AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
City Hall Special Meeting 8:30 AM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 W 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 April 28, 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
8:30 AM - 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 agenda is asked to complete a "Speaker Slip" and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. No comments on non-agenda items will be heard at this special meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Reprsentative: Patrick Clark
Employee Organizations: Firefighters Association, General Employees Unit and Supervisor, Professional, and Technical Employees unit.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Robert Sawyer
Unrepresented Employees:
Human Resources Staff Assistant
Management Assistant
Human Resources Analyst (2)
City Clerk Staff Assistant
Staff Assistant
Human Resources Analyst II
Public Information Officer
Multimedia Content Creator
Battalion Chief (3)
Police Lieutenant (3)
Police Commander I
Economic Development Manager
Project Manager Civil
Principal Engineer
Information Technology Administrator
City Clerk
Chief of Fire
Director of Public Works
Assistant Director of Community Development
Director of Finance
Director of Human Resources
Director of Community Services
Directory of Community Development
Chief of Police
Director of Library
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
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 12:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
(TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation — Month of the Military Child, April 2026.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-17):
2. Approval of the Warrant Registers for the month of March 2026.
3. Approval of the Payroll Registers for the month of March 2026.
4. Approval of the Treasurer's Report for the month of March 2026.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 26- ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
9. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
12. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY
REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
13. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THE EL CENTRO TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
14. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
15. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND
THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
16. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
17. Award of Task Order to Nicklaus Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management Services related to the Valley Center Point Plaza Demolition Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
18. Public hearing regarding an ordinance extending the moratorium on tobacco retail shops.
Presentation: Andrea Montano, Associate Planner
Recommendation:
Introduce and Approve Ordinance No. 26- , AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM
MEASURE IMPOSING A CITYWIDE MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
NEW AND RELOCATION OR PHYSICAL EXPANSION OF EXISTING TOBACCO RETAIL
SHOPS, AND RENEWAL OR ISSUANCE OF NEW BUSINESS LICENSES FOR TOBACCO RETAIL SHOPS WITHIN THE CITY, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
19. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the update the multi-family residential zone permitted uses.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
Introduce and Approve Ordinance No. 26- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL ZONES USE REGULATIONS, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorize City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
20. Public Hearing to consider the approval of the Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
1. Open Public Hearing and solicit input on the Draft CDBG Program One-Year Action Plan for the 2026-2027 Program Year.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
NEW BUSINESS:
21. Approval to Execute a Purchase Agreement with Rosenbauer South Dakota, LLC for the Acquisition of One Type 1 Fire Engine.
Presentation: Joseph Bernal , Fire Chief
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ROSENBAUER SOUTH
DAKOTA, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE ENGINE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
22. Presentation and discussion regarding residential uses in the Downtown Commercial (CD) Zone.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
No action is being requested at this time. Item is for discussion purposes only.
23. Award of Bid for Jacaranda Gardens AHSC Grant Bike Lane and Street Improvements Project.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR THE JACARANDA GARDENS PROJECT AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (AHSC) GRANT
24. Discussion and necessary action regarding the award of TAG Alleyway Paving Project.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR THE TAG ALLEYWAY PAVING PROJECT
25. Discussion and any necessary action of the award the 2026 Street Overlay Project.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 STREETS OVERLAY PROJECT
26. Rescinding Resolution No. 26-021 Initiating Proceedings for Proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments and Postponing the Proposition 218 Public Hearing.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-021 INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPOSED WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND POSTPONING THE PROPOSITION 218 PUBLIC HEARING.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
27. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure.
28. Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Recover in Customer Rates the Costs to Support Extended Operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant from January 1 through December 31, 2027, and for Approval of Planned Expenditures of 2027 Volumetric.
TASK FORCE /CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
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