AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
City Hall Regular Meeting 3:30 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public”. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by February 17, 2026.
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The Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989.
Mayor:
Mayor Pro-Tem:
Council Members:
Michael Crankshaw
Claudia Camarena
Sylvia Marroquin
Marty Ellett
Sonia Carter
City Manager: Robert Sawyer
City Attorney: Joanna Hoff
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC MEETING:
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 at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Patrick Clark
Employee Organizations: Firefighters Association, General Employees Unit and Supervisor, Professional, and Technical Employees Unit
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case
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:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
(TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Presentation by Imperial Irrigation District Regarding Program Updates.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-7 ):
2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of January 2026.
3. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of January 2026.
4. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2026.
5. Approval of City Council Minutes of January 30, 2026, February 3, 2026, and February 11, 2026.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
7. Approval of payments related to the IID Date Drain "3-D" undergrounding at Countryside Drive.
NEW BUSINESS:
8. Discussion Regarding 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposals Received.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Discussion and necessary action related to proposals received for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2026-2027
9. STPL 5169(063) Imperial Avenue Phase III Approval of Plans and Specifications.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve Plans and Specifications for the Imperial Avenue Phase III Project STPL-5169- (063) and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
10. Diagonal parking proposal surrounding Christ Community Church on 5th and 6th Street Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Provide staff comments and direction as requested.
11. Tag Alleyview Paving Project - Approval of Plans and Specifications Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Tag Alleyview Paving Project and authorize the soliciting of bids.
12. Discussion and related action regarding an extension to the Agreement with Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego for the Working Hands Workforce Development Program Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of a one (1) year extension of the agreement with Catholic Charities for the continued implementation of the Working Hands Workforce Development Program under the same terms and conditions.
13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Personnel Appeals Board to fill one (1) un-scheduled vacancy.
Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Personnel Appeals Board for one (1) unscheduled with term ending on July 15, 2027.
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Library & Community Services Board to fill one (1) un-scheduled vacancy (non-voting).
Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Library & Community Services Board for one (1) un-scheduled non-voting member with a term ending on June 30, 2026.
15. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation Board.
Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment to the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation Board for one (1) un-scheduled vacancy with a term ending on June 30, 2026.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
16. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure
17. Certificate of Mailing Notice of Application to the City, County and Municipal Governmental Agencies made by Southern California Gas Company, Regarding Approval of its Energy Savings Assistance.
18. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License-Sara Barragan, Mariscos Culichi 1427 Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243-2009
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.