 116, 3106, 3104.11 of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code and sections 202, 203 of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, El Centro Community Development Department are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions identified in Section 1 below; and
WHEREAS, any changes made pursuant to green building standards pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5; and
WHEREAS, the necessary amendments were made before October 1, 2025 and continues the provisions in effect for prior years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Centro that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference and that pursuant to the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the City Council finds and determines there is a need to adopt the changes or modifications to the California Building Standards Code because of local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions as follows:

SECTION 1: Changes and modifications to the Code adopted by the City of El Centro as recommended by El Centro Community Development Department are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following general findings of local climatic, geographical or topographical conditions. In addition, for changes affecting a residential unit, the City Council specifically finds that the changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the governing body of the city or county and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.

I. Climatic Conditions
A. Hot and dry Santa Ana winds is common to all areas within the City of El Centro and Imperial County in general. These winds which can cause small fires which spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area, and create the need for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupancy occupants during fire occurrences.

II. Geographic Conditions
A. Imperial County and the City of El Centro are in a high seismically active area.

The San Andreas Earthquake Fault line is within the miles of the City limits. In the past, this Fault Line has created many major earthquakes in the region.

B. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of El Centro often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional onsite protection for property occupants necessary.

11/2025/cdz/A25-0175/Reso/Amend2025CABuilding&FireCodes The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance No. 2025- _______ adopting the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code.

SECTION 2: The El Centro Community Development Department shall file copies of this Resolution and Ordinance No. 2025-___ with the California Building Standards Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7(a).

SECTION 3: If any provision, clause, word, sentence, or phrase in this Resolution is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional, or otherwise unlawful, such holding shall not affect the other provisions, clauses, words, sentences, phrases, or applications of the provisions of this Resolution which can be given effect without the unconstitutional, invalid, or unlawful, provision, cause, word, sentence, phrase, or application. To the end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared to be severable, and the City Council declares that it would have adopted each provision, clause, word, sentence, or phrase of this Resolution irrespective of the fact that any one or more clauses, words, sentences, phrases, or applications thereof be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or otherwise unlawful.

SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution which shall be published and shall take effect as provided by law.

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

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By
ATTEST: Sonia Carter, Mayor
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
By
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
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 forgoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City

11/2025/cdz/A25-0175/Reso/Amend2025CABuilding&FireCodes 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 # 2025-348)
Item: 10.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Development
Category: Ordinance
Prepared by: Andrea Montano,
Associate Planner
Department Head: Angel Hernandez
DOC ID: 2025-348
Public hearing for the purposes of adoption of the 2025 California Building Code.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Introduction and approval of Ordinance No. 25- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I

THROUGH XVIII OF THE CITY CODE IN THEIR ENTIERTY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XVIII BY REFERENCE TO THE UPDATED OF

MOST RECENT CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BUILDING CODE,

RESIDENTIAL CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE,

ENERGY CODE, HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, EXISTING BUILDING CODE, GREEN

BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, WILDLAND-URBAN

INTERFACE CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE CODE, AND UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND CERTAIN

MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS SEISMIC STRENGTHING FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Community Health, Safety & Welfare
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

None.

BACKGROUND:

Please refer to previous agenda item titled, "Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution of the City Council setting findings for the required amendments to the 2025 California Building Code relative to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions", for background related to this item.

DISCUSSION:

Please refer to the previous agenda item titled, "Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution of the City Council setting findings for the required amendments to the 2025 California Building Code relative to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions", for discussion related to this item.

CONCLUSION:

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

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES

THROUGH XVIII OF THE CITY CODE IN THEIR ENTIERTY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XVIII BY REFERENCE TO THE UPDATED OF

MOST RECENT CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BUILDING CODE,

RESIDENTIAL CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE,

ENERGY CODE, HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, EXISTING BUILDING CODE, GREEN

BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, WILDLAND-URBAN

INTERFACE CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE CODE, AND UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND CERTAIN

MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS SEISMIC STRENGTHING FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit A - Ordinance

11/2025/cdz/A25-0175/Ord/RepealChpt7Articles
ORDINANCE NO. 25-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XVIII OF THE CITY CODE IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I THROUGH XVIII BY REFERENCE TO

THE UPDATED OF MOST RECENT CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,

BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE, MECHANICAL CODE,

PLUMBING CODE, ENERGY CODE, HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, EXISTING

BUILDING CODE, GREEN BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,

UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

CODE, AND UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS,

PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF FEES AND CERTAIN MOBILE HOME

REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS SEISMIC STRENGTHENING FOR UNREINFORCED

MASONRY WALLS

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

SECTION 1. Articles I through XVIII of Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of El Centro, California, are hereby repealed in their entirety and Articles I through XVIII of Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of El Centro are readopted as follows:

CHAPTER 7

BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article I In General
Article II California Administrative Code
Article III California Building Code
Article IV California Residential Code
Article V California Electrical Code
Article VI California Mechanical Code
Article VII California Plumbing Code
Article VIII California Energy Code
Article IX California Historical Building Code
Article X California Existing Building Code
Article XI California Green Building Code
Article XII Uniform Administrative Code
Article XIII Uniform Housing Code
Article XIV International Property Maintenance Code and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building Code
Article XV Fee Waivers
Article XVI Mobile Home and Residential Lots
Article XVII Assumption of Enforcement Responsibility for Mobile Home Parks, Travel Trailer Parks and other Matters
Article XVIII Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Walls

11/2025/cdz/A25-0175/Ord/RepealChpt7Articles
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec. 7-1. Special setback line: Fourth Street from Orange Avenue to south city limits.

A special setback line of not less than twenty-five (25) feet is hereby set for all construction other than residential on that portion of both sides of Fourth Street extending from the south line of Orange Avenue to the south city limits.

Sec. 7-2. Right-of-way dedication requirement Ross Avenue from Fourth Street to Dogwood Road.

Prior to issuance of any building permit, or approval of any map for recordation, for property on the north side of Ross Avenue from Fourth Street to Dogwood Road, a right-of-way for public purposes will be granted according to the following:
(a) A grant of thirty-four (34) feet on property located between Fourth Street and Second Street, for total right-of-way width for Ross Avenue of eighty-four (84) feet. (b) A grant of forty (40) feet on property located between Second Street and First Street, for a total right-of-way width for Ross Avenue of eighty (80) feet. (c) A grant of forty-four (44) feet on property located between First Street and Hope Street, for a total right-of-way width for Ross Avenue of eighty-four (84) feet. (d) A grant of forty-eight (48) feet on property located between Hope Street and Dogwood Road, for a total right-of-way width for Ross Avenue of eighty-eight (88) feet.

Sec. 7-3. Board of appeals designated appeals agency for uniform codes.

The Board of Appeals of the City of El Centro is hereby designated the Appeals Board as that term may be utilized for the following codes: The California Administrative Code, 2025 edition; The California Building Code, 2025 edition; The California Residential Code, 2025 edition; The California Electrical Code, 2025 edition; The California Mechanical Code, 2025 edition; The California Plumbing Code, 2025 edition; The California Energy Code 2025 edition; The California Historical Building Code, 2025 edition; The California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition; The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 edition; The Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition; California Fire Code, 2025 edition; International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 edition; and The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition; WildlandUrban Interface Code 2025 edition and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building, 1997 edition.

Sec. 7-4. Adoption of Fees.

Unless otherwise provided in this Chapter 7, the fees for the services set out herein shall be adopted by resolution of the City Council of the City.

11/2025/cdz/A25-0175/Ord/RepealChpt7Articles
Sec. 7-5. Improvements required, reimbursement.
(a) The building official shall require dedication of land and/or the construction of improvements whether on-site or off-site consistent with said dedication and/or design standards described in Chapter 24 of the City Code as a condition of the issuance of a permit pursuant to this Chapter and as allowed by applicable law. Such dedication and improvement requirements shall be reasonably related to the use of the subject property. The permittee may appeal the imposition of any such off-site dedication or improvement requirement to the planning commission with right-of-appeal to the City Council by the permittee or building official. (b) No off-site improvement that is required as a condition of issuing a building permit shall not be eligible for a reimbursement agreement. Said off-sites may consist of, but not be limited to, curb-gutter, sidewalk, driveway(s), asphaltic paving, streetlights, water lines, sewer lines and fire hydrants. Said streetlights or fire hydrants need not be fronting the project for which said permit is to be issued, but be necessary for the proper development of said project.

However, if the water line or sewer line is oversized, as a result of the city request, above the necessary to serve the project, then said water line or sewer line oversizing shall be eligible for a reimbursement agreement consistent with such agreements as described in Chapter 24 of the City Code.
(c) Any water line or sewer line that is extended by a private party at his or her request and totally at his or her expense becomes eligible for a reimbursement agreement only for that portion outside said party's property or project site, and for that portion or parcel of land on the opposite side of the street fronting said party's property assuming that the total extension is greater than seventy-five (75) feet and for any oversizing requested by the city.

Secs. 7-6 - 7-28. - Reserved.

ARTICLE II. - CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Sec. 7-29. Adoption of the California Administrative Code, 2025 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the California Administrative Code, 2025 edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 1, copyrighted by the International Code Council one (1) copy of which is on file for public view in the Community Development Department marked and designated as the California Administrative Code, 2025 edition, of the El Centro City Code.

Secs. 7-30 - 7-35. - Reserved.

ARTICLE III. - CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Sec. 7-36. Adoption of the California Building Code, 2025 edition, deletions, amendments, additions.
(a) Adoption. There is hereby adopted by reference the California Building Code, 2025 edition,

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including appendices B, C, F, G, H, I, J and O known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 2, which is based on the International Building Code, (IBC) 2024 edition, including appendices B, C, F, G, H, I, J and O of that certain document as copyrighted by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, one copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department. Said documents are hereby adopted as the building code of the city for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height and area of all building and structures in the city. Providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Building Code, 2025, appendices B, C, F, G, H, I, J and O edition based on the International Building Code, 2024 edition, appendices B, C, F G, H, I, J and O are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein, excepting such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended. (b) Amendments and Additions
(1) Chapter 1, section 104, Duties and Powers of Building Official, is hereby amended by adding subsection 104.1.1 and to read as follows:
104.1.1 Additional Authority. The building official shall have authority to adopt rules and regulations to clarify and interpret the provisions of this Code. The building official may also approve variations when such variations are not inimical to the life, safety or welfare of the public.
(2) Chapter 1, section 109.2. Schedule of permit fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.

The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table No. 3-A through 3-H of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition.

No increase in fee or new fee established pursuant to amendment of Table Nos. 3-A through 3-H shall become effective unless imposed pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with section 66012) of division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.

The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. Valuation for new construction alterations and repairs shall be calculated in accordance with the latest building valuation data (less regional modifiers) as published

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by the International Code Council (ICC).
(3) Section 116 Unsafe Structures and Equipment, is hereby amended by adding Section 116.1.1 to read as follows:

Section 116.1.1 Unsafe Structures and Equipment. All buildings or structures regulated by this Code which are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, which constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Any use of buildings or structures constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment are, for the purposes of this section, unsafe uses. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and which are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in the building code are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages.

All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal all in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition, and, the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, including the recovery of costs incurred by the city pursuant to said procedures. As an alternative, the building official or other employee or official of this jurisdiction designated by the governing body may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. (4) Section 3106 Marquees, is hereby amended by adding section 3106.6 to read as follows:

Section 3106.6 Projection and Clearance. Projection and clearance between a marquee and the curb line shall not be less than two (2) feet. A marquee projection more than twothirds (2/3) of the distance from the property line to the curb line shall not be less than ten (10) feet above the ground or pavement below. A marquee projecting less than twothirds (2/3) of the distance from the property line to the curb line shall not be less than eight (8) feet above the ground or pavement below.
(5) Section 3104.11 Sidewalk Arcades, is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 3104.11 Sidewalk Arcades. Sidewalk arcades may be permitted as provided in section 29-114 of the Zoning Code or in any successor section thereto.

Secs. 7-37 - 7-42. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IV. - CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 7-43. Adoption of the California Residential Code.

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Adoption. There is hereby adopted by reference the California Residential Code 2025 edition, including appendices G, H, J and O, of the California Building Code 2025 edition known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 2.5, which is based on the International Residential Code, (IBC) 2024 edition, including appendices G, H, I and O of that certain document as copyrighted by the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department. Said documents are hereby adopted as the residential building code of the city for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height and area of all residential buildings and structures in the City.
(a) Section Required Heating, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R303.10 Required Heating. When the winter temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintain a room temperature of not less than 72-degree Fahrenheit. (b) Section R325.10 Required Cooling, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R303.11 Required Cooling. When the summer temperature is high, every dwelling unit shall be provided with cooling system capable of maintain a room temperature of not more than 78-degree Fahrenheit.

Secs. 7-44 - 7-49. - Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Sec. 7- 50. Findings and declarations.

The City Council does hereby specifically and expressly find and declare that the nature and uniqueness of the climate, terrain, location, environment and rate of population growth of the City does necessitate and demand specific changes in and variations from the California Electrical Code, 2025 edition, which are noted in and made a part of this Article.

Sec. 7-51. Adoption of the California Electrical Code, 2025 edition, based on the National Electrical Code, 2023 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2025 edition, including annexes A, B, C, D, F, G, H and I, known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 3, based on the National Electric Code, 2023 edition, including annexes A, B, C, D, F, G, H and I, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association and BNI Publication Inc., one (1) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and designated as the electrical code of the city. Said city electrical code shall apply to and regulate the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structures throughout the State of California, and provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof.

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The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in table 3-B of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition. Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Electrical Code, 2025 edition, including annexes A, B, C, D, F, G, H and I, based on the National Electrical Code, 2023 edition including annexes A, B, C, D, F, G, H and I, are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.

Sec. 7-52 - 7-55. Reserved.

ARTICLE VI. - CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 7-56. Adoption of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 edition, based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 edition, adopted by reference.

There is hereby adopted by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2025 edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 4, based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 edition including appendices A, B, C, D and E and Forms E, F and G as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one (1) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and designated as the mechanical code of the city. Said city mechanical code shall apply to and regulate construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structures throughout the State of California, and provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in table 3-C of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition.

Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Mechanical Codes, 2025 edition, based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 edition including appendices A, B, C, D and E and Forms E, F and G are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.

Secs. 7-57 - 7-62. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VII. - CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 7-63. Adoption of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 edition, based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2025 edition, and appendices A, B, D, G, I, K and L known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 5, based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition, and appendices A, B, C, D, G, I, K and L as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one (l) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department. Said city plumbing code shall apply to and regulate replacement, installation, alteration, construction, maintenance, repair, removal, demolition and location of all plumbing systems, drainage systems, water systems, gas systems and private sewage disposal systems on all properties and within all buildings and structures of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structures throughout the State of California and to provide for

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the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in table 3-D of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition. Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 edition and appendices A, B, C, D, G, H, I, K and L, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition, and appendices A, B, C, D, G, I, K and L are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part thereof as though fully set forth herein.

Secs. 7-64 - 7-65. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VIII. - CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
Sec. 7-66. Adoption of the California Energy Code, 2025 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the California Energy Code, 2025 edition, in its entirety, including appendix I-A, known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 6 one (1) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and designated as California Energy Code, 2025 edition copyrighted by the International Code Council. Said city energy code establishes the minimum requirements for effective use of energy in the design of new buildings and structures and additions to existing buildings. Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Energy Code, 2025 edition, including appendix I-A, are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.

Secs. 7-67 - 7-69. - Reserved.

ARTICLE IX. - CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Sec. 7-70. Adoption of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the California Historical Building Code, 2025 edition, known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 8, copyrighted by the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and designated as the Historical Building Code of the city.

Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 edition, are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.

Secs. 7-71 - 7-73. - Reserved.

ARTICLE X. - CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sec. 7-74. Adoption of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition, in its entirety including appendix chapter Al, known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 10, copyrighted by the International Code Council, one (l) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and

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designated as the Existing Building Code of the city. Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition, including appendix chapter Al, are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein.

Secs. 7-75 - 7-76. - Reserved.

ARTICLE XI. - CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sec. 7-77. Adoption of the California Green Buildings Standards Code, 2025 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the California Green Buildings Standards Code, 2025 edition, including appendices A4 and A5, known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 11, copyrighted by the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and designated as the Green Building Standards Code of the city. Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 edition, including appendices A4 and A5, are made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein. (a) Amendments and Additions
Section 5.106.5.3 Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging, is hereby amended by adding a section at the end to read as follows:

Specifically for the new hotel and motel projects, the actual Electrical Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) of at least 2 shall be constructed based on the ratio of 4 percent of the total number of parking spaces provided for the project. Calculation for these actual EVCS locations shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The minimum EVCS location shall not be less than 1.

Secs. 7-78 - 7-79. - Reserved.

ARTICLE XII. - UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Sec. 7-80. Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition; amendments, additions. (a) Adoption. There is hereby adopted by reference the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, including tables 3-A thru 3-H inclusive, one (1) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and designated as the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition, of the El Centro Code, which contains the administrative provisions relating to site preparation, construction, alteration, moving, repair and use and occupancies of building or structures and building service equipment, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical. Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties additions and terms of the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, including tables 3-A through 3-H are made a party hereof as though fully set forth

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herein.
(b) Amendments
(1) Sec. 202, Powers and duties of building official, is hereby amended by adding subsection 202.1.1, to read as follows:

Section 202.1.1 Additional Authority. The building official shall have authority to adopt rules and regulations to clarify and interpret the provisions of this Code. The building official may also approve variations when such variations are not inimical to the life, safety or welfare of the public.
(2) Sec. 203, Unsafe buildings, structures or building service equipment, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 203 Unsafe buildings, structures or building service equipment. All buildings or structures regulated by this is Code and the technical codes that are structurally inadequate, have inadequate egress, constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe.

Building service equipment regulated by such codes which constitute a fire, electrical or health hazard, unsanitary condition or is otherwise dangerous to human life is, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Any use of buildings, structures or building service equipment constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use.

Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which are supported by, attached to, or part of a building and which are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in the building code are hereby designated as unsafe building appendages.

All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages and building service equipment are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal all in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition, and the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, including the recovery of costs incurred by the city pursuant to said procedure. As an alternative, the building official or other employee or official of this jurisdiction designated by the governing body may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation. (3) Sec. 304, Fees, is hereby amended to read as follows.

Sec. 304.2 Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table Nos. 3-A

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through 3-H. Where a technical code has been adopted by the jurisdiction for which no fee schedule is shown in this Code, the fee required shall be in accordance with the schedule established by the legislative body. No increase in fee or new fee established pursuant to amendment of Table Nos. 3-A through 3-H shall become effective unless imposed pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with section 66012) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of these codes shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finished work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air- conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and other permanent alteration and repairs, shall be calculated in accordance with the building valuation data (less regional modifiers) as published in the current issue of “Building Safety Journal.” However, the valuation for new construction shall not become effective unless imposed pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with section 66012) of division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.

Secs. 7-81 - 7-85. - Reserved.

ARTICLE XIII. - UNIFORM HOUSING CODE.

Sec. 7-86. Adoption of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, amendments, additions.

There is hereby adopted by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials, one (1) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and designated as the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, is hereby passed and adopted by reference.

Sec. 7-87- Reserved.

ARTICLE XIV. - INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND

UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Sec. 7-88 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 edition, one (l) copy of which is on file for public view at the Community Development Department marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2022 edition, is hereby passed and adopted by reference.

Sec. 7-89 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition.

There is hereby adopted by reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, one (1) copy of which is on file for the public view at the Community Development department.

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ARTICLE XV. - FEE WAIVERS
Sec. 7-90. Payment of permit fees may be waived.

The City Council is hereby vested with the discretion of determining whether fees required under this Chapter may be waived, or waived in part, for taxing or other public agencies, or for private individuals or firms.

Whenever the City Council proposes to waive any such fee, the Council shall do so only after consideration of a written staff report and recommendation thereon and the adoption of findings setting forth the reasons for said waiver of fees (whether a partial waiver or complete waiver) so that such waiver does not constitute a grant of special privilege.

Secs. 7-91 - 7-92. - Reserved.

ARTICLE XVI. - MOBILE HOME AND RESIDENTIAL LOTS
Sec. 7-93. Mobile homes on lots zoned for single-family dwellings.

Mobile homes may be placed on foundations on lots in those zones described in Chapter 29 of this code that specifically permit their utilization as single-family dwelling if placed on a permanent foundation in compliance with the provisions of this article.

See. 7-94. Building permit required.

A building permit issued by the building official of the city shall be required for the installation of a mobile home on a foundation system. The building official shall require a written application for such permit. Such application shall contain a plot plan for such installation and such additional information, as the building official may deem appropriate for the proper administration of this article.

Sec. 7-95. Building permit fee.

An application for a building permit to install a mobile home foundation system shall be accompanied by the fees determined as follows: the fees for the permit are based on the total valuation of the project, which includes the cost of the manufactured unit, the costs of the footings or foundation and the cost of any other improvements such as porches and storage sheds. The rate is as follows unless otherwise provided by law.

Valuation of Manufactured Home Permit Fee
$2,000-$25,000:

For the first $2,000 $32.50
Plus, for each additional $1,000 or fractions thereof to including $25,000 $6.00 $25,001 - $50,000:

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For the first $25,000 $170.50
Plus, for each additional $1,000 or fractions thereof to and $50,000 $4.50 $50,001 and up:

For the first $50,000 $283.00
Plus, for each additional $1,000 or fractions thereof $3.50 Notwithstanding the foregoing, no change in fee or new fee established pursuant to amendment of this schedule shall become effective unless imposed pursuant to Chapter 13, (commencing with Section 54990) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code.

Sec. 7-96. Terms and conditions for issuance of permit.

The building official shall issue permits for the installation of mobile homes on a foundation system on eligible lots zoned therefore under the following terms and conditions:
(a) Eligibility. A mobile home shall not be located on a permanent foundation on a private lot unless it was constructed after September 15, 1971, and was issued an insignia of approval by the California Department of Housing and Community Development or was constructed after July 1, 1976, and was issued an insignia of approval by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and such mobile home has not been altered in violation of applicable codes. (b) Criteria. A mobile home located on a foundation system on a lot zoned for singlefamily shall:
(1) Be occupied for residential purposes and uses.
(2) Be subject to all provisions of the applicable ordinances of the city relating to residential structures.
(3) Meet the requirements for the applicable zone in which the mobile home is to be located, including, but not limited to, building setback standards, side and rear yards requirements, standards for enclosures, access and vehicle parking. (4) Be attached to a permanent foundation system in compliance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code including without limitation the following:
(a) Foundation system definition. A foundation system is an assembly of materials constructed below, or partly below grade, not intended to be removed from its installation site, which is designated to support the structure and engineered to resist the imposition of external natural forces. (b) Mobile home foundation systems shall be designated in accordance with the provisions of the California Building Code, 2022 edition, and local soil

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conditions. Design conditions for roof, wind and seismic loads applicable to permanent building foundations shall be applicable to the mobile home foundation system.
(c) The mobile home shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions provided by:
(1) The manufacturer of the mobile home; or
(2) A California licensed architect or engineer for an individual mobile home where manufacturer's installation instructions are not available. (d) Both the foundation system and connection of the mobile home to the foundation system be capable of withstanding the design loads and concentrated loads identified in the installation instructions. (e) A foundation system plan shall be provided in addition to the installation instructions. The foundation system plan may be:
(1) Provided by the mobile home manufacturer either as part of, or separate from, the installation instructions;
(2) Provided by the installation contractor;
(3) Required to be signed by a California licensed architect or engineer. (f) A foundation system plan approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development will be accepted.
(5) Have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet.
(6) Be covered with an exterior material customarily used on conventional dwellings and approved by the building official. The exterior covering material shall extend to the ground, except when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation.
(7) Have a roof with a pitch of not less than two (2) inch vertical rise for each twelve (12) inches of horizontal run and consisting of shingles or other materials customarily used for conventional dwellings and approved by the building official.
(8) Have porches and eaves, or roofs with eaves to make it compatible with the dwellings in the area.
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foundation system, shall enforce the requirements of Section 18551(a) of the California Health and Safety Code.

Sec. 7-97. Variance of criteria.

No variance may be granted from subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), (4) and (9) of section 7-96, above.

Variances may be granted by the administrative committee with right of appeal to the planning commission as to subparagraphs (5), (6), (7) and (8) of section 7-96.

Sec. 7-98. Surrender of registration.

Prior to the occupancy of a mobile home installed on a foundation, the building department shall issue a certificate of occupancy pursuant to Section 18551(b) (2) of the California Health and Safety Code. Thereupon, any vehicle license plates certificate of ownership and certificate of registration issued by a state agency shall be surrendered to the building official for delivery to the department of housing and community development.

Sec. 7-99. Taxation of mobile homes on foundations.

A mobile home placed on a foundation system pursuant to this Article shall thereupon be subject to local property taxation.

Secs. 7-100, 7-101. - Reserved.

ARTICLE XVII. - ASSUMPTION OF ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR

MOBILE HOME PARKS, TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS, AND OTHER MATTERS See. 7-102. Assumption of responsibility for enforcement.

Pursuant to section 18300 of the California Health and Safety Code, the city hereby assumes responsibility for enforcement of Division 13, Part 2.1 of the Health and Safety Code, the building standards have published in the State Building Standards Code relating to mobile home parks, travel trailer parks, recreational trailer parks, temporary trailer parks, incident camping areas and tent camps, and the related administrative regulations (collectively referred to as “the act”).

Sec. 7-103. Enforcement responsibility and assignment of personnel.

The city hereby designates the building and safety division of the planning and development services department of the County of Imperial as the enforcement agency as defined by section 18207 of the Health and Safety Code. The County of Imperial shall assign one inspector plus other necessary qualified personnel within the building inspection division of its planning and development services department for actual enforcement.

Sec. 7-104. Fees.

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The city hereby adopts the fee schedules as contained in the provision of the California Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2.1 and the related administrative regulations.

Sec. 7-105. Program and objectives.

The city hereby adopts the program and objectives as set forth in the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2.1 and related administrative regulations.

Specified local objectives include, but are not limited to, maintenance of open space and adequate light and ventilation, reduction of the threat of fire and provisions of adequate public utilities, including water and sewer. The city, through its designated enforcement agency, intends to continue the standard of enforcement heretofore assumed by the state and to cause facilities to be brought into compliance as contemplated by the act. Inspection of the parks that are in compliance will be undertaken to assure continued compliance with the act. The city, through its designated enforcement agent, intends to enforce and implement the program to include all parks now under jurisdiction of the department of housing and community development and any new parks.

According to statistics provided by the department of housing and community development there are currently ten (10) mobile home parks in the city that include seven hundred two (702) spaces.

Normally said parks are between ninety (90) and one hundred (100) percent occupied.

Immediately upon assumption of enforcement responsibility the city, through its designated enforcement agency, will initiate inspection of existing and new parks and shall inspect each park an average of one time per calendar year.

Secs. 7-106 - 7-110. - Reserved.

ARTICLE XVIII. - SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR

UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS
Sec. 7-111. Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on existing unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings.

The provisions of the article are intended as minimum standards for structural seismic resistance and established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury. Compliance with these provisions will not necessarily prevent loss of life or injury or prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings.

Sec. 7-112. Scope.

The provisions of this article shall apply to all existing buildings having at least one (l) unreinforced masonry-bearing wall. Except as provided herein, all other provisions of the

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California Building Code shall apply.

Exceptions:
(l) Detached one- or two-family dwellings and detached apartment houses containing less than five (5) dwelling units and used solely for residential purposes. (2) Unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings constructed of hollow concrete blocks or hollow clay tiles, provided such buildings do not exceed two (2) stories in height and it can be shown by testing that the tile or block units are of bearing type and the capacity of the wall in bearing and shear based on net area in contact through bed joints is not less than those allowed for solid bricks.
(3) “Essential facilities” and “hazardous facilities” as defined in Table No. 1604.5 of the California Building Code.

Sec. 7-113. Definitions.

For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply in addition to the definitions within the California Building Code, as adopted in article III:

Building, for the purpose of determining occupant load, means any contiguous or interconnected structure, and for the purpose of engineering evaluation means the entire structure or any portion thereof that will respond to seismic forces as a unit.

Building collapse or partial collapse means the condition brought about by inadequate resistance to loading in which the actual structure of a building, including “external hazards”, whether entire or localized, gives way internally, or onto lower adjacent buildings (with a minimum height differential of six (6) feet) or onto an adjacent exit or public way.

Building maintenance means the act or process of applying preservation treatments to a building or structure. It includes housekeeping, routine and cyclic work scheduled to mitigate wear and deterioration without altering the appearance of the building or structure, and the repair or replacement in kind of broken or work-out elements, parts or surfaces so as to keep the existing appearance. Building maintenance includes stabilization work necessary to protect damaged historic fabric from additional damage and the actions taken to prevent damage and minimize deterioration of an object by practicing preventive conservation or by performing a suitable treatment on the object itself.

Cumulative value of remodel or renovation means the “Value of Remodel or Renovation” accumulated from January 1, 1994 to the date an event occurs or as otherwise specified in this division. The cumulative value of remodel or renovation shall exclude the value of any nonstructural tenant improvements made or performed subsequent to the date a building owner provides floor-to-wall and roof-to-wall anchors.

Existing use or occupancy means any use or occupancy that was legally established in a

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building at any time since its original construction.

External hazards means objects attached to or located on the roof structure or forming the exterior facade of a building which have the potential to give way internally or onto lower adjacent buildings (with a minimum height differential of six (6) feet) or onto an adjacent exit or public way. Examples include, but are not limited to, nonstructural exterior wall panels such a masonry infill or decorative precast concrete, parapets, masonry chimneys, tile roofing, fire escapes or balconies, tanks and masonry or stone wall veneers and wall ornamentation.

Historical building means any qualified historical building as defined by the State Historical Building Code under California Health and Safety Code Sections l8950-18560.

Historical building includes any structure, collection of structures, historical landscape, artifacts, objects and their associated sites and historic districts deemed of importance to the history, architecture or culture of an area by an appropriate local, state or federal governmental jurisdiction. Historical building also includes, but shall not be limited to, designated contributing buildings listed in a historical district, structures on official federal, state or local historical registers or official inventories, such as the National Register of Historic Places, state historical landmarks, state points of historical interest and officially adopted city or county registers or inventories of historical or architecturally significant sites, places or landmarks. Structures included in inventories submitted to the office of historic preservation shall be treated as historical buildings if they have been evaluated by the office and given any rating other than ineligible.

Remodel and renovation means any work requiring a permit including, but not necessarily limited to, additions, alterations, interior improvements, electrical, mechanical and plumbing upgrading or replacement or structural upgrading or replacement.

Seismic retrofit (complete) means the mitigation of any deficiencies found to exist in the building's lateral force-resisting system which could potentially cause collapse or partial collapse failure.

Unreinforced masonry bearing wall is defined in the California Existing Building Code, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk.

Value of the building means the valuation obtained using the then current building valuation schedule administered by the building official for new construction or an appraisal certified by a member of a recognized appraisal institute, whichever is greater, of the building itself.

Value of remodel or renovation means the valuation of work requiring a permit that is obtained by using the building valuation schedule administered by the building official for tenant improvements, additions or alterations in effect at the time of permit issuance or other evidence satisfactory to the building official of the valuation of work, whichever is less. If unpermitted work for which a permit was required is discovered after January l, 1994, the valuation of the work is obtained by using the current building valuation schedule administered by the building official for tenant improvements, additions or alterations.

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Sec. 7-114. Design requirements.

For technical, material and design requirements, refer to Sections A104 through A114 of the 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code, including all tables and figures or successor sections thereto as may be adopted from time to time.

Sec. 7-115. Administrative provisions.
(a) Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following shall apply:

High-risk building is any building, other than an essential building, having an occupant load of 300 occupants or more as determined by Section 1004 of the California Building Code.

Exception: A high-risk building shall not include the following:
(1) Any building having exterior walls braced with masonry cross walls or wood frame cross walls spaced less than forty (40) feet apart in each story. Cross walls shall be full-story height with a minimum length of one and one-half (1.5) times the story height. (2) Any building used for its intended purpose, as determined by the building official, for less than twenty (20) hours per week.

Low-risk building is any building, other than an essential or hazardous building, have an occupant load as determined by Section 1004 of the California Building Code of less than twenty (20) occupants.

Medium-risk building is any building not classified as a high-risk building or an essential or hazardous building, having an occupant load as determined by Section 1004 of the California Building Code of twenty (20) occupants or more.
(b) Rating classifications. The rating classifications identified in Table No. Al-E are hereby established and each building within the scope of this article shall be placed in one such rating classification by the building official. The total occupant load of the entire building as determined by Section 1004 of the California Building Code shall be used to determine the rating classification.

Exception: For purposes of this article, portions of buildings constructed to act independently when resisting seismic forces, and having required exits with independent travel paths, may be placed in separate rating classifications. (c) Compliance requirements. The owner of a building within the scope of this article shall comply with the requirements set forth below by submitting to the building official for review within the stated time limits, such time limit will follow the notification set forth in Table A-1 (g).
(1) Within one (l) year after service of an order provided for in this article, a structural analysis,

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which is subject to approval by the building official, and which shall demonstrate that the building meets the following requirements.
a. General. Building owners shall employ a structural or civil engineer or architect licensed in the State or California to perform a structural analysis and prepare an engineering report. The purpose of this structural analysis and engineering report is to investigate and evaluate, in a thorough and unambiguous fashion, a building's structural systems which resist the forces imposed by earthquakes and to determine if any individual portion or combination of these systems is adequate to prevent a structural failure (collapse or partial collapse). b. Level of investigation. Some buildings will require extensive testing and field investigation to uncover potential structural deficiencies, while others will allow the same level of overall evaluation by a less complicated process due to simplicity of design or the availability of original or subsequent alternation design and construction documents. The level of investigation must be sufficient to produce a report that is complete and can serve as a sound basis for a conclusion on the collapse or partial collapse hazard a building may present.
(2) Within two (2) years from service of order, cause the removal, stabilization or bracing of any parapet and other external hazard or exterior wall or roof appendage in accordance with the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition. (3) Triggering mechanisms. No further action is required by the owner of a building covered under Section 7-115(c) unless one of the following conditions occurs:
a. Remodel or renovation over a certain valuation. The value of remodel or renovation shall not include the value of any existing unpermitted work which is declared by the building owner to the building official no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after January 1, 1994, provided no notice of violation has been issued against the building by the building official and the owner obtains a permit for the work. The owner shall be charged current permit fees, but no penalty will be charged for voluntary disclosure during this period.

1. Value of remodel or renovation over fifty (50) percent. When the cumulative value of remodel or renovation to a building, excluding the cost of seismic retrofit, or the removal, stabilization or bracing of External Hazards, exceeds fifty (50) percent of the value of the building within any five-year period subsequent to January 1, 1994, section 7-115(d)(l) shall apply.

2. Value of remodel or renovation over one hundred (I 00) percent. When the cumulative value of remodel or retrofit to a building, excluding the cost of seismic retrofit or the removal, stabilization or bracing of External Hazards, exceeds one hundred (100) percent of the value of the building within any five-year period subsequent to January l, 1994, section 7-115(d)(2) shall apply.

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b. Change to a higher rating classification. If more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of the building changes from an existing use or occupancy to a higher hazard category use or occupancy as determined by Table No. Al-G.

Exception: If the use or occupancy of all or part of a building is changed to a higher relative hazard as determined by Table No. AI-G, but the occupant load of the building is not increased, then the building's hazard category will be considered to be unchanged. A board of appeals application must be completed and recorded to ensure that subsequent owners adhere to the required base load.
c. Unsafe. If the building is declared structurally unsafe, abatement of the unsafe condition shall be initiated.
(d) Condition of remodel or renovation seismic strengthening or retrofit. (1) Cumulative value of remodel or renovation exceeding fifty (50) percent.

When the cumulative value of remodel or renovation to a building, excluding the cost of seismic retrofit or the removal, stabilization or bracing of external hazards, exceeds fifty (50) percent of the value of the building within any five (5) year period subsequent to January 1, 1994, the owner shall, within five (5) years after the date of service, provide floor- to-wall and roof-to-wall anchors around the perimeter of the entire building. Existing floor-to-wall and roof-to-wall anchors must meet, or shall be upgraded to meet, the minimum requirements of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition or new anchors meeting those requirements shall be installed. If the building is a historical building, the installation shall comply with the California Historical Building Code, 2025 edition. Installation will not be required if the owner establishes to the satisfaction of the building official through a structural survey and engineering report that the existing anchoring system meets those requirements.
(2) Cumulative value of remodel or renovation exceeding one hundred (100) percent. When the cumulative value of remodel or renovation to a building, excluding the cost of seismic retrofit or the removal stabilization or bracing or external hazards, exceeds one hundred (100) percent of the value of the building within any five (5) year period subsequent to January I, 1994, the owner shall submit to the building official the following within the stated time limits:
a. A retrofit guideline document within two hundred forty (240) calendar days after the date of service detailing plans for a complete retrofit of the building to be completed according to the technical provisions of this division within a five (5) year period from the date of permit issuance.
(3) Historical buildings. If the building is an historical building, all items listed in the structural survey and engineering report requiring mitigation shall be thoroughly addressed under the provisions of the California Historical Building Code, 2022 edition. (4) Time schedule. The time schedule shall specify completion dates for each phase of the

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seismic retrofit with the final date for completion of all items listed in the structural survey and engineering report to a maximum of five (5) years from the date of permit issuance for the portion of remodeling or renovation whose cost exceeds one hundred (100) percent of the value of the building.
(e) Conditions of change to a higher hazard category requiring seismic retrofit. Upon change in use or occupancy of fifty (50) percent or more of the floor area of the building from an existing use or occupancy to a higher hazard category as determined by section 7-115(a), the following shall apply:
(1) Retrofit guideline document. The owner shall submit a Retrofit Guideline Document within two hundred forty (240) calendar days after the Date of Service, which shall detail plans for a complete retrofit of the building according to the technical provisions of this division to be completed within a five (5) year period from the date of change in use or occupancy to the higher hazard category, if the structural analysis and engineering report establishes that the building fails to meet the requirements of this division. (2) Historical buildings. If the building is an historical building, all items listed in the structural survey and engineering report requiring mitigation shall be thoroughly addressed under the provisions of the State Historical Building Code. (3) Time schedule. The time schedule shall specify completion dates for each phase of the seismic retrofit, with the final date for completion of all items listed in the structural and engineering report to be a maximum of five (5) years from the date of change in use or occupancy to a higher hazard category.
(f) Existing system. This article does not require alteration of existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire-safety systems.
(g) Administration.
(1) Order. The building official may, in accordance with the priorities set forth in Table No.

AI-G, issue an order as provided in this section for each building within the scope of this article. The date of issuance of such order shall be at the discretion of the building official. (2) Notice. Prior to the service of an order as set forth in Table No. Al-G, a notice may be issued to the owner as shown upon the last equalized assessment roll or to the person in apparent charge or control of a building considered by the building official to be within the scope of this article. The notice may contain information the building official deems appropriate. The notice may be issued by mail or in person. (3) Priority of service. Priorities for the service of the order for buildings within the scope of this article shall be in accordance with the rating classification as shown on Table No. AlG. Within each separate rating classification, the priority of the order shall normally be based upon the occupant load of the building. The owners of the buildings housing the largest occupant loads shall be served first. The minimum time period prior to the service of the order as shown on Table No. Al-G shall be measured from the effective date of this

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article. The building official may, upon receipt of a written request from the owner, order such owner to bring his building into compliance with this article prior to the normal service date for such building set forth in this article. (4) Service; contents. The order shall be in writing and shall be served either personally or by certified or registered mail return receipt requested upon the owner of record and one copy thereof shall be served upon each of the following if known to the building official or disclosed from public records the holder or any mortgage or deed of trust of other lien or encumbrance of record, the owner or holder of any lease of record and the holder of any other estate or legal interest of record in or to the building or land and upon the person, if any, in apparent charge to control of the building. The order shall specify that the building has been determined by the building official to be within the scope of this article, and, therefore, is required to meet the minimum seismic standards of this article. The order shall specify the rating classification of the building and shall be accompanied by a copy of section 7-115(c), which sets forth the owner's alternatives and time limits for compliance.

The failure of any person to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of any proceeding taken under this section.
(5) Appeal from order. The owner of the building, or other interested person, may appeal the building official's initial determination that the building is within the scope of this article to the board of appeals established by section 113 of the California Building Code. Such appeal shall be filed with the board within sixty (60) days from the service date of the order described in section 7-115. Any such appeal shall be decided by the board no later than ninety (90) days after writing and the grounds thereof shall be stated clearly and concisely.

Appeals or requests for modifications from any other determinations, orders or actions by the building official pursuant to the article shall be made in accordance with the procedures established in sections 114, 115, and 116 of the California Building Code. (6) Enforcement. If the owner of the subject building fails to comply with any other issued by the building official pursuant to this article within any of the time limits set forth in section 7-115, the building official shall verify that the record owner of this building has been properly served. If the order has been served on the record owner, then the building official may order that the entire building be vacated and that the building remain vacated until such order has been complied with. If compliance with such order has not been accomplished within ninety (90) days after the date the building has been ordered vacated or such additional time as may have been ordered vacated or such additional time as may have been granted by the board of appeals, the building official may order its demolition in accordance with the provisions of 5ection 116 of the California Building Code.

TABLE A1-E

RATING CLASSIFICATIONS
Type of building Classification
Essential building I
High-risk building II

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Medium-risk building III
Low-risk building IV
TABLE A1-G

EXTENSIONS OF TIME AND SERVICE PRIORITIES
Rating
Classification
Occupant
Load
Periods for
Service of Order
I (Highest Priority) N/A N/A
II 300 or more 1 year
III-A 100 or more 2 years
III-B More than 50 but less than 100 3 years
III-C More than 19 but less than 51 4 years
IV (Lowest Priority) Less than 20 5 years
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby designates the Office of the City Attorney to prepare a summary of this Ordinance and said summary shall be published and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City Council meeting at which this Ordinance is to be adopted.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, a summary of this Ordinance shall be published once in a newspaper, published and circulated within the City of El Centro, California, and there shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City of El Centro, California, held on the ___th day of _______, 2025.

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

By
Sonia Carter, Mayor
By
ATTEST:

Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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By
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
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-____ was duly and regularly adopted at 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:

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 # 2025-346)
Item: 11.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Development
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Andrea Montano,
Associate Planner
Department Head: Angel Hernandez
DOC ID: 2025-346
Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution of the City Council setting findings for the required amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code relative to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Community Health, Safety & Welfare
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

None.

BACKGROUND:

The California Fire Code is updated on a triennial basis. In accordance with State law, the City of El Centro reviews the new code and adopts local amendments to reflect community-specific conditions and operational needs. The adoption of the 2025 Fire Code ensures consistency with current State standards while maintaining locally relevant provisions. Once implemented, the updated code will guide fire prevention, planning, and enforcement activities throughout the City.

DISCUSSION:

The 2025 California Fire Code, along with related building and safety codes, has been reviewed by the City of El Centro Community Development Department to ensure consistency with local needs and conditions. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, and 17958.7, the City is authorized to adopt local amendments to the State codes where necessary due to climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions.

Based on staff’s analysis, such local amendments are warranted within the City of El Centro due to factors including hot and dry Santa Ana winds that elevate fire risk, the City’s proximity to active seismic fault zones, and traffic and circulation constraints that can affect emergency response times.

The proposed Resolution sets forth the required findings that these amendments are reasonably necessary to protect life, property, and public safety due to local climatic, geographic, and topographic conditions. The proposed Ordinance will replace the 2022

Fire Code that was adopted into the Municipal Code. Upon adoption, the Ordinance and Resolution will establish the updated codes and amendments as the governing standards for fire prevention, planning, and enforcement within the City of El Centro and will be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with State law.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit A- Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO,

CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC

GEOGRAPHIC, OR TOPOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of El Centro (“City”) shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Fire Code (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Code”) and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, effective as of October 1, 2025, as to the application of these Codes to residential units, the City Council specifically finds that the changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the governing body of the city or county and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.

WHEREAS, said changes have been prepared in a draft Ordinance attached hereto as “EXHIBIT A” and incorporated herein by reference, amending Chapter 10 of the El Centro Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Centro Fire Department has recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of El Centro and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of El Centro; and
WHEREAS, amendments related to administrative provision in section 101.4, 104.1.1, 104.8, 104.10, 104.12, 105.1, 105.1.2, 106.5, 108.7, 111.1, 113.4, 202, life and fire safety contained in Sections 503.2.1, 503.2.2, 503.6.1, 503.7, 505.1, 507.5.7, 508.1, 508.1.1, 508.1.3, 508.1.6, 509.2.1, 608.11.1.2, 903.2, 3204.2.1, 5704.2.13.1.3, Table B105.2, C103.1 of the Fire

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Code as recommended by the El Centro Fire Department are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions identified in Section 1 below.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Centro that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference and that pursuant to the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the City Council finds and determines there is a need to adopt the changes or modifications to the California Fire Code because of local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions as follows; SECTION 1: Changes and modifications to the Code adopted by the City of El Centro as recommended by El Centro Fire Department are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following general findings of local climatic, geographical or topographical conditions and specific findings that such changes were part of previous codes:

I. Climatic Conditions
A. Hot and dry Santa Ana winds is common to all areas within the City of El Centro and Imperial County in general. These winds which can cause small fires which spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area, and create the need for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupancy occupants during fire occurrences.

B. A substantial amount of properties and persons located in the City are likely impacted by wind erosion, blown sand, flash flooding and brush fires.

II. Geographic Conditions
A. Imperial County and the City of El Centro are in a high seismically active area.

The major San Andreas Earthquake Fault line is within the miles of the City limits. In the past, this Fault Line has created many major earthquakes in the region.

B. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of El Centro often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional onsite protection for property occupants necessary.

The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance No. 2025- _______ adopting the 2025 Editions of the California Fire Code.

SECTION 2: The El Centro Fire Department shall file copies of this Resolution and Ordinance No. 2025-___ with the California Building Standards Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7(a).

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SECTION 3: If any provision, clause, word, sentence, or phrase in this Resolution is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional, or otherwise unlawful, such holding shall not affect the other provisions, clauses, words, sentences, phrases, or applications of the provisions of this Resolution which can be given effect without the unconstitutional, invalid, or unlawful, provision, cause, word, sentence, phrase, or application. To the end, the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared to be severable, and the City Council declares that it would have adopted each provision, clause, word, sentence, or phrase of this Resolution irrespective of the fact that any one or more clauses, words, sentences, phrases, or applications thereof be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or otherwise unlawful.

SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution which shall be published and shall take effect as provided by law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro held on the 18th day of November 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By
ATTEST: Sonia Carter, Mayor
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
By
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
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 forgoing 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 day of 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

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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 # 2025-347)
Item: 12.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Development
Category: Ordinance
Prepared by: Andrea Montano,
Associate Planner
Department Head: Angel Hernandez
DOC ID: 2025-347
Public Hearing for the purposes of adoption of the 2025 Fire Code.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

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

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, SECTION 10-41 ADOPTING THE 2025

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND ARTICLE VI TO ADOPT THE CALIFORNIA 2025 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Community Health, Safety & Welfare
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

None.

BACKGROUND:

Please refer to previous agenda item titled, "Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution of the City Council setting findings for the required amendments to the 2025 California FireCode relative to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions", for background related to this item.

DISCUSSION:

Please refer to previous agenda item titled, "Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution of the City Council setting findings for the required amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code relative to local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions", for background related to this item.

CONCLUSION:

Introduce Ordinance No. 25- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, SECTION 10-41 ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND ARTICLE VI TO ADOPT THE CALIFORNIA 2025 WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE CODE, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Exhibit A - Ordinance

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ORDINANCE 25-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY AND READOPTING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, SECTION 10-41 TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS AND ADOPT ARTICLE VI TO THE 2025 TO ADOPT THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE SECTION 1. The City Council for the City of El Centro (City) finds as follows:

A. Every three years the State of California adopts a new California Fire Code, as part of the California building standards Code, which became effective as the City 180 days after publication by the California Building Standards Commission.

B. The International Fire Code has been published and adopted, as amended, by the California Building Standards Commission into the California Code of Regulations as Title 24, Part 9, titled the California Fire Code.

C. The City may establish more restrictive standards reasonably necessary to provide fire protection for life and property because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

D. The City has an arid climate with very low annual rainfall and also experiences extreme heat and hot, dry Santa Ana Winds, which contribute to fires spreading quickly throughout the City.

E. In addition to earthquakes, a substantial amount of property and persons located in the City are likely to be impacted by wind erosion, blown sand, possible flash flooding and brush fires because of the City’s unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions.

F. The additional requirements included herein are necessary to properly protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and workers of the City.

G. Revenue and staffing shortages may make it difficult to locate additional fire stations and provide staffing sufficient to control fires in single and multi-story retail, commercial and industrial buildings, making enhanced built in protection necessary.

H. The sections of the California Fire Code may be referred to by the same number used in said published compilation preceded by the words “The City Fire Code Section” or “Fire Code Section.”
I. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the most current California Fire Code with standards appropriate for the City of El Centro.

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SECTION 2. Now therefore, the City Council of the City of El Centro does ordain as follows:

Sec. 10-41 is repealed in its entirety and readopted to read as follows:

Sec. 10-41. – Adoption of California Fire Code, 2025 edition; adopted by reference with amendments, and additions.

There is hereby adopted by the City, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosion, that certain code known as the California Fire Code, 2025 edition, including appendix Chapter 4, and also including appendices A, B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K, known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 9, which is based on the International Fire Code, 2024 edition, copyrighted by the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which has been and is now filed in the office of the City Clerk and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city.

The California Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects:
(1) Sec. 101.4, Severability, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
(2) Sec. 102.5, Application of Residential Code is amended as follows: Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:

1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.

2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.

3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2.

The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R309.6 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages. (3) Sec. 104.1.1, Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department is added to Section 104.1 to read as follows:

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1. The Fire Chief is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the City Council.

2. The Fire Chief is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance.

Under the Fire Chief’s direction, the City’s Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of The City pertaining to the following:

2.1. The prevention of fires.

2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.

2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.

2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.

2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the City Fire Department.

3.3. The City Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.

3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer or any city served by the City Fire Department.

3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.

3.6. Code Officers of the City Code Enforcement Division.

3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.

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(4) Sec. 104.8, Liability is deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:

Any liability against The City or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law. (5) Sec. 104.10, Fire Investigations, is hereby added to read:

The fire department shall investigate promptly the cause, origin, and circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the jurisdiction involving loss of life or injury to a person(s) or destruction or damage to property and, if it appears that such fire is of suspicious origin, it shall then take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the fire and shall pursue the investigation to its conclusion.

Under the direction of the fire chief, the fire department shall develop a comprehensive investigation program. This program shall include, but not be limited to, investigative procedures, training standards and investigators’ safety. (6) Sec. 104.12, Authority of the Fire Chief to Close Hazardous Fire Areas, is a new section added to Section 104 to read as follows:

Except upon National Forest Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any hazardous fire area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more than fifteen (15) calendar days must be approved by the City Council within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Fire Chief’s original order of closure. Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be upon any hazardous fire area, except upon the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such closure, the Fire Chief shall erect and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs giving notice of closure. This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property within any closed area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall not apply to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or fire department personnel. For the purpose of this section, “hazardous fire area” shall mean public or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a location that makes suppression difficult resulting in great damage. Such areas are designated on Hazardous Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief.
(7) Sec. 105.1, General, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:

For each permit mandated by State law which is issued pursuant to Section 105, there shall be a fee assessed for the services rendered by the fire code official. The fee required shall be in accordance with the schedule established by resolution of the City Council. No new fee established or increase in existing fee shall become effective unless imposed pursuant to Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 54990) of Part I of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code. (8) Sec. 105.1.2, New Construction, is hereby amended by adding a paragraph to read:

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3. New Construction: Before undertaking any construction or development, applicants shall submit building plans and/or specifications to the fire code official for retention and review for compliance, with this article and other applicable regulations, whenever any land is developed and/or building is constructed or improved which would require:
1) Provision of water supply for fire protection;
2) Provision of access for fire apparatus;
3) Any occupancy for the storage, handling, or use of any hazardous substance, material, process or device;
4) Occupancies for which a fire department has responsibility for enforcement of laws or ordinances for fire safety and preservation of property or lives; and/or 5) Provisions to control the spread of fire.
(9) Sec.106, Inspection is added to read as follows:

Section 106.5, Inspection is added to read: The fire code official shall develop a comprehensive self-inspection program. This program will be administered annually and is designed for low risk occupancies.
(10) Sec. 108.2, Schedule of Permit Fees is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Fees for service and permits shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council. (11) Sec. 108.7, Cost Recovery, is added to Section 107 to read as follows:

Fire suppression, investigation, rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13009 and 13009.1, as may be amended from time to time. Additionally, any person who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150, et seq., as may be amended from time to time. Any expense incurred by the City Fire Department for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectable by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied.
(12) Sec. 111.1, Board of Appeals Established is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: The Board of Appears shall be the City Manager. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire

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Chief or designee shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the application, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board. (13) Sec. 113.4, Violation Penalties is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance. Punishment and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with the City Code and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
(14) Sec. 202, Definition of Fire Chief is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of the City or the Fire Chief’s designee. (15) Sec. 503.2.1, Dimensions is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). For additional requirements or alternatives see the City Fire Department Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time. (16) Sec. 503.2.2, Authority, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

The fire code official shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire apparatus access roads and fire lanes and to modify the minimum fire lane access widths for fire or rescue operations.
(17) Sec. 503.6.1, Automatic Opener, is added to Section 503.6 to read as follows:

New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with the City Fire Department standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time with the exception of gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels. (18) Sec. 503.7, Loading Areas and Passenger Drop-Off Areas, is added to Section 503 to read as follows:

On private properties, where fire apparatus access roads are utilized for loading or unloading or utilized for passenger drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum required width for the fire apparatus access road.

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(19) Sec. 505.1, Address Identification, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:

Commercial property with rear access shall post numerical street address at the rear access consistent with those requirements for the front of the property. (20) Sec. 507.5.7, Fire Hydrant Size and Outlets, is added to Section 507 to read as follows:

As determined by the fire code official, fire hydrant sizes and outlets shall be based on the following:
1) Residential Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and half (2 ½) inch outlet.
2) Super Hydrant Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one half (2 ½) inch outlet.
3) Super Hydrant Enhanced – two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one half (2 ½) inch outlet.
4) Jones Hydrant or equivalent
(21) Sec. 507.5.8, Fire Hydrant Street Marker, is added to Section 507 to read as follows:

Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with City Fire Department policy. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.
(22) Sec. 508.1, Fire Command Center-General, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as highrise buildings by the California Building Code, in buildings greater than 300,000 square feet in area and in Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.8.
(23) Sec. 508.1.1, Location and Access, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the fire code

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official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire department access.
(24) Sec. 508.1.3, Exception, is amended to add the following:

A fire command center solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet in area shall be a minimum of 96 square feet (9m²) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm).
(25) Sec. 508.1.6, Exception, is amended to add the following:

A fire command center solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet in area shall comply with NFPA 72 and contain the features set forth in Section 508.1.6 subsections 5, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 14. The features set forth in Section 508.1.6 subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 shall be required when such building contains systems or functions related to these features. (26) Sec. 509.2.1, Minimum Clearances, is amended to read as follows:

A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved.
(27) Sec. 608.11.1.2, Mechanical Refrigeration – Manual Operation, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

When required by the fire code official automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual vales shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.
(28) Sec. 903.2, Automatic Sprinkler Systems – Where Required, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless or occupancy classification. Where the Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirements shall take precedence.

Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:

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1. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural or livestock purposes, less than 5,500 square feet, and having setback distances of 50 feet or more from the property line and other buildings.

2. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only – no commercial, assembly or storage uses.

3. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage or vehicle and dining areas with no cooking.

4. Detached Group U occupancy greenhouse less than 5,500 square feet.

5. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.

One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
(29) Sec. 903.2 is amended as follows: The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exception in Section 903.2.3
b. Exception in Section 903.2.11.3
(30) Sec. 903.3.5.3, Hydraulically Calculated Systems, is added to Section 903.3.5 to read as follows:

The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
(31) Sec. 3204.2.1, Minimum Requirements for Client Leased or Occupant Owned Warehouses, is added to Section 3204.2 to read as follows:

Designs of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or occupant owned buildings containing high pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA

13. The responsible fire protection engineer shall perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage configuration, building height and other information related to the development of an appropriate sprinkler system design. The fire protection engineer shall also make reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the

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stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on the most demanding requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions with the building owner or operator. The technical report shall describe the basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the commodities will be isolated or separated, and include referenced design document(s), including NFPA 13 or the current applicable factory mutual data sheets.

If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the fire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
(32) Sec. 5704.2.13.1.3, Out of Service For One Year, is hereby amended by adding a paragraph to read:

Any underground tank which has been abandoned for a period of one year shall be either removed from the ground and the hole properly filled or such tank may be tested and placed back in service, provided such tank is certified serviceable. (33) The Appendices to the California Fire Code are adopted as follows:
(a) Appendix B, Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:

Table B105.2

REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)

MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
(gallons per minutes)

FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler
system
Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)ª
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)b
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
(b) Appendix C, Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:

Sec. C103.1, Hydrant Spacing, Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the International Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersections.

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SECTION 3. Sec. 10-62. – Inspection; completion of forms is repealed in its entirety and amended to read as follows:

Sec.10-62 – Inspections; completion of forms
(a) The fire code official shall deliver by personal service, mail or electronically its “Self-Inspection Worksheet” and “Business Emergency Record” forms to the owner, manager or other person with authority of each B occupancy within the City on an annual basis. (b) The owner, manager or other person with express authority shall, within thirty (30) days from the issue date as provided on the self-inspection worksheet form, conduct the required inspection for fire safety, and complete and return the completed forms to the fire code official. Forms may be completed online and returned electronically. All deficiencies found shall be set forth on the forms.
(c) The owner or other person having charge or control of the B occupancy shall, within forty-five (45) days from the issue date as provided on the self-inspection worksheet form, correct all deficiencies found on the premises and as listed on the provided forms. (d) The fire code official may conduct such inspections, as he/she deems necessary to ensure compliance with the self-inspection program.

SECTION 4. Article VI of Chapter 10 of the Code of the City of El Centro, California is adopted as follows:

Article VI. Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Sec. 10-86 Adoption of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 edition There is hereby adopted by reference the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 edition in its entirety known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, part 7 of which in on file for public view at the Fire department marked and designated as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.

Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, a summary of this Ordinance shall be published once in a newspaper, published and circulated within City of El Centro, California, and there shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City of El Centro, California, held on the _________th day of , 2025.

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

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City of El Centro
By
Sonia Carter, Mayor
By
ATTEST:

Norma Wyles, City Clerk
By
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
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 ____ day of , 2025, and had its second reading on the day of , 2025 and was passed by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

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 # 2025-338)
Item: 13.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Clara Obeso, Comm.

Services Speciliast
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2025-338
Establishing Priorities for 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG) Cycle.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction and/or recommendation as to what City Council's funding priorities will be for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026/2027.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approximately $502,738 of entitlement funds is anticipated to be available for CDBG Program Year 2026/2027.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Recreation & Lifelong Learning
City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride
Economic Opportunity
Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
Community Health, Safety & Welfare
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:

The City of El Centro is designated as an entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) and expects to have available $502,738 in FY 2026/2027 under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to address housing and community Development needs.

DISCUSSION:

In preparation for the required Annual Action Plan for CDBG Program year 2026/2027, City staff will open the Request for Proposal (RFP) Process on December 8, 2025, and end the RFP period on January 8, 2026. City staff will hold two public meetings; one will occur at the El Centro Adult Center on December 2, 2025, and the second meeting is scheduled on December 17, 2025, at the City Council Chambers. Staff is requesting the direction and/or recommendation of Council as to what its funding priorities will be under the CDBG Program Year 2026/2027 prior to opening the RFP process on December 9, 2025.

All proposals submitted must meet one of the three (3) National Objectives set by HUD.

Those objectives are:

1. Benefit at least 51% of low and moderate-income persons;

2. Aid in prevention or elimination of slum or blight; and

3. Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency.

Moreover, HUD mandates that all funded activities must be eligible activities. These activities can encompass housing activities, public facilities, public services, and economic development, among others. Additionally, the activities must occur within the city limits of the City of El Centro, and services should be directed toward El Centro residents.

Staff would like to take this opportunity to summarize to Council HUD's requirements of certain activities:
1) Fair Housing Activity - The city is required to provide fair housing services to its residents as per HUD regulations. The contract amount for Program Year 2026/2027 has not yet been determined, as a request for proposals will be issued to secure a new contract.
2) Grant Administration - these funds will be used to pay salaries and benefits of Economic Development staff members who are involved with the CDBG program. Timesheets are prepared on a bi-weekly basis to document the number of hours applied on CDBG activities and will be submitted to the Finance Department on a quarterly basis.

CONCLUSION:

Staff is requesting the direction and/or recommendation of City Council as to what will be its priority to fund under the CDBG Program Year 2026/2027.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. CDBG Summary Sheet 2026-27

Community Development Block Grant
Entitlement Program
Summary Sheet
Under the Entitlement Program, the City automatically receives an annual allocation of CDBG funds based on a formula that considers such things as, overcrowded housing, population and poverty, age of housing and population growth lag, and poverty. The 2026/2027 annual allocation to the City of El Centro is estimated to be $502,738. The City is required to prepare a one-year action plan, which describes the specific planned uses of the CDBG funds for the program year. The City will also have available approximately $20,000 from Program Income generated by previous State awarded grants.

Program Objectives:

All activities proposed for CDBG funding must achieve at least one of the following national objectives:
• Benefit at least 51% low and moderate-income persons; • Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight; • Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency.

To meet the primary objective, the CDBG regulations require that grantees expend not less than 70 percent of CDBG funds for activities which benefit low- and moderateincome persons.

Eligible Activities:

The program allows jurisdictions to select those activities that best meet the needs of their communities, in accordance with the national objectives and requirements of the CDBG Program. The following is a partial list of eligible activities:

Housing Activities
• Rehabilitation and Acquisition for Rehabilitation
• Reconstruction
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
• Street improvements
• Water or sewer lines
• Community centers
• Parks and playgrounds
• Facilities designed to provide shelter for persons with special needs

Public Service (With Certain Limits)
Public Service providers connected with:
• Employment
• Crime prevention
• Child care
• Health
• Education
Or whose clientele consists of:
• Abused children
• Battered spouses
• Elderly persons
• “Severely Disabled” adults
• Homeless Persons
• Illiterate Adults
• Persons living with AIDS
• Migrant Farm Workers
• At-Risk Youth
Economic Development
• Micro enterprise assistance
• Special economic development activities
• Commercial Rehabilitation
2026/2027 CDBG Allocation of Funds
HUD has not provided a confirmation of the City's FY 2026/2027 allocation but has directed staff to use the FY 2025/26 allocation for FY 2026/2027 budget projection:

Total Estimated 2026/2027 Entitlement Funds Available: $502,738 Grant Administration (20% cap of funds) $100,547
Public Services (15% cap of funds) $ 75,410
Other Eligible Projects $326,781
Total $502,738
Total Estimated 2026/2027 Program Income Available $20,000 It is anticipated that approximately $20,000 will be available for future activities, which have not yet been determined.

The City of El Centro would like to receive your input on what projects and programs should be funded in the 2026-2027 year.

Suggestions can be submitted to the Economic Development Division at [email protected] or by contacting Clara Fimbres Obeso at (760) 337-4543.
#WeAreElCentro

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-374)
Item: 14.

Meeting: 11/18/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Omar Negrete, Engineer
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2025-374
Authorization to go out for bid for the Embellece (Beautify) El Centro Downtown Beautification Project, funded by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Authorization to go out to bid for for Embellece (Beautify) El Centro Downtown Beautification Project, funded by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

FISCAL IMPACT:

In 2023, a Clean California Grant was sought by City Staff and was awarded in the amount of $4,782,000. The grant included funding for the following activities:

INFRASTRUCTURE ($4,477,000)
• Renovation of Town Square- Installation of artifical turf, concrete, and related electrical improvements
• Installation of ten Big Belly Trash Receptacles
• Installation of sixteen park benches along Main Street from 4th through 8th Streets • Installation of new gateway sign on Main/8th Street
• Renovation of sign on Main/4th Street
• Installation of eighteen stormwater curb inlets
NON-INFRASTRUCTURE ($305,000)
• Completion of three murals at distinct locations ($45,000) • Security Services at Town Square for a 12-month period after construction ($190,000)
• Hosting of Downtown Special Events ($70,000)
The bid documents included herein pertain solely to the infrastructure components of the project. The non-infrastructure components will be bid separately due to the specialized expertise required. According to the cost estimates prepared by COAR Architecture, the project is within budget and sufficient contingency has been allocated to address any unforeseen conditions related to the aged infrastructure.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride
Recreation & Lifelong Learning
Economic Opportunity
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

Due diligence for the construction portion will be completed after the project is awarded.

BACKGROUND:

Over the past decade, the City of El Centro has been committed to enhancing the downtown area through collaborative efforts with the community and local merchants.

Recognizing the importance of a vibrant and welcoming downtown. Below is a summary of efforts to improve the downtown area.

Facade Improvement Program
Through a series of community engagement meetings, it became evident that improving the aesthetics of Downtown El Centro was a top priority. In response, the City launched the Facade Improvement Program, which was implemented in two funding rounds:
• Round 1: $125,000
• Round 2: $134,000
A total of sixteen (16) commercial properties benefited from these investments, resulting in visible improvements to building exteriors and contributing to a more attractive downtown streetscape.

Infrastructure Enhancements
To complement private property improvements, the City also invested in key public infrastructure upgrades:
• Downtown Decorative Lighting: $1 million funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
• Downtown Parking Lot Improvements: $500,000 in paving and accessibility upgrades
Public Safety Measures
• Safety in the downtown core was a recurring theme during outreach. In response, the City implemented the following actions:
• Installation of 30 surveillance cameras throughout downtown – $47,000 • Establishment of a Police Department Community Relations Unit focused on downtown outreach
• Deployment of a full-time security guard at the Transfer Terminal to enhance transit safety and deter loitering – $43,000
Clean California Grant Award
In 2023, staff identified the Clean California Grant as a strategic funding opportunity aligned with the Downtown Ad Hoc Committee’s beautification goals. This competitive statewide grant, administered by Caltrans, focuses on improving and beautifying streets and public spaces.

Following robust public outreach to ensure alignment with community priorities, the City submitted a proposal and was one of only 42 awardees statewide, selected from a pool of

230 applicants.

Since the grant's award, Staff has been working with COAR Design Group, a reputable architectural firm from San Diego in designing a project that honored El Centro's history while beautifying public spaces.

DISCUSSION:

Prior to submitting the Clean California grant application, City staff conducted multiple community engagement sessions to gather feedback from residents and stakeholders regarding signage preferences and overall design desires for the downtown area. This input was instrumental in shaping a competitive and community-driven grant proposal.

Following the successful award of $4.78 million in Clean California funding, the City engaged COAR Design Group, an on-call architectural firm to develop design concepts and cost estimates in alignment with the approved grant scope. COAR Design Group presented to Council in June 2025 and the vision for downtown signage and improvements to the Town Square were approved by Council.

The design completed by COAR Design Group meets the objectives of the grant by enhancing downtown gateways and elevating the overall visual appeal, ultimately contributing to a more welcoming and livable environment for El Centro residents. The cost estimate for the project is as follows:

Element Estimated Cost
Town Square
Improvements
$2,137,127
Main Street
Furnishings
$296,544
8th Street - New
Entry Sign
$862,095
4th Street - Existing
Gateway Sign
Refurbish
$201,837
TOTAL $3,497,603
Attached to this Staff Report are the bid documents, plans and specifications for consideration and review.

CONCLUSION:

Authorize Staff to go out to bid for Embellece (Beautify) El Centro Downtown Beautification Project, funded by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) ATTACHMENTS:

1. Embellece El Centro_Bid Set Drawings

2. SHADE-SHOP DRAWINGS

3. USA Shade Sourcewell Proposal - Embellece El Centro

4. Embellece El Centro_Bid Set Specifications

5. EMBELLECE EL CENTRO BID DOCUMENT (2)

679 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
053-104-020

CITY OF EL CENTRO
1275 W. MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF WORK.

CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE/VERIFY THE ENTIRE SCOPE AS SHOWN

IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS) PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BIDS:

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING HARDSCAPE, TURF, SPRAYGROUND FEATURES

AND EQUIPMENT, AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TOWN SQUARE

BUILDING TO ACCOMMODATE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CONCRETE

PAVING, ARTIFIAL TURF SUFACE, LIGHTING, SIGNAGE, AND PAINT FINISHES AT THE TOWN SQUARE BUILDING.

DEMOLITION OF PORTIONS OF EXISTING GATEWAY MONUMENT AT 4TH

STREET AND MAIN STREET TO ACCOMMODATE INSTALLATION OF
LIGHTING, SIGNAGE, AND PAINT FINISHES.

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING VERTICAL MONUMNETS AT 8TH STREET AND

MAIN STREET TO ACCOMMODATE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GATEWAY

MONUMENT SIGNAGE, INCLUDING STRUCTURE, SIGNAGE, LIGHTING, AND FINISHES.

PROJECT ADDRESS:

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER:

GOVERNING AGENCY:

GOVERNING CODES:

SCOPE OF WORK:

ARCHITECTURE
COAR Design Group
Contact: Jeff Katz, AIA
[email protected]

STRUCTURAL
WISEMAN + ROHY STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
9915 MIRA MESA BLVD STE 200,
SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
(858) 536-5166
CONTACT: STEVEN ROHY, S.E.

[email protected]
9640 GRANITE RIDGE DR. SUITE 130
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
(619) 698-9177

ELECTRICAL

ELEN CONSULTING
9150 CHESAPEAKE DR. SUITE 220
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
(619) 550-1085
CONTACT: ANTON NATHANSON
[email protected]
CIVIL

DELANE ENGINEERING
4909 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SUITE 330
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
(619) 535-0602
CONTACT: JOHN PRINCE, P.E., P.M.P., QSD
[email protected]

LANDSCAPE
KTUA
3916 NORMAL STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
(619) 294-4477
CONTACT: TIM HENDERSON
[email protected]
SITE

SITE SITE
GRID
DETAIL

BUILDING SECTION

INTERIOR ELEVATION

DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THE FLOOR PLANS, SECTIONS AND DETAILS ARE TO FACE OF STUDS, COLUMN GRID LINES AND FACE OF CONCRETE AND BLOCK WALLS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED OR SHOWN.

CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND EXISTING CONDITIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION.

ALL ITEMS ARE BASE BID UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED OR SPECIFIED.

STRUCTURAL AND FIRE RESISTIVE INTEGRITY SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT PENETRATIONS FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND COMMUNICATIONS PIPE, DUCT AND CONDUIT AS INDICATED.

BRAND OR TRADE NAME, SUBSTITUTIONS OF "EQUALS": REQUESTS FOR SUBSTITUTIONS OF AN ITEM AS AN "EQUAL" TO ANY ITEM INDICATED OR SPECIFIED MUST BE INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE CONTRACTOR'S BID PROPOSAL, AS SPECIFIED IN THE GENERAL CONDITIONS.

WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER GRAPHIC SCALE. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.

IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT WHILE EXISTING UTILITY DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE, THERE IS NO ASSURANCE THAT ALL UTILITIES ARE SHOWN. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROCEED WITH CAUTION TO

INSURE THAT ALL UTILITIES ENCOUNTERED, WHETHER OR NOT OF RECORD, SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO TAKE PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO PROTECT HIMSELF AND ALL EMPLOYEES FROM INJURY WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH UTILITY SERVICES.

ALL REQUIRED PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED FROM FIRE PLAN CHECK BEFORE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED.

THE CONSTRUCTION, REMODEL, OR DEMOLITION OF A BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

THESE PLANS AND ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE FOUND IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TITLE 24 CCR, AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

CONTRACTOR SHALL THOROUGHLY COORDINATE ALL TRADES AS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ALL WORK INDICATED AND NECESSARY FOR THE PROJECT.

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT EXISTING SITE FEATURES AND SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL ITEMS DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENFORCE ALL SAFETY MEASURES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DESIGN,

CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN ALL SAFETY DEVICES, INCLUDING SHORING AND SHALL BE SOLELY

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFORMING TO ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, LAWS AND REGULATION.

CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME SOLE AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOB SITE CONDITIONS DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY. THIS REQUIREMENT SHALL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE LIMITED TO NORMAL WORKING HOURS.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MONUMENTATION AND / OR BENCHMARKS WHICH WILL BE DISTURBED OR DESTROYED BY CONSTRUCTION. SUCH POINTS SHALL BE REFERENCED AND

REPLACED WITH APPROPRIATE MONUMENTATION BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEY OR REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER AS REQUIRED BY THE LAND SURVEYOR'S ACT.

CONTRACTOR SHALL REPLACE IN KIND ANY TRAFFIC SENSORS DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION.

PENETRATION OF FIRE RESISTIVE WALLS, FLOOR - CEILING ASSEMBLIES AND ROOF - CEILINGS SHALL BE PROTECTED AS REQUIRED IN CBC SECTION 714.

WORK NOT SPECIFICALLY INDICATED OR SPECIFIED BUT WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF

THE WORK SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE SAME MANNER AS SIMILAR WORK WHICH IS REQUIRED OR SPECIFIED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

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3. DECORATIVE STEEL FENCING

DECORATIVE STEEL TELESCOPING GATES
SIGNAGE AT 8TH STREET GATEWAY MONUMENT

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F E AT ST OF CALI L FEJ
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PROJECT NUMBER:

SHEET TITLE:

ISSUED FOR

CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT:
9640 GRANITE RIDGE DR, SUITE 130
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
619.698.9177 | www.coargroup.com
SHEET NUMBER:

DESCRIPTION: DATE:

SCHEMATIC
DESIGN
12/18/2024
DESIGN

DEVELOPMENT
4/29/2025

CONSTRUCTION

DOCUMENTS

BID SET
08/01/2025
10/23/2025

TITLE SHEET
240903
T-1

EMBELLECE EL CENTRO

TOWN SQUARE

CITY OF EL CENTRO
679 MAIN STREET, EL
CENTRO, CA 92243

EMBELLECE EL CENTRO TOWN SQUARE
679 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA 92243

PROJECT DATA

PROJECT TEAM

VICINITY MAP
T-1 TITLE SHEET
C1.0 GENERAL CIVIL NOTES
C2.0 TYPICAL DETAILS
C3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN (TOWN SQUARE)
C4.0 IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TOWN SQUARE)
C5.0 IMPROVEMENT PLAN (WEST GATEWAY)
C6.0 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION LOCATIONS (MAIN STREET) C6.1 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION DETAILS (MAIN STREET) L1.0 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION PLAN
L1.1 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION PLAN - MAIN STREET
L1.2 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LEGEND AND NOTES
L1.3 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
L2.0 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION PLAN, LEGEND & NOTES
L2.1 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION DETAILS
A1.1 DEMO SITE PLAN - TOWN SQUARE
A1.2 SITE PLAN - TOWN SQUARE
A1.3 ENLARGED SITE PLANS & DETAILS
A3.1 8TH STREET GATEWAY SIGN
A3.2 8TH STREET GATEWAY SIGN
A3.3 4TH STREET GATEWAY SIGN
A3.4 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - TOWN SQUARE
A3.5 ENLARGED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - TOWN SQUARE
A5.1 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - TOWN SQUARE
A6.2 FINISH SCHEDULE
S1.0 STRUCTURAL NOTES
S1.1 STRUCTURAL NOTES
S1.2 STRUCTURAL NOTES
S1.3 TYPICAL DETAILS
S1.4 TYPICAL DETAILS
S1.5 TYPICAL DETAILS
S2.0 TOWN SQUARE FOUNDATION PLAN
S2.1 TOWN SQUARE PARTIAL FRAMING PLAN
S3.0 FOUNDATION DETAILS
S4.0 FRAMING DETAILS
S5.0 8TH STREET GATEWAY SIGN
E0.1 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
E0.2 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
E0.3 LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE
E0.4 PANEL SCHEDULES
E1.0 DEMO - OVERALL SITE PLAN
E1.1 DEMO - LIGHTING RCP PLAN - AREA A
E1.2 DEMO - LIGHTING RCP PLAN - AREA B
E1.3 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN
E2.11 LIGHTING RCP PLAN - AREA A
E2.12 LIGHTING RCP PLAN - AREA B
E2.13 LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN - AREA A
E2.14 LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN - AREA B
E5.1 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN
E6.1 ELECTRICAL DETAILS
E6.2 LIGHTING ELEVATIONS
E7.1 LIGHTING PLAN AREA A - PHOTOMETRICS
E7.2 LIGHTING PLAN AREA B - PHOTOMETRICS

SHEET INDEX

SYMBOLS

GENERAL NOTES

DEFERRED SUBMITTALS
# POUND or NUMBER
& AND
@ AT

L ANGLE
Ø DIAMETER or ROUND

ACOUS ACOUSTICAL

ACT ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE
AD ACESS DOOR and FRAME

ALUM ALUMINUM

APP APPROXIMATE

ARCH ARCHITECTURAL

AS ACOUSTICAL SEALANT

ASB ACOUSTICAL SUSPENDED BAFFLES

B BRICK

BLDG BUILDING

BLK BLOCK

BLKG BLOCKING

BM BEAM

CC COLUMN COVER

CFB CEMENT FIBER BOARD SIDING

CJ CONTROL JOINT

CLG CEILING

CLR CLEAR

CMU CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT

CNC CONCRETE

CONT CONTINUOUS

CP CEMENT PLASTER

CPT CARPET

CW CURTAIN WALL

CWP COMPOSITE METAL WALL PANEL

DBL DOUBLE

DEFS DIRECT-APPLIED EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM

DET DETAIL

DIA DIAMETER
DIM or
DIMS
DIMENSION or DIMENSIONS

DN DOWN

DWG DRAWING

DWR DRAWER
(E) EXISTING

EA EACH

EIFS EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEM

EJ EXPANSION JOINT

ELEC ELECTRICAL

ELEV ELEVATOR OR ELEVATION

EQ EQUAL

EXP EXPOSED STRUCTURE

EXT EXTERIOR

FAB FABRIC

FE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

FEC FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET

FFE FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION

FHC FIRE HOSE CABINET

FL FLOOR

FP FLAG POLE

FRP FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PANEL

FS FIRESTOP SYSTEM
FT FOOT or FEET

FTG FOOTING

GA GAUGE

GALV GALVANIZED

GB GYPSUM BOARD

GBT GYPSUM BOARD TRIM

GF GLAZING FILM

GFRC GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE

GFRG GLASS FIBER REINFORCED GYPSUM

GL GLAZING

GRT GROUT

H HEIGHT

HB HOSE BIBB

HM HOLLOW METAL

HORIZ HORIZONTAL

INSUL INSULATION

INT INTERIOR

JS JOINT SEALANT

KB KNOX BOX

L LOCKER TYPE AND COLOR

LAV LAVATORY

LD LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT

LF LIGHT FIXTURE

LV LOUVER

LVT LUXURY VINYL TILE
M.O. MASONRY OPENING

MAX MAXIMUM

MC METAL COPING

MECH MECHANICAL

MFR MANUFACTURER

MIN MINIMUM

MISC MISCELLANEOUS

MRP METAL ROOF PANEL

MTL METAL

MWP METAL WALL PANEL
(N) NEW
N.I.C. NOT IN CONTRACT
N.T.S. NOT TO SCALE
O.C. ON CENTER

OHD OVERHEAD DOOR

OP OPERABLE PANEL PARTITIOIN

P PAINT

PL PLASTIC LAMINATE

PLY PLYWOOD

PS PROJECTION SCREEN

PVC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE MEMBRANE ROOFING

QT QUARTZ
R.O. ROUGH OPENING

RAD RADIUS

REF REFERENCE

REINF REINFORCED

REQ REQUIRED

RM ROOM

RMT RUBBER MAT

RP ROOF PAVERS

S STUCCO

SCHED SCHEDULE

SF SQUARE FEET

SFRM SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIAL

SFT STOREFRONT

SIM SIMILAR

SJ SEISMIC JOINT

SM SHEET METAL

SPEC SPECIFICATION

SQ SQUARE

SS STAINLESS STEEL

SSU SOLID SURFACE

ST STAIN

STA STATION

STD STANDARD

STL STEEL

STN STONE

STOR STORAGE

STRUC STRUCTURAL

SUSP SUSPENDED

SYM SYMMETRICAL
T TILE

T&G TONGUE AND GROOVE
T.O. TOP OF
T.O.C. TOP OF CONCRETE
T.O.F. TOP OF FRAMING

ABBREVIATIONS