AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 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 July 7, 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
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 - Parks and Recreation Month, July 2026
2. El Centro Rotary Club - Adoption of Park at 8th and Vine Street.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-4):
3. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meeting of June 16, 2026 and June 26, 2026.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2007-1 (LEGACY RANCH) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027.
NEW BUSINESS:
5. Discussion and any necessary action regarding amending Chapter 4, Article III of the City Municipal Code regarding wagering limits for cardrooms.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
The City Council is to consider the information presented in this report and take such action as the Council determines to be appropriate. If the Council determines to approve the proposal as presented, it may move to:
Introduce Ordinance No. 26- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE III “POOLROOMS, BOWLING ALLEYS AND CARD, ETC., ROOMS” OF THE EL CENTRO MUNICIPAL CODE, waive reading and approve as first reading and authorized City Clerk to place on the next agenda for second reading and adoption.
6. El Centro Police Department's Commemorative 250th Anniversary Badge Program.
Presentation: Kelly Brown, Police Chief
Recommendation:
Approve the El Centro Police Department's Commemorative 250th Anniversary Badge Program in recognition of the United States Semi-quincentennial Celebration and authorize sworn personnel to wear the commemorative badge from July 4, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
7. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Bid for Gillett Road Rehabilitation Project LPPSB1L-5169(064)
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Gillett Road Rehabilitation Project LPPSB1L5169(064) and authorize staff to release for public bidding.
8. Opioid Settlement Funds Community Enhancement Projects.
Presentation: Rene McNish , Commander
Recommendation:
Approve the use of Opioid Settlement Funds to support two Opioid Abatement Initiatives:
(1) An allocation of $22,500 to the El Centro Police Athletic League (PAL) for Project Deter, a youth opioid misuse prevention program; and (2) the assignment of one (1) Police Sergeant and one (1) Police Officer to implement the El Centro Police Department's Officer-Based Opioid Remediation Program.
9. Resolution of Intent to Submit Nomination of Census Tract No. 112.02 (GEOID 6025011202) and Census Tract No. 114 (GEOID 6025011400) for Consideration as Qualified Opportunity Zones
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO DECLARING ITS INTENT TO SUBMIT NOMINATION OF CENSUS TRACTS FOR CONSIDERATION AS QUALIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONES.
10. Discussion and related action regarding an extension to the Agreement with Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego for the Working Hands Workforce Development Program Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of a one (1) year extension of the Agreement with Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego for the continued implementation of the Working Hands Workforce Development Program.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
11. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure
12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License West Coast Wings V LLC Buffalo Wild Wings 510 E Danendberg Dr. El Centro, CA 92243
13. Certificate of Mailing Notice of Application to the City, County and Municipal Governmental Agencies Utilities Commision June 22, 2026
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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