El Centro City Council
July 21, 2026

AGENDA

CITY OF EL CENTRO

CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 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 21, 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 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 this meeting.

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:

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 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
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Assistant City Manager

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. Film Commission Annual Report
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-8):

2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2026

3. Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of June 2026

4. Approval of Treasurer's Report of the month of June 2026

5. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meetings of July 15, 2026 (Special Meeting) and July 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting).

6. Approval for Transportation Development Act Program-Claims.

1. Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS

UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026

2. Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ARTICLE 8 APPLICATION BUS TRANSFER TERMINAL UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (SB 325), PUC 99400.

7. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2026-2027

FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

8. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

NEW BUSINESS:

9. Approval of the General Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:

Approve a new Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.

10. Award of Bid and authorizing a contract for the Swarthout & Legacy Parks Basketball Courts Project.

Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director 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 THE SWARTHOUT & LEGACY PARKS BASKETBALL COURTS PROJECT.

11. Provide direction regarding the use of Measure P or the General Fund/Fund Balance as the funding source for the $555,240 Gomez Park construction contingency and authorize the corresponding budget adjustment.

Approval of Change Order #1 to Three Peaks Construction related to the Gomez Park Project in the amount of $343,279.75.

Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

Provide direction regarding the use of Measure P or the General Fund as the funding source for the $555,240 Gomez Park construction contingency and authorize a change order to Three Peaks Construction related to the Gomez Park Project in the amount of $343,279.75.

12. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Owner-Occupied Housing Improvement Program
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

Receive a presentation regarding the proposed Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Owner-Occupied Housing Improvement Program and provide policy direction to staff regarding program priorities, eligible improvements, and whether assistance should

be offered in the form of grants, deferred-payment loans, or a combination of both.

13. Provide Direction Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Additional Veterans Memorial Wall and Related Revisions to the Phase II Project Scope Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

Provide Direction Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Additional Veterans Memorial Wall and Related Revisions to the Phase II Project Scope.

14. Request for Appointment — Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee Presentation: Robert Sawyer, City Manager
Recommendation:

Selection of City of El Centro representative for the Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee

15. Cancelling the City Council regular meeting of August 18, 2026.

Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:

Discussion and any necessary action to consider the cancelation of the City Council regular meeting of August 18, 2026.

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.

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.

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-209)
Item: 1.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Presentation
Prepared by: Adriana Nava,
Community Services Director
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-209
Film Commission Annual Report
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

None

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-217)
Item: 2.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Esmeralda Nunez,
Accounting Assistant
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-217
Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2026
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. June 2026

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-218)
Item: 3.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Reports
Prepared by: Alejandra Trujillo, Payroll
Specialist
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-218
Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of June 2026 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. totals proof

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-232)
Item: 4.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Informational Items
Prepared by: Nora Salas, Accountant
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-232
Approval of Treasurer's Report of the month of June 2026 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Treasurer's Report of June 2026

CITY OF EL CENTRO
TREASURER’S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 2026
Maturity
Date
Rate Market
Par (Pent) YTM Cost Value

GENERAL ACCOUNT
U.S. Savings and CD’s
Bank Amer.NA Charlotte 06051XE32
Haddon SVGS Haddon 40473OFV0
Merrick South Jordan Utah 59013LDQ4
Transportation Alliance Bk Inc 89388CKS6
Yoyota Finl Svgs Bk 89235MTE1
Bank Sun Prairie Wis 065226AY8
University ILL Cninty Cr 914359AQ7
Atlantic Cmnty Bankers 04846LAG8
Mutualone Bk Framingham Ma 62847HFG9
Kemba Finl Cr Un 48836LCT7
BMW Bk North Amer Salt Lake 05612LGE6
Goldman Sachs Bk USA New York 38I50V6S3
Civic Fed Cr Un Raleigh NC I78808AF8
Bankers Bk Okla City 06610QFLO
Dort Finl Cr Un Grand Blanc Mi 25844MCG1
Freedom Bk of Va Fairfax Va CTF 35633MFZ0
Amercian Eagle Bk South 02554NHG9
Gulf AUantic Bk Key West 40216LCM9
Hardin Cnty Svgs Bk Eldora 412022EA9
Gbank Las Vegas Nev Ctf 3683OMBW0
Morgan Stanley Private Bk Ntl Assn 61776NZA4
Morgan Stanley Bk N A Salt Lake 61778GB1
Subtotal
I 09/17/26
09/29/26
04/12/27
04/15/27
09/20/27
09/24/27
09/24/27
09/29/27
10/06/27
10/12/27
09/19/28
09/25/28
09/26/28
09/29/28
10/10/28
10/16/28
12/26/28
03/29/29
09/19/29
09/26/29
10/08/30
10/08/30
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00

3.700

3.700

3.700

3.700

3.610
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
249,772.50
249,742.50
249,165.00
249,125.00
248,347.50
248,087.50
248,490.00
248,292.50
248,205.00
248,260.00
246,517.50
246,317.50
246,842.50
246,295.00
247,087.50
246,480.00
245,552.50
245,035.00
244,027.50
243,985.00
244,112.50
244,112.50

3.600

3.600 3.610

3.600 3.620

3.550 3.570

3.650 3.670

3.700 3.720

3.600 3.620

3.600 3.620

3.600 3.650

3.550 3.600

3.650 3.690

3.550 3.600

3.700 3.740

3.600 3.650

3.500 3.560

3.500 3.570

3.500 3.580

3.500 3.580

3.750 3.840

3.750 3.840
S 5,500,000.00 S 5,500,000.00 S 5,433,852.50
US Treasury Securities
United States Treas Nts 91282CNU1
United States Treas Nts 91282CLN9
United States Treas Nts 91282CNX5
Subtotal
08/15/28
09/30/29
02/28/26
3,000,000 3.625
2,000,000 3.500
3,000,000 3.625

3.660

3.570

3.700
3,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
3,000,000.00
2,968,020.00
1,960,240.00
2,936,730.00
$ 8,000,000.00 S 8,000,000.00 $ 7,864,990.00
U.S, Government Obligations
Federal Farm Cr Bks Cons Sysyemwide 3133ETB22
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Medium T 3136GASA8
Federal Farm Cr Bks Cons Systemwide 3133ETYX9
Federal Agric MTG Corp Medium T 31424WV33
Federal Natl MTG Assn Medium T 3136GASX8
Federal Home Ln Mtg Corp Medium T 3134HCM30
Subtotal
09/30/27 $
09/01/28
09/24/29
09/17/30
09/18/30
04/30/31
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000

3.730

3.750

3.900

3.750

3.750

4.000

3.740

3.770

3.930

3.810

3.790

4.040
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,990,520.00
1,986,140.00
1,981,960.00
1,965,040.00
1,481,235.00
1,977,760.00
$
$
$
$
$
S 11,500,000 S 11,500,000.00 S 11,382,655.00
Subtotal 25,000,000 25,000,000 24,681,498
Other Investments
Cash Equiv.

Local Agency Investment Fund
Subtotal

0.010 0.010
68,552,366 3.810
68,552,366

3.810 68,552,366.02
68,552,366.02
68,552,366.02
68,552,366.02
Subtotal 93,552,366 93,552,366.02 93,233,863.52
Bonds
$ 0.000

0.000

0.010
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
2021 Series A - Library Bond Project
2023 Series A - Police Station Project $ 22,875,219 0.010 22,875,219.45 22,875,219.45 22,875,219 22,875,219.45 22,875,219.45
Total $ 116,427,585.47 $ 116,427,585.47 $ 116,109,082.97 2 2

CITY OF EL CENTRO
TREASURER’S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 2026
Prior Fiscal
Year YTD
Same Period
This
Month
Fiscal
YTD
Interest Received
8,334 $ 528,461 $
2,821,592
Other Investments
LAIF
Total
302,704
3,053,088
8,334 3,350,053 $ 3,355,792
Balance
05/31/26
Balance
Change 06/30/26
Monthly ActiviU'
General Accounts
U.S. Savings and CD's
U.S. Treasury Securities
U.S. Government Obligations
Cash Equiv. & Other Investments
LAIF
5,500,000
8,000,000
1 1,500,000
5,500,000
8,000,000
11,500,000
68,552,366 $ 68,552,366
93,552,366 93,552,366
Trustee Accounts
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
Library 2021 Bond Project
El Centro Police 2023 Bond Project 22.794.516 80,704 22,875.219 22,794,516 80,704 $ 22,875,219
Total S 116,346,882 S 116,427,585
I hereby certify that this report reflects the pooled investments of the City of El Centro and is in conformity with the Investment Policy of the City as adopted by the City Council on February 21, 2001.

A copy of this Policy is available at the Office of the City Clerk. In the opinion of the undersigned, the City's expenditure requirements for the following six months, can be met from projected revenues and maturities of Investments listed herein.
flMCUjJJAQ
Elizabeth Fuchen
Finance Director

Cityof El Centro
Treasurer’s Report
Summary of Investments
as of 06/30/2026
Unrealized
gain/loss (*)
Investment
Net increase
decrease
Market Value
end of Period
percent
of total
income
Cost/Par to-date (**)
U.S. Savings and CD's $ 5,500,000 (66,148) $ 5,433,853 6% U.S Treasury Securities
U.S. Goveminent Obligati
1 2 $ 8,000,000 (135,010) $ 7,864,990 9%
$ 11,500,000 (117,345) $ 1 1,382,655 12%
Cash Equiv. & Other Inve:

LAIF
4 0%
5 $ 68,552,366 S 68,552,366 73%
Total $ 93,552,366 (318,503) $ 93,233,864 100%
(*) Investments I throutrh 5
Investments are held to maturity redemption is at cost rendering no loss,

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-244)
Item: 5.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Norma Wyles
DOC ID: 2026-244
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meetings of July 15, 2026 (Special Meeting) and July 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting).

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the City Council meeting minutes for the meetings of July 15, 2026 (Special Meeting) and July 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting).

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 7-07-2026 Special Meeting CC Minutes

2. 7-07-2026 Regular Meeting CC Minutes

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SPECIAL MEETING

EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

CONFERENCE ROOM A
1275 W MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026, 3:30 P.M.

OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:37 p.m. in Conference Room A, 1275 W Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243.

PRESENT: Council: Carter, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Hoff ABSENT: Council: (Camarena arrived at 3:46 p.m.)
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION:

Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, to go into closed session at 3:37 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:

No comments were received.

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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 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: Robert Sawyer
Unrepresented Employees:

Human Resource Staff Assistant

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Management Assistant
Human Resources Analyst (2)
City Clerk Staff Assistant
City Manager 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
LECC Executive Director
LECC Deputy Director
LECC Intelligence Group Supervisor
LECC Network Administrator III
LECC Finance Manager

LIABILITY CLAIMS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Sebastian Rucci
Agency Claimed Against: City of El Centro

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Assistant City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

No reportable action.

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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m. ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
_________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor

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REGULAR MEETING

EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026, 6:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:10 p.m. in Council Chambers, El Centro City Hall, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California.

PRESENT: Council: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Sawyer, City Attorney Hoff ABSENT: None
Invocation was given by Mayor Pro-Tem Camarena and Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by Council Member Ellett.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Public comment was received by Tony Ramos, Kelly Jordan, and Jake Tison.

PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:

1. Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month, July 2026 received by Adriana Nava, Director of Community Services.

2. Presentation by Brandon Lee of the El Centro Rotary Club – Adoption of Park at 8th and Vine Street.

CONSENT AGENDA (3-4):

Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, approving consent items # 3-4.

3. Approval of City Council meeting minutes for the meetings of June 16, 2026 and June 26, 2026.

4. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-62, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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.

AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

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NEW BUSINESS:

5. Presentation by Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director, discussion and any necessary action regarding amending Chapter 4, Article III of the City Municipal Code regarding wagering limits for cardrooms.

Council members raised questions regarding the wagering limit and its removal of the wagering limits.

Mayor Crankshaw made a motion to approve Ordinance 26-03, removing the limit and allowing the cardroom. There was no second motion, so the motion failed.

AYES: Crankshaw
NOES: Carter, Camarena, Ellett, Marroquin
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

6. El Centro Police Department’s Commemorative 250th Anniversary Badge Program.

ITEM WAS PULLED BY DEPARTMENT

7. Presentation by Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer, approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Bid for Gillett Road Rehabilitation Project LPPSB1L-5169(064).

Motion by Marroquin, second by Carter, approval of the Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Bid for Gillett Road Rehabilitation Project LPPSB1L-5169(064).

AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

8. Presentation by Rene McNish, Acting Deputy Chief, Opioid Settlement Funds Community Enhancement Projects.

Moved by Camarena, second Carter, approval of 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 OfficerBased Opioid Remediation Program.

AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

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9. Presentation by Adriana Nava, Community Service Director, submittal of Nomination of Census Tract No. 112.02 (GEOID 6025011202) and Census Tract No. 114 (GEOID 6025011400) for Consideration as Qualified Opportunities Zones.

Council members raised several questions regarding this item, and Ms. Nava addressed each of them.

Motion by Ellett, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 26-63, 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.

AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None

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.

ITEM WAS PULLED BY CITY COUNCIL TO RETURN AT A FUTURE MEETING LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

11. Update Emergency Declaration – WWTP Bar Screen Failure

12. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverages License West Coast Wings V LLC Buffalo Wild Wings, 510 E Danenberg Dr., El Centro, CA 92243

13. Certificate of Mailing Notice of Application to the City, County, and Municipal Government Agencies Utilities Commission, June 22, 2026.

TASK FORCE AND MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Council Members provided updates on their activities since the last City Council meeting and shared information on upcoming events.

CITY MANAGER REPORT
Reported on recent activities.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
______________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-206)
Item: 6.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Claudia Sandoval,
Accountant
Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2026-206
Approval for Transportation Development Act Program-Claims.

1. Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS

UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026

2. Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ARTICLE 8 APPLICATION BUS TRANSFER TERMINAL UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (SB 325), PUC 99400.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Authorize the filling of the fiscal year 2025-2026 claims with Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) for Public Transportation pursuant to:

1. Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS

UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026

2. Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ARTICLE 8 APPLICATION BUS TRANSFER TERMINAL UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (SB 325), PUC 99400.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Receipt of Budgeted Revenue.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

N/A

DISCUSSION:

The claims represented the City's allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds for Article 8(e) and Article 3 programs.

CONCLUSION:

Authorize filing of the claims to ICTC
ATTACHMENTS:

1. CLAIM ART. 3

2. CLAIM ART. 8

3. Resolution Article 3

4. Resolution Article 8

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA,

AUTHORIZING THE CLAIM FOR BICYCLE AND/OR
PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER ARTICLE 3 OF THE
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (SB 325) AND

APPROVING ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act (California Public Utilities Code Sections 99200 et seq.), commonly referred to as the Transportation Development Act of 1971 (SB 325) (“Act”), was enacted by the California Legislature to improve existing public transportation services and encourage regional transportation coordination; and WHEREAS, the Act provides funding to be allocated to transit and non-transit related purposes that comply with regional transportation plans; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 3 of the Act, specifically California Public Utilities Code Section 99233.3, two percent (2%) of each county’s total Local Transportation Funds are annually set aside and used to fund the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and

WHEREAS, the City of El Centro (“City”) has planned a bikeway system (“project”) for its Bicycle and/or Pedestrian Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in conformance with specifications of Caltrans’ Planning and Design Criteria for Bikeways in California (Caltrans Highway Design Manual Chapter 1000), and the Imperial County Regional Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City desires to file a claim for funds to construct this project within the City using those funds available under the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

1. The City Council hereby approves the City’s project for its Bicycle and/or Pedestrian Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk.

2. The Finance Director, Elizabeth Fuchen, is hereby authorized as the City’s signatory and designated contact person for the claim for funds under the Act.

3. The Act funds available to the City pursuant to Article 3 of the Act will be allocated for bikeways and pedestrians facilities in accordance with the City’s Bicycle and/or Pedestrian Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO

By ___________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor

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ATTEST:

By ________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By ________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 26 -

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CLAIM FOR

FUNDS FOR THE BUS TRANSFER TERMINAL UNDER
ARTICLE 8 OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT (SB 325)
WHEREAS, WHEREAS, the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act (California Public Utilities Code Sections 99200 et seq.), commonly referred to as the Transportation Development Act of 1971 (SB 325) (“Act”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Act, California Public Utilities Code Section 99400 et seq., provides that each Transportation Planning Agency, which includes the Imperial County Transportation Commission in Imperial County pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 99214(c), may allocate funds to specific transit purposes; and

WHEREAS, the City of El Centro (“City”) has recognized the need for the Bus Transfer Terminal and desires to file a claim for funds available under the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, does hereby resolve as follows:

1. The Finance Director, Elizabeth Fuchen, is hereby authorized as the City’s signatory and designated contact person for the claim for funds under the Act;

2. The Act funds available to the City pursuant to Article 8 of the Act will be allocated for the Bus Terminal in the amount of $55,000.00 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO

By ___________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
ATTEST:

By ________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By ________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-215)
Item: 7.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Nora Salas, Accountant
Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2026-215
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2026-2027

FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2026-2027

FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

Article XIII B of the California Constitution requires cities and counties to adopt an Appropriations Limit on an annual basis.

DISCUSSION:

The 2027 Appropriations Limit has been calculated using the change in total population and the change in California per capita income.

This resolution established the City's 2027 Appropriations Limit at $57,172,443.

Preliminary estimates of proceeds from taxes for the 2027 fiscal year are $45,283,385 leaving an unused appropriations limit of $11,889,058.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2026-2027

FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution A26-0132

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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, in 1979, the voters of the State of California approved Proposition 4, which was a spending-limit initiative to restrict growth of tax-funded programs and services by California cities and counties and which created Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, in 1990, the voters of the State of California amended Article XIII B of the California Constitution by approving Proposition 111; and WHEREAS, Article XIII B requires a local governmental entity to establish an appropriations limit; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 7910 requires the governing body of each local jurisdiction to, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year at a regularly scheduled or noticed special meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Council has selected the following adjustment methods: the CPI for the cost of living adjustment; for the change in population, the percentage change in population within the City, both as provided by the State of California.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true, correct and incorporated fully herein as findings.

2. The City Council of the City of El Centro, California, hereby establishes the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027 at fifty-seven million, one hundred seventy two thousand, four hundred and forty-three dollars, and zero cents ($57,172,443) as shown on Exhibit A, attached and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
ATTEST:

By_____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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Office of the City Attorney
By______________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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EXHIBIT A
Calculation of Limitation
Appropriations Limit for: FY 2025/2026 $54,514,047
Adjustment Factors: % Ratio
Population Factor (City) 0.9993
Price Factor 1.0495
Population Factor *Price Factor (1.0495 X 0.9993) 1.0487654 Appropriations Limit for: FY 2026/2027 $57,172,443

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-231)
Item: 8.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Abraham Campos, Public
Works Director/City Engineer
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2026-231
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact to the General Fund. $1,294,465 is expected to be received from the State of California as part of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017), was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide.

SB1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City of El Centro are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year. As part of this transparency effort, the City must provide a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project's completion and the estimated useful life of the improvement. This is the ninth year the City of El Centro will be receiving SB1 RMRA funding. • For FY 2017-2018, City Council authorized $255,000 to be used to supplement existing funding in support of the La Brucherie Avenue Widening project between Orange Avenue and Commercial Ave. Project was completed. • For FY 2018-2019, City Council authorized $757,701 to be used to supplement

existing funding for road maintenance activities, specifically including:

1. Ross Avenue, between Dogwood Avenue and the Alder Canal (east city limit), and

2. La Brucherie Avenue between Adams Avenue and Villa Avenue The project was completed.
• For FY 2019-2020, City Council authorized $766,589 to be used to supplement existing funding for road maintenance activities, specifically including:

1. North Eighth Street, between Adams Avenue and Oleander Avenue.

The project was completed under the 2020 Streets Maintenance and Rehabilitation Improvements Project
• For FY 2020-2021 City Council authorized $873,479, in FY 20/21, to supplement road construction activities, specifically including:

1. South Imperial Avenue Extension - Phase I
The Project was completed.
• For FY 2021-2022 City Council authorized $903,903, in FY 20/21, to supplement road maintenance activities, specifically including:

1. Ross Avenue Rehabilitation and Maintenance from 8th Street to 4th Street.

2. Euclid Avenue Rehabilitation and Maintenance from La Brucherie Avenue to Imperial Avenue and from 4th Street to 5th Street.

Improvements were completed under the 2023 Streets Overlay Project. • For FY 2022-2023 City Council authorized $1,025,691 to supplement road construction activities specifically including:

1. La Brucherie Ave. widening from Cruickshank Dr. to North City Limits.

Plans and specifications are complete and project will be set out to bid in next 6 months.
• For FY 2023-2024 City Council authorized $1,108,011 in FY 23/24, to supplement road maintenance and rehabilitation activities, specifically including:

1. East Main St. From Dogwood Ave. To East City Limits
The project was completed.
• For FY 2024-2025 City Council authorized $1,147,000 in FY 24/25 to supplement road maintenance and rehabilitation activities on Danenberg Dr. from Beverly Ln. to Farnsworth Ln. Rehabilitation will be coordinated with the progress of the current S.

Lift Station project in the area. Project is complete.
•
• For FY 2025-2026 City Council authorized $1,179,396 in FY 25/26 to supplement road maintenance and rehabilitation activities. Project is currently under construction as the 2026 Streets Overlay Project
DISCUSSION:

RMRA funding has specific program guidelines to meet the intent and purpose of the funding program. Eligible projects listed in the program guidelines include the following list.

However, funding is intended to be prioritized for expenditure on basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects and on critical safety projects:
- Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
- Safety Projects
- Railroad grade separations.
-Traffic Control Devices
- Complete Street Components
Due to the amount available as well as the assessment of the needs of the city's roadway maintenance and rehabilitation, staff propose to assign the anticipated RMRA funding of $1,294,465 in FY 26/27 to support the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
ATTACHMENTS:

1. California City Finance 26 27 El Centro

2. Resolution 26-

Local Streets and Roads - Projected Revenues
Based on State Dept of Finance statewide re 2025-26 2026-27Estimated May 2026 Hwy Users Tax Road Mntnc TOTAL Hwy Users Tax Road Mntnc TOTAL Account Rehab Acct Account Rehab Acct

HUMBOLDT COUNTY
ARCATA 500,291 549,414 1,049,705 562,437 534,617 1,097,054 BLUE LAKE 31,727 40,085 71,812 40,910 33,904 74,815
EUREKA 710,166 778,204 1,488,370 796,691 758,891 1,555,582 FERNDALE 36,704 45,462 82,166 46,417 39,222 85,639
FORTUNA 329,912 364,302 694,214 372,890 352,547 725,437 RIO DELL 89,258 102,252 191,510 104,575 95,382 199,957
TRINIDAD 8,083 14,535 22,618 14,745 8,638 23,383
County of Humboldt 6,843,875 6,203,480 13,047,356 6,352,310 7,313,444 13,665,753 Total Cities & County: Humboldt 8,550,016 8,097,733 16,647,749 8,290,976 9,136,645 17,427,621

IMPERIAL COUNTY
BRAWLEY 762,298 823,385 1,585,683 842,980 814,601 1,657,581 CALEXICO 1,055,111 1,135,514 2,190,625 1,162,636 1,127,504 2,290,140 CALIPATRIA 172,038 190,187 362,226 194,610 183,842 378,452 EL CENTRO 1,211,352 1,302,061 2,513,413 1,333,199 1,294,465 2,627,664 HOLTVILLE 149,685 166,359 316,043 170,206 159,955 330,161 IMPERIAL 602,056 651,571 1,253,627 667,047 643,364 1,310,411 WESTMORLAND 54,871 64,291 119,162 65,701 58,636 124,337 County of Imperial 12,932,031 10,627,817 23,559,848 10,888,188 13,819,316 24,707,504 Total Cities & County: Imperial 16,939,443 14,961,185 31,900,628 15,324,568 18,101,682 33,426,250

INYO COUNTY
BISHOP 101,501 115,059 216,560 117,692 108,465 226,157
County of Inyo 4,273,455 3,612,388 7,885,844 3,680,703 4,566,663 8,247,366 Total City & County: Inyo 4,374,956 3,727,448 8,102,404 3,798,395 4,675,128 8,473,523 May 2026 CaliforniaCityFinance.com Page 4 of 21

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD

REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 created the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (“RMRP”) to address deferred maintenance on the State Highway System and the local streets and roads system; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 also created the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”) for the deposit of various funds for the RMRP; and WHEREAS, a percentage of the RMRA funding is apportioned by formula to eligible cities and counties pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code Section 2032(h) for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation and critical safety projects on the local streets and roads system; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that ensure the residents of the City of El Centro (“City”) are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 2034, the City must include a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the RMRA, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project's completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $1,294,465 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, since Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the City has received annual RMRA funding pursuant to SB 1, which has enabled the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1 funding; and WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/project list; and WHEREAS, the City uses a Pavement Management System to develop project lists, including the SB 1 project list, to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities' priorities for transportation investment; and

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WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate the projects listed in this resolution, including adding active transportation infrastructure where feasible throughout the City and continue similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the overall Imperial County streets and roads are in an "at-risk" condition; and WHEREAS, the City's Pavement Management System found that the City's streets and roads are in a "good" condition and this revenue will help the City maintain the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will assist in the effort to maintain our streets and roads in the "good" condition category; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true, correct and incorporated fully herein as findings.

2. The City Council hereby adopts the following list of projects, which are consistent with California Streets and Highways Code Section 2030(b), for fiscal year 2026-2027 to be submitted for funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 2034:

PROJECT

TITLE /

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION
FROM

LOCATION
TO
USEFUL
LIFE

YEAR OF

CONSTRUCTION

ESTIMATED

PROJECT

SCHEDULE
Citywide
Pavement
Rehabilitation
Program
Various Various 25 YRS. 2027 BEGINS 3/27
ENDS 6/27
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By ___________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor

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ATTEST:

By _____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By ______________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly and regularly adopted a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By __________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-243)
Item: 9.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Human Resources
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Dulce Bedolla, Human
Resource Director
Department Head: Dulce Bedolla
DOC ID: 2026-243
Approval of the General Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a new Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Compensation of this MOU will be paid the General Fund
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

The current MOU with the General Employees Unit expired on December 31, 2025. Therefore, we have met and conferred on revised terms and conditions to the current MOU over the past months and have reached an agreement. In addition, the classifications identified in the compensation study conducted in 2025 as being below market shall be eligible for an equity increase added to the base salary.

DISCUSSION:

The modified terms and conditions agreed to in a tentative agreement are being presented to the City Council for final approval. Major changes are as follows:

1. Two and a half year agreement.

2. Equity Adjustment, if eligible.

3. 2% cost-of-living adjustment January 2026, July 2026 and July 2027.

4. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as full day holidays

5. Bilingual pay increased from $40 per pay period to $50 per pay period CONCLUSION:

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, 2028 ATTACHMENTS:

1. GEU MOU 26.28

2. GEU MOU 26-27 ResoPage 177 of 236

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between the

THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
AND

GENERAL EMPLOYEES UNIT
January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028
Section 1 RIGHTS OF THE CITY AND THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES UNIT a. City Rights.

1. Exclusive Rights. The exclusive rights of the City include, but are not limited to, the right to:

A. Determine issues of public policy;
B. Determine the merits, necessity, and organization of any service or activity conducted by the City;
C. Determine and change the facilities, methods, means, and personnel by which City operations are to be conducted;
D. Expand or diminish services;
E. Determine and change the number of locations, relocations, and types of operations and the processes and materials to be employed in carrying out all City functions, including, but not limited to, the right to subcontract any work or operations; F. Determine the size and composition of the work force, and to assign work to employees in accordance with requirements as determined by the City; G. Relieve employees from duty because of lack of work or other non-disciplinary reasons, provided such is done in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, as modified hereby;
H. Discharge, suspend, or otherwise discipline employees for proper cause; I. Determine job classifications;
J. Determine policies, procedures and standards for selection, training and promotion of employees;
K. Establish employee performance standards, including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards;
L. Maintain the efficiency of governmental operations;
M. Take any and all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies; N. Exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work and services; and
O. Establish reasonable work and safety rules and regulations in order to maintain the efficiency and economy desirable in the performance of City services.

2. No Discrimination. The City, in exercising these rights and functions, will not discriminate

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against any employee or employee organization.
b. Employee Rights. Employees shall have the right to form, join, and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their own choosing for the purposes of representation of all matters of employee relations, including but not limited to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Employees shall also have the right to refuse to join or participate in the activities of employee organizations and shall have the right to represent themselves individually in their employment relations with the City. No employee shall be interfered with, intimidated, restrained, coerced, or discriminated against by the City or by any employee organization because of his/her exercise of these rights.

Section 2 CLASSIFICATIONS AND GRADES
The classifications and grades of the employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) are set forth in Appendix A, attached and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

Section 3 SALARY AND PERFORMANCE INCREASES
a. Pay Range. Effective as of the first full pay period in January 2026, no employee shall be paid less than Step 1 or more than Step 6.
b. Market Adjustment. Classifications identified in the compensation study conducted in 2025 as being below market will have their base hourly pay rate increased as follows:

1. Effective retroactive to the first full pay period in January 2026, classifications that are below market based on 2025 compensation study shall be eligible for a one-third of compensation study equity increase added to the base salary.

2. Effective the first full pay period in July 2026, classifications that are below market based on 2025 compensation study shall be eligible for a one-third of compensation study equity increase added to the base salary.

3. Effective the first full pay period in July 2027, classifications that are below market based on 2025 compensation study shall be eligible for a one-third of compensation study equity increase added to the base salary.
c. January 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, employees will receive a 2% cost-of-living-adjustment (“COLA”), calculated on the employee’s base salary as of December 31, 2025 and payable within four (4) pay periods following City Council approval of this MOU.
d. July 2026 COLA. Effective with the first full pay period in July 2026, employees will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2026/2027, calculated on the employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2026. e. July 2027 COLA. Effective with the first full pay period in July 2027, employees will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2027/2028, calculated on the employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2027. f. Merit Increases.

1. Eligibility: From January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, employees will be eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date (as defined below), conditioned upon the employee’s evaluation rating his/her performance satisfactory or better.

2. Timing: It is expected that the annual evaluation shall occur on an employee’s anniversary date. If the evaluation occurs after the anniversary date and the evaluation rates the

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performance at satisfactory or better, the step increase will be retroactive to the anniversary date.

3. Future Increases: Except as provided for in Section 4.b. regarding placement into Step 6, future step increases after the termination of this MOU on June 30, 2028, must be approved by the Parties in a successor MOU.
g. Step Ranges. Separate salary schedules showing the salary step ranges are shown in Appendix A attached and herein incorporated by reference.

Section 4 LONGEVITY PAY
a. Eligibility. Longevity pay for each employee in a full-time position hired before July 1, 1989 will be fixed at the rate being paid, if any, on December 31, 1989, and no further increases will be paid regardless of the number of years of continuous service to the City. Any employee in a full-time position hired before July 1, 1989, who is not being paid longevity pay on December 21, 1989, or any employee hired on or after July 1, 1989, shall not be eligible for longevity pay. b. Placement. All employees who have been in Step 5 for five (5) continuous years, who have received satisfactory or higher on their performance evaluations for those five (5) years shall be placed in Step 6 as of their sixth anniversary date in Step 5.

Section 5 TEMPORARY UPGRADING
a. Purpose. To ensure the orderly performance and continuity of municipal services, the City may be required to temporarily assign employees to positions of a higher or lower classification. For the purposes of this section, it is understood that temporary upgrading may be required for any of the following reasons:

1. Vacant authorized positions scheduled to be filled by a regular full-time employee.

2. Temporarily vacant positions due to vacation, sick leave, service injury leave, maternity leave or other approved leave of absence.

3. The City shall make every possible and reasonable effort to fill vacancies in the most expeditious manner so that the need for temporary upgrading is kept to an absolute minimum.

4. The selection of an employee for said temporary assignment shall be at the discretion of the department head taking into consideration any applicable promotional eligibility list, the qualifications and requirements of the position to be filled, and qualifications and job performance of those employees eligible for temporary upgrading. b. Calculation. Employees who possess the qualifications for the temporary assignment at the time of the assignment shall receive a ten percent (10%) increase over their regular base rate of pay for each hour the employee is assigned the duties of a higher job classification, excluding the initial two (2) consecutive workweeks (fourteen (14) days). Employees assigned the duties of a lower job classification, in addition to their regular duties, for a minimum of two (2) consecutive workweeks (fourteen (14) days) shall receive a five (5) percent increase over their base rate of pay for all hours that the employee is assigned to such duties, excluding the initial two (2) consecutive workweeks (fourteen (14) days). Temporary assignments shall be initiated by written request of the supervisor to the Human Resources department.

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Section 6 UNIFORMS AND SAFETY SHOES
a. General. The City will, when possible, rent and provide uniforms to the employees covered by this Agreement, if uniforms are required by the City. When it is not possible to rent uniforms, the City will reimburse the employees for the cost of purchasing and maintaining said uniforms; provided, however, that said reimbursement shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200) annually. b. Winter Jackets. The City will provide winter jackets to employees covered under this MOU that are required to wear a uniform and work outside. Winter jackets will be replaced in even numbered years (ex. 2026, 2028, 2030, etc.).
c. Shoes. For purposes of defraying the costs of purchasing and maintaining safety shoes, employees in positions where the use of such shoes is mandated by State or Federal Regulations shall receive three hundred dollars ($300) per year payable during the month of July. d. Public Works. For Public Works employees that are required by their supervisor to wear a uniform and work outside, the City will provide five (5) uniform t-shirts. e. In Lieu Provisions:

1. Animal Control Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Community Service Officer, Crime Analyst, Evidence Technician and Parking Enforcement Officer. In lieu of the provisions of this Section 6, paragraphs a. and b. above, for the purpose of defraying the costs of purchasing and maintaining uniforms and shoes prescribed by the City, beginning July 2026, employees occupying the positions of Animal Control Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Community Service Officer, Crime Analyst, Evidence Technician and Parking Enforcement Officer shall receive nine hundred dollars ($900) per year (four hundred fifty dollars ($450) payable during the month of July and four hundred fifty dollars ($450) payable in the month of January).

Employees occupying these positions shall furnish, upon request by the City, copies of the receipts for the purchase or maintenance of uniforms and shoes.

2. Police Records Clerk: In lieu of the provisions of this Section 6, paragraphs a. and b. above, for the purpose of defraying the costs of purchasing and maintaining uniforms and shoes prescribed by the City, in July 2026, employees occupying the position of Police Records Clerk I and II shall receive nine hundred ($900) dollars, payable the first full payroll in July 2026, following City Council approval of this MOU. Beginning January 2027, employees occupying the position of Police Records Clerk I and II shall receive nine hundred dollars ($900) per year (four hundred fifty dollars ($450) payable during the month of July and four hundred fifty dollars ($450) payable in the month of January). Employees occupying these positions shall furnish, upon request by the City, copies of the receipts for the purchase or maintenance of uniforms and shoes.

Section 7 RETIREMENT
Employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and covered by this Agreement shall be placed in the California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) two percent (2%) at fifty-five (55) retirement plan.

The City will contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the employer contribution amount as determined by CalPERS. Effective June 26, 2012, the employee shall pay the full employee portion of seven percent (7%). Employee contributions will be paid pre-tax under IRS §414(h)(2).

New employees hired by the City on or after January 1, 2013 that are not members of CalPERS shall be placed in the CalPERS two percent (2%) at sixty-two (62) retirement plan. The City will contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the employer contribution amount as determined by CalPERS. Employee’s

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required contribution amount shall be as determined by CalPERS.

Section 8 INSURANCE
a. Health Insurance/Eligibility. Each employee filling a full–time position and in a pay status for at least thirty (30) hours per week shall have the opportunity to participate in the City’s comprehensive major medical, dental, life, and vision care insurance program. The employees covered by this agreement may obtain coverage for their legal dependents under the same comprehensive major medical, dental, life, and vision care insurance program.

1. 2022 Contribution. For calendar year 2022, the City will contribute on behalf of the employee the following amounts to the health insurance premiums:

Employee Only: Up to $754.56 per month
Spouse: Up to $1,155.19 per month
Child(ren): Up to $1,094.45 per month
Spouse & Children: Up to $1,475.52 per month

2. Future Contributions. The City will either maintain the 2022 contribution for lowest cost plan only (Limited Plan) or contribute a dollar amount on behalf of the employee equal to 80%, by enrollment category, of the insurance premium for the lowest cost plan (Limited Plan) whichever is greater. The employee shall be responsible for the difference between the City contribution and the actual premium for the plan selected by the employee.

An employee on an approved leave of absence without pay from the City may continue to carry the City's comprehensive insurance by making full payments to the City for the costs of such insurance, in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.

3. Retired Employees. Employees hired prior to January 1, 2022 who retire from the City after the approval of this agreement will receive three hundred nine dollars and fifty-one cents ($309.51) per month towards retiree only insurance coverage under the City's health insurance program provided said retiree had two hundred forty (240) months (twenty (20) years) of service with the City of El Centro.
b. Disability. The City shall provide short and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees covered by this resolution.
c. Life Insurance. The City shall provide term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) each for all employees covered by this resolution.

Section 9 SICK LEAVE
a. Accrual. All permanent and probationary employees covered by this agreement who have completed the equivalent of one month of service shall be eligible for sick leave. Sick leave shall be accrued and credited bi-weekly for all eligible employees who are on pay status for fifty percent (50%) or more of that biweekly period. The accrual rate for said employees shall be three and sixtynine one hundredths (3.69) hours bi-weekly. Permanent part-time employees working a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, shall be eligible for vacation leave in proportion to the number of hours worked each week as opposed to the standard forty (40) hour work week.

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b. Conversion. An employee whose retirement date is within four months of separation from employment may, in accordance with Government Code Section 20965, convert all unused sick leave to additional service credit at the rate of four thousandths (0.004) for each day of sick leave (two hundred fifty (250) sick leave days = one (1) additional year of service credit) pursuant to the City’s contract with CalPERS.

Section 10 VACATION LEAVE
a. Accrual. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as indicated in the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations. No vacation leave will be accrued above the maximum of one and one-half (1 ½) times the annual accrual rate at any time or for any reason. b. Cash Out. Prior to the end of December of each year, employees may irrevocably elect to cash out in the following calendar year only the amount of the denied vacation leave hours accrued at the time of the payout, up to the maximum of eighty (80) hours when:

1. He/she has taken a minimum of one (1) week of vacation leave during the current fiscal year;

2. He/she thereafter is denied a request to take additional vacation leave in that fiscal year because of department or City workload or reasons beyond the control of either party to this MOU; and

3. He/she for such reason is unable to take said vacation leave by the end of that fiscal year without triggering overtime which would be paid by the City.
c. One-Time Payment. Such a cash out shall be a one-time payment that is not compensable under PERS and is not part of the regular rate of pay.
d. Hardship. Employees may cash-out vacation leave only in the event of a financial emergency where: (i) the employee can demonstrate that they have a real financial emergency caused by an event beyond their control, (ii) it would result in serious financial hardship if the cash payment were not made, and (iii) the amount of the cash payment is limited to the amount necessary to meet the emergency. The City Manager or designee will determine, at their sole discretion, whether an emergency exists and the extent of the financial need. Hardship cash outs are limited to one cashout per fiscal year per employee.

Section 11 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
a. Eligibility. In the event of a death in an employee's immediate family, said employee shall be eligible for a leave of absence for up to five (5) regularly scheduled days. If required travel exceeds five hundred (500) miles each way, the employee may be granted an additional day (eight hours) of bereavement leave upon written request to the employee’s supervisor. During such leave, the employee shall be paid his/her regular base pay for three (3) days based on the employee’s regularly scheduled work hours on those days; provided, however, that prior written approval for the use of such leave is obtained from the employee's supervisor. Employee is entitled to, but is not required to, use vacation, personal leave, accrued and available sick leave or annual leave for unpaid bereavement leave under this Section.
b. Immediate Family. The employee's immediate family shall be defined as: spouse, domestic partner, child, mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandmother, grandfather or grandchild. c. Documentation. Documentation of the date and location of the funeral and the date of burial or memorial service shall be furnished by the employee upon request of the City.

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Section 12 PERSONAL NECESSITY LEAVE
a. General. Each employee covered by this agreement shall be granted the equivalent of two (2) days of paid leave as outlined below during a fiscal year to attend to personal business. Employees shall request use of such leave on forms provided by the City, subject to the same scheduling requirements provided under the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations. Any hours of personal necessity leave not taken prior to June 30 of a fiscal year shall be forfeited. b. Hours Granted.

1. Employees that work twelve (12) hour days shall be granted twenty-four (24) hours of leave during a fiscal year;

2. Employees that work nine (9) hour days shall be granted eighteen (18) hours of leave during a fiscal year; and

3. Employees that work eight (8) hour days shall be granted sixteen (16) hours of leave during a fiscal year.

Section 13 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF EMPLOYEES’ PROPERTY a. Repair/Replacement. The City shall reimburse an employee for the repair or replacement of personal property damaged in the performance of his/her duties, except where said repair or replacement is the result of negligence on the part of the employee. Personal property includes such items as eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, watches, personal equipment, and articles of clothing. Personal electronics (cell phones, iPads, etc.) are not eligible for reimbursement. b. Assignment. The employee assigns the right of action against anyone from loss or damage to personal property up to the amount paid by the City, and will allow any suit to be brought in his/her name by the City, at City's expense. Prior to the City commencing any civil action to recover City monies expended pursuant to this section, City shall notify the affected employee of said fact.

Section 14 EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY
Effective retroactive to the first full pay period in January 2026, an employee covered by this agreement who has attained or who attains a higher level of education than is required for his/her position, as certified by the Director of Human Resources, shall receive educational incentive pay pursuant to this section. An employee with an associate of arts or sciences degree shall be eligible to receive seventy-five dollars ($75) per pay period, an employee with a bachelor of arts or sciences degree shall be eligible for one hundred dollars ($100) per pay period, and an employee with a master’s degree shall be eligible for one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per pay period. All degrees must be from an accredited university/college and approved by the Human Resources Department. For purposes of this section, an employee hired prior to January 1, 1995 shall be deemed to qualify for educational incentive pay if his/her job description was amended after the employee was hired to require an associate or bachelors degree in arts or sciences, as certified by the Director of Human Resources. Educational incentive pay will be effective upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Section 15 CALL-BACK PAY
Any employee who has been released from work and is called back to duty shall be paid for the time actually worked or three (3) hours, whichever is greater, at one and one-half (1.5) times the employee’s regular rate of pay. Scheduled overtime shall not result in call-back pay. Whenever an employee is called out multiple times within a three (3) hour period, the additional call outs within those three (3) hours will count as one

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(1) call out for “call-back” pay purposes.

Section 16 ON-CALL PAY
In order to ensure prompt responses to emergency situations, the City may place employees on an on-call status. Such employees must be available for work and be able to report for work in less than one (1) hour.

An employee placed on on-call status shall be paid for (10) hours on-call pay for each week or fraction thereof that the employee is on-call at the employee’s regular rate of pay. An employee who is unable to report to work or cannot be located shall forfeit on-call pay and will be removed from on-call status for the week in question.

Section 17 SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION PAY
a. Pool Operator or Playground Inspector Certification. An employee who holds a Pool Operator or Playground Inspector certification shall receive thirty dollars ($30) per pay period as of the effective date of this MOU or thereafter upon receiving such certification and providing a copy of it to the Human Resources Director.
b. Equipment Mechanic.

1. Increase: For the position of Equipment Mechanic, an employee shall be eligible to receive a fifty cent ($.50) per hour increase of base salary if three (3) of the following certifications are held:

A. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (“ASE”) for heavy trucks, B. ASE for automobiles, and
C. AWS for welding or AC Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling.

2. Additional Increase: The position of Equipment Mechanic will also be eligible for twenty dollars ($20) per pay period if employee holds the Hybrid and/or CNG certification.

Certification must be approved by the Supervisor and Department Head to be eligible for the Hybrid and/or CNG certification.

3. Allowance: Effective the first full pay period in July 2026, for the positions of Equipment Mechanic I and II and Chief Mechanic, the City will pay an allowance of one thousand ($1,000) dollars one time per year in July.
c. Building Maintenance Mechanic. For the positions of Building Maintenance Mechanic, employees will be eligible for the following:

Air Conditioning Certification – thirty ($30) per pay period Electrical Certification – thirty dollars ($30) per pay period Certifications must be approved by the Supervisor and Department Head to be eligible for the above certification pay.
d. Underground Utilities and Utility Field Representatives. An employee within the unit of Underground Utilities and Utility Field Representative shall be paid two percent (2%) of base salary for obtaining a Grade III water distribution certification and will be effective upon attainment of such certification.

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Section 18 HOLIDAY PAY
a. Rate of Pay. An employee who is required to work an official holiday shall be paid at one and onehalf (1.5) times his/her regular rate of pay for all hours worked on a holiday, in addition to receiving holiday pay.
b. List of Holidays. Effective upon Council approval of this agreement, employees covered by this MOU shall be granted the following paid holidays:

1. The first (1st) day of January – New Year’s Day;

2. The third (3rd) Monday in January – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;

3. The third (3rd) Monday of February – President’s Day;

4. One-half (.5) day on the afternoon of the Friday before Easter – Good Friday;

5. The last Monday of May – Memorial Day;

6. The nineteenth (19th) of June – Juneteenth;

7. The fourth (4th) day of July – Independence Day;

8. The first (1st) Monday in September – Labor Day;

9. The eleventh (11th) day of November – Veteran’s Day;

10. The fourth (4th) Thursday in November – Thanksgiving Day;

11. The day following the fourth (4th) Thursday in November, known as the day after Thanksgiving;

12. The twenty-fourth (24th) day of December – Christmas Eve,

13. The twenty-fifth (25th) day of December – Christmas Day;

14. The thirty-first (31st) day of December – New Year’s Eve; and

15. The anniversary of the birth of the employee.

When the twenty-fourth (24th) day and the thirty-first (31st) day of December falls on either a Saturday or Sunday, each holiday shall be taken on the Friday preceding December 24th and December 31st.

Section 19 BILINGUAL PAY
a. Effective retroactive to the first full pay period in January 2026, Employees will be eligible to receive fifty dollars ($50) per pay period upon becoming certified to use a non-English language through a City-administered exam testing language proficiency provided that the position occupied has been designated to receive such pay by the Human Resources Director. The use of a nonEnglish language must be a necessary part of their daily work activities and used for work purposes during the majority of time spent in communication with the public. This Section 19 shall be administered in accordance with, and is not intended to conflict with, the Examinations, Expectations and Monitoring of sections of the City Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 8.5, Bilingual Pay.

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b. In compliance with the CalPERS regulations and definition of “Special Compensation” (2 CCR §571), the monetary value of the bilingual pay provided in this Section 3.15 shall be reported to CalPERS as Special Compensation. The parties agree that this bilingual pay meets the definition of “Bilingual Premium” as set forth in Title 2 CCR, Section 571(a)(4); however, CalPERS shall determine whether this bilingual pay qualifies as Special Compensation.

Section 20 PERSONNEL RULES
a. Conflict. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist between these terms and conditions of employment and anything contained in Division 2 of Article 3 of Chapter II of the City Code (commencing with Section 2-51) or in the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, the provisions of the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this MOU shall prevail. b. Layoff. Should an employee be terminated due to layoff, then on the effective date of such termination, the provisions of this agreement as they pertain to such employee shall be rendered null and void. Thereafter, the employee shall have only those rights and prerogatives regarding layoff and retention, which are prescribed in the Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Section 21 EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RESOLUTION
There is an existing Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (Resolution 02-71, adopted July 3, 2002), revised under Resolution 21-83, adopted October 19, 2021. The City agrees to review said resolution and, if modifications are to be made, the City shall, prior to adoption, review the proposed changes with the General Employees Unit. The employees agree that the time for an employee group to file a request for certification, decertification or modification of a unit as set out in that Resolution shall be June 30 rather than March 30 of any year.

Section 22 EFFECTIVE DATES
Except as otherwise provided herein, the terms of this agreement are effective upon adoption of this agreement by the City Council by resolution. This agreement shall remain in full force and effective from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.

Agreed to by:

GENERAL EMPLOYEES UNIT CITY OF EL CENTRO
_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
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Date _____________________________ Date ____________________________

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APPENDIX A- General Employees Unit
City Classification
Effective
January 2026
Effective
July 2026
Effective
July 2027
Accountant G121 G124 G127
Accounting Assistant G58 G66 G75
Accounting Specialist G74 G84 G94
Adult Center Coordinator G63 G63 G63
Animal Control Officer G42 G48 G54
Aquatic Maintenance Tech G66 G69 G72
Aquatics Coordinator G82 G86 G91
Aquatics Customer Service Representative G30 G38 G47
Assistant Aquatics Coordinator G39 G58 G76
Assistant Planner G103 G115 G128
Building Inspector G96 G114 G133
Building Maintenance Mechanic I G45 G57 G70
Building Maintenance Mechanic II G70 G76 G83
Building Maintenance Mechanic III G94 G98 G102
Chief Mechanic G118 G118 G118
Clerical Assistant G5 G20 G35
Code Enforcement Officer I G60 G71 G82
Code Enforcement Officer II G85 G94 G102
Community Services Inspector G124 G131 G138
Economic Development Specialist G99 G108 G117
Community Services Officer G41 G46 G51
Computer Support Technician G93 G95 G98
Computer System Specialist G108 G112 G117
Crime Analyst G118 G118 G118
Custodian II G25 G28 G32
Customer Service Representative G30 G38 G47
Engineering Technician G103 G103 G103
Environmental Compliance Specialist G128 G128 G128
Equipment Mechanic I G56 G65 G75
Equipment Mechanic II G75 G86 G97
Equipment Operator G59 G68 G77
Evidence Technician G43 G49 G55
Executive Assistant G87 G96 G106
Financial / UB Assistant G58 G66 G75
Instrumentation Electrical Technician G98 G106 G113
Library Assistant G26 G31 G37
Library Page G5 G5 G5

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Lifeguard II G5 G5 G5
Monitor G5 G5 G5
Park Maintenance Lead Worker G66 G69 G72
Park Maintenance Worker I G15 G23 G33
Park Maintenance Worker II G42 G47 G53
Parking Enforcement Officer G14 G23 G32
Permit Center Technician G74 G84 G94
Permit Coordinator II G51 G66 G82
Public Works Analyst I G124 G130 G137
Records Clerk I G15 G24 G33
Records Clerk II G44 G52 G60
Recreation & Sports Coordinator G77 G78 G78
Recreation Leader II G21 G21 G21
Secretarial Assistant G35 G48 G62
Sr. Traffic Signal Technician G95 G99 G104
Staff Assistant G65 G80 G95
Street Maintenance Worker I G16 G26 G37
Street Maintenance Worker II G43 G50 G57
Street Maintenance Lead Worker G77 G77 G77
Traffic Signal Technician I G46 G55 G64
Traffic Signal Technician II G71 G78 G85
Effective January 2026
COLA= 2.00%
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6
G1 3,118 3,274 3,438 3,610 3,790 3,980
G2 3,134 3,290 3,455 3,628 3,809 3,999
G3 3,149 3,307 3,472 3,646 3,828 4,019
G4 3,165 3,323 3,489 3,664 3,847 4,039
G5 3,181 3,340 3,507 3,682 3,866 4,060
G6 3,197 3,357 3,524 3,701 3,886 4,080
G7 3,213 3,373 3,542 3,719 3,905 4,100
G8 3,229 3,390 3,560 3,738 3,925 4,121
G9 3,245 3,407 3,578 3,756 3,944 4,141
G10 3,261 3,424 3,595 3,775 3,964 4,162
G11 3,277 3,441 3,613 3,794 3,984 4,183
G12 3,294 3,459 3,632 3,813 4,004 4,204
G13 3,310 3,476 3,650 3,832 4,024 4,225
G14 3,327 3,493 3,668 3,851 4,044 4,246
G15 3,344 3,511 3,686 3,871 4,064 4,267
G16 3,360 3,528 3,705 3,890 4,084 4,289
G17 3,377 3,546 3,723 3,909 4,105 4,310
G18 3,394 3,564 3,742 3,929 4,125 4,332
G19 3,411 3,581 3,761 3,949 4,146 4,353
G20 3,428 3,599 3,779 3,968 4,167 4,375

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G21 3,445 3,617 3,798 3,988 4,188 4,397
G22 3,462 3,635 3,817 4,008 4,208 4,419
G23 3,480 3,654 3,836 4,028 4,230 4,441
G24 3,497 3,672 3,855 4,048 4,251 4,463
G25 3,515 3,690 3,875 4,069 4,272 4,486
G26 3,532 3,709 3,894 4,089 4,293 4,508
G27 3,550 3,727 3,914 4,109 4,315 4,530
G28 3,568 3,746 3,933 4,130 4,336 4,553
G29 3,585 3,765 3,953 4,150 4,358 4,576
G30 3,603 3,783 3,973 4,171 4,380 4,599
G31 3,621 3,802 3,992 4,192 4,402 4,622
G32 3,639 3,821 4,012 4,213 4,424 4,645
G33 3,658 3,840 4,033 4,234 4,446 4,668
G34 3,676 3,860 4,053 4,255 4,468 4,691
G35 3,694 3,879 4,073 4,277 4,490 4,715
G36 3,713 3,898 4,093 4,298 4,513 4,738
G37 3,731 3,918 4,114 4,319 4,535 4,762
G38 3,750 3,937 4,134 4,341 4,558 4,786
G39 3,769 3,957 4,155 4,363 4,581 4,810
G40 3,788 3,977 4,176 4,385 4,604 4,834
G41 3,806 3,997 4,197 4,406 4,627 4,858
G42 3,826 4,017 4,218 4,429 4,650 4,882
G43 3,845 4,037 4,239 4,451 4,673 4,907
G44 3,864 4,057 4,260 4,473 4,697 4,931
G45 3,883 4,077 4,281 4,495 4,720 4,956
G46 3,903 4,098 4,303 4,518 4,744 4,981
G47 3,922 4,118 4,324 4,540 4,767 5,006
G48 3,942 4,139 4,346 4,563 4,791 5,031
G49 3,961 4,160 4,367 4,586 4,815 5,056
G50 3,981 4,180 4,389 4,609 4,839 5,081
G51 4,001 4,201 4,411 4,632 4,863 5,107
G52 4,021 4,222 4,433 4,655 4,888 5,132
G53 4,041 4,243 4,455 4,678 4,912 5,158
G54 4,061 4,265 4,478 4,702 4,937 5,184
G55 4,082 4,286 4,500 4,725 4,961 5,209
G56 4,102 4,307 4,523 4,749 4,986 5,236
G57 4,123 4,329 4,545 4,773 5,011 5,262
G58 4,143 4,350 4,568 4,796 5,036 5,288
G59 4,164 4,372 4,591 4,820 5,061 5,314
G60 4,185 4,394 4,614 4,844 5,087 5,341
G61 4,206 4,416 4,637 4,869 5,112 5,368
G62 4,227 4,438 4,660 4,893 5,138 5,395
G63 4,248 4,460 4,683 4,918 5,163 5,422
G64 4,269 4,483 4,707 4,942 5,189 5,449
G65 4,291 4,505 4,730 4,967 5,215 5,476
G66 4,312 4,528 4,754 4,992 5,241 5,503
G67 4,334 4,550 4,778 5,017 5,267 5,531
G68 4,355 4,573 4,802 5,042 5,294 5,558
G69 4,377 4,596 4,826 5,067 5,320 5,586
G70 4,399 4,619 4,850 5,092 5,347 5,614
G71 4,421 4,642 4,874 5,118 5,374 5,642
G72 4,443 4,665 4,898 5,143 5,400 5,670

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G73 4,465 4,688 4,923 5,169 5,427 5,699
G74 4,488 4,712 4,947 5,195 5,455 5,727
G75 4,510 4,735 4,972 5,221 5,482 5,756
G76 4,532 4,759 4,997 5,247 5,509 5,785
G77 4,555 4,783 5,022 5,273 5,537 5,814
G78 4,578 4,807 5,047 5,300 5,564 5,843
G79 4,601 4,831 5,072 5,326 5,592 5,872
G80 4,624 4,855 5,098 5,353 5,620 5,901
G81 4,647 4,879 5,123 5,379 5,648 5,931
G82 4,670 4,904 5,149 5,406 5,677 5,960
G83 4,694 4,928 5,175 5,433 5,705 5,990
G84 4,717 4,953 5,200 5,461 5,734 6,020
G85 4,741 4,978 5,226 5,488 5,762 6,050
G86 4,764 5,002 5,253 5,515 5,791 6,081
G87 4,788 5,028 5,279 5,543 5,820 6,111
G88 4,812 5,053 5,305 5,571 5,849 6,142
G89 4,836 5,078 5,332 5,598 5,878 6,172
G90 4,860 5,103 5,358 5,626 5,908 6,203
G91 4,885 5,129 5,385 5,655 5,937 6,234
G92 4,909 5,154 5,412 5,683 5,967 6,265
G93 4,934 5,180 5,439 5,711 5,997 6,297
G94 4,958 5,206 5,466 5,740 6,027 6,328
G95 4,983 5,232 5,494 5,768 6,057 6,360
G96 5,008 5,258 5,521 5,797 6,087 6,392
G97 5,033 5,285 5,549 5,826 6,118 6,423
G98 5,058 5,311 5,577 5,855 6,148 6,456
G99 5,083 5,338 5,604 5,885 6,179 6,488
G100 5,109 5,364 5,632 5,914 6,210 6,520
G101 5,134 5,391 5,661 5,944 6,241 6,553
G102 5,160 5,418 5,689 5,973 6,272 6,586
G103 5,186 5,445 5,717 6,003 6,303 6,619
G104 5,212 5,472 5,746 6,033 6,335 6,652
G105 5,238 5,500 5,775 6,063 6,367 6,685
G106 5,264 5,527 5,804 6,094 6,398 6,718
G107 5,290 5,555 5,833 6,124 6,430 6,752
G108 5,317 5,583 5,862 6,155 6,463 6,786
G109 5,343 5,611 5,891 6,186 6,495 6,820
G110 5,370 5,639 5,921 6,217 6,527 6,854
G111 5,397 5,667 5,950 6,248 6,560 6,888
G112 5,424 5,695 5,980 6,279 6,593 6,922
G113 5,451 5,724 6,010 6,310 6,626 6,957
G114 5,478 5,752 6,040 6,342 6,659 6,992
G115 5,506 5,781 6,070 6,374 6,692 7,027
G116 5,533 5,810 6,100 6,405 6,726 7,062
G117 5,561 5,839 6,131 6,437 6,759 7,097
G118 5,589 5,868 6,162 6,470 6,793 7,133
G119 5,617 5,897 6,192 6,502 6,827 7,168
G120 5,645 5,927 6,223 6,534 6,861 7,204
G121 5,673 5,957 6,254 6,567 6,896 7,240
G122 5,701 5,986 6,286 6,600 6,930 7,276
G123 5,730 6,016 6,317 6,633 6,965 7,313
G124 5,758 6,046 6,349 6,666 6,999 7,349

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G125 5,787 6,077 6,380 6,699 7,034 7,386
G126 5,816 6,107 6,412 6,733 7,070 7,423
G127 5,845 6,138 6,444 6,767 7,105 7,460
G128 5,875 6,168 6,477 6,800 7,141 7,498
G129 5,904 6,199 6,509 6,834 7,176 7,535
G130 5,933 6,230 6,542 6,869 7,212 7,573
G131 5,963 6,261 6,574 6,903 7,248 7,611
G132 5,993 6,293 6,607 6,938 7,284 7,649
G133 6,023 6,324 6,640 6,972 7,321 7,687
G134 6,053 6,356 6,673 7,007 7,357 7,725
G135 6,083 6,387 6,707 7,042 7,394 7,764
G136 6,114 6,419 6,740 7,077 7,431 7,803
G137 6,144 6,451 6,774 7,113 7,468 7,842
G138 6,175 6,484 6,808 7,148 7,506 7,881
Effective July 2026
COLA= 2.00%
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6
G1 3,180 3,339 3,506 3,682 3,866 4,059
G2 3,196 3,356 3,524 3,700 3,885 4,079
G3 3,212 3,373 3,542 3,719 3,905 4,100
G4 3,228 3,390 3,559 3,737 3,924 4,120
G5 3,244 3,407 3,577 3,756 3,944 4,141
G6 3,261 3,424 3,595 3,775 3,963 4,162
G7 3,277 3,441 3,613 3,794 3,983 4,182
G8 3,293 3,458 3,631 3,813 4,003 4,203
G9 3,310 3,475 3,649 3,832 4,023 4,224
G10 3,326 3,493 3,667 3,851 4,043 4,245
G11 3,343 3,510 3,686 3,870 4,063 4,267
G12 3,360 3,528 3,704 3,889 4,084 4,288
G13 3,377 3,545 3,723 3,909 4,104 4,309
G14 3,393 3,563 3,741 3,928 4,125 4,331
G15 3,410 3,581 3,760 3,948 4,145 4,353
G16 3,427 3,599 3,779 3,968 4,166 4,374
G17 3,445 3,617 3,798 3,988 4,187 4,396
G18 3,462 3,635 3,817 4,007 4,208 4,418
G19 3,479 3,653 3,836 4,028 4,229 4,440
G20 3,497 3,671 3,855 4,048 4,250 4,463
G21 3,514 3,690 3,874 4,068 4,271 4,485
G22 3,532 3,708 3,894 4,088 4,293 4,507
G23 3,549 3,727 3,913 4,109 4,314 4,530
G24 3,567 3,745 3,933 4,129 4,336 4,552
G25 3,585 3,764 3,952 4,150 4,357 4,575
G26 3,603 3,783 3,972 4,171 4,379 4,598
G27 3,621 3,802 3,992 4,191 4,401 4,621
G28 3,639 3,821 4,012 4,212 4,423 4,644
G29 3,657 3,840 4,032 4,234 4,445 4,667
G30 3,675 3,859 4,052 4,255 4,467 4,691
G31 3,694 3,878 4,072 4,276 4,490 4,714
G32 3,712 3,898 4,093 4,297 4,512 4,738
G33 3,731 3,917 4,113 4,319 4,535 4,761

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G34 3,749 3,937 4,134 4,340 4,557 4,785
G35 3,768 3,957 4,154 4,362 4,580 4,809
G36 3,787 3,976 4,175 4,384 4,603 4,833
G37 3,806 3,996 4,196 4,406 4,626 4,857
G38 3,825 4,016 4,217 4,428 4,649 4,882
G39 3,844 4,036 4,238 4,450 4,673 4,906
G40 3,863 4,056 4,259 4,472 4,696 4,931
G41 3,883 4,077 4,281 4,495 4,719 4,955
G42 3,902 4,097 4,302 4,517 4,743 4,980
G43 3,922 4,118 4,323 4,540 4,767 5,005
G44 3,941 4,138 4,345 4,562 4,790 5,030
G45 3,961 4,159 4,367 4,585 4,814 5,055
G46 3,981 4,180 4,389 4,608 4,839 5,080
G47 4,001 4,201 4,411 4,631 4,863 5,106
G48 4,021 4,222 4,433 4,654 4,887 5,131
G49 4,041 4,243 4,455 4,678 4,911 5,157
G50 4,061 4,264 4,477 4,701 4,936 5,183
G51 4,081 4,285 4,499 4,724 4,961 5,209
G52 4,102 4,307 4,522 4,748 4,985 5,235
G53 4,122 4,328 4,545 4,772 5,010 5,261
G54 4,143 4,350 4,567 4,796 5,035 5,287
G55 4,163 4,372 4,590 4,820 5,061 5,314
G56 4,184 4,393 4,613 4,844 5,086 5,340
G57 4,205 4,415 4,636 4,868 5,111 5,367
G58 4,226 4,437 4,659 4,892 5,137 5,394
G59 4,247 4,460 4,683 4,917 5,163 5,421
G60 4,269 4,482 4,706 4,941 5,188 5,448
G61 4,290 4,504 4,730 4,966 5,214 5,475
G62 4,311 4,527 4,753 4,991 5,240 5,502
G63 4,333 4,550 4,777 5,016 5,267 5,530
G64 4,355 4,572 4,801 5,041 5,293 5,558
G65 4,376 4,595 4,825 5,066 5,319 5,585
G66 4,398 4,618 4,849 5,091 5,346 5,613
G67 4,420 4,641 4,873 5,117 5,373 5,641
G68 4,442 4,664 4,898 5,143 5,400 5,670
G69 4,465 4,688 4,922 5,168 5,427 5,698
G70 4,487 4,711 4,947 5,194 5,454 5,726
G71 4,509 4,735 4,971 5,220 5,481 5,755
G72 4,532 4,758 4,996 5,246 5,508 5,784
G73 4,554 4,782 5,021 5,272 5,536 5,813
G74 4,577 4,806 5,046 5,299 5,564 5,842
G75 4,600 4,830 5,072 5,325 5,591 5,871
G76 4,623 4,854 5,097 5,352 5,619 5,900
G77 4,646 4,879 5,122 5,379 5,648 5,930
G78 4,669 4,903 5,148 5,406 5,676 5,960
G79 4,693 4,927 5,174 5,433 5,704 5,989
G80 4,716 4,952 5,200 5,460 5,733 6,019
G81 4,740 4,977 5,226 5,487 5,761 6,049
G82 4,764 5,002 5,252 5,514 5,790 6,080
G83 4,787 5,027 5,278 5,542 5,819 6,110
G84 4,811 5,052 5,304 5,570 5,848 6,141

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G85 4,835 5,077 5,331 5,598 5,877 6,171
G86 4,860 5,103 5,358 5,626 5,907 6,202
G87 4,884 5,128 5,384 5,654 5,936 6,233
G88 4,908 5,154 5,411 5,682 5,966 6,264
G89 4,933 5,179 5,438 5,710 5,996 6,296
G90 4,957 5,205 5,466 5,739 6,026 6,327
G91 4,982 5,231 5,493 5,768 6,056 6,359
G92 5,007 5,258 5,520 5,796 6,086 6,391
G93 5,032 5,284 5,548 5,825 6,117 6,423
G94 5,057 5,310 5,576 5,855 6,147 6,455
G95 5,083 5,337 5,604 5,884 6,178 6,487
G96 5,108 5,363 5,632 5,913 6,209 6,519
G97 5,134 5,390 5,660 5,943 6,240 6,552
G98 5,159 5,417 5,688 5,973 6,271 6,585
G99 5,185 5,444 5,717 6,002 6,303 6,618
G100 5,211 5,472 5,745 6,032 6,334 6,651
G101 5,237 5,499 5,774 6,063 6,366 6,684
G102 5,263 5,526 5,803 6,093 6,398 6,717
G103 5,290 5,554 5,832 6,123 6,430 6,751
G104 5,316 5,582 5,861 6,154 6,462 6,785
G105 5,343 5,610 5,890 6,185 6,494 6,819
G106 5,369 5,638 5,920 6,216 6,526 6,853
G107 5,396 5,666 5,949 6,247 6,559 6,887
G108 5,423 5,694 5,979 6,278 6,592 6,921
G109 5,450 5,723 6,009 6,309 6,625 6,956
G110 5,478 5,751 6,039 6,341 6,658 6,991
G111 5,505 5,780 6,069 6,373 6,691 7,026
G112 5,532 5,809 6,099 6,404 6,725 7,061
G113 5,560 5,838 6,130 6,436 6,758 7,096
G114 5,588 5,867 6,161 6,469 6,792 7,132
G115 5,616 5,897 6,191 6,501 6,826 7,167
G116 5,644 5,926 6,222 6,534 6,860 7,203
G117 5,672 5,956 6,254 6,566 6,894 7,239
G118 5,700 5,986 6,285 6,599 6,929 7,275
G119 5,729 6,015 6,316 6,632 6,964 7,312
G120 5,758 6,046 6,348 6,665 6,998 7,348
G121 5,786 6,076 6,380 6,698 7,033 7,385
G122 5,815 6,106 6,411 6,732 7,069 7,422
G123 5,844 6,137 6,443 6,766 7,104 7,459
G124 5,874 6,167 6,476 6,799 7,139 7,496
G125 5,903 6,198 6,508 6,833 7,175 7,534
G126 5,933 6,229 6,541 6,868 7,211 7,572
G127 5,962 6,260 6,573 6,902 7,247 7,609
G128 5,992 6,292 6,606 6,936 7,283 7,647
G129 6,022 6,323 6,639 6,971 7,320 7,686
G130 6,052 6,355 6,672 7,006 7,356 7,724
G131 6,082 6,386 6,706 7,041 7,393 7,763
G132 6,113 6,418 6,739 7,076 7,430 7,802
G133 6,143 6,450 6,773 7,112 7,467 7,841
G134 6,174 6,483 6,807 7,147 7,505 7,880
G135 6,205 6,515 6,841 7,183 7,542 7,919

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G136 6,236 6,548 6,875 7,219 7,580 7,959
G137 6,267 6,580 6,909 7,255 7,618 7,999
G138 6,298 6,613 6,944 7,291 7,656 8,039
Effective July 2027
COLA = 2.00%
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6
G1 3,244 3,406 3,577 3,755 3,943 4,140
G2 3,260 3,423 3,594 3,774 3,963 4,161
G3 3,277 3,440 3,612 3,793 3,983 4,182
G4 3,293 3,458 3,630 3,812 4,003 4,203
G5 3,309 3,475 3,649 3,831 4,023 4,224
G6 3,326 3,492 3,667 3,850 4,043 4,245
G7 3,343 3,510 3,685 3,869 4,063 4,266
G8 3,359 3,527 3,704 3,889 4,083 4,287
G9 3,376 3,545 3,722 3,908 4,104 4,309
G10 3,393 3,563 3,741 3,928 4,124 4,330
G11 3,410 3,580 3,759 3,947 4,145 4,352
G12 3,427 3,598 3,778 3,967 4,165 4,374
G13 3,444 3,616 3,797 3,987 4,186 4,396
G14 3,461 3,634 3,816 4,007 4,207 4,418
G15 3,479 3,653 3,835 4,027 4,228 4,440
G16 3,496 3,671 3,854 4,047 4,249 4,462
G17 3,513 3,689 3,874 4,067 4,271 4,484
G18 3,531 3,708 3,893 4,088 4,292 4,507
G19 3,549 3,726 3,912 4,108 4,313 4,529
G20 3,566 3,745 3,932 4,129 4,335 4,552
G21 3,584 3,764 3,952 4,149 4,357 4,575
G22 3,602 3,782 3,971 4,170 4,379 4,597
G23 3,620 3,801 3,991 4,191 4,400 4,620
G24 3,638 3,820 4,011 4,212 4,422 4,644
G25 3,657 3,839 4,031 4,233 4,445 4,667
G26 3,675 3,859 4,051 4,254 4,467 4,690
G27 3,693 3,878 4,072 4,275 4,489 4,714
G28 3,712 3,897 4,092 4,297 4,512 4,737
G29 3,730 3,917 4,113 4,318 4,534 4,761
G30 3,749 3,936 4,133 4,340 4,557 4,785
G31 3,768 3,956 4,154 4,361 4,580 4,809
G32 3,786 3,976 4,175 4,383 4,602 4,833
G33 3,805 3,996 4,195 4,405 4,625 4,857
G34 3,824 4,016 4,216 4,427 4,649 4,881
G35 3,844 4,036 4,237 4,449 4,672 4,905
G36 3,863 4,056 4,259 4,472 4,695 4,930
G37 3,882 4,076 4,280 4,494 4,719 4,955
G38 3,901 4,097 4,301 4,516 4,742 4,979
G39 3,921 4,117 4,323 4,539 4,766 5,004
G40 3,941 4,138 4,344 4,562 4,790 5,029
G41 3,960 4,158 4,366 4,585 4,814 5,054
G42 3,980 4,179 4,388 4,607 4,838 5,080
G43 4,000 4,200 4,410 4,630 4,862 5,105

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G44 4,020 4,221 4,432 4,654 4,886 5,131
G45 4,040 4,242 4,454 4,677 4,911 5,156
G46 4,060 4,263 4,476 4,700 4,935 5,182
G47 4,081 4,285 4,499 4,724 4,960 5,208
G48 4,101 4,306 4,521 4,747 4,985 5,234
G49 4,121 4,328 4,544 4,771 5,010 5,260
G50 4,142 4,349 4,567 4,795 5,035 5,286
G51 4,163 4,371 4,589 4,819 5,060 5,313
G52 4,184 4,393 4,612 4,843 5,085 5,339
G53 4,205 4,415 4,635 4,867 5,111 5,366
G54 4,226 4,437 4,659 4,892 5,136 5,393
G55 4,247 4,459 4,682 4,916 5,162 5,420
G56 4,268 4,481 4,705 4,941 5,188 5,447
G57 4,289 4,504 4,729 4,965 5,214 5,474
G58 4,311 4,526 4,753 4,990 5,240 5,502
G59 4,332 4,549 4,776 5,015 5,266 5,529
G60 4,354 4,572 4,800 5,040 5,292 5,557
G61 4,376 4,594 4,824 5,065 5,319 5,585
G62 4,398 4,617 4,848 5,091 5,345 5,613
G63 4,420 4,641 4,873 5,116 5,372 5,641
G64 4,442 4,664 4,897 5,142 5,399 5,669
G65 4,464 4,687 4,921 5,167 5,426 5,697
G66 4,486 4,710 4,946 5,193 5,453 5,726
G67 4,509 4,734 4,971 5,219 5,480 5,754
G68 4,531 4,758 4,996 5,245 5,508 5,783
G69 4,554 4,781 5,021 5,272 5,535 5,812
G70 4,577 4,805 5,046 5,298 5,563 5,841
G71 4,599 4,829 5,071 5,324 5,591 5,870
G72 4,622 4,854 5,096 5,351 5,619 5,900
G73 4,646 4,878 5,122 5,378 5,647 5,929
G74 4,669 4,902 5,147 5,405 5,675 5,959
G75 4,692 4,927 5,173 5,432 5,703 5,988
G76 4,716 4,951 5,199 5,459 5,732 6,018
G77 4,739 4,976 5,225 5,486 5,761 6,049
G78 4,763 5,001 5,251 5,514 5,789 6,079
G79 4,787 5,026 5,277 5,541 5,818 6,109
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RESOLUTION NO. -

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF EL CENTRO AND GENERAL
EMPLOYEES UNIT FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028

GENERAL EMPLOYEES UNIT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California ("City Council"), has previously adopted Resolution No. 24-87 concerning terms and conditions of employment, including compensation, for employees of the General Employees Unit ("Unit"); and
WHEREAS, the employees are currently represented by a recognized employee bargaining unit and an exclusive representative, as those terms are defined in the Meyers-Milias Brown Act; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City of El Centro, California ("the City") and the exclusive representative and bargaining team representing the employees covered by this bargaining unit have met and conferred in good faith concerning the terms and conditions of a memorandum of understanding; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to approve and execute the proposed memorandum of understanding.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Rescind Previous Resolution: The City Council hereby rescinds Resolution No. 24-87.

Section 2. Agreement. The City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Centro and the General Employees Unit (a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk).

Section 3. Effective Dates. The terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective as set out therein. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 21st day of July, 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By:___________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor

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ATTEST:

By:____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Office of the City Attorney
By:_______________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 21st day of July, 2026, by the following vote.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By:__________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-216)
Item: 10.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Javier Villaverde, Parks
Supervisor
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2026-216
Award of Bid and authorizing a contract for the Swarthout & Legacy Parks Basketball Courts Project.

CITY MANAGER'S 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 THE SWARTHOUT & LEGACY PARKS BASKETBALL COURTS PROJECT.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The estimated project costs are $258,446 and will be paid for with Measure P Funds. This funding was allocated during fiscal year 25/26.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Recreation & Lifelong Learning
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

Staff has verified three references provided by the bidder, Cactus Desert Corporation and received positive reviews from all three references. References provided were the City of El Centro Public Works Department, Imperial Valley Housing Authority and the Imperial Irrigation District. State Contractor License is current and active. Contractor will obtain a city business license prior to project commencement.

BACKGROUND:

Swarthout Park is a large sports park located in the northeastern portion of El Centro. The park features two football fields, one large soccer field, a full-size basketball court, playground, restroom facility and other recreational amenities. Swarthout Park is heavily utilized by youth football, soccer, and softball leagues, as well as by the general public.

In recent years, the City has completed several much needed improvements at the park, including the installation of new LED lighting, a new playground, football fields conversions, new dugouts and backstops, and improvements to the large Ramada located near the basketball court. However, the existing court surface is severely cracked and requires replacement. In addition, the existing walkways leading to the court and connecting to the Ramada do not meet current ADA accessibility requirements. The proposed project would construct a new full-size basketball court in the same location as the existing court, thereby minimizing impacts to the park and avoiding any reduction of green space.

Legacy Park is a small neighborhood park located within the Legacy Subdivision in the southeastern portion of El Centro. The park included a playground, large picnic Ramada

area, and open green space. A survey was conducted among residents of the Legacy Subdivision to determine whether they would support a half-court basketball court at Legacy Park. Seventy percent of respondents indicated they were in favor of the proposed improvement.

Currently, there are several portable basketball goals located throughout the neighborhood, with children frequently playing basketball in the street. Along Charles Elmore Street, which fronts the park, three portable basketball goals are present. Installing a half-court basketball court within Legacy Park would provide a safe and more appropriate recreational space for neighborhood children and reduce the need for them to play in the roadway.

DISCUSSION:

The basketball court at Swarthout Park is in critical need of replacement. The existing court surface has significant cracking throughout, creating potential tripping hazards for park users. In addition, the walkways leading to and from the court do not comply with current ADA accessibility requirements.

The proposed project would construct a new full-size basketball court in the same location as the existing court. New accessible walkways would be installed to connect the court to the street access point and to the nearby ramada. A new drinking fountain would also be installed between the ramada and the basketball court. These improvements are intended to enhance accessibility, improve safety, and provide a better overall user experience.

The proposed half-court basketball court at Legacy Park would benefit the surrounding neighborhood by providing a safe and dedicated space for children and residents to play basketball. The court would feature a circular design with back-to-back basketball goals, creating two smaller play areas. Connecting walkways would be installed at the north and west ends of the court to improve access.

The proposed basketball goals would be located approximately 70 feet from both the nearby bus stop and the nearest property line of the adjacent residential property. The circular court design would complement the existing circular playground layout located on the opposite corner of the park, helping the new improvement blend with the park’s current design. The proposed location and layout would also preserve ample green space for residents and park users to continue enjoying.

CONCLUSION:

Staff is recommending the award of bid to Cactus Desert Corporation in the amount of $199,500 via approval of 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 THE SWARTHOUT & LEGACY PARKS BASKETBALL COURTS PROJECT.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 00086712 Resolution

07/2026/cdz/A26-0131/Reso/AwardBid/Swarthout&LegacyParksBBallCourtsProj RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING

THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE SWARTHOUT
& LEGACY PARKS BASKETBALL COURTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the plans and specifications have been adopted by the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”), and the notice inviting bids has been advertised as required by section 2-185.15 of the El Centro City Code for the Swarthout & Legacy Parks Basketball Courts Project (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, bids were received and opened on June 24, 2026, in accordance with applicable laws; and
WHEREAS, four (4) bids were submitted, with Cactus Desert Corporation, a California corporation, submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the total amount of one hundred ninety-nine thousand, five hundred dollars and zero cents ($199,500.00); and WHEREAS, the City of El Centro (“City”) desires to award a contract with Cactus Desert Corporation for the bid total amount of one hundred ninety-nine thousand, five hundred dollars and zero cents ($199,500.00); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the award of a contract with Cactus Desert Corporation for the Project will be in the best interest of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true, correct and incorporated fully herein as findings.

2. The City Council hereby finds the bid of Cactus Desert Corporation for the Project to be the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Cactus Desert Corporation for the Project in the total amount of one hundred ninety-nine thousand, five hundred dollars and zero cents ($199,500.00), a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, on behalf of the City.

4. The City Council hereby establishes a construction contingency fund of twenty thousand dollars and zero cents ($20,000.00) for the Project.

5. The City Manager is further authorized to approve and execute any change orders for the Project up to a total amount of twenty thousand dollars and zero cents ($20,000.00), whether individually or collectively, as needed for unanticipated construction contingencies and is required to report all change orders to the City Council as soon as practical.

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6. The City Council shall approve any change order that either individually exceeds the single change order amount or in combination with other approved change orders exceed the amount established as the construction contingency fund for the Project as set forth herein.

7. The contract for the Project shall be reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney prior to execution and placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By _______________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
ATTEST:

By ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By _______________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly and regularly adopted a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of ,2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By__________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-44)
Item: 11.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Adriana Nava,
Community Services Director
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2025-44
Provide direction regarding the use of Measure P or the General Fund/Fund Balance as the funding source for the $555,240 Gomez Park construction contingency and authorize the corresponding budget adjustment.

Approval of Change Order #1 to Three Peaks Construction related to the Gomez Park Project in the amount of $343,279.75.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Provide direction regarding the use of Measure P or the General Fund as the funding source for the $555,240 Gomez Park construction contingency and authorize a change order to Three Peaks Construction related to the Gomez Park Project in the amount of $343,279.75.

FISCAL IMPACT:

A Proposition 68 Grant to reconstruct Gomez Park was sought and granted in the amount of $5.7 million. A change order in the amount of $343,279.75 is being requested due to an increase in construction costs.

The adopted resolution established a construction contingency of $555,240 but did not identify the applicable funding source. Council direction is required to designate either Measure P or the General Fund as the funding source.

After applying the remaining grant balance, the proposed change order requires an additional appropriation of $195,685.75. If Council appropriates the full $555,240 contingency, approximately $359,554.25 would remain available for future project-related costs.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Recreation & Lifelong Learning
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

The due diligence process was completed in 2023. The Contractor's license was verified and in good standing. Previous Contractor experience includes the McGee Park Restrooms and First Responders Park Project.

BACKGROUND:

On March 12, 2021, the Community Services Department submitted a $5.7 million grant application for Gomez Park under the State Parks grant program, which had a total of $395.3 million in available funding.

On May 20, 2021, the City received an email from the State requesting additional

information and clarification. Following this, State representatives conducted a site visit at Gomez Park on July 1, 2021, meeting with City staff to assess the project.

After a highly competitive selection process, City staff received official notification during a teleconference with State Parks on December 7, 2021, that the grant had been awarded.

This marks the largest park grant the City has ever received.

The Grant Agreement, securing $5.7 million for Gomez Park, was fully executed by the State and City Manager on February 19, 2022.

A Notice to Proceed was subsequently issued to the contractor on January 25, 2024.

Since then, the contractor has been working on the design and construction of the project.

DISCUSSION:

A total of $5.7 million in Proposition 68 grant funds has been allocated for the reconstruction of Gomez Park. The project includes a range of new facilities that will significantly enhance the park’s amenities and accessibility. Planned improvements include:
• Two multi-sport courts with lighting
• Various all-inclusive playground areas
• An adult exercise area
• A small pavilion
• A restroom and snack bar facility
• Shaded ramadas with picnic tables
• A walking path with exercise stations for seniors
• A large athletic field with lighting
• Two parking lots with alley improvements
In late 2023, Three Peaks Corporation was awarded the construction contract, with Hermann Design Group leading the project’s design efforts. The Notice to Proceed was issued to the Contractor on January 25, 2024.

On February 5, 2025, City staff and the design team convened to review the 90% design plans. The City's review team, including Engineering and Public Works, focused on ensuring the park continues to function as a retention basin—a key design challenge requiring an in-depth understanding of the neighborhood’s watershed and the park’s pump system.

The project has been under construction and substantial construction progress has been made. Photos are attached for reference. During the design and construction process, there have been some design changes that have led to an increase in costs. Musco lighting features were augmented to provide improved lighting to the neighborhood. There were modifications to the stormwater design, as well as other project additions that increased the project costs. The change order amount is $343,279.75 and the project's contingency is sufficient, but a funding source was not identified.

CONCLUSION:

Provide direction regarding the use of Measure P or the General Fund as the funding

source for the $555,240 Gomez Park construction contingency and authorize a change order to Three Peaks Construction related to the Gomez Park Project in the amount of $343,279.75.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 23-91

2. REVISED_Gomez_Park_Over_Under_by_Line_Item_7-15-26

3. Skydio_X10_Photo_0625_1316_SkydioX10-z2nx_-_s1007132

4. IMG_4407

5. IMG_4414

GOMEZ PARK PROJECT — OVER / UNDER BUDGE
Three Peaks Corp. | Showing only line items where Revised Cost differs f Item # Description Original Budget
ITEMS OVER ORIGINAL BUDGET (Additions)
6 Demo $35,000.00
8 Site Utilities $185,000.00
9 AC Paving & Hardscape $502,000.00
12 Musco $300,000.00
15 5+ Playground $270,000.00
19 Sports Court $370,000.00
Subtotal — Items Over Budget $1,662,000.00
ITEMS UNDER ORIGINAL BUDGET (Credits / Deducts)
10 DG Pathway $65,000.00
13 Amphitheater $300,000.00
14 2–5 Playground $225,000.00
16 Fitness $240,000.00
17 Zip Line $110,000.00
24 Shade w/ Picnic & BBQ $240,000.00
25 Shade w/ Pinata $70,000.00
26 Art Plinth $10,000.00
29 Picnic Tables (12) $43,200.00
32 Monument Sign $15,000.00
Subtotal — Items Under Budget $1,318,200.00

ADDITIONAL WORK
CO1 Artificial Turf -
CO2 Concrete Sidewalk -
Subtotal — Additional Work
NET VARIANCE — All Line Items

NET CHANGE ORDER AMOUNT
Note: This summary excludes the 18 line items where Revised Cost equals Original Budget (Pre-Construction, Design, Mobilization, SW Irrigation, Trees, Plantings, Hydro/Soil Prep, Trash Cans, Benches, Trash Enclosure, Drinking Fountain, Monument Sign, and Contingen

Revised Cost Variance Cause / Reason
$173,600.00 $138,600.00 Demo alley & subsection, storm drain $445,000.00 $260,000.00 Add storm drain, infiltration, SD & culvert $804,283.00 $302,283.00 Add alley, concrete & extra subsection $485,000.00 $185,000.00 Extra lights & poles (2 poles/12 fixtures → 6 poles/22 fixtures)
$535,652.35 $265,652.35 Extra size & features
$395,000.00 $25,000.00 Extra square footage
$2,838,535.35 $1,176,535.35
$62,600.00 ($2,400.00) Add DG in planters — walkway moved to Item #9 (AC/Hardscape)
$95,216.00 ($204,784.00) Remove structure, add turf wall, etc. $153,650.74 ($71,349.26) Revised scope/configuration
$231,478.19 ($8,521.81) Revised scope/configuration
$56,362.27 ($53,637.73) Revised scope/configuration
$176,410.00 ($63,590.00) Refurbish existing and eliminate BBQ - ($70,000.00) Removed completely
$2,000.00 ($8,000.00) Remove surroundings, relocate art $12,300.00 ($30,900.00) Reduced quantity
- ($15,000.00) Removed completely
$790,017.20 ($528,182.80)
$39,000.00 $39,000.00 Per marked-up plan from Javier Villaverde, 7/7/2026 $2,560.00 $2,560.00 Per marked-up plan from Javier Villaverde, 7/7/2026 $41,560.00
$689,912.55 Before city equipment credit

OVER / UNDER BUDGET BY LINE ITEM
ne items where Revised Cost differs from Original Budget RIANCE — All Line Items

$343,279.75 Net increase to contract
LESS: Equipment Purchase by City (Credit)
e-Construction, Design, Mobilization, SWPPP & Erosion, Clear & Grub, Grading, Electrical, Restroom & Concrete, Fountain, Monument Sign, and Contingency).

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-226)
Item: 12.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Presentation
Prepared by: Eduardo Sillas,
Community Services Specialist I
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2026-226
Discussion and Direction Regarding the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Owner-Occupied Housing Improvement Program
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a presentation regarding the proposed Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Owner-Occupied Housing Improvement Program and provide policy direction to staff regarding program priorities, eligible improvements, and whether assistance should be offered in the form of grants, deferred-payment loans, or a combination of both.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City of El Centro is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This proposed amendment will not impact the City's General Fund.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
Community Health, Safety & Welfare
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

The City of El Centro receives funding through the California Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program, administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of the program is to address local housing needs by providing funding for eligible housing activities that benefit lower-income households.

As part of implementing the City's PLHA program, City staff participated in a series of workshops with Cloudburst Consulting to evaluate potential program designs for Activity 7, Accessibility Modifications in Lower-Income Owner-Occupied Housing. During these workshops, staff identified several unmet housing needs within the community, including accessibility improvements, air conditioning replacements, roofing repairs, and other improvements that would allow low-income homeowners, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities, to safely remain in their homes. Because some of the proposed improvements extend beyond traditional accessibility modifications, staff and Cloudburst discussed whether the program should instead be implemented under Activity 2, which generally supports rehabilitation and preservation of affordable owner-occupied housing.

Cloudburst recommended obtaining additional guidance from HCD before finalizing the

City's program policies and procedures.

Following those workshops, City staff met with HCD representatives on July 1, 2026, to discuss the eligibility of these activities under the PLHA program. HCD confirmed that the proposed improvements, including air conditioning replacements, roofing repairs or replacements, and accessibility improvements, may be implemented under Activity 7, eliminating the need to amend the City's PLHA Program to Activity 2. This determination allows the City to continue developing a single owner-occupied housing assistance program under Activity 7.

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with an overview of the opportunities available through the City's PLHA funding and to obtain policy direction regarding the structure of the proposed program.

Based on discussions with HCD, the proposed program could provide financial assistance for eligible owner-occupied homes requiring improvements such as:
• Air conditioning replacements;
• Roofing repairs or replacements;
• Accessibility improvements, including ramps, grab bars, widened doorways, accessibility bathrooms, and similar modifications that support aging in place.

The intent of the program is to preserve the City's existing housing stock while assisting lower-income homeowners in maintaining safe and habitable living conditions. Staff anticipates recommending eligibility criteria that prioritize:
• Owner-occupied households;
• Senior age 62 and older;
• Permanently disabled homeowners; and
• Income-qualified households, consistent with PLHA requirements.

At this time, staff is seeking policy direction from the City Council regarding several key program design decisions, including:
• Should assistance be provided as grants, deferred-payment loans, or a combination of both?
• Should the program focus primarily on seniors and persons with disabilities? • Should maximum assistance amounts be established for different types of improvements?
• Are there additional priorities or eligibility criteria the Council would like staff to consider when preparing the Program Guidelines?
Council's direction will allow staff to complete the PLHA Policies and Procedures Manual and return at a future meeting with the proposed Program Guidelines for formal adoption.

CONCLUSION:

This agenda item is presented for discussion and policy direction. No formal program guidelines are being adopted at this time.

Staff requests that the City Council provide direction regarding the overall structure of the proposed PLHA Owner-Occupied Housing Improvement Program, including whether assistance should be offered as grants, loans, or a combination of both, and identify any additional priorities the Council would like incorporated into the Program Guidelines.

Following Council's direction, staff will finalize the Policies and Procedures Manual and return with the complete program guidelines for Council consideration and approval.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. E-Mail to HCD - Summary of PLHA Meeting and Confirmation of Program Direction

1 Clara Obeso
From: Clara Obeso
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2026 2:01 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: Adriana Nava; Eduardo Sillas; Rob Sronce; Marybrook Cox; Lindsey Gillette Subject: Summary of PLHA Meeting and Confirmation of Program Direction Good afternoon,
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us yesterday, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, via Zoom to discuss potential uses of our PLHA funding. I wanted to summarize our understanding of the discussion to ensure we have accurately captured the guidance provided.

During our meeting, HCD confirmed that the City may utilize PLHA funds to assist owner-occupied households with certain home repairs, including air conditioning replacements, roofing repairs or replacements, and accessibility improvements. The intent of this program is to help preserve our existing housing stock while allowing vulnerable residents to safely remain in their homes.

As discussed, we anticipate establishing eligibility criteria that will prioritize:
- Seniors age 62 and older;
- Permanently disabled homeowners; and
- Owner-occupied residents.

We are currently developing the program guidelines and will be presenting them to Council for consideration. As part of that process, the Council will determine whether the assistance will be offered as a loan program or as a grant program.

We also appreciate HCD’s confirmation that this program may be implemented under Activity 7 of the PLHA program rather than Activity 2.

If we have misunderstood or omitted any portion of our discussion, please let us know. Otherwise, we appreciate your guidance and look forward to continuing to work with you as we finalize the program guidelines.

Thank you again for your assistance.

Best regards,
Clara Fimbres Obeso
Economic Development Manager
Economic Development Division
City of El Centro
1249 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
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City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-247)
Item: 13.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Adriana Nava,
Community Services Director
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2026-247
Provide Direction Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Additional Veterans Memorial Wall and Related Revisions to the Phase II Project Scope CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Provide Direction Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Additional Veterans Memorial Wall and Related Revisions to the Phase II Project Scope.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bid amount for the project was $632,260. A contingency amount in the amount of $63,000 was allocated for the project. As such, a total of $695,260 is available for the project.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Recreation & Lifelong Learning
City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

Three Peaks Construction was the lowest, responsive bidder. They have previously completed other projects within the City, inclusive of First Responders Park.

BACKGROUND:

This project represents the second phase of improvements to the Veterans Memorial located within Bucklin Park, including repairs and upgrades to the adjacent pond retaining wall. Bucklin Park, one of the City’s oldest and most heavily used parks, was originally constructed in the 1960s.

In recent years, the Community Services Department has prioritized reinvestment in the park through a series of capital improvements funded.

The Veterans Memorial Wall was originally installed in 2016 and features engraved names honoring the service of local Veterans.

The initial engraving wall buildout was completed in 2022, at which time the City began discussions regarding a future expansion; however, no funding was allocated at that time.

In 2025, a funding source was identified and the City proceeded with design work for Phase II.

During design development, a portion of the pond retaining wall adjacent to the Veterans Memorial failed in June 2025. To address both needs comprehensively and efficiently, the project scope was expanded to include reconstruction of the retaining wall alongside the Veterans Memorial Wall expansion.

DISCUSSION:

During the most recent Memorial Day Ceremony, several veterans raised questions regarding the Veterans Memorial Phase II improvements. During those discussions, veterans suggested constructing an additional wall adjacent to the existing memorial wall rather than adding a new pathway to provide access to and use of the west-facing side.

The construction contract was awarded to Three Peaks Construction on April 14, 2026.

Because the proposed revision would change the approved scope of work, a change order is required. The revised scope would remove the additional pathway, lighting, benches, and related appurtenances. Although these deletions would result in some cost savings, certain materials, including pavers, have already been purchased and would not be credited back to the project. The estimated cost to construct the additional wall is $57,000.

At the time this report was prepared, a detailed cost estimate was not yet available. The final estimate will be presented at the City Council meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Because the contractor is currently mobilized and actively working on the project, timely direction is necessary. Accordingly, this report is being presented before the final cost figures are available.

CONCLUSION:

Provide Direction Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Additional Veterans Memorial Wall and Related Revisions to the Phase II Project Scope.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Veterans Memorial Phase II

VETERANS

MEMORIAL

PHASE II PROJECT
CITY OF EL CENTRO – JULY 15, 2026

ORIGINAL CONCEPT DESIGN
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khGXsTqaPbrHqRgfE4uCrF87ISoysRnD/view?usp=drive_link

POTENTIAL CHANGE ORDER
Construction of new wall approximate cost $60,000. New wall depicted in red.

REDUCTION OF SCOPE OF WORK
ELIMINATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
• New concrete paver pathway.
• Concrete curb associated with the
pathway.
• LED lighted bollards.
• Associated electrical improvements
serving the pathway, including
conduits, conductors, pull boxes,
electrical connections, and related
electrical work added through
Addendum No. 1 (Bid Items 26 and
27).
• Park benches.
• Trash receptacles.
• Trees, irrigation, grading, and
landscaping associated with the
pathway improvements.

REDUCTION OF SCOPE OF WORK
NON-CREDIT ITEMS:
• Pavers
• Mobilization costs
• Excavation work
BID AMOUNT:
$695,260
CONTINGENCY:
$63,000
TOTAL AMOUNT:
$695,260

POND RETAINING WALL COSTS
~$417,156

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-248)
Item: 14.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: City Manager
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Cindy De Zilwa,
Management Assistant
Department Head: Robert Sawyer
DOC ID: 2026-248
Request for Appointment — Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Selection of City of El Centro representative for the Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee
FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors are seeking individuals to serve on the Data Center Advisory Committee. The Board of Supervisors approved through Resolution No. 2026-105 to establish said committee.

DISCUSSION:

Each incorporated city is responsible for appointing one (1) representative to serve on this committee. The committee will provide input and recommendations to the Board in regard to land use and zoning options related to potential development within the unincorporated areas, and policy options for Imperial County. All final policy and land use decisions shall remain with the Board of Supervisors.

The advisory committee will consist of 19 members who will represent a diversity of local agencies and community viewpoints, which will include:
▪ Two members of the Board of Supervisors;
▪ Seven members appointed by the incorporated cities within Imperial County, with each city having one appointment;
▪ One representative from a local government that is not an incorporated city; ▪ Two representatives of community interests;
▪ One representative with an environmental background or expertise; ▪ One representative from organized labor;
▪ One representative from the healthcare community;
▪ One representative from the education community;
▪ One representative from a nonprofit organization;

▪ One representative from the business community; and
▪ One representative from the energy industry sector
CONCLUSION:

Appoint one representative for the Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee to represent the City of El Centro.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-105

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-230)
Item: 15.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Michael Crankshaw
DOC ID: 2026-230
Cancelling the City Council regular meeting of August 18, 2026.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Discussion and any necessary action to consider the cancelation of the City Council regular meeting of August 18, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

Council has modified its meeting schedule during summer months if there are no known time-sensitive matters requiring Council action. If needed, a special meeting could be called for discussion and action on a pressing matter.

CONCLUSION:

Council may select alternate dates for canceled meetings, cancel only one meeting or cancel no meetings.

ATTACHMENTS:

None

City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-233)
Item: 16.

Meeting: 7/21/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Informational Items
Prepared by: Elizabeth Zarate, Analyst
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2026-233
Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Informational Item Only
FISCAL IMPACT:

No impact to the General Fund. Project is funded by the wastewater enterprise working capital. Estimated cost are about $800,000.00.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

The first piece of equipment that receives incoming sewer flow. The purpose of the screen is to remove inorganic materials (plastics, debris, etc.) from the wastewater stream before it enters the treatment process and to divert these materials for disposal at a landfill. The trash bar failed on January 20, 2026, Council approved a local emergency resolution to allow the repairs to proceed quickly.

DISCUSSION:

Staff has obtained quotes from the equipment supplier and has placed the order. At the May 5th Council Meeting, two agreements were approved. Notice to Proceed was issued for Cholla Construction on June 15, 2026 and they have begun mobilization on repairs to the Bar Screen at the WWTP. Parkson's agreement for the equipment has been issued a Notice to Proceed on June 15, 2026 and equipment is being designed.

CONCLUSION:

Informational item only.

ATTACHMENTS:

None