AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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 May 5, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.
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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
Acting 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 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 Representative: 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
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 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. Proclamation - International Firefighters Day - May 4, 2026.
2. Proclamation — National Police Officer Week — May 10-16, 2026.
3. Presentation Regarding Lithium Valley - By Tyler Brinkerhoff.
4. Presentation - Dr. Guillermina Gina Nuñez-Mchiri - Dean, San Diego State University Imperial Valley
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 4-7):
5. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO APPROVING A VENDOR AGREEMENT WITH PARKSON CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CHOLLA CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE BAR SCREEN REHABILITATION PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
7. Approve plans and specifications for the Swarthout and Legacy Parks Basketball Courts Project and authorize the soliciting of bids.
8. Adopt Resolution No. 26 - , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 00000B010 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCYSTATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 11-5169S21 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Community Sponsorship Request From Change Makers for their Black Wall Street Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.
Presentation: Robert Sawyer, City Manager
Recommendation:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request.
10. Authorizing the Application for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Calendar Year 2023 Formula Allocation.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM.
11. Discussion and Related Action Regarding Selection of Signage Wording for the Clean California “Embellece” Downtown Beautification Project.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Provide staff direction regarding selection of signage wording for the Clean California "Embellece" Downtown Beautification Project.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
TASK FORCE /CONFERENCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - 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 arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.