AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 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 June 2, 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
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 COMMENT:
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:
CONFENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
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, 1271 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 South 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 Resources Analyst (2)
City Clerk Staff Assistant
Staff Assistant
Human Resources Analyst II
Public Information Officer
Multmedia Content Creator
Battalion Chief (3)
Police Lieutenant (3)
Police Commander I
Economic Development Manager
Project Manager Civil
Prinicipal 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
Director of Community Development
Chief of Police
Director of Library
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Jorge Humberto Gutierrez
Agency claimed against: City of El Centro
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. Certificate of Recognition — CUHS Migrant Speech & Debate Team.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-4 ):
2. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the meetings of April 28, 2026, May 5, 2026, and May 15, 2026.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to send notifications for the 2026 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice.
4. Approval of Abandonment Agreement between Imperial Irrigation District and City of El Centro.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. AB 2561 Presentation: Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts .
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Recommendation to open the public hearing and approve the reporting on City of El Centro Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Policy in compliance with AB 2561 Local Public Employees: Vacant Positions.
6. Public Hearing to consider the approval of a rate increase for the collection, transportation, recycling, processing and disposal of solid waste for FY 2026/2027.
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. 25-42 AND INCREASING
RATES FOR THE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, RECYCLING, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Memorandum of Understanding for Firefighters Association.
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
8. Summary of Proposals Received for Fair Housing Services.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FAIR HOUSING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.
9. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the award of the "Extension of Imperial Avenue from Danenberg Drive to Manuel Ortiz Avenue - Phase III in the City of El Centro" project.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Award Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR STPL-5169(063) IMPERIAL AVENUE EXTENSION PHASE III FROM
DANENBERG DRIVE TO MANUEL ORTIZ AVENUE
10. 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:
11. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure.
12. Certificate of Mailing Notice of Application To the City, County and Municipal Govenmental Agencies.
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 arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.