AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
City Hall Regular Meeting 2:30 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public”. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by August 4, 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
2:30 PM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing in the closed session agenda may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities will be given at the end of 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
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Robert Sawyer
Unrepresented Employees: Battalion Chief (3)
Director of Finance
Director of Community Services
LECC Deputy Director
LECC Intelligence Group Supervisor
LECC Network Administrator III
LECC Finance Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Susan Navarro v. El Centro Medical Center Foundation et al., Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU004193
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:
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-6):
1. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meeting of July 21, 2026.
2. Approval of the Local Transportation Five Year Expenditure Plan Fiscal Year 2026 to Fiscal Year 2031.
3. Adopt Resolution. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CANNABIS TAX FUN GRANT PROGRAM.
4. Filing of Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-03, regarding Zoning Variance for a fence at 453 Commercial Avenue.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 26 - , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 00000B028 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCYSTATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS NO. 11-5169S21 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO ASSET TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND THE IMPERIAL VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Community Sponsorship - Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Event Presentation: Robert Sawyer, City Manager
Recommendation:
Discussion and any necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request from The Imperial Valley 9/11 Stair Climb Committee.
8. Community Sponsorship - MANA de Imperial Valley
Presentation: Robert Sawyer, City Manager
Recommendation:
Discussion and necessary action regarding the community sponsorship request from MANA de Imperial Valley
9. Approval of the Unrepresented Confidential Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
10. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Community Development Director Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
11. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for Director of Public Works Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT TERMS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
12. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Library Director Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
13. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the IVLECC Network Administrator III Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF IMPERIAL VALLEY LAW ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATION CENTER (IVLECC) NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR III
14. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the IVLECC Finance Manager Resolution
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF IMPERIAL VALLEY LAW ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATION CENTER (IVLECC) FINANCE MANAGER
15. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the IVLECC Intelligence Group Supervisor Resolution
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF IMPERIAL VALLEY LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION CENTER (IVLECC) INTELLIGENCE GROUP SUPERVISOR.
16. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the IVLECC Deputy Director Resolution
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF IMPERIAL VALLEY LAW ENFORCEMENT
COORDINATION CENTER (IVLECC) DEPUTY DIRECTOR
17. Approval of Special Events Budget for FY 26/27.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Approval of Special Events Budget for FY 26/27.
18. Authorize Approval of Submittal of A Grant Application for the California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program Implementation Grant Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director 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.
19. 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.
Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:
Mayor's Recommendation: Appointment of voting delegate and alternate(s) in order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
20. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure TASK FORCE /CONFERENCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
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