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2 b. Disability Insurance. The City shall provide short and long-term disability insurance coverage for the Employee at City’s cost.
c. Medical Insurance. The Employee will be eligible for the City’s comprehensive major medical, dental, and vision care insurance program on the same terms and conditions offered to current employees of the City. The Employee may obtain coverage for his legal dependents under such program.
i. 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
ii. 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.
6. At-Will Employment Status. The Employee’s employment with the City pursuant to this Resolution is at-will and the Employee serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that as a condition of employment as the IVLECC Deputy Director in exchange for the salary and benefits described herein, and as applicable to him, he has no right of reinstatement to any position upon termination. As an at-will employee, the Employee cannot contest discipline or a separation from employment under the City’s Personnel System and/or the Personnel Rules and Regulations (“Personnel Rules”). The Employee understands that he has no property right in her employment or civil service protection. The City’s right to terminate Employee pursuant to Section 14 shall not be subject to or in any way limited by the City’s Personnel Rules, policies or any subsequent related resolutions, or past City practices related to the employment, discipline or termination of the City’s employees.
7. Applicability of City Policies and Procedures. The Employee is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules including but not limited to, those related to safety, discrimination, harassment, drug-free workplace, etc. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist between
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3 these terms and conditions of employment and anything contained in the Personnel Rules, the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Resolution shall prevail.
8. Retirement.
a. CalPERS Retirement. Employee shall be eligible to participate in the City’s two percent (2%) at fifty-five (55) retirement plan with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”). The City will contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the employer contribution amount as determined by CalPERS. The Employee shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the employee contribution amount as determined by CalPERS. The Employee’s contributions will be paid pre-tax under the Internal Revenue Code section 414 (h)(2). b. Retiree Insurance. Upon retirement from the City, the Employee shall have the opportunity to participate in the same comprehensive major medical, dental, life and vision care insurance program offered to the current employees of the City at the Employee’s expense. At age sixty-five (65), the Employee may elect to continue said insurance coverage as a Medicare Supplement Plan, including dependent coverage, at the Employee’s expense.
9. Vacation Leave. The Employee shall accrue vacation leave. Vacation leave is provided to the Employee for the purpose of rest and relaxation from duties and for attending personal business.
a. Accrual. The Employee’s vacation leave shall accrue at a rate of six and fifteen one hundredth (6.15) hours bi-weekly.
b. Accumulation. Vacation leave may be accumulated up to a maximum of one and one-half (1.5) times the annual accrual rate with a maximum of two hundred forty (240) hours.
c. Scheduling. The Employee’s requests to take vacation leave must have the prior approval of the Chief of Police. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. d. Payment of Vacation Leave at Termination. Upon termination of employment, the Employee shall be paid for any accrued vacation leave at the Employee’s thencurrent rate of pay. e. Cash out of Vacation or Annual Leave Hours:
i. Prior to the end of December of each year, the Employee 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 the maximum of eighty (80) hours when:
1. He has taken a minimum of one (1) week of vacation leave during the current fiscal year;
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4 2. He 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 the City and/or the Employee; and
3. For such reason, he is unable to take said vacation leave by the end of that fiscal year without triggering overtime which would be paid by the City.
ii. One-Time Payment. Such a cash out shall be a one-time payment that is not compensable under CalPERS and is not part of the regular rate of pay.
iii. Hardship. The Employee 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 cash out per year.
10. Sick Leave. The Employee shall accrue sick leave pursuant to this Section 10. a. Accrual. Sick leave shall accrue at a rate of three and sixty-nine one hundredth (3.69) hours bi-weekly.
b. Accumulation. Sick leave hours may be accumulated without restriction.
11. Holidays. Employee shall have the following paid holidays:
a. The first (1st) day of January – New Year’s Day;
b. The third (3rd) Monday in January – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; c. The third (3rd) Monday in February – President’s Day; d. One-half (0.5) day on the afternoon of the Friday before Easter – Good Friday; e. The last Monday of May – Memorial Day;
f. The nineteenth (19th) of June – Juneteenth;
g. The fourth (4th) day of July – Independence Day;
h. The first (1st) Monday in September – Labor Day;
i. The eleventh (11th) day of November – Veteran’s Day;
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5 j. The day following the fourth (4th) Thursday in November, known as the day after Thanksgiving;
k. The twenty-fourth (24th) day of December – Christmas Eve; l. The twenty-fifth (25th) day of December – Christmas Day; m. The thirty-first (31st) day of December – New Year’s Eve; and n. 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.
12. Bereavement Leave.
a. Eligibility. In the event of a death in the Employee’s immediate family, the 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 Police Chief. 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 Police Chief. The Employee is entitled to, but is not required to, use vacation, personal leave, accrued and available sick leave or annual leave for the 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 a 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.
13. Full-Time Commitment. During the term of this Resolution, the Employee shall dedicate her full-time to fulfilling her responsibilities hereunder. The Employee shall not be involved in any outside activity that conflicts with the performance of her duties as IVLECC Deputy Director.
14. Employment Termination.
a. Notice. The employment of the Employee shall terminate upon written notice by either party to the other. Unless otherwise provided by this Resolution, the Employee shall be entitled to only the compensation accrued up to the date of termination and such other termination benefits and payments as may be required by law.
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6 b. Automatic Termination. This Resolution and the Employee’s employment with the City will automatically terminate should the federal government end the funding of the HIDTA Program or for any other reason HIDTA Program funding to the City for this IVLECC Deputy Director position ceases. Such termination will be considered without Cause, as defined under Section 14.c. c. Termination for Cause. Should the City terminate the Employee’s employment with Cause, this Resolution and the Employee’s employment with the City shall terminate immediately. “Cause” is defined by Sections 14.4 and 18.4 of the Personnel Rules.
15. Abuse of Office.
a. Any pay received as paid leave pending an administrative investigation, as funds for the legal criminal defense of the Employee, or as any cash settlement related to the termination of the Employee shall be fully reimbursed to the City if the Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of her office or position. “Abuse of office or position” means either of the following:
i. An abuse of public authority, including, but not limited to, waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority.
ii. A crime against public justice, including, but not limited to, a crime described in Title 7 (commencing with Section 92) of Part 1 of the Penal Code.
iii. Nothing in this Section entitles the Employee to any of the above-mentioned payments described in this Section. This Section shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements set forth in Government Code Section 53243- 53243.4.
16. Severability. If any of the provisions of this Resolution are held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect, the remainder of this Resolution and all other provisions hereunder shall not be affected thereby, and such provision shall be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to permit its enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
17. Assignment. The rights and obligations of the respective parties hereto under this Resolution shall inure to the benefit and shall be binding upon heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that this Resolution shall not be assignable by either party without prior written consent of the other party. Any attempted assignment is void.
18. Governing Law. This Resolution shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, and any litigation concerning this Resolution shall be filed and maintained in the State of California, County of Imperial.
19. Attorney’s Fees/Costs. The City and the Employee shall each bear their own attorney’s fees or costs associated with litigation concerning this Resolution.
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7 20. Complete Agreement and Waiver. This Resolution constitutes the complete agreement and supersedes all previous agreements and understandings. No waiver of any term or condition of this Resolution shall be a continuing waiver thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, on the 4th day of August, 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 at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 4th day of August, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
I agree to the foregoing:
Michelle Lopez Date
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-257)
Item: 17.
Meeting: 8/4/2026 2:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Presentation
Prepared by: Adriana Nava,
Community Services Director
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2026-257
Approval of Special Events Budget for FY 26/27.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Special Events Budget for FY 26/27.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of 15 events are recommended for approval, with an estimated cost of $276,000.
Staff recommends allocating $149,400 from Measure P for supplies and services and funding the remaining $126,600 in salary costs through the General Fund.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Recreation & Lifelong Learning
Economic Opportunity
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.:
Not Applicable
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Department - Parks and Recreation Division hosts a variety of Special Events throughout the year that provide recreational, cultural, and community engagement opportunities for residents and visitors. These events vary in size and complexity and require coordinated planning, staffing, and interdepartmental support to ensure they are conducted safely and successfully.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed FY 2026/27 event schedule includes 15 events recommended for approval at a total estimated cost of $276,000. Of this amount, $149,400 is allocated for supplies and services, proposed to be funded through Measure P, and $126,600 is allocated for salaries, proposed to be funded through the General Fund. A table outlining the events and costs is attached hereto for reference.
Three additional events—SLAM Fest, Día de los Muertos, and the Art Walk Event—are proposed to be supported through other funding sources at a combined cost of $31,000.
Staff is also proposing the cancellation of six existing events with combined estimated costs of $130,300.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends approval of the Special Events Budget for FY 26/27.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Special Events for FY26-27
Month/Year Event Name Location Supplies & Services Salaries 1 Sept. 18, 2026 Viva La Fiesta! (formerly El Grito) Bucklin Park $ 25,000.00 $ 20,000.00 2 Oct. 2026 Fire Station Open House Fire Station #3 $ 1,200.00 $ 4,000.00 3 Oct. 2026 Senior Appreciation Day Dr. MLK Sports Pavilion $ 6,000.00 $ - 4 Oct. 2026 Floating Pumpkin Patch Aquatic Center $ 10,000.00 $ - 5 Nov. 2026 Veterans Day/250th Celebration TBD $ 30,000.00 $ 20,000.00 6 Dec. 2026 Christmas Tree Lighting Fire Station #3 $ 25,000.00 $ 20,000.00 7 Dec. 2026 Christmas Parade Main/8th Streets $ 6,000.00 $ 10,000.00 8 Jan. 2027 Mardi Gras Parade/Coronation Main Street $ 25,000.00 $ 28,000.00 9 Mar. 2027 Vietnam Veterans Day Bucklin Park $ 100.00 $ 300.00 10 Apr. 2027 Floating Egg Hunt Aquatic Center $ 3,500.00 $ 1,000.00 11 Apr. 2027 Children's Fair (Parks Staff Only) Bucklin Park $ 1,000.00 $ 3,000.00 12 May 2027 Ice Cream Social Town Square $ 7,000.00 $ 15,000.00 13 May 2027 Memorial Day Bucklin Park $ 100.00 $ 300.00 14 Jun. 2027 Summer Kickoff Pool Party Aquatic Center $ 3,500.00 $ 1,000.00 15 Jul. 2027 4th of July Pool Party Aquatic Center $ 6,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 149,400.00 $ 126,600.00
Total
1 Nov. 2026 SLAM Fest Skate Park $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00
2 Nov. 2026 Dia de los Muertos Downtown/Clean California $ 7,000.00 $ 10,000.00 3 Jan. 2027 Art Walk Event (Murals) Downtown/Clean California $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 14,000.00 $ 17,000.00
1 Sept. 2026 Flavors Without Borders IV Mall $ 7,000.00 $ 10,000.00 2 Sept. 2026 Ice Cream Social Town Square $ 7,000.00 $ 15,000.00 3 Oct. 2026 Trunk or Treat Stark Field $ 20,000.00 $ 15,000.00 4 Jan. 2027 Mardi Gras Coronation City Hall $ 3,000.00 $ 1,300.00 5 Mar. 2027 Easter Egg Hunt Bucklin Park $ 15,000.00 $ 10,000.00 6 Various Market Days (3 Events) Downtown $ 12,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 64,000.00 $ 66,300.00
Events Recommended for FY 26/27
Events Proposed from Other Funding Sources
Events to be Canceled
$ 276,000.00
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-270)
Item: 18.
Meeting: 8/4/2026 2:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Adriana Nava,
Community Services Director
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2026-270
Authorize Approval of Submittal of A Grant Application for the California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program Implementation Grant CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE
CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION, GRANT, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will be requesting grant funds in the maximum amount of $10,000,000.
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.:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) administers the Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Program, which provides funding for the construction and retrofit of facilities that improve community resilience to climate-related emergencies and public health events. Through the Climate Bond (Proposition 4), approximately $55 million has been made available statewide for Round 2 Implementation Grants, with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $10 million.
The City of El Centro is evaluating the development of a Community Resilience Campus within the downtown area consisting of two complimentary facilities: a Neighborhood Fire Station and a Community Resilience Center. Together, these facilities would enhance emergency response capabilities while providing a publicly accessible neighborhood resilience center capable of supporting residents during emergencies and offering yearround community programming.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Community Resilience Campus is designed to integrate emergency response infrastructure with community-serving facilities that strengthen neighborhood resilience. The project would include two separate buildings located on a single site, as follows:
Neighborhood Fire Station
The Neighborhood Fire Station would improve emergency response capabilities within Downtown El Centro by providing strategically located fire protection, emergency medical response, and disaster response operations. During emergency activations, Fire Department personnel would coordinate response efforts and support operations at the adjacent Community Resilience Center.
Community Resilience Center
The Community Resilience Center would serve as the public-facing component of the campus and would operate year-round as a neighborhood resource. During emergencies, the facility would function as an emergency shelter, cooling center, clean-air refuge, emergency communications center, and resource distribution hub. During non-emergency periods, the building would provide community meeting space, emergency preparedness education, workforce development opportunities, health and wellness programming, and other resilience-focused services.
The proposed downtown location consists of the south-east corner of 6th Street and State Street (formerly Mayan Hotel and Public Library). The parcel numbers are as follows: 053- 191-001, 053-191-002, 053-191-003, and 053-191-004. The entire project location consists of 63,000 Square Feet or Approximately 1.446 Acres. This location is ideal for the project due to proximity to residential neighborhoods, public transportation, civic facilities, healthcare services, schools, and other community resources. The project also complements the City's ongoing investments in downtown revitalization and public infrastructure while serving an area that experiences significant impacts from extreme heat and other climate-related events.
Staff proposes submitting an application requesting $10 million, the maximum award amount available under the CRC Implementation Grant Program, to fund the planning, design, and construction of the Community Resilience Campus. The grant application is due September 25, 2026 and award announcements are anticipated Spring 2027.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed Community Resilience Campus represents an opportunity to leverage state funding to develop a transformative public safety and community resilience project in Downtown El Centro. By constructing both a Neighborhood Fire Station and separate Community Resilience Center on a shared campus, the City will improve emergency response capabilities while creating a year-round community resource capable of protecting residents during extreme heat, power outages, poor air quality events, and other emergencies.
If awarded, the project would strengthen public safety, increase community preparedness, support vulnerable populations, and further the City's long-term vision for a resilient and revitalized downtown. Approval of the recommended action will authorize staff to submit an application requesting $10 million in grant funding and continue to developing partnerships necessary to maximize the City's opportunity for a successful award.
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 26-_____, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL COMMUNITY
RESILIENCE CENTERS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION GRANT AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION, GRANT, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Project Location Map
2. Resolution_CRC Grant
PROJECT LOCATION MAP
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC GROWTH
COUNCIL COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL APPLICATION, GRANT, AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Strategic Growth Council (“SGC”) has announced the availability of funding through the Community Resilience Centers (“CRC”) Program to support the planning and development of community resilience centers that improve emergency preparedness, climate resilience, and year-round community services; and WHEREAS, the City of El Centro (“City”) recognizes the importance of strengthening community resilience, supporting vulnerable populations, improving emergency preparedness, and enhancing partnerships among public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to submit an application for funding under the California Strategic Growth Council’s Community Resilience Centers Program to develop a CRC that will enhance emergency preparedness, increase resilience to climate-related hazards, and provide yearround services, programs, and resources that improve the health, safety, and well-being of the community before, during, and after emergency events; and WHEREAS, the SGC has made approximately $50 million available for Community Resilience Centers Program awards grant funding of up to $10 million each; and WHEREAS, submission of an application requires authorization by the governing body designating an official representative to execute all documents necessary to apply for and administer the grant, if awarded.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true, correct and incorporated fully herein as findings.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the submission of an application to the California Strategic Growth Council for funding through the Community Resilience Centers Program.
3. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and submit the grant application and any amendments thereto.
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4. If the grant is awarded, the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute the grant agreement and all related documents necessary for the acceptance, administration, and implementation, and closeout of the grant.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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 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 # 2026-168)
Item: 19.
Meeting: 8/4/2026 2:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Michael Crankshaw
DOC ID: 2026-168
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment of a voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo - September 23-25, 2026, Anaheim, CA.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate(s) in order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact to serve as a voting delagate of alternate.
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 League's 2026 Annual Conference is scheduled for September 23–25, 2026, in Anaheim, CA. An important part of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting (during the General Assembly), scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center. At this meeting, the League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League Policy.
DISCUSSION:
CONCLUSION:
Appoint a delegate and alternate(s) in order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-234)
Item: 20.
Meeting: 8/4/2026 2:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Informational Items
Prepared by: Elizabeth Zarate, Analyst
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2026-234
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