AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
City Hall Regular Meeting 2:30 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 16, 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
2:30 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Robert Sawyer
Unrepresented Employees:
Human Resource Staff Assistant
Management Assistant
Human Resources Analyst (2)
City Clerk Staff Assistant'
City Manager 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
Director of Community Development
Chief of Police
Director of Library
CONFERENCE 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 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
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 Spartan Choir & Spartan Guitar, Music in the Parks CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-5):
2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of May 2026.
3. Approved Payroll Registers for the month of May 2026
4. Approval of Treasurer's Report for the Month of May 2026
5. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meeting of May 19, 2026 and June 2, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. Approve the Engineer's Report regarding Buena Vista L&:LD and the Levy and Collection of Assessments.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Finance Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING BUENA VISTA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
7. Approve the Engiineer's Report regarding Legacy Ranch L&LD and the Levy and Collection of Assessments.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Finance Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING LEGACY RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
8. Approve the Engineer's Report regarding Lotus Ranch L&LD and the Levy and Collection of Assessments.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Finance Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING LOTUS RANCH LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
9. Approve the Engineer's Report regarding Town Center L&LD and the Levy and Collection of Assessments.
Presentation: Elizabeth Fuchen, Finance Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT REGARDING THE EL CENTRO
TOWN CENTER LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
Presentation: Andy Heath
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 - 2027.
11. Calling and giving notice of the holding of the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Presentation: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW.
12. Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Imperial to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026 with the Statewide Election.
Presentation: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CODE § 10403.
13. Resolution placing a proposed one-half cent (0.50%) transactions and use (sales) tax measure on the November 2026 ballot.
Presentation: Robert Sawyer, City Manager
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution placing a proposed one-half cent (0.50%) sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot, approval of the ballot question and related election materials, and authorization for the City Clerk and City staff to take all actions necessary to conduct the election in accordance with applicable law.
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS A BALLOT MEASURE ESTABLISHING A NEW TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX AT THE RATE OF 0.5%; ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUCH ELECTION; REQUESTING
THAT THE IMPERIAL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSENT TO THE
CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH BALLOT MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE CITY'S
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHICH IS CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND PROVIDING
FOR PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding a resolution authorizing City staff to submit an application for Active Transportation Program (Cycle 8) funding for the Imperial Avenue Complete Streets - Segment C Improvements
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE 8 GRANT APPLICATION AND COMMITTING LEVERAGED FUNDS FOR THE IMPERIAL AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS –
SEGMENT C IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
15. 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:
Adopt 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.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
16. 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.
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