AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 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 19, 2026.
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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
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 may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities will be given at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:
Properties within El Centro, CA 92243 at the following addresses:
El Centro Regional Medical Center, 1415 Ross Ave.
ECRMC Medical Office Building, 1274 Ross Ave.
El Centro Outpatient Clinic, 385 W. Main St.
1204 Poplar Dr.
1258 Poplar Dr.
1295 Poplar Dr.
1455 Pepper Dr.
1215 Ross Ave.
1225 Ross Ave.
1243 Ross Ave.
1251 Ross Ave.
1271 Ross Ave.
135 S. 4th St.
Agency Negotiators: Sheppard Mullin (Eric Newsom, Megan Rooney, Christina Nguyen) Negotiating Parties: Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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 Resource Analyst (2)
City Clerk Staff Assistant
Staff Assistant
Human Resource 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 Resource
Director of Community Services
Director of Community Development
Chief of Police
Director of Library
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:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation — National Public Works Week, May 17–23, 2026.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-8):
2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of April 2026.
3. Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of April 2026.
4. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the Month of April 2026.
5. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meeting of April 14, 2026, April 16, 2026 (1:00 pm), and April 16, 2026 (5:00 pm).
6. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF
THE EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL ZONE USE REGULATIONS, waive reading and adopt by title only.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE EL CENTRO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATION STONEGARDEN.
8. Approve the 2026–2027 Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Agreement between Knorr Systems International and the City of El Centro.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
9. Discussion and necessary action regarding Communications Site Lease Agreement with Vero Fiber.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Approve a Land Lease Agreement with Vero Broadband, LLC for the lease of a portion of a City-owned property located at 1350 South 8th Street. The agreement allows Vero Broadband to install and operate telecommunications infrastructure to provide broadband internet services to the El Centro community.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. Adoption of a Council Policy, "Disruption of Meetings," as required by Senate Bill 707.
Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY 117, DISRUPTION OF MEETINGS.
11. Taxicab Rate Adjustment — Cost of living and operational cost update.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Finance Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 22-18 AND SETTING MAXIMUM TAXICAB RATES AND FARES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 27 OF THE EL CENTRO CITY CODE.
12. PD Project — Balfour Beatty Construction Management Services.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve Contract Amendment No. 3 to Balfour Beatty as presented.
13. PD Project - Arrington Watkins Architects Contract Amendment.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve contract funding in the amount of $88,940.00 and authorize the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 12 to the agreement with Arrington Watkins Architects, Inc.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
14. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure.
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.