AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
City Hall Regular Meeting 3:00 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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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
3:00 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 on 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): one case
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. Presentation by Peter Martinez, Women in Law Enforcement.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-11):
2. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meeting of August 18, 2026.
3. Police Station Project Budget Update — Change Order Nos. 23 and 24 and Continued Utilization of Approved Project Budget.
4. Authorization to go out to bid for Routine Security Guard Services for El Centro Public Facilities, as follows: El Centro Transfer Terminal, City Hall, Aquatic Center, Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park, Old Post Office Pavilion, Bucklin Park.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Request For Proposals and authorize the Community Services Department to proceed with the bidding process.
5. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Human Resources Director.
Presentation: Robert Sawyer, City Manager
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 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.
6. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Chief of Fire.
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 CHIEF OF FIRE/DIRECTOR SERVICES JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.
7. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Chief of Police.
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 CHIEF OF POLICE JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
8. Approval of the Unrepresented Fire Management 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 FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
9. Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Community Services 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 SERVICES DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
10. Approval of the Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management 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 POLICE LIEUTENANT MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
11. Approval of the Unrepresented Police Commander Management 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 POLICE COMMANDER MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding a time extension of the Lotus Ranch Tentative Subdivision Map.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director Recommendation:
Open the public hearing and move to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting taking place on September 15, 2026.
13. Public Hearing to Approve the Draft 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and Authorization for Staff to Submit CAPER to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing, and receive public comments regarding the Draft 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2025-2026 AS PART OF THE END OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.
3. Authorize staff to submit the approved 2025-2026 CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
14. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 2023 Applications, Amendments to the PLHA Five-Year Plans, Revised Program Income Reuse Plan, and Resolutions Authorizing the Applications and Amendments.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed PLHA Plan amendments and related actions.
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 26- , CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA -
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN
FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 26- , CITY OF EL CENTRO COLONIAS, CALIFORNIA -
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE PLHA PLAN
FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
4. Approve and adopt the revised PLHA Program Income Reuse Plan, dated August 2026, establishing the City's framework for the reuse of PLHA program income for eligible activities under Section 301 of the PLHA Program Guidelines.
15. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing, receive the staff presentation, and take public testimony on the draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP)
2. Close the public hearing;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN; and
4. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer, or designee, to submit the adopted 2025 UWMP and WSCP to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) via the WUEdata Portal and to make any non-substantive technical corrections necessary to finalize the document for submittal.
NEW BUSINESS:
16. Approval of Call for Graphic Artists "Love Your Community" Public Art Project Guidelines.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Approval of the Call for Graphic Artists Guidelines for the “Love Your Community” Public Art Project and authorize staff to proceed with the artist solicitation and selection process.
17. Approve ATP Cycle VI Plans and Specifications and authorize for public bidding.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:
Approve ATP Cycle VI Plans and Specifications and authorize public bidding.
18. Southern Pump Station Project — Construction Completion and Final Change Order No. 8.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
(1) Receive and file this report on the completed Southern Pump Station Project; and (2) Ratify and approve Change Order No. 8 to the construction contract with Rove Engineering, decreasing the contract price by $542,993.40 and establishing a final, closedout construction contract price of $16,599,502.00. Change Order No. 8 is executed by the Contractor and recommended by the Public Works Director; Finance Director and City Manager execution are contingent on Council authorization.
19. Discussion and Related Action Regarding the Working Hands Workforce Development Program.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:
Provide direction regarding whether to continue or discontinue the Working Hands Workforce Development Program following an update on the program's current status and discussion regarding its future.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
20. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure.
21. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License — Patriot Gas Adams Avenue Inc. 815 Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243-2003.
22. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License — Fujisan LLC Fujisan Sushi 1560 Ocotillo Dr. Ste O El Centro, CA 92243-4237.
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 arrangements 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 # 2026-289)
Item: 1.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Presentation
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head:
DOC ID: 2026-289
Presentation by Peter Martinez, Women in Law Enforcement.
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. Item 1. - Women in law Enforcement Outcome
Thank you to our law enforcement professionals, community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and community members who came together to support this important initiative. Your involvement demonstrates the strength of our community and our shared commitment to empowering and recognizing women who serve and protect others.
Thank you for standing with us, supporting our women in law enforcement, and helping make 2026 a meaningful year of recognition and appreciation.
With sincere gratitude,
Women in Law Enforcement 2026
Thank you for your partnership and support,
For helping make this seminar a success.
Together, we celebrate women in law enforcement,
their courage, leadership, and dedication to serve our
communities with pride.
Thank you to all members of our law enforcement in uniform for participating in the 2026 seminar.
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-311)
Item: 2.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Norma Wyles, City Clerk
Department Head: Norma Wyles
DOC ID: 2026-311
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meeting of August 18, 2026.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council meeting minutes for the 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:
CONCLUSION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 8-18-2026 Regular Meeting CC Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING
EL CENTRO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET, EL CENTRO, CA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026, 2:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 2:36 p.m. in Conference Room A, El Centro City Hall, 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, California for the purpose of closed session.
PRESENT: Council: Carter, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
City Clerk Wyles, City Manager Sawyer (left at 4:55 pm), City Attorney Hoff ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, to adjourn into closed session for:
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, 1274 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 S. 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 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
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PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
Motion carried.
Closed Session concluded at 5:33 p.m.
City Council recessed to 6:00 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
The El Centro City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:03 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 Carter.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public comments were received by Tony Ramos, Hector Casas, Albert Zambrano Jr., and Jake Tison.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Presentation by San Diego Regional Center, by Joab Gonzalez and Bernice Guzman.
2. Presentation by Imperial Irrigation District (IID) by Will James and Sabrina Barber.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-6)
3. Approval of Warrant Registers for the month of July 2026.
4. Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of July 2026.
5. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for the month of July 2026.
6. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meetings of August 4, 2026, and special meeting, August 4, 2026.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Moved by Marroquin, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 26-82, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECMBER 31, 2028.
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Public comment was received by Justin A. Thompson.
AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
8. Moved by Marroquin, second by Camarena, adoption of Resolution No. 26-83, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.
AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
9. Moved by Camarena, second by Carter, adoption of Resolution No. 26-84, RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
10. Moved by Camarena, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 26-85, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF EL CENTRO AND SUPERVISORS, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES’ UNIT FOR JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
11. Moved by Carter, second by Marroquin, adoption of Resolution No. 26-86, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.
AYES: Carter, Camarena, Crankshaw, Ellett, Marroquin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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12. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointments to the Library and Community Services Board, voting members, to fill two scheduled vacancies.
Item was pulled, no action taken.
13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointments to the Library and Community Services Board, non-voting, to fill in two scheduled vacancies.
Item was pulled, no action taken.
14. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the appointment with the Friends of El Centro Community Services Foundation Board to fill one scheduled vacancy.
Item was pulled, no action taken.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
15. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Patriot Gas, Main Street Inc., 475 E. Main St., El Centro, CA 92243-3006.
16. Update Emergency Declaration – WWTP Bar Screen Failure.
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 7:58 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 # 2026-310)
Item: 3.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Abraham Campos, Public
Works Director/City Engineer
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2026-310
Police Station Project Budget Update — Change Order Nos. 23 and 24 and Continued Utilization of Approved Project Budget.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Change Orders No. 23 and No. 24, and authorize staff to proceed with utilizing the full Police Station Construction Project budget of $51,541,315.76 approved by Council on August 19, 2025, including access to the $600,000 in Measure P funding held pending further Council direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no new impact to the General Fund. This action authorizes staff to continue processing payments within the previously approved project budget of $51,541,315.76 and, as needed, to draw on the $600,000 in Measure P funding for FY26 that Council directed staff to return to Council for before accessing. Because bond interest continues to accrue, staff anticipates the project may ultimately require less than the full $600,000; staff intends to remain within the Council-approved budget even if that results in reduced use of Measure P funds.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
Community Health, Safety & Welfare
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.:
N/A — Change Orders 23 and 24 are issued under the existing construction contract with Barnhart Reese, previously vetted and awarded by Council on November 7, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
• On April 6, 2021, Council awarded the project design contract to Arrington Watkins Architects, based on the Police Department's multi-year needs assessment. • In April 2023, Council authorized bond funding through Measure P, enabling release of final design plans for public bidding.
• On November 7, 2023, Council awarded the construction contract to Barnhart Reese and approved a total project budget of $49,763,516.81. • On June 24, 2025, as part of FY26 budget adoption, Council removed $2,000,000 in previously approved FY26 Measure P funding, as bond interest earnings were sufficient to offset the need for that funding.
• On August 19, 2025, Council approved a revised total project budget of $51,541,315.76, restoring $600,000 of FY26 Measure P funding, and directed staff
to return to Council whenever access to that $600,000 was needed. • Change Orders No. 1 through 22 have since been executed under the construction contract.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has paid all invoices to date and has reached the point at which continued processing of payments requires Council action consistent with its August 19, 2025 direction. Approval of Change Orders No. 23 and No. 24 is expected to bring total committed funds into the range of the budget Council approved on August 19, 2025.
There is a possibility that not all of the $600,000 in Measure P funding will ultimately be needed, as bond interest continues to accrue; however, staff intends to remain within the Council-approved amount even if that results in less Measure P funding being used.
Construction Contract Summary: The Original Contract Amount was $39,764,499.00.
Change Orders No. 1 through potential Change Order 25, total $5,423,530.50, an increase of approximately 13.6% over the original contract, bringing the Revised Contract Amount to $45,188,029.50, pending final actual change order amount.
Of the 13.6% increase, approximately 6.7% is attributable to design-related revisions, unforeseen field conditions, and scope changes necessary for the facility to function as an operational police station — costs that fall within the 10% construction contingency previously approved by Council. The remaining approximately 6.9% consists primarily of costs already accounted for elsewhere in the overall project budget — such as furniture, technology, and access-control systems — that were passed through to the Contractor for coordination to achieve a more seamless construction process, along with scope enhancements and approximately 0.4% of item costs that remain under discussion with the Contractor.
A line-item cost allocation of all individual change items across Change Orders No. 1 through potential Change Order 25 is provided in Attachment 1, categorized by designrelated, unforeseen conditions, City-added necessary scope, City-added enhancement, City pass-through, under discussion work, and administrative/credit items. This categorization reflects the Public Works Director's preliminary professional judgment based on his review of the executed change orders and supporting documentation; it has not been reviewed or agreed to by the Project Architect or the Contractor.
Category Amount % of Original Contract
Design Related $1,049,158.50 2.6%
Unforeseen Conditions $746,570.18 1.9%
City Added – Necessary Scope $863,041.00 2.2%
City Added – Enhancement $1,067,959.00 2.7%
City Pass-Through $1,893,987.00 4.8%
Work Under Discussion with Contractor $171,454.82 0.4%
Administrative / Credit (Non-Contingency) ($368,640.00) (0.9%) Total Change Orders (COs 1–25) $5,423,530.50 13.6%
Change Order 23 is proposed at $357,075, while Change Order 24 is proposed at $197,244. Both are included in the above table. Change Order 25 is under ongoing discussion with the Contractor.
As it stands, the overall project budget remains approximately $180,000 below the amount
Council approved on August 19, 2025; that margin may be further reduced pending ongoing discussions with the Contractor regarding pending repair items.
CONCLUSION:
Approve Change Orders No. 23 and No. 24, and authorize staff to proceed with utilizing the full Police Station Construction Project budget of $51,541,315.76 approved by Council on August 19, 2025, including access to the $600,000 in Measure P funding held pending further Council direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Change orders expanded detail
8/24/2026
CO No. Item No. Description Line Item
Total
1 PCCO 1
Delete requirement for Cost Loaded Schedule; use AIA G702/G703 pay apps instead (CREDIT) ($10,000)
2 PCCO 2
Remove additional asbestos-containing material discovered in South Wing during Phase 1 demolition (per RFI #058 / Nicklaus testing) $90,211 3 PCCO 3
Add (3) automatic vehicle access gates and (2) keypad man gates to final site logistics/security plan (PD request) $33,625
4 PCCO 5 ASI #001 Design Changes - mostly Concrete expense $191,564 5 PCCO 5 Maintain Police Dept. Facility Permanent Power During Construction $83,785 6 PCCO 6 Shooting Range Alternate $665,000
6 PCCO 6 Upgraded Range Equipment $38,000
6 PCCO 6 VE #1 - Generator (value engineering credit) ($50,682) 6 PCCO 6 VE #2 - Lighting Revisions (value engineering credit) ($27,000) 6 PCCO 6 VE #3 - Mullion Extension Eyebrows (value engineering credit) ($56,299) 6 PCCO 6 VE #4 - Delete Trailer Requirement (value engineering credit) ($22,000) 6 PCCO 6 Additional Turning Targets $19,484
6 PCCO 6 VE #5 - Deduct Restroom Tile (value engineering credit) ($43,173) 6 PCCO 6 VE #6 - ASI 002 modifications (value engineering credit) ($146,650) 6 PCCO 6 Add Exterior Guardrails - Patio $8,811
6 PCCO 6 Add Exterior EIFS - Patio $2,109
6 PCCO 6 Delete Underslab Insulation (value engineering credit) ($4,600) 7 PCCO 7 IID De-Energizing Cost $47,806
7 PCCO 7 Farrell Engineering Standby Cost $40,794
7 PCCO 7 Barnhart Reese Costs $5,360
8 PCCO 8 IID Engineering Fee $3,000
El Centro Police Station Construction Project — Change Order Line-Item Detail (COs 1
CO No. Item No. Description Line Item
Total
8 PCCO 8 Subcontractor Survey Fee $525
8 PCCO 8 IID Transformer Cost $117,747
8 PCCO 8 Barnhart Reese Fees $7,337
9 PCCO 9 Extend Building Pad 6' to East $44,942
9 PCCO 9 Re-Install Temp. Sewer $19,895
9 PCCO 9 Extend 6" Fire Water Line 6' $2,050
9 PCCO 9 Extend 6" Sewer $2,050
9 PCCO 9 Add Decomposed Granite $4,522
9 PCCO 9 Delete 6' of Masonry Wall ($5,222)
9 PCCO 9 Delete Asphalt Paving ($5,400)
9 PCCO 9 Add 6" Concrete Paving $3,960
9 PCCO 9 Barnhart Reese GC Fee + Bond $4,041
10 PCCO 10 Add Custom Triple Switch $184,140
10 PCCO 10 Barnhart Reese GC Fee $9,207
10 PCCO 10 Barnhart Reese GC Bond $1,933
11 PCCO 11 GMBI Furniture Quote $883,404
11 PCCO 11 Barnhart Reese GC Fee $44,170
11 PCCO 11 Barnhart Reese GC Bond (typo in CO) $9,276
12 PCCO 12 Russ Bassett Furniture Quote $182,718
12 PCCO 12 Barnhart Reese GC Fee $9,136
12 PCCO 12 Barnhart Reese GC Bond $1,918
13 PCCO 13 Added Machine Room + Relocation $11,459
13 PCCO 13 Updated Technology Sheets $3,711
CO No. Item No. Description Line Item
Total
13 PCCO 13 Added + Updated Steel $14,682
13 PCCO 13 Added ADA Bench in Shower $504
13 PCCO 13 Change Elevator Type $58,664
13 PCCO 13 Added Lights + Power $2,768
13 PCCO 13 Added Power for Mini Split $8,956
13 PCCO 13 Revised Feeders for Mechanical Units $13,388 13 PCCO 13 New Mini Split Units $8,394
13 PCCO 13 Barnhart-Reese Fee $6,126
13 PCCO 13 Barnhart-Reese Bond $1,286
14 PCCO 14 Reroute Gas Line (updated) $3,732
14 PCCO 14 Stake Gas Line Reroute $1,400
14 PCCO 14 Excavation Equipment $1,369
14 PCCO 14 GC Fee $325
14 PCCO 14 GC Bond $68
15 PCCO 15 Additional Over-Excavation Requirements $39,009 15 PCCO 15 GC Fee $1,950
15 PCCO 15 GC Bond $410
16 PCCO 16 Reinforcing Commitment $478
16 PCCO 16 Drywall Commitment / Soffits at Lockers $38,205 16 PCCO 16 Add Door Openings at Machine Rooms $13,523
16 PCCO 16 GC Fee $2,749
16 PCCO 16 GC Bond $549
17 PCCO 17 ASI #005 Changes - Oven/Stove Exhaust at Kitchen $25,195
CO No. Item No. Description Line Item
Total
17 PCCO 18 Avidex AV $400,788
17 PCCO 19 Day Wireless Relocation $163,508
17 PCCO 20 Site + Main St. Gas Line for Kitchen A208 Service and SoCal Gas Trench Work $45,389 17 PCCO 24 Window Shades $34,657
17 PCCO 26 Ceiling Paint - Fitness Room $5,841
17 PCCO 31 Public Lobby Turnstiles $111,069
18 PCCO 22 Permanent Keying $81,792
18 PCCO 27 Elevator Power Upsize $55,037
18 PCCO 29 Acoustical Wall Carpet $20,022
18 PCCO 30 ASI 008 (1 of 3) - Added Patio Area Floor Plan Modifications $78,598 18 PCCO 32
ASI 008 (3 of 3) - Backlit signage, patio underground gas line, and metal screen supports at south elevation (amounts apportioned across categories) $244,732
18 PCCO 33 Support Screens at Multipurpose Room for TVs $41,989 18 PCCO 34 Clean Agent System - B105 $92,706
18 PCCO 36 Added CAT6 + Copper $13,811
19 PCCO 21
ASI 006 / PCCO#21 - Technology Drawing Updates, Upgraded Access Control, Door Hardware, Additional Card Readers + Equipment $141,292
19 PCCO 25 Fire Rated Walls $11,298
19 PCCO 28 Building A & B Foundation Changes $44,078
19 PCCO 35
Mechanical Unit Design Change (Daikin unit discontinued; Trane installed at higher cost) $71,382
19 PCCO 37 TIA #001 -
20 PCCO 41 Bldg. A Elevator Reinspection $10,553
20 PCCO 42 Chief of Police - Noise Mitigation $3,362
20 PCCO 43 Bathroom Accessories (owner provided) $14,552
CO No. Item No. Description Line Item
Total
20 PCCO 45 Lobby CMU Painting $8,377
20 PCCO 51 Fire Riser Rooms - Drainage $1,911
20 PCCO 52 Outer Armory Electrical $12,943
20 PCCO 53 Building B - B119 Hardware + ADA $2,790
20 PCCO 54 Brivo Subscription $4,088
20 PCCO 58 Building B - Ice Maker Drain $7,720
21 PCCO 61 Phase II Additional Asbestos Abatement, FFE Removal, Trash-Out $189,964 22 PCCO 59 Building A - Edge of Slab Correction $5,440
22 PCCO 60 Briefing Room Floor Boxes $13,733
22 PCCO 63 East Patio Parapet Wall $9,359
22 PCCO 64 Asbestos in Duct + Piping $8,104
22 PCCO 65 Mechanical Economizers - Added Power $15,653 22 PCCO 67 Ramp Material + Ramp Install at Spacesaver Area $14,497 22 PCCO 68 Automatic Vehicle Gate Emergency Power Hookup $8,170 22 PCCO 69 Depressed Slab Fill at Spacesaver Shelving $17,876 22 PCCO 70 Drywall Repairs + Repaint (related to GMBI furniture moving) $8,228 22 PCCO 71 Roof Screen Wall Painting to Match $7,618
22 PCCO 72 Building B - Structural Retrofit $7,276
22 PCCO 74 Day Wireless Console Grounding $2,774
22 PCCO 75 Service Yard - Structural Steel $2,880
22 PCCO 76 Added Wall Panels - Dispatch $3,129
23 PCCO 23 ASI #007 $97,784
23 PCCO 49 Storefront Mullion $7,749
CO No. Item No. Description Line Item
Total
23 PCCO 50 MPR Podium $17,952
23 PCCO 66 Added FRP in K9 $5,778
23 PCCO 73 Mechanical Support Corrections - Bldg B $11,627 23 PCCO 80 Recessed Lighting Control Panels $11,181
23 PCCO 82 Milling at Main St. $13,259
23 PCCO 84 East Vehicle Entry Changes $4,339
23 PCCO 86 East Fire Riser Gate + Guardrails $7,096
23 PCCO 89 Added Stainless Stell Scopes $10,392
23 PCCO 90 Vehicle Gate Improvements $5,262
23 PCCO 91 Brivo Subscription +90 Days $4,088
23 PCCO 92 FF&E Move + Reinstall $1,714
23 PCCO 93 CASp Corrections - Main Entry Ramp $9,945
23 PCCO 94 Owner Credit for Landscape ($7,286)
23 PCCO 95 Future Proofing for Cameras $39,744
23 PCCO 96 Vehicle Gate Pedestals $10,711
23 PCCO 97 Headquarters Hardware Changes $39,365
23 PCCO 98 Field Painting Pickets $13,205
23 PCCO 99 Concrete-Generator Pad $13,883
23 PCCO 100 Elevator Roof Lighting $2,273
23 PCCO 101 ASI 009 - Trash Enclosure ($950)
23 PCCO 102 ASI 011 - Coiling Door Changes $9,860
23 PCCO 103 11th Street Overtime Paving $11,317
23 PCCO 107 ASI 008 - Hardware Changes $16,787
CO No. Item No. Description Line Item
Total
24 PCCO 38 Interior gas piping routing building A wall repairs. Patio mains $17,977 24 PCCO 39 Misc. Electrical changes per RFI's and User requests. $54,124 24 PCCO 40 Clarification of use of Wall Hydrants vs. Hose bibs exterior walls $7,340 24 PCCO 46 Bureau Veritas Plan Check Fees $3,300
24 PCCO 48 Add Hard Lid Ceiling at Bldg B Elevator Machine Room $5,675 24 PCCO 55 Graphics and signage owner requests $10,461
24 PCCO 56 Additional work for Public Address System $12,045 24 PCCO 81 12th Street Changes. Additional milling/paving/concrete work $19,513 24 PCCO 83 11th Street Changes. Additional milling/paving $15,984 24 PCCO 85 Furring & Drivewall to cover exposed steel plates and bolts in lobbies $10,177 24 PCCO 88 Deinstall Bag Lockers form Bldg A and relocate to Bldg B $4,355 24 PCCO 105 Low Voltage Miscellaneous Changes - TV outlets low Audio Visual $12,569 24 PCCO 108 Site PV/Carport Future Proofing $21,477
24 PCCO 109 Owner equipment, fans, owner credit for podium $10,624 24 PCCO 110 PCCO 045 paint, price withdrawal due to glass conflict ($8,377) Pending PCCO 111 Not Authorized to proceed on GMBI change Order request user changes ($30,210) Pending PCCO 47 Broken Window Real Crime Room $3,167
Pending PCCO 57 Building B Floor Finish Upgrade $106,875 Pending PCCO ??? Lightning Rods $100,000
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Subtotals $5,423,531
% of Total Change Orders
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-187)
Item: 4.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Leah Arellano, Executive
Assistant
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2026-187
Authorization to go out to bid for Routine Security Guard Services for El Centro Public Facilities, as follows: El Centro Transfer Terminal, City Hall, Aquatic Center, Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park, Old Post Office Pavilion, Bucklin Park.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Request For Proposals and authorize the Community Services Department to proceed with the bidding process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
It is anticipated the services performed under this security guard contract will be paid through Measure P Funds.
While the exact contract amount is unknown until bids are received, it is anticipated that the cost will be greater than in previous years due to the addition of the El Centro Post Office Pavilion and the expanded scope of work at existing facilities. The current contract amount is $275,364 per year and does not include the Old Post Office Pavilion.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:
Recreation & Lifelong Learning
Community Health, Safety & Welfare
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.:
Due diligence will be conducted upon receipt of bids and prior to awarding the contract.
BACKGROUND:
The security services contract for the Transfer Terminal, City Hall, Aquatic Center, Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park and Bucklin Park will expire in June 2026 and is due for renewal. The current contractor, Securitas, has been providing services at these facilities, and a new contract is needed to ensure continuity of service.
In addition, the Old Post Office Pavilion currently does not have a security guard contract in place. With the new programs starting up throughout the day, it is important to have security services at the Old Post Office.
As it relates to the Old Post Office, the proposed contract will include security guard services for all public-facing areas, such as restrooms, lobbies, and other spaces accessible to the public.
DISCUSSION:
Attached to this report are the bid documents, which include the detailed scope of work for each facility listed below. The bid encompasses routine security guard services for the
following City of El Centro facilities:
• El Centro Transfer Terminal
• El Centro City Hall
• El Centro Old Post Office Pavilion
• El Centro Aquatic Center
• Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park
The bid package outlines the provision of security guard services, including all necessary labor, equipment, and contractor markup, as part of the base bid. The objective is to secure consistent, high-quality security services that ensure these public facilities remain safe and welcoming for all users.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Request For Proposals and authorize the Community Services Department to proceed with the bidding process.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. RFP Security Guard Services 2026
City of El Centro
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ROUTINE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR
EL CENTRO PUBLIC FACILITIES
El Centro Transfer Terminal, City Hall, Aquatic Center, Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park, Old Post Office Pavilion, Bucklin Park RELEASE DATE: September 4, 2026
Contact Information:
City of El Centro
Community Services Department
375 S. First Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
(760) 337-4555
DUE DATE: October 5, 2026
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CITY OF EL CENTRO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES:
El CENTRO TRANSFER TERMINAL, CITY HALL DEPARTMENT, AQUATIC
CENTER, BRETT DRISCOLL SIDEWINDER SKATE PARK, OLD POST OFFICE
PAVILION, BUCKLIN PARK
I. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL & SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The City of El Centro (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is seeking qualified security guard service firms (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) to submit proposals to provide security services for the El Centro Transfer Terminal, City Hall, Aquatic Center, Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park, Old Post Office Pavilion and Bucklin Park. The scope of work, proposal requirements, and selection process are outlined in this Request for Proposal (“RFP”).
A detailed description of the required services is provided in Exhibit A. The City intends to enter into an agreement with the selected Contractor as soon as City approval is obtained.
II. BACKGROUND
The City of El Centro is located in Imperial County, approximately 10 miles north of the border with Mexico and 117 miles east of San Diego. The City of El Centro has a current population of 46,007 per the State’s Department of Finance. The City is a Charter City and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City is intersected by State Route 86, which is maintained by Caltrans, including its signal lights.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COSTS
The City of El Centro is seeking proposals from qualified and licensed security guard service providers to furnish professional security services for various City-owned facilities and events.
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing trained personnel to ensure the safety and security of City property, staff, visitors, and program participants.
Services may include, but are not limited to, routine patrols, monitoring of public areas, access control, incident reporting, crowd management, and emergency response assistance.
The Contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing municipal or governmental security services and must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and insurance coverage in accordance with California law. All security personnel assigned to City facilities shall present a professional appearance, maintain appropriate conduct, and comply with all City policies and procedures.
Exhibit A shall include the price for each item of the scope of work/overall daily/weekly/monthly.
The Contractor must be able to represent that it is skilled to perform the services and duties
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requested hereunder, and the City relies upon the skills and knowledge of the Contractor. The Contractor shall perform such services and duties consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals performing similar services in the State of California.
All employees must be trained as licensed as required by the California Department of Industrial Relations.
TERM:
The term of this agreement shall be for two (2) years, with the option for the City to exercise up to three (3) additional one-year extensions at the same rate, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
IV. TENTATIVE RFP DATES:
Below is the anticipated schedule for this project:
Schedule Date
Request for Proposal Posting/Mailing September 4, 2026
Mandatory field visit September 14, 2026
Written Question Deadline September 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm Submittal Deadline October 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Tentative Interview (if necessary) October 12, 2026
Tentative Final Selection/Negotiation October 16, 2026
Tentative City Council Award November 3, 2026
Tentative Contract Effective Date December 1, 2026
V. SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES AND REQUESTED INFORMATION
Four (4) hard copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the caption Request for Proposals for Routine Security Guard Services for El Centro Public Facilities.
All proposals must be delivered by the deadline date to:
City of El Centro
Attention: Community Services Department Adriana Nava, Director 1249 West Main Street El Centro, CA 92243
In a separate envelope, submit a hard copy of the Fee Schedule. Ensure it is delivered to the same address and by the same deadline in a sealed envelope clearly marked as:
Fee Proposal for Security Guard Services
Attn: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
**All submitted documents are public documents, will become part of the City's official files, and will not be returned. **
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All proposals shall be received on October 5, 2026 by 5:00pm. Emails and facsimiles will not be accepted. Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to Adriana Nava, Community Services Director at [email protected] prior to September 21, 2026, by 5:00pm.
The proposal will be used to evaluate the firm's capability. Therefore, it should be complete and accurate. The proposal should include, at a minimum, the following information:
• A letter of introduction that summarizes the key points of the proposal and includes the name, address, and phone number of the person who is authorized to represent the firm. • Contractor and Organization: General Contractor information including number of employees, location of Contractor headquarters and branch offices, number of years in business and organization, disciplines, and staffing. Identify the branch office for this project and related experience in the area.
• Overall approach to providing security guard services, including understanding of work, work plan, and Contractor capabilities. Indicate the number of security guard staff assigned to each facility and provide the size and composition of the work crew for each location.
• Equipment and Resources: Provide a listing of equipment and related resources that will be available to deliver the requested security guard services. • List of the municipalities/organizations/businesses to which the firm has provided similar services, including date of service, scope, and contact information (name, position, and telephone number).
• Resumes of key personnel who will be assigned to this project. • List of references.
The Contractor's proposed fee schedule for the work shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope with the proposal marked "Proposed Fee Schedule." Fees quoted will apply to the term of the Agreement and any extension thereof.
VI. CONTRACTOR SELECTION
The City's Community Services Department and staff will evaluate the proposals. The City may interview the top Contractors whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of this Request for Proposal and the needs of the City. Staff will rank the Contractors and submit their recommendations to the City Council. At a public meeting, the City Council will make the final decision and enter into an Agreement prepared by the City for the desired work.
That Agreement will include a detailed scope of work and a payment for services scheduled based upon the proposal. The Contractor will be required to execute the Agreement in the form attached to this RFP as Exhibit "B".
All costs for preparing the proposals are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, request additional information for clarification, accept or negotiate modifications to any proposal following the deadline for receipt of the proposal, and waive any irregularity if such serves the City's best interest.
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VII. SELECTION CRITERIA
The City may use the following criteria in the selection of the Contractor. Total Points: 100
1. Understanding of Work- 25 points
2. Work Plan- 15 points
3. References
4. Capabilities of the Contractor and proposed staff. Indicate the number of security guard staff assigned to each facility for each location- 25 points
5. Cost- 20 points
The City may require Contractors to participate in additional rounds of refining submittals prior to the ultimate selection. These rounds could encompass revisions to the submittal criteria. Fees will be reviewed and negotiated following the selection of the qualified firm.
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AND COSTS
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Facility: El Centro Transfer Terminal
Location: 139 S. 7th St.
Number of Unarmed Guards: 1
Scope Description:
• Service Monday-Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
• Holiday Schedule to match Imperial Valley Transit schedule • Proved a visible security presence at the Transit Terminal and assigned surrounding areas.
• Security Guard is to be stationed inside of Transfer Terminal premises. • Conduct routine foot patrols of the Terminal Parking Areas, Bus Loading Zones, Restrooms and surrounding public areas.
• Observe and report suspicious activity such as smoking, alcohol use, vandalism, graffiti, trespassing or violations of facility rules.
• Prepare written incident reports documenting accidents, disturbances, suspicious activity, property damage and other incidents occurring during assigned shifts. • Opening public restrooms for bus riders and as requested • The security guard must maintain clear and effective communication with local public safety agencies, including police, fire, emergency medical services and City staff, as necessary to ensure the safety and security of the facility, and visitors.
Price:
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Facility: Aquatic Center/Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park Location: 540 Park Ave.
Number of Unarmed Guards: 1
Scope Description:
• Service Monday-Sunday
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
• Service to be provided during holidays
• The security guard shall rotate between facilities at a minimum of every 60 minutes. • Provide a visible security presence at the Aquatic Center/Skate Park during operational hours.
• Monitor entrances, exits, parking lots, and surrounding facility grounds. • Observe and report unsafe behavior, suspicious activity such as smoking, alcohol use, vandalism, graffiti etc., trespassing or violations of facility rules, and disturbances.
• The security guard must maintain clear and effective communication with local public safety agencies, including police, fire, emergency medical services and City staff, as necessary to ensure the safety and security of the facility, and visitors. • Monitor for unauthorize entry after operating hours.
• Prepare written incident reports documenting accidents, disturbances, suspicious activity, property damage and other incidents occurring during assigned shifts.
Price:
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Facility: Old Post Office Pavilion
Location: 230 S. 5th St.
Number of Unarmed Guards: 1
Scope Description:
• Provide a visible security presence during operating hours, programs, rentals, classes, exhibits and special events. (Monday -Thursday, 4pm-8pm) • Assist in maintaining a safe and professional environment for City employees, visitors and members of the public.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and welcoming, family friendly environment for participants, instructors, City staff, visitors and members of the public. • Monitor entrances, exits, parking areas, and surrounding facility grounds to ensure safety, security, and unobstructed access throughout the property. • Observe and report unsafe behavior, suspicious activity such as smoking, alcohol use, vandalism, graffiti etc., trespassing or violations of facility rules, and disturbances.
• The security guard must maintain clear and effective communication with local public safety agencies, including police, fire, emergency medical services and City staff, as necessary to ensure the safety and security of the facility, and visitors. • Prepare written incident reports documenting accidents, disturbances, suspicious activity, property damage and other incidents occurring during assigned shifts.
Price:
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Facility: Bucklin Park
Location: 1350 S. 8th St.
Number of Unarmed Guards: 1 in the morning 2 in the evening Scope Description:
• Services provided (Monday through Sunday 1 unarmed guard 4:00 am-8:00 am and 2 unarmed guards 6:30 pm -10:30 pm).
• Service Monday-Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
• Proved a visible security presence at the Park and assigned surrounding areas. • Conduct routine foot patrols of the entire Park, Restrooms, Parking Lot and surrounding public areas.
• Observe and report suspicious activity such as smoking, alcohol use, vandalism, graffiti etc., trespassing or violations of facility rules. • Prepare written incident reports documenting accidents, disturbances, suspicious activity, property damage and other incidents occurring during assigned shifts. • The security guard must maintain clear and effective communication with local public safety agencies, including police, fire, emergency medical services and City staff, as necessary to ensure the safety and security of the facility, and visitors • The security company will be responsible for providing a cool, climate-controlled space for the security guard, as well as a vehicle equipped with air conditioning for use while performing security duties.
Price:
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SCOPE OF WORK
GENERAL: The overall scope of services will include the presence of security personnel to provide security services at the El Centro Transfer Terminal, City Hall, Aquatic Center, Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park, Old Post Office Pavilion, and Bucklin Park. Contractor shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. Contractor shall complete the tasks set forth in Exhibit A – City-issued Request for Proposals. Such proposal is incorporated solely for the purpose of describing the scope of services, and no other terms or conditions contained therein shall apply to this Agreement unless specifically agreed to in writing by the parties.
The work to be performed shall include all items listed in this scope of work, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Maintain a visible security presence to assist in promoting a safe and orderly environment for staff, visitors, and members of the public.
• Monitor assigned facilities and surrounding areas for suspicious activity, unauthorized access, safety hazards, vandalism, theft, or disturbances.
• Report any suspicious, unsafe, or illegal activities occurring at City facilities immediately to the Recreation Supervisor or their designee and, when appropriate, contact local law enforcement or emergency services.
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of assigned areas, including buildings, parking lots, restrooms, recreational spaces, and other public-access areas. • Regularly inspect the area for graffiti, vandalism, or property damage. If observed, the on-site supervisor shall promptly notify the Recreation Supervisor or their designee and document the findings.
• Assist with enforcing City rules, regulations, and facility policies in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide incident documentation and written reports for any accidents, injuries, disturbances, property damage, suspicious activity, or other significant events occurring during assigned shifts.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and assist with evacuation procedures, crowd management, or coordination with emergency responders as necessary. • Ensure security personnel maintain professional conduct, proper uniform attire, and all licenses or certifications required under applicable California law. • Maintain communication with designated City staff regarding operational concerns, incidents, scheduling matters, or public safety issues.
• Perform services in a manner that minimizes disruption to City operations and public use of facilities.
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-END OF SCOPE OF WORKEXHIBIT "B"
SAMPLE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT B
SAMPLE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO FOR SECURITY
GUARD SERVICES FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES:
El CENTRO TRANSFER TERMINAL, CITY HALL, AQUATIC CENTER,
BRETT DRISCOLL SIDEWINDER SKATE PARK, OLD POST OFFICE
PAVILION, BUCKLIN PARK
THIS Agreement is made and entered into by the City of El Centro (“City”) and , (“Contractor”) to provide security services at . The City and Contractor jointly may be referred to as the Parties.
RECITALS
The City wishes to retain the services of a professional firm to provide security services as defined in this Agreement; and
In consideration of the above recitals and the mutual covenants and conditions set forth, herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby set forth their mutual covenants and understandings as follows:
ARTICLE I
SECURITY SERVICES
The above-listed recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference.
1.1 Scope of Services.
The overall scope of services will include the presence of a security guard to provide security services at the . Contractor shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. Contractor shall complete the tasks set forth in Exhibit A- City-issued Request for Proposals, such proposal is incorporated only for the description of the scope of services and no other terms and conditions from any such proposal shall apply to this Agreement unless specifically agreed to in writing.
1.2 Task Administrator.
The is the task administrator for this Agreement. The Contractor shall provide the security services under the direction of a designated representative of the office of the . The City’s designated representative will communicate with the Contractor on all matters related to the administration of this Agreement and the Contractor’s performance of the security services rendered hereunder. When this Agreement refers to communications to or with the City, those communications will be with the designated representative, unless the designated representative or the Agreement specifies otherwise.
1.3 City Modification of Scope of Services.
The City may, without invalidating this Agreement, order changes in any task by altering, adding to or deducting from the security services to be performed. All such changes shall be in writing and shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. If any such changes cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor’s cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any of the security services, the Contractor shall so notify the City. If appropriate, an equitable adjustment to the Contractor’s compensation and time for performance may be made, provided that any adjustment must be approved by both Parties in writing.
1.4 Written Authorization.
Prior to performing any security services in connection with the task, the Contractor shall obtain from the City a written authorization to proceed. The Contractor shall advise the City in writing immediately of any anticipated change in any task, Fee Schedule, or Time Schedule, and shall obtain the City’s written consent to the change prior to making any changes. In no event shall the City’s consent be construed to relieve the Contractor from its duty to render all security services in accordance with applicable laws and accepted industry standards.
1.5 Confidentiality of Services.
All information gained by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Contractor with the City’s prior written authorization. The Contractor, its officers, employees or agents shall not without prior written authorization from the City Manager or his designee, or as requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement.
Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
Contractor promptly shall notify City should Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any person or party regarding this Agreement and the work performed hereunder, unless the City is a party to any lawsuit, arbitration or administrative proceeding connected to such discovery, or unless Contractor is prohibited by law from information the City of such discovery. City retains the right, but has not obligation to represent Contractor and/or to be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding as allowed by law. Unless City is a party to the lawsuit, arbitration or administrative proceeding and is adverse to Contractor in such proceeding, Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discover requests provided by Contractor. However, City’s right to review any such response does not imply to mean the City’s right to control, direct or rewrite such response.
All security services performed by the Contractor, including but not limited to daily activity logs and incident reports, pursuant to this Agreement, are for the sole use of the City, its agents and employees. Neither the documents nor their contents shall be released to any third party
without the prior written consent of the City. This provision does not apply to information that (a) was publicly known, or otherwise known to the Contractor, at the time that it was disclosed to the Contractor by the City, (b) subsequently becomes publicly known through no act or omission by the Contractor, or (c) otherwise becomes known to the Contractor other than through disclosure by the City.
ARTICLE II
DURATION OF AGREEMENT
2.1 Term of Agreement.
This Agreement shall be effective on the date it is executed by the last Party to sign the Agreement, and shall terminate two years after the effective date or upon termination pursuant to Section 2.6-2.9 of this Agreement. The parties may by mutual written consent extend the term of this Agreement upon the same terms and conditions as set out herein.
2.2 Schedule.
Contractor shall provide services in accordance with the schedule approved by the City based on operating conditions, hours of service, and special circumstances. The City reserves the right to change assignment duties, schedules, locations or number of Security Guards assigned to the site. The approved shift schedule shall take into consideration hours of service, varying ridership patterns (i.e., peak vs. off- peak, special events, and emergencies), regular occurrences as pertains to local vehicular traffic activity, and incidents that affect operations. Such changes will be communicated to Contractor in a manner that provides Contractor with a reasonable amount of time to implement the requested changes.
2.3 Notification of Delay.
The Contractor shall immediately notify the City in writing of any delay in completion of the security services. The written notice shall include an explanation of the cause for, and a reasonable estimate of the length of the delay. If the delay affects a material part of the task, the City may exercise its rights under Sections 2.5-2.9 of this Agreement.
2.4 Delay.
If delays in the performance of the security services are caused by unforeseen events beyond the reasonable control of Contractor, such delay shall entitle Contractor to an equitable adjustment of its time for performance, fee, or both. The following conditions may constitute such a delay: war; changes in law or government regulation; labor disputes; strikes; fires, floods, adverse weather or other similar condition of the elements necessitating cessation of the Contractor’s work; inability to obtain materials, equipment or labor; required additional security services; or other specific reasons agreed to between the City and the Contractor; provided, however, that (a) this provision shall not apply and the Contractor shall not be entitled to an extension of time for a delay caused by the acts or omissions of the Contractor; and, (b) that a delay caused by the inability to obtain personnel shall not entitle the Contractor to an extension of
time unless the Contractor furnishes the City, in a timely manner, documentary proof, to the City’s satisfaction, of the inability to obtain personnel.
2.5 City’s Right to Suspend for Convenience.
The City may, at its sole option and for its convenience, suspend all or any portion of the Contractor’s performance of the security services, for a reasonable period of time not to exceed six (6) months. In accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the City will give written notice to the Contractor of such suspension. In the event of such a suspension, in accordance with the provisions of Article III of this Agreement, the City shall pay to the Contractor a sum equivalent to the reasonable value of the security services the Contractor has performed up to the date of suspension as determined pursuant to Exhibit A. Thereafter, the City may rescind such suspension by giving written notice of rescission to the Contractor. The City may then require the Contractor to resume performance of the security services in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Contractor shall be entitled to an extension of time equal to the length of the suspension, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties.
2.6 City’s Right to Terminate for Convenience.
The City may, at its sole option and for its convenience, terminate all or any portion of the security services agreed to pursuant to this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination to the Contractor. Such notice shall be delivered by certified mail with return receipt for delivery to the City. The termination of the security services shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the Contractor. For services rendered in completing the work, the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for the security services performed by the Contractor before the effective date of termination as determined pursuant to Exhibit A.
2.7 Contractor’s Right to Terminate for Convenience.
The Contractor may, at its sole option and for its convenience, terminate all or any portion of the security services agreed to pursuant to this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination to the City. Such notice shall be delivered by certified mail with return receipt for delivery to the Contractor. The termination of the security services shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the City. After termination of this Agreement, the Contractor shall complete any and all additional work necessary for the orderly filing of documents and closing of the Contractor’s security services under this Agreement. For services rendered in completing the work, the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for the security services performed by the Contractor before the effective date of termination as determined pursuant to Exhibit A. By accepting payment for completion, the Contractor discharges the City of all of the City’s payment obligations and liabilities under this Agreement.
2.8 City’s Right to Terminate for Default.
If the Contractor substantially fails to perform or adequately perform any material obligation required by this Agreement, the Contractor’s failure constitutes a default. If the Contractor fails to satisfactorily cure a default within ten (10) calendar days of receiving written notice from the City specifying the nature of the default, the City may immediately cancel and/or
terminate this Agreement, and terminate each and every right of the Contractor, and any person claiming any rights by or through the Contractor under this Agreement. The rights and remedies of the City enumerated in Section 2.8 are cumulative and shall not limit, waive, or deny any of the City’s rights under any other provision of this Agreement. Nor does this Section otherwise waive or deny any right or remedy, at law or in equity, existing as of the date of this Agreement or hereinafter enacted or established, that may be available to the City against the Contractor.
2.9 City’s Right to Terminate for Bankruptcy or Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors.
If the Contractor files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, is adjudicated bankrupt, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, the City may at its option and without further notice to or demand upon the Contractor, immediately cancel and/or terminate this Agreement, and terminate each and every right of the Contractor, and any person claiming any rights by or through the Contractor. The rights and remedies of the City enumerated in Section 2.9 are cumulative and shall not limit, waive, or deny any of the City’s rights under any other provision of this Agreement. Nor does this Section otherwise waive or deny any right or remedy, at law or in equity, existing as of the date of this Agreement or hereinafter enacted or established, that may be available to the City against the Contractor.
2.10 Unsatisfactory Work
If, at any time during the contract term, the service performed or work done by Contractor is considered by the City to create a condition that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the members of the community, Contractor shall, on being notified by the City, immediately correct such deficient service or work. In the event Contractor fails, after notice, to correct the deficient service or work immediately, the City shall have the right to order the correction of the deficiency by separate contract or with its own resources at the expense of Contractor.
ARTICLE III
COMPENSATION
3.1 General.
The City shall pay the Contractor for all the security services and all expenses related to performance under this Agreement, in an amount as set forth in the Fee Schedule attached and incorporated as Exhibit B. The Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for the security services under this Agreement, whether within the scope of work or as Additional Services, based on the Fee Schedule. Costs and fees shall be valid for at least the first year services are provided to the City and may be adjusted no more than annually thereafter as with the consent of the City.
3.2 Availability of Funds.
It is expressly understood and agreed that the obligation of the City to proceed under this agreement is conditioned upon the appropriation of funds. If the funds anticipated for the continuing fulfillment of the agreement are, at any time, not forthcoming or insufficient, the City shall have the right upon ten (10) working days written notice to Contractor, to terminate this agreement without damage, penalty, cost or expenses to the City of any kind whatsoever. The effective date of termination shall be as specified in the notice of termination.
3.3 Manner of Payment.
The Contractor shall bill all fees and expenses incurred in accordance with this Agreement directly to the City on a monthly basis. Contractor agrees to submit invoices to the City that contain a detailed account of each billing. Contractor is classified as an independent contractor and not a contractual employee of the City. As such, any compensation due and payable to Contractor will be paid as gross amounts.
3.3.1 Payments.
The Contractor shall submit one invoice per calendar month for work performed in accordance with the Fee Schedule. Undisputed portions of invoices to the City must be in accordance with the Fee Schedule and generally will be payable if approved, within thirty calendar days of receipt.
3.4 Additional Services.
If the City requires additional security services beyond the task, the Contractor will be paid an additional fee. Additional Services shall be in accordance with the rates provided in the Fee Schedule. The City and the Contractor must agree in writing upon such fee prior to the Contractor beginning the Additional Services.
3.5 Eighty Percent Notification.
The Contractor shall promptly notify the City in writing of any potential cost overruns.
Cost overruns include, but are not limited to the following: (1) where anticipated costs to be incurred in the next sixty calendar days, when added to all costs previously incurred, will exceed 80 percent of the maximum compensation for this Agreement; or (2) where the total cost for performance of the Scope of Services appears that it may be greater or less than the maximum compensation for this Agreement.
3.6 Rate Schedule.
Rates shall include all support services in effect for the security guard including, but not limited to, benefits, licensing, certifications, dispatching, administration, and any other overhead costs etc. The rates listed shall be used to bill all services by the CONTRACTOR. No other fees or charges will be reimbursed by the CITY. Note that if additional facilities are added by the CITY, the selected PROPOSER will provide services at additional locations for the same base rate.
This rate schedule shall be included with all RFP submittals:
Personnel/Equipment: Armed/Uniformed Rate:
Security Guard/Armed/Uniformed $ per hour
Security Guard Holidays/Armed/Uniformed $ per hour
Personnel/Equipment: Unarmed/Uniformed Rate:
Security Guard/Unarmed/Uniformed $ per hour
Security Guard Holidays/Unarmed/Uniformed $ per hour
Additive Alternative (TBD by City)
Patrol Vehicle $ per hour
ARTICLE IV
CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS
4.1 Industry Standards.
In addition to the Contractor’s covenants described in Article VI hereof, the Contractor agrees that the security services rendered under this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the standards customarily adhered to by an experienced and competent professional security firm using the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by reputable professionals practicing in the same field of service in the State of California. Where approval by the City, the City Manager, or other representatives of the City is required, it is understood to be general approval only and does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with all applicable laws, codes, and good security practices.
4.1.1 Licenses.
At all times during the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof, Contractor shall have in full force and effect all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services described in this Agreement.
4.2 Right to Audit.
4.2.1 Access. The City retains the right to review and audit, and the reasonable right of access to Contractor’s premises to review and audit the Contractor’s compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. The City’s audit rights include but are not limited to the right to inspect and copy, and to retain copies, outside of the Contractor’s premises, of any and all records with appropriate safeguards, if such retention is deemed necessary by City in its sole discretion.
This information shall be kept by the City in strictest confidence allowed by law.
4.2.2 Audit. The City’s audit rights include the right to examine any and all books, records, documents and any other evidence of procedures and practices that the City determines are necessary to discover and verify that the Contractor is in compliance with all requirements under this Agreement.
4.2.2.1 Cost Audit. If there is a claim for additional compensation or for Additional Services, the City’s may examine books, records, documents, and any and all other evidence and accounting procedures and practices that the City determines are necessary to discover and verify all direct and indirect costs, of whatever nature, which are claimed to have been incurred, or anticipated to be incurred.
4.2.2.1.1 Accounting Records. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices in the industry. The Contractor shall make available to the City for review and audit financial records and other records as may be prescribed by the City or by applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. These records shall be made available during the term of the contract. Upon the City’s request, the Contractor shall submit exact duplicates of originals of all requested records to the City at Contractor’s cost.
4.3 Insurance.
Contractor shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit C attached to and part of this agreement.
4.4 Non-Discrimination Requirements.
The Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or disability in the solicitation, selection, hiring or treatment of personnel, vendors or suppliers. The Contractor understands and agrees that violation of this clause shall be considered a material breach of the contract and may result in contract termination, debarment, or other sanctions. This language shall be in contracts between the Contractor and any employees, vendors and suppliers.
4.5 Drug-Free Workplace.
The Contractor agrees to ensure a drug free work place. The Contractor shall certify to the City that it will provide a drug-free workplace by submitting a Contractor Certification for a DrugFree Workplace form.
4.5.1 Contractor’s Notice to Employees. The Contractor shall publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the work place, and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of the prohibition.
4.5.2 Drug-Free Awareness Program. The Contractor shall establish a drug-free
awareness program to inform employees about all of the following:
4.5.2.1 The dangers of drug abuse in the work place.
4.5.2.2 The policy of maintaining a drug-free work place.
4.5.2.3 Available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs.
4.5.2.4 The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
4.5.3 Posting the Statement. In addition to Section 4.7.1 above, the Contractor shall post the drug-free policy in a prominent place.
4.6 Product Endorsement.
The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any advertisement identifying or referring to the City as the user of a product or service requires the prior written approval of the City.
4.7 Conflict of Interest.
The Contractor is subject to all applicable federal, state and local conflict of interest laws, regulations and policies applicable to its contract with the City and procurement practices related to such contract, including but not limited to California Government Code sections 1090, etc. seq. and 81000, et. seq. Contractor may be required to complete one or more statements of economic interest disclosing relevant financial interests as determined by Exhibit D, Contractor’s Statement of Financial Interest, attached and incorporated as if fully set forth herein. City may amend Exhibit D from time to time. Upon the City’s request, the Contractor shall submit the necessary supplementary documentation to the City.
4.7.1 The Contractor shall establish and make known to its employees and agents appropriate safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is, or that gives the appearance of being, motivated by the desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business or other relationships.
4.7.3 The Contractor’s personnel shall not accept gratuities or any other favors from any members of the community that utilize the transit services.
4.7.4 If the Contractor violates any conflict of interest laws or any of these provisions in Section 4.10, the violation shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Further, the violation subjects the Contractor to liability to the City for attorney fees and all damages sustained as a result of the violation.
4.7.5 Contractor covenants that neither he/she nor any officer or principal of his/her firm have any interest in, or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their services hereunder. Contractor further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed as an officer, employee, or agent.
4.7.6 Undue Influence. Contractor declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure was used against or in concert with any officer or employee of the City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of the City has or will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Contractor, or from any officer employee or agent of Contractor, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this subsection shall be a material breach of the Agreement entitling the City to any and all remedies at law or in equity.
4.8 Mandatory Assistance.
If a third party dispute or litigation, or both, arises out of, or relates in any way to the security services provided under this Agreement, upon the City’s request, the Contractor, its agents, officers, and employees agree to assist in resolving the dispute or litigation. The Contractor’s assistance includes, but is not limited to, providing professional consultations, attending mediations, arbitrations, depositions, trials or any event related to the dispute resolution and/or litigation.
4.9 Compensation for Mandatory Assistance.
The City may compensate the Contractor for fees incurred for providing Mandatory Assistance as Additional Services under Section 3.3.
4.10 Attorney Fees related to Mandatory Assistance.
In providing the City with dispute or litigation assistance, the Contractor or its agents, officers, and employees may incur expenses and/or costs. The Contractor agrees that any attorney fees it may incur as a result of assistance provided under Section 4.11 are not reimbursable.
ARTICLE V
CITY’S OBLIGATIONS
5.1 Ownership of Documents.
Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain records of services in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of such services. This Section shall apply whether the Contractor’s security services are terminated: (a) by the completion of the assignment, or (b) in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph or Agreement, the Contractor shall have the right to make copies of all such records at Contractor’s sole expenses. All records and supporting documents shall be maintained by Contractor for a minimum of three (3) years after the date of final payment, and longer if requested by the provisions of applicable laws or regulations or as requested by the City.
Upon completion, termination or suspension of the Agreement, all original records and other documents prepared in the course of providing the security services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of the City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by the City without of the permission of the Contractor. With respect to computer files,
Contractor shall make available to the City, at the Contractor’s office and upon reasonable written request by the City, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, copying and/or printing computer files.
5.2 Employment of City Staff.
This Agreement may be unilaterally and immediately terminated by the City, at its sole discretion, if the Contractor employs an individual who, within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding such employment did, in the individual’s capacity as an officer or employee of the City, participate in, negotiate with, or otherwise have an influence on the recommendation made to the City Council or City Manager in connection with the selection of the Contractor.
ARTICLE VI
INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 Indemnification for Professional Liability.
When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Contractor’s Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including legal counsel fees and costs for counsel acceptable to City, caused in whole or in part by the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officers, agents, or employees (or any entity or individual that Contractor shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of (or failure to perform) security services under this Agreement. The parties expressly agree that this indemnity provision does not include, and in no event shall Contractor be required to assume, any obligation or duty to defend any claims, causes of action, demands, or lawsuits in connection with or arising out of this Agreement or the services rendered by the Contractor.
6.2 Indemnification for Other than Professional Liability.
Other than in the performance of or failure to perform professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, and any and all of its employees, officials and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, including legal counsel fees and costs for counsel acceptable to City, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to the performance of or failure to perform under this Agreement by Contractor or by any individual or entity for which Contractor is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, or employees.
6.3 General Indemnification Provisions.
Contractor shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Article from any person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Contractor in the performance of this agreement. In the event Contractor fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, Contractor agrees to be fully responsible
according to the terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth here is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Contractor and shall survive the termination of this agreement or this section.
6.4 Duty to Defend
Except where the law establishes a professional standard of care for Contractor’s services, in the event the City, its officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers are made a party to any action, lawsuit or other adversarial proceeding arising from the performance of or failure to perform the Consulting Services encompassed by this Agreement, and upon demand by City, the Contractor shall have an immediate duty to defend the City at Contractor’s cost or at City’s option, to reimburse the City for its costs of defense, including for attorney’s fees and costs incurred in the defense of such matters. Payment by City is not a condition precedent to enforcement of this indemnity. In the event of any dispute between Contractor and City, as to whether liability arises from the sole negligence of the City or its officers, employees or agents, Contractor will be obligated to pay for City’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the City as solely negligent. Contractor will not be entitled in the absence of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees and costs of litigation.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Notices.
In all cases where written notice is required under this Agreement, service shall be deemed sufficient if the notice is deposited in the United States mail, first class, postage paid. Proper notice shall be effective on the date it is mailed, unless provided otherwise in this Agreement. For the purpose of this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing, notice to the City shall be addressed to: Main Street El Centro, CA 92243 and notice to the Contractor shall be addressed to .
7.2 Headings.
All article headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
7.3 Non-Assignment.
The Contractor shall not assign the obligations under this Agreement, whether by express assignment or by sale of the company, nor any monies due or to become due, without the City’s prior written approval. Any assignment in violation of this paragraph shall constitute a default and
is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement, at the sole discretion of the City. In no event shall any putative assignment create a contractual relationship between the City and any putative assignee.
7.4 Independent Contractors.
The Contractor shall be and at all times remain independent contractors and not agents of the City. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of the Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Contractor or any of Contractor’s officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Any provisions of this Agreement that may appear to give the City any right to direct the Contractor concerning the details of performing the security services, or to exercise any control over such performance, shall mean only that the Contractor shall follow the direction of the City concerning the end results of the performance. Contractor shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees or agents are in any manner officers, employees or agents of the City.
Contractor shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatever against City or bind City in any manner. No employee benefits shall be available to Contractor in connect with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Contractor as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages or other compensation to Contractor for performing services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Contractor for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder.
7.5 Contractor for Security Services.
It is understood that this Agreement is for unique security services. Retention of the Contractor’s security services is based on the particular professional expertise of the individuals rendering the services set forth.
7.6 Covenants and Conditions.
All provisions of this Agreement expressed as either covenants or conditions on the part of the City or the Contractor shall be deemed to be both covenants and conditions.
7.7 Compliance with Controlling Law.
The Contractor shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and regulations that in any manner affect those employed by it or the performance of this Agreement. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies of the federal, state, and local governments applicable to this Agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall comply immediately with all directives issued by the City or its authorized representatives under authority of any laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, or regulations. The laws of the State of California shall govern and control the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
7.8 Jurisdiction, Venue, and Attorney Fees.
The venue for any suit or proceeding concerning this Agreement, the interpretation or application of any of its terms, or any related disputes shall be in the County of Imperial, State
of California.
7.9 Successors in Interest.
This Agreement and all rights and obligations created by this Agreement shall be in force and effect whether or not any Parties to the Agreement have been succeeded by another entity, and all rights and obligations created by this Agreement shall be vested and binding on any Party’s successor in interest.
7.10 Integration.
This Agreement and the exhibits and references incorporated into this Agreement fully express all understandings of the Parties concerning the matters covered in this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations and statements, or written pertaining to the subject of this Agreement or with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, are merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force and effect. Each party is entering into this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party’s own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material. No change, alteration, or modification of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, and no verbal understanding of the Parties, their officers, agents, or employees shall be valid unless made in the form of a written change agreed to in writing by either Parties or an amendment to this Agreement agreed to by both Parties. All prior negotiations and agreements are merged into this Agreement.
7.11 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which when taken together shall constitute a single signed original as though all Parties had executed the same page.
7.12 No Waiver.
No failure of either the City or the Contractor to insist upon the strict performance by the other of any covenant, term or condition of this Agreement, nor any failure to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach of any covenant, term, or condition of this Agreement, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach of such covenant, term or condition. No waiver of any breach shall affect or alter this Agreement, and each and every covenant, condition, and term hereof shall continue in full force and effect to any existing or subsequent breach.
7.13 Severability.
The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision of this Agreement shall not render any other provision of this Agreement unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.
7.14 Municipal Powers.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as a limitation upon the powers of the City as a charter city of the State of California.
7.15 Drafting Ambiguities.
The Parties agree that they are aware that they have the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the decision of whether or not to seek advice of counsel with respect to this Agreement is a decision that is the sole responsibility of each Party. This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which each Party participated in the drafting of the Agreement.
7.16 Signing Authority.
The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, or governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or Parties hereto harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist.
7.17 Conflicts Between Terms.
If an apparent conflict or inconsistency exists between the main body of this Agreement and the Exhibits, the main body of this Agreement shall control. If a conflict exists between an applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order, or code and this Agreement, the law, rule, regulation, order, or code shall control. Varying degrees of stringency among the main body of this Agreement, the Exhibits, and laws, rules, regulations, orders, or codes are not deemed conflicts, and the most stringent requirement shall control. Each Party shall notify the other immediately upon the identification of any apparent conflict or inconsistency concerning this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by the City Council of the City of El Centro, acting by and through City Manager, pursuant to Resolution No. 22- , authorizing such execution, and by the Contractor.
THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
By: City Manager
Date:
I HEREBY CERTIFY I can legally bind that I have read all of this Agreement, this day of
, 2026.
By:
Authorized
Representative
Print Name
Title:
Date:
I HEREBY APPROVE the form and legality of the foregoing Agreement this day of
, 2026.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
EXHIBIT "C"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT “C”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
VIII. INSURANCE
A. The successful Contractor must be able to meet, at a minimum, the insurance requirements set out as Exhibit "C" to the sample form of Agreement and summarized as follows.
B. Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall provide and maintain insurance acceptable to the City Attorney in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives or employees. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best rating of no less than A:
VII. Contractor shall provide the following scope and limits of insurance:
(i) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(i) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 0001.
(ii) Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, including Code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA0025, or equivalent forms subject to the written approval of the City.
(iii) Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of State of California and Employer's Liability insurance and covering all employees providing services on behalf of the Contractor and all risks to such persons under this Agreement. (ii) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits of insurance no less than:
(i) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, and if written with an aggregate, the aggregate shall be double the per occurrence limit. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits.
(ii) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(iii) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers' Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident.
(iii) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance.
(iv) Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance.
A. CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance policy with limits at least as broad as the commercial general liability coverage that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and employer's liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions:
A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for any reason; Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement; Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; Policies shall "follow form" to the underlying primary policies; and Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.
B. Other Provisions. Insurance policies shall contain the following provisions:
(i) All Policies. No insurance policy shall be suspended, or canceled by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City Clerk, City of El Centro, 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro CA 92243. Contractor agrees to provide City with thirty (30) days prior written notice of any reduction in coverage or limits, and/or the suspension or voiding of any coverage required herein. Notice shall be sent pursuant to subsection (1) above. (ii) General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverage's. (a) City, its officers, agents, and employees are to be covered as additional insured as respects: premises owned, occupied or used by Contractor, or automobiles owned, leased or hired or borrowed by Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials, or employees.
(b) Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect to City, its officers, officials, and employees. Any insurance maintained by City, its officers, officials, or employees shall apply in excess of, and not in contribution with, Contractor's insurance.
(c) Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
(d) Waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.
(iii) Workers' Compensation and Employer’s Liability Coverage. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, officials, and employees for losses arising from work performed by Contractor for City.
C. Other Requirements. The Contractor selected shall deposit with City, at or before the effective date of the Agreement, endorsed certificates of insurance necessary to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of this contract have been complied with. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. (i) Contractor shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each subContractor identical to those Contractor provides. (ii) Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City.
(iii) City shall retain the right at any time to review the coverage, form, and amount of the insurance required hereby. If, in the opinion of City, the insurance provisions in this contract, form, and amount are insufficient, an increase may be required to provide adequate protection. City's requirements shall be reasonable and based on available insurance coverage, but shall be designated to assure protection from and against the kind and extent of the risks which exist at the time a change in insurance is required.
(iv) The procurement of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Contractor's liability hereunder or other requirements of the Agreement.
D. Indemnification: In addition to liability insurance, the following indemnification is required:
Contractor shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers against any and all claims or actions arising from any claim, demand or judgment for personal injury, wrongful death and/or property damage arising out of Contractor's alleged negligent acts, errors or omissions and for any claim therefore, including City's attorney fees. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed satisfied by the requirements of
liability insurance required by the Agreement.
EXHIBIT "D"
LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract. This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.
This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.
City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:
Michael Crankshaw
Claudia Camarena
Sylvia Marroquin
Marty Ellett
Sonia Carter
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:
2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.
DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
Revised January 2026
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-298)
Item: 5.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Human Resources
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Dulce Bedolla, Human
Resource Director
Department Head: Robert Sawyer
DOC ID: 2026-298
Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Human Resources Director.
CITY MANAGER'S 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 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation of this resolution will be paid through by the General Fund 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:
Pay increases for the Human Resources Director as discussed by City Council.
DISCUSSION:
The modified terms and conditions as per the attached resolution are being presented to City Council for final approval:
1. Three-year agreement, January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028
2. Monthly Salary: $13,750.
3. 2% cost-of-living adjustment in January 2026, July 2026, July 2027 and July 2028.
4. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as full day holidays
5. Bilingual pay to $50 per pay period
CONCLUSION:
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 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Human Resources Director Reso 26
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RESOLUTION 26-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2028
WHEREAS, Dulce Bedolla (the “Employee”) was duly appointed to the position of Director of Human Resources pursuant to Resolution No. 21-93; and WHEREAS, currently, the Director of Human Resources is compensated pursuant to Resolution No. 22-82; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution provides the compensation for the position of Director of Human Resources and constitutes a contract of employment between the Employee and the City of El Centro (the “City”) and is approved and adopted at an open session regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”); and WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing facts, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Resolution establishing the terms and conditions of employment for the Employee is 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. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true, correct and incorporated fully herein as findings.
2. Term. Resolution No. 22-82 is hereby rescinded. The term of this Resolution shall be from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
3. Exempt Position. The Director of Human Resources is an at-will, Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exempt position and therefore not eligible to earn overtime wages. The Employee is expected to work as many hours per day as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the Director of Human Resources position.
4. Salary.
a. Base Salary. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee shall receive a base salary of fifteen thousand ($13,750) per month for the administrative services rendered to the City.
b. January 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee will receive a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (“COLA”), calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of the first full pay period in January 2026.
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c. July 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in July 2026, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2026.
d. July 2027 COLA. Effective the first full pay period in July 2027, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2027/2028, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2027.
e. July 2028 COLA. Effective the first full pay period in July 2028, Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2028/2029, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2028.
5. Performance Evaluation. The Employee's anniversary date shall be November 16, 2021.
The Employee shall be evaluated by the City Manager on or around July 1 of each subsequent year.
6. Insurance.
a. 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.
b. Life Insurance. The Employee shall be eligible for term life insurance provided by the City in the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) up to the age of
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seventy (70). If the Employee has reached the age of seventy (70) the life insurance will be paid at the reduced benefit amount in accordance with the City’s contract with the Life Insurance Administrator.
c. Disability Insurance. The City shall provide short and long-term disability insurance to the Employee at City’s cost.
7. Retirement.
a. CalPERS Retirement. The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the City's 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 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 current employees of the City. The City shall make a payment to the Employee as follows: If the sum of the Employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of the CalPERS) totals seventy-five (75) or greater, the City shall pay six hundred nineteen dollars and one cent ($619.01) towards the cost of the Employee portion of said insurance until Employee reaches age sixty-five (65). During this time, insurance coverage will be available to the Employee’s dependents at the Employee’s expense. At age sixtyfive (65), the Employee may elect to continue said insurance coverage as a Medicare Supplement Plan, including dependent coverage, at the Employee’s expense and the City will discontinue the payment under this Section. If the sum of the Employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of CalPERS) does not total seventy-five (75) or greater when Employee retires from the City, then the Employee will not be entitled to receive any payment for retiree medical benefits.
8. 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. As an at-will employee, the Employee cannot contest discipline or termination from employment under the City’s Personnel System and/or the Personnel Rules & Regulations (“Personnel Rules”). The Employee understands that she has no property right in her employment.
9. City’s Policies and Procedures Applicable to the Employee. 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 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.
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10. 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 to personal business.
a. Accrual. The Employee's vacation leave shall accrue at a rate of six and fifteen one hundredths (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.
c. Scheduling. The Employee's requests to take vacation leave must have the prior approval of the City Manager. 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.
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 to the maximum of eighty (80) hours when:
1. She has taken a minimum of one (1) week of vacation leave during the current fiscal year;
2. 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 the City and/or the Employee; and
3. If she for such reason is unable to take said vacation leave by the end of that 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.
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11. Sick Leave. The Employee shall accrue sick leave pursuant to this Section 11. a. Accrual. Sick leave shall accrue at a rate of three and sixty-nine one hundredths (3.69) hours bi-weekly.
b. Accumulation. Sick leave hours may be accumulated without restriction.
12. Administrative Leave. The City shall provide the Employee with sixty-four (64) hours of paid administrative leave per year effective January 1 of each year. Administrative leave shall not accumulate from year-to-year. Any administrative leave time remaining in the Employee's account as of December 31 of any year may be converted to cash, provided, however, that the total leave converted shall not exceed forty (40) hours. If administrative leave is not converted, any administrative leave time remaining as of December 31 shall be forfeited.
13. Car Allowance. The Employee shall receive a car allowance in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) per month. In this regard, said car allowance applies to the Employee's use of her personal vehicle within Imperial County. The Employee is entitled to file a claim of reimbursement for use of her personal vehicle on City business for vehicular travel outside of Imperial County.
14. Bilingual Pay.
a. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee 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.
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 14 shall be reported to CalPERS as Special Compensation. The City and the Employee 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.
15. Holidays. The 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;
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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; 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.
16. 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 City Manager. 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 City Manager. 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.
17. Full-Time Commitment. During the term of this Resolution, the Employee shall dedicate her full-time to fulfilling his responsibilities hereunder. The Employee shall not be involved in any outside activity that conflicts with the performance of her duties as Director of Human Resources.
18. Professional Development. The City agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of the Employee for conferences and seminars that are necessary for the Employee's professional development and for the good of the City.
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19. Dues and Subscriptions. The City agrees to budget and to pay the professional dues and subscriptions of the Employee necessary for continuation and full participation in national, state and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable to keep the Employee up-to-date with regard to matters of importance to the City as the Director of Human Resources.
20. Employment Termination/Severance Pay.
a. Notice. Either the Employee or the City may terminate this Resolution and the employment relationship at any time, with or without Cause, as defined under Section 20.c. 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.
b. Termination Without Cause/Severance Pay. Should the City terminate the Employee’s employment without Cause, as defined under Section 20.c, while the Employee is willing and able to perform the duties of the Director of Human Resources, then the Employee shall receive severance pay in an amount equal to the Employee’s base monthly salary at the last date the Employee is at work (and not on leave status) with the City times four (4) months, less taxes and applicable withholdings. This Section 20.b shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements set forth in Government Code Sections 53243-53243.4. 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 and the Employee shall not be entitled to severance pay. “Cause” is defined by Sections 14.4 and 18.4 of the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
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24. 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.
25. Abuse of Office:
a. Any severance pay the Employee may receive pursuant to Section 20 of this Resolution, any paid leave pending an administrative investigation, any funds for the legal criminal defense of the Employee, or 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 his 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. b. 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.
26. 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 1st day of September 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
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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 18th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By: _______________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
I agree to the foregoing:
_____________________ Dated:
Dulce Bedolla
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-292)
Item: 6.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Human Resources
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Dulce Bedolla, Human
Resource Director
Department Head: Dulce Bedolla
DOC ID: 2026-292
Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Chief of Fire.
CITY MANAGER'S 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 CHIEF OF FIRE/DIRECTOR SERVICES JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation of this resolution will be paid through the General Fund 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:
Pay increases for the Chief of Fire as discussed by City Council.
DISCUSSION:
The modified terms and conditions as per the attached resolution are being presented to City Council for final approval:
1. Three-year agreement, January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028
2. Monthly Salary: $14,583
3. 2% cost-of-living adjustment in January 2026, July 2026, July 2027 and July 2028.
4. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as full day holidays
5. Bilingual pay to $50 per pay period
CONCLUSION:
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 CHIEF OF FIRE/DIRECTOR FIRE SERVICES JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Fire Chief Reso 26
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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
FIRE CHIEF/DIRECTOR OF DISASTER SERVICES JANUARY
1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
WHEREAS, Joseph Bernal (the “Employee”) was duly appointed to the position of Fire Chief/Director of Disaster Services pursuant to Resolution No. 20-92; and WHEREAS, this Resolution provides the compensation for the position of Fire Chief/Director of Disaster Services and constitutes a contract of employment between Employee and the City of El Centro (the “City”) and is approved and adopted at an open session regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”); and WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing facts, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Resolution establishing the terms and conditions of employment for the Employee is 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. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true, correct and incorporated fully herein as findings.
2. Term. Resolution No. 20-119 is hereby rescinded. The term of this Resolution is from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
3. Hours of Work.
a. Exempt Position. The Fire Chief/Director of Disaster Services is an at-will, Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exempt position and therefore not eligible to earn overtime wages. The Employee is expected to work as many hours per day as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. b. Extra Compensation for Emergency Services. The Fire Chief/Director of Disaster Services may be required to commit to large-scale catastrophic events or mutual aid events that may span multiple operational periods. These types of events could include floods, earthquakes, declared disasters, fires and prolonged emergencies.
Such services may be considered “extraordinary” and beyond the scope of his normal duties and would be determined and approved in advance by the City Manager. Pursuant to Resolution No. 15-72 and all applicable laws, the City will compensate the Employee on an hourly, straight time basis, calculated based on the Employee’s yearly salary, from beginning at the time of initial dispatch from home base, to the time of return to home base. This extra compensation does not alter the FLSA exempt status of Employee’s position pursuant to 29 CFR 541.604.
4. Salary.
a. Base Salary. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee shall receive a base salary of fourteen thousand five hundred eighty-three ($14,583) per month for the administrative services rendered to the City of El Centro.
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b. January 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee will receive a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (“COLA”), calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of the first full pay period in January 2026.
c. July 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in July 2026, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2026.
d. July 2027 COLA. Effective the first full pay period in July 2027, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2027/2028, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2027.
e. July 2028 COLA. Effective the first full pay period in July 2028, Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2028/2029, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2028.
5. Performance Evaluation. The Employee’s anniversary date shall be November 1, 2022.
The Employee shall be evaluated by the City Manager on or around July 1 of each subsequent year.
6. Insurance.
a. Medical Insurance. The Employee will be eligible for the City’s comprehensive major medical, dental, and vision care insurance 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.
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b. Life Insurance. The Employee shall be eligible for term life insurance provided by the City in the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) up to the age of seventy (70). If the Employee has reached the age of seventy (70) the life insurance will be paid at the reduced benefit amount in accordance with the City's contract with the Life Insurance Administrator.
c. Disability Insurance. The City shall provide short and long-term disability insurance to the Employee at City’s cost.
7. Retirement.
a. CalPERS Retirement. The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the City’s retirement plan with the California Public Employee 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 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.
The City shall make a payment to the Employee as follows: If the sum of the Employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of the CalPERS) totals seventy-five (75) or greater, the City shall pay six hundred nineteen dollars and one cent ($619.01) towards the cost of the Employee portion of said insurance until the Employee reaches age sixty-five (65). During this time, insurance coverage will be available to the Employee’s dependents at the Employee’s expense. At age sixtyfive (65), the Employee may elect to continue said insurance coverage as a Medicare Supplement Plan, including dependent coverage, at the Employee’s expense and the City will discontinue the payment under this Section. If the sum of the Employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of CalPERS) does not total seventy-five (75) or greater when Employee retires from the City, then the Employee will not be entitled to receive any payment for retiree medical benefits.
8. Uniforms and Equipment. For purposes of defraying the cost of purchasing and maintaining uniforms and clothing prescribed by the City, the Employee will receive a uniform allowance of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) annually; to be paid biweekly in the amount of fifty-seven dollars and sixty-nine cents ($57.69). The Employee shall furnish, upon the request of the City, copies of the receipts for the purchase or maintenance of uniforms or clothing prescribed by the City.
9. Vehicle Use. The Employee will be provided with a vehicle for City business. The City shall be responsible for paying for liability, property damage and comprehensive insurance for that vehicle, and shall be responsible for paying for gasoline and maintenance and repair of that vehicle. The Employee shall operate any City vehicle used in connection with the performance of his duties in a safe manner and otherwise in observance of all established traffic safety laws and ordinances and shall maintain a valid California automobile’s driver’s license during the period of employment. If the Employee utilizes his personal vehicle for travel outside of the county, he will be reimbursed at the current Federal
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privately-owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rate in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 17.10.
10. Bilingual Pay.
a. Effective the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee will be eligible to receive fifty dollars ($50) per pay period upon becoming certified to use a nonEnglish language through a City-administered exam testing language proficiency. 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 10 shall be reported to CalPERS as Special Compensation. The City and the Employee 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.
11. 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 hundredths (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.
c. Scheduling. The Employee's requests to take vacation leave must have the prior approval of the City Manager. 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 then-current rate of pay.
e. Cash Out.
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;
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. He 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.
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
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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.
12. Sick Leave. The Employee shall accrue sick leave pursuant to this Section 12. a. Accrual. Sick leave shall accrue at a rate of three and sixty-nine one hundredths (3.69) hours bi-weekly.
b. Accumulation. Sick leave hours may be accumulated without restriction.
13. Administrative Leave. The City shall provide the Employee with sixty-four (64) hours of paid administrative leave per year effective January 1 of each year. Administrative leave shall not accumulate from year-to-year. Any administrative leave time remaining in the Employee's account as of December 31 of any year may be converted to cash, provided, however, that the total leave converted shall not exceed forty (40) hours. If administrative leave is not converted, any administrative leave time remaining as of December 31 shall be forfeited.
14. 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 City Manager. 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 City Manager. 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.
15. Holidays. The 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;
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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; 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.
16. Full-Time Commitment. During the term of this Resolution, the Employee shall dedicate his full time to fulfilling his responsibilities hereunder. The Employee shall not be involved in any outside activity that conflicts with the performance of his duties as Fire Chief/Director of Disaster Services.
17. Residency. As part of this appointment to the position of Fire Chief/ Director of Disaster Services for the City, the Employee is required to live in the City or within a twenty (20) mile radius of the City boundaries. If requested, the Employee will have to show proof of registering to vote within the City and of processing a change on his driver's license to a local address.
18. 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. As an at-will employee, the Employee cannot contest discipline or termination from employment under the City’s Personnel System and/or the Personnel Rules and Regulations (“Personnel Rules”), except for termination as set forth in Section 20 of this Resolution, or for discipline as set forth in the Firefighters Bill of Rights (“FBOR”) (Government Code Sections 3250- 3262). The Employee further acknowledges and agrees that as a condition of employment as Fire Chief/Director of Disaster Services, and in exchange for the salary and benefits described herein, he waives any property interest in any positions that he previously held with the City and has no right of reinstatement to any former position upon termination of his employment as Fire Chief/Director of Disaster Services. The Employee understands that he has no property right in his employment.
19. City’s Policies and Procedures Applicable to the Employee. 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 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.
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20. Employment Termination/Severance Pay.
a. Notice. Either the Employee or the City may terminate this Resolution and the employment relationship at any time, with or without Cause, as defined by Section
20.c. 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.
b. Termination Without Cause/Severance Pay. Should the City terminate Employee’s employment without Cause, as defined by Section 20.c., while the Employee is willing and able to perform the duties of the Fire Chief/Director of Disaster Services, the following shall apply:
i. The City shall pay Employee severance pay in an amount equal to the Employee’s base monthly salary at the last date the Employee is at work (and not on leave status) with the City times four (4) months, less applicable withholdings and taxes, provided the Employee does not challenge such termination, including but not limited to, by means of appeal or civil or administrative hearing.
ii. This Section 20.b. shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements set forth in Government Code Section 53243-53243.4.
c. Termination With Cause. The City Manager may terminate this Agreement at any time with Cause, by providing written notice of the reason(s)) and an opportunity for administrative appeal in accordance with the requirements of the Firefighters Bill of Rights (“FBOR”) (Government Code Sections 3250-3262), including but not limited to Government Code subdivision 3254(c), which states the City is required to provide written notice of termination and the reason or reasons therefore and an opportunity for administrative appeal. In that event, the City shall proceed with termination as set out under the Personnel Rules. “Cause” is defined by Sections 14.4 and 18.4 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations. Nothing in this Resolution is intended to, or does, confer upon Employee any right to any property interest in continued employment with the City.
21. Professional Education. The City also agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of the Employee for short courses, institutes and seminars that are necessary for the Employee's professional development and for the good of the City.
22. Dues and Subscriptions. The City agrees to budget and to pay the professional dues and subscriptions of the Employee necessary for his continuation and full participation in national, state and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable to keep the Employee up-to-date with regard to matters of importance to the City, as a Fire Chief/ Director of Disaster Services.
23. 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
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to the extent necessary to permit its enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
24. Abuse of Office:
a. Any severance pay Employee may receive pursuant to Section 20, any paid leave pending an administrative investigation, funds for the legal criminal defense of the Employee, or 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 his 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.
b. 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.
25. 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 Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without prior written consent of the other party. Any attempted assignment is void.
26. 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.
27. Attorneys’ Fees/Costs. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs associated with litigation concerning this resolution.
28. Complete Agreement. 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 1st day of September, 2026.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By_________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
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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 oftheCity ofElCentro,California, held on the 18th day of August, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
I agree to the foregoing:
Joseph Bernal Date
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-268)
Item: 7.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Human Resources
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Dulce Bedolla, Human
Resource Director
Department Head: Dulce Bedolla
DOC ID: 2026-268
Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Chief of Police.
CITY MANAGER'S 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 CHIEF OF POLICE JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation of this resolution will be paid by the General Fund 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:
Pay increases for the Chief of Police as discussed by City Council.
DISCUSSION:
The modified terms and conditions as per the attached resolution are being presented to City Council for final approval:
1. Three-year agreement, January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028
2. Monthly Salary: $15,834
3. 2% cost-of-living adjustment in January 2026, July 2026, July 2027 and July 2028.
4. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as full day holidays
5. Bilingual pay to $50 per pay period
CONCLUSION:
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 CHIEF OF POLICE JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Chief of Police Reso 26
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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
CHIEF OF POLICE JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2028
WHEREAS, Kelly L. Brown (the “Employee”) was duly appointed to the position of Chief of Police pursuant to Resolution No. 25-75; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution provides the compensation for the position of Chief of Police and constitutes a contract of employment between the Employee and the City of El Centro (the “City”) and is approved and adopted at an open session regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”); and WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing facts, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Resolution establishing the terms and conditions of employment for the Employee is 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. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true, correct and incorporated fully herein as findings.
2. Term. Resolution No. 25-75 is hereby rescinded. The term of this Resolution is from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
3. Exempt Position. The Chief of Police is an at-will, Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exempt position and therefore not eligible to earn overtime wages. The Employee is expected to work as many hours per day as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
4. Salary.
a. Base Salary. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee shall receive a base salary of fifteen thousand eight hundred thirty-four ($15,834) per month for the administrative services rendered to the City of El Centro.
b. January 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee will receive a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (“COLA”), calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of the first full pay period in January 2026.
c. July 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in July 2026, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2026.
d. July 2027 COLA. Effective the first full pay period in July 2027, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2027/2028, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2027.
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e. July 2028 COLA. Effective the first full pay period in July 2028, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2028/2029, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2028.
5. Performance Evaluation. The Employee’s anniversary date shall be November 4, 2025.
The Employee shall be evaluated by the City Manager on or around July 1 of each subsequent year.
6. Insurance.
a. Medical Insurance. The Employee will be eligible for the City’s comprehensive major medical, dental, and vision care insurance 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.
b. Life Insurance. The City shall provide term life insurance in the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) up to the age of seventy (70). If the Employee has reached the age of seventy (70) the life insurance will be paid at the reduced benefit amount in accordance with the City's contract with the Life Insurance Administrator.
c. Disability Insurance. The City shall provide short and long-term disability insurance to the Employee at City’s cost.
7. Retirement.
a. CalPERS Retirement. The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the City’s retirement plan with the California Public Employee Retirement System (“CalPERS”). The City will contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the employer contribution amount as determined by CalPERS. The Employee shall pay
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one hundred percent (100%) of the employee contribution amount as determined by CalPERS. The Employee’s contributions will be paid pre-tax under 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.
The City shall make a payment to the Employee as follows: If the sum of the Employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of the CalPERS) totals seventy-five (75) or greater, the City shall pay six hundred nineteen dollars and one cent ($619.01) towards the cost of the Employee portion of said insurance until the Employee reaches age sixty-five (65). During this time, insurance coverage will be available to the Employee’s dependents at the Employee’s expense. At age sixtyfive (65), the Employee may elect to continue said insurance coverage as a Medicare Supplement Plan, including dependent coverage, at the Employee’s expense and the City will discontinue the payment under this Section. If the sum of the Employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of CalPERS) does not total seventy-five (75) or greater when Employee retires from the City, then the Employee will not be entitled to receive any payment for retiree medical benefits.
8. Uniforms and Equipment. For purposes of defraying the cost of purchasing and maintaining uniforms and clothing prescribed by the City, the Employee will receive a uniform allowance of one thousand five hundred ($1,500) annually; seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) payable in the month of January and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) in the month of July. The Employee shall furnish, upon the request of the City, copies of the receipts for the purchase or maintenance of uniforms or clothing prescribed by the City.
The City shall provide police equipment, police car, bullet resistant vest, and replacement for wear and tear of such items.
9. Vehicle Use. The Employee will be provided with a City vehicle for the Employee’s use understanding the nature of routine off-hour responses to police and other City business as Section 13.7, Vehicle Usage Police, of the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations. The City shall be responsible for paying for liability, property damage and comprehensive insurance for that vehicle, and shall be responsible for paying for gasoline and maintenance and repair of that vehicle. The Employee shall operate any City vehicle used in connection with the performance of his duties in a safe manner and otherwise in observance of all established traffic safety laws and ordinances and shall maintain a valid California automobile’s driver’s license during the period of employment. If the Employee utilizes his personal vehicle for travel outside of the county, he will be reimbursed at the current Federal privately-owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rate in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 17.10.
10. Bilingual Pay.
a. Effective the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee will be eligible to receive fifty dollars ($50) per pay period upon becoming certified to use a nonEnglish language through a City-administered exam testing language proficiency. b. In compliance with the CalPERS regulations and definition of “Special Compensation” (2 CCR §571), the monetary value of the bilingual pay provided in
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this Section 10 shall be reported to CalPERS as Special Compensation. The City and the Employee 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.
11. 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 hundredths (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.
c. Scheduling. The Employee's requests to take vacation leave must have the prior approval of the City Manager. 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 then-current rate of pay.
e. Cash Out.
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;
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. He 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.
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.
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12. Sick Leave. The Employee shall accrue sick leave pursuant to this Section 12. a. Accrual. Sick leave shall accrue at a rate of three and sixty-nine one hundredths (3.69) hours bi-weekly.
b. Accumulation. Sick leave hours may be accumulated without restriction.
13. Administrative Leave. The City shall provide the Employee with sixty-four (64) hours of paid administrative leave per year effective January 1 of each year. Administrative leave shall not accumulate from year-to-year. Any administrative leave time remaining in the Employee's account as of December 31 of any year may be converted to cash, provided, however, that the total leave converted shall not exceed forty (40) hours. If administrative leave is not converted, any administrative leave time remaining as of December 31 shall be forfeited.
14. 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 City Manager. 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 City Manager. 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.
15. Holidays. The 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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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.
16. Full-Time Commitment. During the term of this Resolution, the Employee shall dedicate his full time to fulfilling his responsibilities hereunder. The Employee shall not be involved in any outside activity that conflicts with the performance of his duties as Chief of Police.
17. Residency. As part of this appointment to the position of Chief of Police for the City, the Employee is required to live in the City or within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of the City boundaries. If requested, the Employee will have to show proof of registering to vote within the City and of processing a change on his driver's license to a local address.
18. 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. As an at-will employee, the Employee cannot contest discipline or termination from employment under the City’s Personnel System and/or the Personnel Rules and Regulations (“Personnel Rules”), except for termination as set forth in Section 20 of this Resolution, or for discipline as set forth in the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (“PBOR”) (Government Code Sections 3300-3312). The Employee further acknowledges and agrees that as a condition of employment as Chief of Police, and in exchange for the salary and benefits described herein, he waives any property interest in any positions that he previously held with the City and has no right of reinstatement to any former position upon termination of his employment as Chief of Police. The Employee understands that he has no property right in his employment.
19. City’s Policies and Procedures Applicable to the Employee. 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 these terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Resolution and anything contained in the Personnel Rules, the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Resolution shall prevail.
20. Employment Termination/Severance Pay.
a. Notice. Either the Employee or the City may terminate this Resolution and the employment relationship at any time, with or without Cause, as defined by Section
20.c. 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.
b. Termination Without Cause/Severance Pay. Should the City terminate Employee’s employment without Cause, as defined by Section 20.c., while the Employee is willing and able to perform the duties of the Chief of Police, the following shall apply:
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i. The City shall pay Employee severance pay in an amount equal to the Employee’s base monthly salary at the last date the Employee is at work (and not on leave status) with the City times four (4) months, less applicable withholdings and taxes, provided the Employee does not challenge such termination, including but not limited to, by means of appeal or civil or administrative hearing.
ii. This Section 20.b. shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements set forth in Government Code Sections 53243-53243.4.
c. Termination With Cause. The City Manager may terminate this Agreement at any time with Cause, by providing written notice of the reason(s)) and an opportunity for administrative appeal in accordance with the requirements of PBOR (Government Code sections 3300-3312), including but not limited to Government Code subdivision 3304(c), which states the City is required to provide written notice of termination and the reason or reasons therefore and an opportunity for administrative appeal. In that event, the City shall proceed with termination as set out under the Personnel Rules. “Cause” is defined by Sections 14.4 and 18.4 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations. Nothing in this Resolution is intended to, or does, confer upon Employee any right to any property interest in continued employment with the City.
21. Professional Education. The City agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of the Employee for short courses, institutes and seminars that are necessary for the Employee's professional development and for the good of the City.
22. Dues and Subscriptions. The City agrees to budget and to pay the professional dues and subscriptions of the Employee necessary for his continuation and full participation in national, state and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable to keep the Employee up to date with regard to matters of importance to the City, as a Chief of Police.
23. Civic Club Membership. The City recognizes the desirability of representation in and before local civic and other organizations and the Employee is authorized to become a member of such club(s) and organization(s). The City shall pay related and reasonable expenses thereto and allow the Employee to participate on City time.
24. 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.
25. Abuse of Office:
a. Any severance pay Employee may receive pursuant to Section 20, any paid leave pending an administrative investigation, funds for the legal criminal defense of the Employee, or 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 his office or position. “Abuse of office or position” means either of the following:
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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.
b. 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.
26. 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 Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without prior written consent of the other party. Any attempted assignment is void.
27. 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.
28. Attorneys’ Fees/Costs. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs associated with litigation concerning this Resolution.
29. 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 1st day of September, 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 Council oftheCity ofElCentro,California, held on the 18th day of August, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
I agree to the foregoing:
Kelly L. Brown Date
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-299)
Item: 8.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Human Resources
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Dulce Bedolla, Human
Resource Director
Department Head: Dulce Bedolla
DOC ID: 2026-299
Approval of the Unrepresented Fire Management Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CITY MANAGER'S 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 FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation of this MOU will be paid through the General Fund 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:
The current Unrepresented Fire Management Employee Resolution expired on December 31, 2025. Pay increases as discussed by City Council.
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. One and a half year agreement.
2. 2% cost-of-living adjustment- January 2026 and July 2026
3. 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, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Unrepresented Fire Management Reso 26
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED
FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro (“City Council”) wishes to identify and recognize all current employees that are in Unrepresented Fire Safety Management classifications; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to declare that the Unrepresented Fire Safety Management Employees classifications are presently unrepresented and are not members of any employee labor groups for purposes of collective bargaining or representation; and WHEREAS, currently, the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Fire Safety Management Employees are set forth in Resolution No. 22-116 adopted November 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Resolution establishing the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Fire Safety Management Employees is in the best interest of the City of El Centro (“City”).
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. 22-116.
Section 2. Agreement. The City Council hereby approves the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Fire Management Employees as set forth in this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Dates. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption and shall terminate on June 30, 2027.
Section 4. Terms. The following terms and conditions of the Unrepresented Fire Management Employees are hereby established upon adoption of this Resolution:
A. Pay Increases. The salary ranges of the employees covered by this Resolution shall be adjusted as follows:
1. Pay Range. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, no employee shall be paid less than Step 1 or more than Step 6.
2. 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.
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3. July 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to 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.
4. Merit Increases.
a. Eligibility. From January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, 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.
b. 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 performance at satisfactory or better, the step increase will be retroactive to the anniversary date.
c. Future Increases: Except as provided for in Section 4.B.1. regarding placement into Step 6, future step increases after the termination of this Resolution on June 30, 2027 must be approved in a successor Resolution.
B. Longevity Pay.
1. Placement. Employees covered by this Resolution 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.
C. Step Ranges. Separate salary schedules showing the salary step ranges are shown in Appendix A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
D. 48/96 Work Schedule. The 48/96 work cycle is twelve (12) days. The schedule consists of a system in which employees work two consecutive twenty-four-hour shifts for a total of forty-eight hours, and have ninety-six consecutive hours off. A typical work cycle is as follows: X= work day, and O=day off: XXOOOOXXOOOOXXOOOO and so on. In the event one shift is scheduled to work both December 24th and December 25th of the same year, the shift assigned to work on December 23rd will be reassigned to work on December 24th. The shift originally scheduled to work on December 24th will be reassigned to work on December 23rd.
E. On-Call Pay. Employees shall receive "On-Call" pay at the rate of four (4) hours at the employees base rate of pay each twenty-four (24) hour shift employee is assigned to an "On-Call" status.
F. Call-Back Pay. An employee who has been released from work and has left the work premises shall, if called back to duty, be paid for the reasonable estimate of the time required to travel to and from the employee's residence and the work area and for the time actually worked. The total paid time of call-back pay, including travel time, shall not be less than four (4) hours. Scheduled overtime shall not result in call-back pay.
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G. Overtime Compensation.
1. Overtime Pay. Employees shall be compensated at one and one-half (1.5) times the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked in a work period in excess of the maximum hours standard set forth in 29 CFR 553.230. The scheduled use of vacation leave and compensatory time shall be considered hours worked.
2. Overtime Pay for Extraordinary Duty. Employees are occasionally required to commit to large scale or catastrophic events or mutual aid events. These types of events would include floods, earthquakes, declared disasters, fires, and prolonged emergency situations. These extraordinary events may be more than twenty-four hours in duration.
Such service is considered “extraordinary” and is beyond the scope of the normal duties. The City will compensate the employees at an overtime rate of time equal to one and one-half (1 ½) times their hourly base rate of pay for direct and indirect work during such extraordinary events in order to protect life, property, and the environment beginning at the time of the initial dispatch from home base, to the time of return to home base, portal to portal.
H. Compensatory Time.
1. Option to Accrue. Employees shall have the option to accrue compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay. The method of calculation to determine compensatory hours shall be the same method as used to calculate monetary compensation.
2. Accumulation. Compensatory time may accumulate to a maximum of two hundred forty (240) hours. Prior to the end of December of each year, employees may irrevocably elect to be paid for up to one hundred (100) hours of compensatory time in the following calendar year that is accrued at the time of the payout.
3. Use. An employee who has requested the use of such compensatory time shall be permitted to use such time within a reasonable period after making the request, if the use of compensatory time does not unduly disrupt operations of the City.
4. Accrual Rate. Compensatory time shall accumulate at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the number of overtime hours worked.
I. Holiday Pay. Employees covered by this Resolution shall receive one hundred (100) hours of holiday pay payable in the last pay period in November each year.
J. Retirement.
1. Retirement Tier 1. Employees covered by this Resolution hired before January 1, 2013, shall receive the 3% @ 50 retirement formula. These employees shall pay the entire nine percent (9%) of the CalPERS employee contribution on a pre-tax basis.
A. Effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2023, employees shall pay 9% of the member contribution plus an additional “cost share” pension contribution of 3%, total pension contribution shall be 12%.
B. This cost sharing pension contribution shall initially be implemented outside
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of a CalPERS contract amendment as authorized by Government Code Section 20516(f). As soon as administratively feasible the City shall implement a contract amendment. This pension contribution shall extend beyond the expiration of this Resolution.
C. Survivor Benefit: The City will continue to contract with CalPERS to provide for the fourth level of 1959 Survivor’s benefit (Govt. Code Section 21583) for all employees covered by this Resolution. The City will pay the applicable employer cost and each employee will pay the applicable employee cost.
2. Retirement Tier 2: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, that are considered “new employees” or “new members” as those terms are defined in the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (“PEPRA”), and covered by this Resolution, shall be placed in the CalPERS 2.7% at 57 retirement plan. The City will contribute one hundred percent (100%) of the employer contribution amount as determined by CalPERS. The employees shall pay the full employee contribution amount as determined by CalPERS.
3. Classic Employees Hired after January 1, 2013. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, that are “Classic Members” in the CalPERS system and had a break in service of no more than 6 months, will be eligible for the 3% at 50 plan.
4. Pre-Tax Payment. Employee contributions will be paid pre-tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 414(h)(2).
K. Uniform Allowance.
1. Annual Allowance. Employees will receive one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), annually, to be paid per biweekly pay period at fifty-seven dollars and sixtynine cents ($57.69) for purposes of defraying the cost of purchasing and maintaining uniforms and clothing prescribed by the City (“Annual Allowance”).
2. New Employees. Employees covered by this Resolution that are hired after the effective date of this Resolution will be provided by the City five (5) full uniforms one (l) pair of boots, and two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to be used towards the purchase of one (l) dress uniform upon hire for the first fiscal year of employment. New employees shall not be eligible for the Annual Allowance until the next fiscal year.
3. Promoted Employees. Current Fire Department employees that are promoted to a position covered by this Resolution will be paid six hundred fifty dollars ($650) for purposes of defraying the cost of purchasing and maintaining uniforms and clothing prescribed by the City for the first fiscal year in their new position and will not receive the Annual Allowance. Newly promoted employees shall also be eligible for uniform allowance of twenty-five ($25) biweekly, until the beginning of the next fiscal year – wherein the regular Annual Allowance shall be provided.
L. Medical Insurance. 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, and vision care insurance program offered to current
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employees of the City. The employees covered by this Resolution may obtain coverage for their legal dependents under the same comprehensive major medical, dental, life and vision care insurance program.
1. 2022 Contributions. 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 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. Employees shall be responsible for the difference between the City contribution and the actual premium for the plan selected by the employee.
Employees 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. Upon retirement from the City, employees covered by this Resolution 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. The City shall make a payment to an employee as follows: If the sum of an employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of the CalPERS) totals seventy-five (75) or greater, the City shall pay six hundred nineteen dollars and one cent ($619.01) towards the cost of the employee portion of said insurance until an employee reaches age sixty-five (65). During this time, insurance coverage will be available to an employee’s dependents at an employee’s expense. At age sixtyfive (65), an employee may elect to continue said insurance coverage as a Medicare Supplement Plan, including dependent coverage, at an employee’s expense and the City will discontinue the payment under this Section. If the sum of an employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of CalPERS) does not total seventy-five (75) or greater when an employee retires from the City, then an employee will not be entitled to receive any payment for retiree medical benefits.
M. Life Insurance. The City shall provide for term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) each for employee covered by this Resolution.
N. Disability Insurance. The City shall provide short-term disability and long-term disability
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insurance coverage for an employee covered by this Resolution.
O. Sick Leave. All permanent, part-time permanent, and probationary employees who have completed the equivalent of one (1) month of service are eligible for sick leave. Temporary employees are not eligible for sick leave. Sick leave shall accrue on a biweekly basis for all eligible employees who are on a pay status for 50% or more of that biweekly period.
Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of 3.69 hours biweekly (in the case of forty-hour employees) and 5.54 hours biweekly (in the case of twenty-four-hour employees).
P. Vacation Leave.
1. Accrual. Employees who are eligible for vacation leave, shall accrue vacation per pay period, as follows:
Years of Continuous Service Accrual Rate Per Pay Period 1 to 6 years 6.46 hours
6 to 11 years 8.31 hours
11+ years 10.15 hours
2. Continuous Service. In all cases, “continuous service” means employed by the City.
3. Accumulation. Vacation leave may be accumulated up to a maximum of one and onehalf (1.5) times the annual accrual rate applicable to the employee.
4. Eligibility. Employees shall be eligible to take vacation leave after completion of one (1) month continuous full-time service.
5. Cash Out of Vacation:
a. Prior to the end of December of each year, the 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 the maximum of eighty (80) hours when:
i. He/she has taken a minimum of one (1) week of vacation leave during the current fiscal year;
ii. 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 the City and/or the employee; and iii. 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.
b. 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. c. 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
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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.
Q. Bereavement Leave.
1. 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 of bereavement leave upon 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. Employees are entitled to, but are not required to, use vacation, personal leave, accrued and available sick leave or annual leave for unpaid bereavement leave under this Section.
2. 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.
3. 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.
R. Personal Necessity Day. Employees covered by this Resolution shall be granted twentyfour (24) hours of paid leave during a fiscal year to attend to personal business. Employees shall request use of such leave on forms provided by the City, and 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 each year shall be forfeited.
S. Bilingual Pay.
1. Effective retroactively 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 non-English 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 4.S.1 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.
2. In compliance with the CalPERS regulations and definition of “Special Compensation” (2 CCR §571), the monetary value of the bilingual pay provided in Section 4.S.1 shall be reported to CalPERS as Special Compensation. This bilingual
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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.
T. Educational Incentive Pay.
1. Rates. Employees covered by this Resolution may be eligible for the following pay for certifications obtained from the State of California and/or educational degrees:
Per Pay Period
a. Chief Fire Officer $40 (not applicable if hired or
promoted after July 1, 2025)
b. Executive Chief Fire Officer $60
c. Fire Marshal $40
d. Instructor III $60
e. Investigator II $40
f. Haz Mat Incident Command $20
g. Haz Mat Specialist $40
h. Strike Team Leader $20 (not applicable if hired or
promoted after July 1, 2025)
i. Bachelor’s Degree $100/ (not applicable if
required for the Chief Fire Officer)
j. Master’s Degree $125
2. Maximum. Educational incentive pay is cumulative and is subject to a maximum of two hundred dollars ($225.00), per pay period.
3. Eligibility. Employees will only be eligible for the above-listed amounts if the employee has paid for the requisite training and attended on their own personal time.
If the City paid for the training or the employee attended training on City-time, the employee will only be eligible for fifty percent (50%) of the above-listed amount and a maximum of one hundred dollars ($100) per pay period.
4. LALS Incentive. Any employee with the certificate in Limited Advance Life Support (LALS) will receive 5% of base salary.
5. EMT-P Incentive. Any employee with the certification of EMT-P will receive 9.5% of base salary. Any employee recertified for EMT-P shall be paid a recertification bonus of two hundred dollars ($200); provided however, that such bonus shall not be paid more frequently than once every two years.
6. Proof. The employee is responsible for providing proof of completion work required to obtain certificates, proof of certification, proof of renewal and good standing. If timely
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notification to Human Resources is not provided by the employee, retroactive certification pay shall be limited to the three months immediately preceding the furnishing of the documentation. Advanced degrees must be from an accredited university/college that has been approved by the Human Resources Department.
U. Repair or Replacement of Employee’s Personal Property. The City shall reimburse employees for the then-current value of personal property lost or damaged in the performance of his/her duties except where said loss or damage is the result of negligence on the part of the employee. The City shall pay the replacement value of any such authorized personal property with the following exception: watches up to a maximum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150), non-prescription sunglasses up to a maximum of one hundred ($100) and an engagement and/or wedding ring up to a maximum of three hundred dollars ($300). Personal electronics (cell phones, iPads etc.) are not eligible for reimbursement. If a claim is not approved, the grievance procedure shall serve as the final remedy of the claim. Employees assign 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 the City's expense. Prior to the City commencing any civil action to recover City moneys expended pursuant to this Section, the City shall notify the affected employee of said fact.
V. Higher Job Classification. Employees who are assigned the duties of a higher job classification shall receive a ten (10%) increase over their regular base rate of pay for all hours that the employee is assigned to such duties.
W. Tuition Reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement shall follow the rules as specified in the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations with the exception that the employees covered under this Resolution shall be eligible of up to one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement and/or professional development.
X. Personnel Rules. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist between these terms and conditions of employment and anything contained in the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, the provisions of the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Resolution shall prevail.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro held on the 1st day of September 2026.
CITY OF EL CENTRO
By ___________________________
Mike Crankshaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
By _________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
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APPROVED TO FORM:
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 1st day of September 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
By ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
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APPENDIX A- Unrepresented Fire Safety Management Employees
CLASSIFICATION GRADE
FIRE BATTALION CHIEF F21
Effective first full pay period of January 2026
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
STEP
4 STEP
5 STEP
6 F21 8961 9409 9880 10374 10893 11437
Effective first full pay period of July 2026
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
STEP
4 STEP
5 STEP
6 G4 9141 9598 10077 10581 11110 11666
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-293)
Item: 9.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Human Resources
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Dulce Bedolla, Human
Resource Director
Department Head: Dulce Bedolla
DOC ID: 2026-293
Establishing terms and conditions of employment for the Community Services Director.
CITY MANAGER'S 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 SERVICES DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation of this resolution will be paid through the General Fund 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:
Pay increases for the Community Services Director as discussed by City Council.
DISCUSSION:
The modified terms and conditions as per the attached resolution are being presented to City Council for final approval:
1. Three-year agreement, January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028
2. Monthly Salary: $13,750.
3. 2% cost-of-living adjustment in January 2026, July 2026, July 2027 and July 2028.
4. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as full day holidays
5. Bilingual pay to $50 per pay period
CONCLUSION:
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 SERVICES DIRECTOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Finance Director 26
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RESOLUTION 26-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2028
WHEREAS, Adriana Nava (the “Employee”) was duly appointed to the position of Director of Community Services pursuant to Resolution No. 16-67; and WHEREAS, currently the Director of Community Services is compensated pursuant to Resolution No. 22-78; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution provides the compensation for the position of Director of Community Services and constitutes a contract of employment between the Employee and the City of El Centro (the “City”) and is approved and adopted at an open session regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”); and WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing facts, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Resolution establishing the terms and conditions of employment for the Employee is 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. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true, correct and incorporated fully herein as findings.
2. Term. Resolution No. 22-78 is hereby is rescinded. The term of this Resolution shall be from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
3. Exempt Position. The Director of Community Services is an at-will, Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exempt position and therefore not eligible to earn overtime wages. The Employee is expected to work as many hours per day as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the Director of Community Services position.
4. Salary.
a. Base Salary. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee shall receive a base salary of thirteen thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($13,750) per month for the administrative services rendered to the City. b. January 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee will receive a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (“COLA”), calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of the first full pay period in January 2026.
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c. July 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in July 2026, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2026/2027, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2026.
d. July 2027 COLA. Effective the first full pay period in July 2027, the Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2027/2028, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2027.
e. July 2028 COLA. Effective the first full pay period in July 2028, Employee will receive a 2% COLA for fiscal year 2028/2029, calculated on the Employee’s base salary as of June 30, 2028.
5. Performance Evaluation. The Employee's anniversary date shall be July 17, 2018. The Employee shall be evaluated by the City Manager on or around July 1 of each subsequent year.
6. Insurance.
a. 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.
b. Life Insurance. The Employee shall be eligible for term life insurance provided by the City in the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) up to the age of
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seventy (70). If the Employee has reached the age of seventy (70) the life insurance will be paid at the reduced benefit amount in accordance with the City’s contract with the Life Insurance Administrator.
c. Disability Insurance. The City shall provide short and long-term disability insurance to the Employee at City’s cost.
7. Retirement.
a. CalPERS Retirement. The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the City's 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 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 current employees of the City. The City shall make a payment to the Employee as follows: If the sum of the Employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of the CalPERS) totals seventy-five (75) or greater, the City shall pay six hundred nineteen dollars and one cent ($619.01) towards the cost of the Employee portion of said insurance until Employee reaches age sixty-five (65). During this time, insurance coverage will be available to the Employee’s dependents at the Employee’s expense. At age sixtyfive (65), the Employee may elect to continue said insurance coverage as a Medicare Supplement Plan, including dependent coverage, at the Employee’s expense and the City will discontinue the payment under this Section. If the sum of the Employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of CalPERS) does not total seventy-five (75) or greater when Employee retires from the City, then the Employee will not be entitled to receive any payment for retiree medical benefits.
8. 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. As an at-will employee, the Employee cannot contest discipline or termination from employment under the City’s Personnel System and/or the Personnel Rules & Regulations (“Personnel Rules”). The Employee understands that she has no property right in his employment.
9. City’s Policies and Procedures Applicable to the Employee. 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 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.
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10. 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 to personal business.
a. Accrual. The Employee's vacation leave shall accrue at a rate of six and fifteen one hundredths (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.
c. Scheduling. The Employee's requests to take vacation leave must have the prior approval of the City Manager. 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.
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 to the maximum of eighty (80) hours when:
1. She has taken a minimum of one (1) week of vacation leave during the current fiscal year;
2. 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 the City and/or the Employee; and
3. If she for such reason is unable to take said vacation leave by the end of that 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.
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11. Sick Leave. The Employee shall accrue sick leave pursuant to this Section 11. a. Accrual. Sick leave shall accrue at a rate of three and sixty-nine one hundredths (3.69) hours bi-weekly.
b. Accumulation. Sick leave hours may be accumulated without restriction.
12. Administrative Leave. The City shall provide the Employee with sixty-four (64) hours of paid administrative leave per year effective January 1 of each year. Administrative leave shall not accumulate from year-to-year. Any administrative leave time remaining in the Employee's account as of December 31 of any year may be converted to cash, provided, however, that the total leave converted shall not exceed forty (40) hours. If administrative leave is not converted, any administrative leave time remaining as of December 31 shall be forfeited.
13. Car Allowance. The Employee shall receive a car allowance in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) per month. In this regard, said car allowance applies to the Employee's use of her personal vehicle within Imperial County. The Employee is entitled to file a claim of reimbursement for use of her personal vehicle on City business for vehicular travel outside of Imperial County.
14. Bilingual Pay.
a. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, the Employee 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.
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 14 shall be reported to CalPERS as Special Compensation. The City and the Employee 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.
15. Holidays. The 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;
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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; 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.
16. 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 City Manager. 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 City Manager. 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.
17. 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 Director of Community Services.
18. Professional Development. The City agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of the Employee for conferences and seminars that are necessary for the Employee's professional development and for the good of the City.
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19. Dues and Subscriptions. The City agrees to budget and to pay the professional dues and subscriptions of the Employee necessary for continuation and full participation in national, state and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable to keep the Employee up-to-date with regard to matters of importance to the City as the Director of Community Services.
20. Employment Termination/Severance Pay.
a. Notice. Either the Employee or the City may terminate this Resolution and the employment relationship at any time, with or without Cause, as defined under Section 20.c. 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.
b. Termination Without Cause/Severance Pay. Should the City terminate the Employee’s employment without Cause, as defined under Section 20.c., while the Employee is willing and able to perform the duties of the Director of Community Services, then the Employee shall receive severance pay in an amount equal to the Employee’s base monthly salary at the last date the Employee is at work (and not on leave status) with the City times four (4) months, less taxes and applicable withholdings. This Section 20.b shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements set forth in Government Code Sections 53243-53243.4. 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 and the Employee shall not be entitled to severance pay. “Cause” is defined by Sections 14.4 and 18.4 of the City’s Personnel Rules & Regulations.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
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24. 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.
25. Abuse of Office:
a. Any severance pay the Employee may receive pursuant to Section 20 of this Resolution, any paid leave pending an administrative investigation, any funds for the legal criminal defense of the Employee, or 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 his 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. b. 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.
26. 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 18th 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
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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 Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the 18th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
By: _________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
I agree to the foregoing:
_____________________ Dated:
Adriana Nava
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-300)
Item: 10.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Human Resources
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Dulce Bedolla, Human
Resource Director
Department Head: Dulce Bedolla
DOC ID: 2026-300
Approval of the Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CITY MANAGER'S 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 POLICE LIEUTENANT MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation of this MOU will be paid through the General Fund 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:
The current Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Employee Resolution expired on December 31, 2025. Pay increases as discussed by City Council.
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. 2% cost-of-living adjustment January 2026, July 2026 and July 2027.
3. 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, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED POLICE LIEUTENANT MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management Reso 26
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
THE UNREPRESENTED POLICE LIEUTENANT
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro (the “City Council”) wishes to identify and recognize all current employees that are in the Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management classification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to declare that this classification is presently unrepresented and employees in the classification are not members of any employee labor groupsfor purposes of collective bargaining or representation; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that the classification listed in this Resolution be exempt under State and Federal Fair Labor Standards Act statutes, rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, currently, the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management Employees are set forth under Resolution No. 23-22 adopted March 21, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Resolution establishing the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management employees is in the best interest of the City of El Centro (the “City”).
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. 23-22.
Section 2. Agreement. The City Council hereby approves the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management Employees as set forth in this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Dates. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption and shall terminate on June 30, 2028.
Section 4. Terms. The following terms and conditions of the Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management Employees are hereby established upon adoption of this Resolution:
A. Pay Increases. The salary ranges of the employees covered by this Resolution shall be adjusted as follows:
1. Pay Range. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, no employee shall be paid less than Step 1 or more than Step 6.
2. 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.
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3. July 2026 COLA. Effective retroactively to 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.
4. July 2027 COLA. Effective retroactively to 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.
5. Merit Increases.
a. 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. b. 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 performance at satisfactory or better, the step increase will be retroactive to the anniversary date.
c. Future Increases. Except as provided for in Section 4.B.1. of this Resolution regarding placement into Step 6, future step increases after the termination of this Resolution on June 30, 2028 must be approved in a successor Resolution.
B. Longevity Pay.
1. Placement. Employees covered by this Resolution 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.
C. Step Ranges. Separate salary schedules showing the salary step ranges are shown in Appendix A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
D. City’s Policies and Procedures Applicable to Employees. Employees are subject to the provisions of the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, including but not limited to, those related to safety, discrimination, harassment, drug- free workplace, etc. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist between these terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Resolution and anything contained in the Personnel Rules and Regulations, the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Resolution shall prevail.
E. Overtime Compensation. The Police Commander is a Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exempt position and therefore not eligible to earn overtime wages. Employees’ normal schedule will be forty (40) hours per week, but is dependent on the needs of the Police Department and employees are expected to work as many hours per day as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
F. Call-Back/Standby Pay. Employees shall not be entitled to call-back or standby pay of any kind.
G. Extra Compensation for Certain Assignments.
1. Employees required to spend time as a peace officer or watch commander will be compensated at time-and-one-half (1.5) times their hourly base rate for time spent in excess of their normal shift. Upon written approval of the Chief of Police, the overtime rate is for SWAT, mandatory shift scheduling and additional watch commander shifts based on operational needs where the employee is not serving in his/her regular management role.
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a. Upon written approval of the Chief of Police, employees covered by this Resolution are eligible to work in state or federal service or state or federal funded activities and are eligible for pay in excess of their regular salary as follows:
i. When assigned to state or federal service on a non-work day, the employee shall receive one and a half (1.5) times their regular rate of pay. ii. When assigned to work for another exempt employee who is working in state or federal service on a regularly scheduled workday, the employee shall receive one and one-half times (1.5) the regular rate of pay.
b. Extra compensation set forth under this Section does not alter the FLSA exempt status of the Police Lieutenant position pursuant to 29 CFR 541.604.
H. Uniform Allowance. For the purposes of defraying the cost of purchasing and maintaining uniforms and clothing prescribed by the City, all employees covered by this Resolution shall receive a uniform allowance as follows:
1. Employees will receive one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), annually; seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) payable in the month of January and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) payable in the month of July, and will be paid separately from the employee’s regular pay checks.
2. Employees covered by this Resolution that are hired after the effective date of this Resolution shall receive a pro-rata amount of the yearly allowance set forth under Section 4.H.1. and an additional sum of six hundred dollars ($600) for the initial purchase of uniforms. Payments pursuant to this Section shall be paid as soon as practical after the date of hire.
3. Employees shall furnish, upon request by the City, copies of the receipts for the purchase or maintenance of uniforms.
I. CalPERS Retirement.
1. Retirement Tier 1. Safety Members, as defined by CalPERS, hired before January 1, 2013, shall receive the 3% @ 50 retirement formula, highest (12) month average final compensation period, the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivor’s Benefit, Unused Sick Leave Option, and a two percent (2%) retirement COLA. Employees shall pay the entire nine percent (9%) of the CalPERS employee contribution on a pre-tax basis.
a. Effective the first full pay period following execution of this Resolution, the employees shall pay 9% of the member contribution plus an additional "cost share" pension contrition of 3%, total pension contribution shall be 12%. b. This cost sharing pension contribution shall initially be implemented outside of a CalPERS contract amendment as authorized by Government Code Section 20516(f).
After the initial implementation and as soon as practical, the City shall amend the CalPERS contract so that cost sharing will be by contract amendment under Government Code Section 20516(a). This pension contribution shall extend beyond the expiration of this Resolution.
2. Retirement Tier 2. Safety Members, as defined by CalPERS, hired on or after January 1, 2013, shall receive the 2.7% @ 57 retirement formula, highest thirty-six (36) month average final
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compensation period, the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivor’s Benefit, Unused Sick Leave Option, and a two percent (2%) retirement COLA. These Safety Members shall pay half the total normal cost of the retirement plan as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.
J. Out of Class Pay. Employees appointed to an acting position and/or working out of class with duties of a higher classification shall receive out-of-class pay as follows:
1. Employees shall receive an increase of ten percent (10%) of his/her base rate of pay for all hours that the employee is assigned to such duties.
2. The selection of an employee for said temporary assignment shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police 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.
K. Bereavement Leave.
1. 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 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.
2. 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, sisterin-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandmother, grandfather, or a grandchild.
3. 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.
L. Education Incentive Pay.
1. Employees covered by this Resolution shall receive the following education incentive pay for obtaining certain educational degrees and/or certifications as follows:
Bachelor’s Degree $100 per pay period
Master’s Degree $125 per pay period
Master’s Degree and Supervisory or Management Certificate $150 per pay period
2. No employee shall be eligible for Educational Incentive Pay in excess of $250 per pay period.
3. Employees are eligible for incentive pay only if they hold certifications and/or degrees that are not a minimum requirement of the Police Commander classification.
4. The college degrees must be received from a college or university that has been approved by the Human Resources Department.
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M. Tuition Reimbursement. The City subscribes to and supports an educational tuition reimbursement for the benefit of employees who want to further or continue their education. Employees shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement as set forth in this Section.
1. Employees who, in their sole discretion, want to broaden their job-related knowledge by pursuing academic training and higher education during their off-duty hours may receive reimbursement of up to one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) per year for reimbursement of expenses as provided herein. Under this program, reimbursement is available for “Regular” employees who are performing their job in a satisfactory manner as determined by the Chief of Police.
2. Expenses for tuition and textbooks, under this program, will be reimbursed subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and/or the Director of Human Resources.
3. Continuing education under this program is defined as postsecondary college level course work necessary to obtain a diploma or degree. Reimbursement will be subject to the following criteria:
a. That a degree or certificate is sought;
b. Courses may not be taken during the employee’s regular working hours; unusual exceptions require approval by the Chief of Police;
c. Completion of the course must be verified with a grade of “C” or better; d. If the employee withdraws from or does not complete a course, the employee will be responsible for any expenses incurred; and
e. The employee must remain an active “Regular” employee through conclusion of the course.
4. Reimbursement Procedure:
a. Employee completes tuition reimbursement request form and submits to the Chief of Police for approval;
b. If approved, the Chief of Police will submit to the Human Resources Department for approval;
c. If approved by the Human Resources Department, a copy of the approved form will be returned to the employee;
d. The employee then makes all registration arrangements and pays for tuition and books/materials;
e. After completing the course, the employee will provide the Human Resources Department with grade transcript or the equivalent and receipts for tuition and books; and
f. The Human Resources Department will prepare a claim form for any reimbursements due to the employee.
5. All training required for a position or a necessary certification, as determined by the Chief of Police, shall be reimbursed through the departmental budget which shall make appropriate
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allocations for said activities, provided however, that should such allocation be insufficient to reimburse employees for said training, then employees may utilize the Tuition Reimbursement under this Section to fully fund said training.
N. Professional Training. The City encourages employees to broaden their knowledge and improve their skills in their City occupational field or area to improve their on-the-job performance and increase their overall value to the City by attending seminars, conferences, training workshops and/or certificate licensing programs.
1. Employees may receive reimbursement of up to one thousand four hundred dollars ($1,400) per year for reimbursement of expenses as provided herein. Professional Training reimbursement is available for employees who are performing their job in a satisfactory manner as determined by the Chief of Police.
2. Reimbursement of expenses under this Section is available for seminars, conferences, training workshops and/or certificate licensing programs that are specifically related to the employee’s presently assigned position, but not required by the City.
3. Employees who attend eligible professional trainings under this Section will not be compensated for time off. The use of leave accruals will be allowed.
4. Reimbursable expenses include registration, tuition, books and materials.
5. Requests for reimbursement are subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and/or the Director of Human Resources.
6. Reimbursement Procedure:
a. Employee completes professional development reimbursement request form and submits to the Chief of Police for approval;
b. If approved, the Chief of Police will submit to the Human Resources Department for approval;
c. If approved by the Human Resources Department, a copy of the approved form will be returned to the employee;
d. The employee then makes all registration arrangements and pays for tuition and books/materials;
e. After attending the seminar, the employee will provide the Human Resources Department with any certificate, attendance verification and/or receipts related to the seminar; and
f. The Human Resources Department will prepare a claim form for any reimbursements due the employee.
O. Expert Pay. Employees who qualify as an expert in narcotics, firearms, traffic accident investigation, child abuse, driving under the influence or gangs shall receive expert pay in the maximum amount of two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) per month pursuant to this Section.
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1. To qualify for expert pay, the employee must either be certified as an expert in one of the above fields through the court or by the Chief of Police or designee through a review of the employee’s qualifications, training and experience. If an employee is denied expert pay, the Chief of Police or designee shall respond in writing with articulable facts as to why the employee’s qualifications did not merit expert pay. Courtroom testimony may be taken into consideration when making this determination.
P. Hazard Premium. Employees who are assigned to the Department’s Crisis Response Team shall receive a stipend equal to three percent (3%) of that employee’s base pay during the period of said assignment.
Q. Bilingual Pay.
1. Effective retroactively 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 non-English 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
4.Q.1. shall be administered in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 8.5, Bilingual Pay, subsections A to C (Examinations, Expectations, and Monitoring).
2. In compliance with the CalPERS regulations and definition of “Special Compensation” (2 CCR §571), the monetary value of the bilingual pay provided in Section 4.Q.1. shall be reported to CalPERS as Special Compensation. 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 R. Insurance.
1. Medical.
a. 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, and vision care insurance program offered to current employees of the City. The employees covered by this Resolution may obtain coverage for their legal dependents under the same comprehensive major medical, dental, life and vision care insurance program.
b. 2022 Contributions. 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
c. 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
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(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.
2. Life And Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance. The City shall provide for term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) each for employee covered by this Resolution.
3. Disability Insurance. The City shall provide short-term disability and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees covered by this Resolution.
4. Health Insurance Contribution For Retirees. Upon retirement from the City, employees covered by this Resolution 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. The City shall make a payment to the each employee as follows: If the sum of the employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of the CalPERS) totals seventy-five (75) or greater, the City shall pay six hundred nineteen dollars and one cent ($619.01) towards the cost of the Employee portion of said insurance until the employee reaches age sixty-five (65). During this time, insurance coverage will be available to the employee’s dependents at the employee’s expense.
At age sixty-five (65), an employee may elect to continue said insurance coverage as a Medicare Supplement Plan, including dependent coverage, at the employee’s expense and the City will discontinue the payment under this Section. If the sum of the employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of CalPERS) does not total seventy-five (75) or greater when an employee retires from the City, then the employee will not be entitled to receive any payment for retiree medical benefits.
S. Annual Leave. Annual leave is provided to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation from their duties and for attending to medical situations and personal business. Annual leave is a combination of vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays.
1. Eligibility. Employees shall be eligible to take annual leave after completing one (1) month of continuous full-time service
2. Accrual. Annual leave shall accrue biweekly for all eligible employees. Eligible employees are those who are on a pay status for fifty percent (50%) or more of a biweekly period. Annual leave shall accrue according to the following schedule:
Months of Continuous
Service
Hours Per Pay Period
Police Lieutenant
0-60 8.62
61-72 8.92
73-84 9.23
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85-96 9.54
97-108 9.85
109+ 10.15
3. Accumulation. Annual leave may be accumulated up to a maximum of five hundred (500) hours.
4. Scheduling. Employees may request annual leave during a calendar year by submitting annual leave requests to the Chief of Police. Said requests shall be approved or disapproved by the Chief of Police or designee taking into consideration employee dates of hire, due regard for the wishes of the employee, and particular regard for the needs of the department.
5. Yearly Cash Out.
a. 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 annual leave hours accrued at the time of the payout, up the maximum of eighty (80) hours when:
i. He/she has taken a minimum of one (1) week of annual leave during the current fiscal year;
ii. He/she thereafter is denied a request to take additional annual leave in that fiscal year because of department or City workload or reasons beyond the control of the City and/or the Employee; and
iii. He/she for such reason is unable to take said annual leave by the end of that fiscal year without triggering overtime which would be paid by the City. b. 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. c. Hardship. Employees may cash out annual 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.
6. Cash Out at Separation. Employees who leave the employment of the City shall be paid for accumulated annual leave at the employee’s then-current rate of pay on the date of separation.
T. Administrative Leave. The City shall provide employees covered by this Resolution with sixtyfour (64) hours of paid administrative leave per year effective January 1 of each year. Administrative leave shall not accumulate from year-to-year. Any administrative leave time remaining in an employee’s account as of December 31 of any year may be converted to cash, provided, however, that the total leave converted shall not exceed forty (40) hours. If administrative leave is not converted, any administrative leave time remaining as of December 31 shall be forfeited.
Administrative Leave provided pursuant to this Section shall not be considered "vacation leave" within the meaning of Section 227.3 of the Labor Code, and any remaining Administrative Leave time remaining as of December 31 shall be forfeited.
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U. Flat Badges and Non-Uniformed Duty. Employees required to possess a badge while off-duty or while on-duty but not in uniform may, at their option, use a flat badge. Such a badge shall be furnished by the City and remain the property of the City, and shall be returned thereto upon termination of the employee, or upon written order by the Chief of Police. Employees assigned to non-uniformed duty shall wear attire appropriate to the assignment.
V. Employer-Employee Relations Policy. It is agreed that no employee will be discriminated against because of exercising his/her rights specified in the employer-employee relations policy or his/her rights under this Resolution.
W. Counseling Memorandums. Counseling Memorandums will be placed in an employee’s personnel file at the Police Department and shall not be forwarded to an employee’s permanent file at the Department of Human Resources. A Counseling Memorandum shall only remain in an employee’s personnel file for one (1) year.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro held on the 1st day of September 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 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:
ABSTAIN:
By ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
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APPENDIX A- Unrepresented Police Lieutenant Management Employees
CLASSIFICATION GRADE
POLICE LIEUTENANT P19
Effective first full pay period of January 2026
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
STEP
4 STEP
5 STEP
6 P19 9746 10318 10892 11466 12280 12894
Effective first full pay period of July 2026
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
STEP
4 STEP
5 STEP
6 P19 9827 10374 10920 11695 12525 13152
Effective first full pay period of July 2027
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
STEP
4 STEP
5 STEP
6 P19 9880 10400 11138 11929 12776 13415
City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-314)
Item: 11.
Meeting: 9/1/2026 3:00 PM
Department: Human Resources
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Dulce Bedolla, Human
Resource Director
Department Head: Dulce Bedolla
DOC ID: 2026-314
Approval of the Unrepresented Police Commander Management Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CITY MANAGER'S 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 POLICE COMMANDER MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation of this MOU will be paid through the General Fund 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:
The current Unrepresented Police Commander Employee Resolution expired on December 31, 2025. Pay increases as discussed by City Council.
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. 2% cost-of-living adjustment January 2026, July 2026 and July 2027.
3. 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, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED POLICE COMMANDER MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Unrepresented Police Commander Management Reso 26
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
THE UNREPRESENTED POLICE COMMANDER
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES JANUARY 1, 2026
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro (the “City Council”) wishes to identify and recognize all current employees that are in the Unrepresented Police Commander Management classification; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to declare that this classification is presently unrepresented and employees in the classification are not members of any employee labor groups for purposes of collective bargaining or representation; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that the classification listed in this Resolution be exempt under State and Federal Fair Labor Standards Act statutes, rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, currently, the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Police Commander Management Employees are set forth in Resolution No. 23-100 adopted October 17, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of this Resolution establishing the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Police Commander Management Employees is in the best interest of the City of El Centro (the “City”).
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. 23-100.
Section 2. Agreement. The City Council hereby approves the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented Police Commander Management Employees as set forth in this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Dates. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption and shall terminate on June 30, 2028.
Section 4. Terms. The following terms and conditions of the Unrepresented Police Commander Management Employees are hereby established upon adoption of this Resolution:
A. Pay Increases. The salary ranges of the employees covered by this Resolution shall be adjusted as follows:
1. Pay Range. Effective retroactively to the first full pay period in January 2026, no employee shall be paid less than Step 1 or more than Step 6.
2. 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.
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3. July 2026 COLA. Effective 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.
4. 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.
5. Merit Increases.
a. 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. b. 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 performance at satisfactory or better, the step increase will be retroactive to the anniversary date.
c. Future Increases. Except as provided for in Section 4.B.1. of this Resolution regarding placement into Step 6, future step increases after the termination of this Resolution on June 30, 2028, must be approved in a successor Resolution.
B. Longevity Pay.
1. Placement. Employees covered by this Resolution 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.
C. Step Ranges. Separate salary schedules showing the salary step ranges are shown in Appendix A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
D. City’s Policies and Procedures Applicable to Employees. Employees are subject to the provisions of the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, including but not limited to, those related to safety, discrimination, harassment, drug- free workplace, etc. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist between these terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Resolution and anything contained in the Personnel Rules and Regulations, the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this Resolution shall prevail.
E. Overtime Compensation. The Police Commander is a Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exempt position and therefore not eligible to earn overtime wages. Employees’ normal schedule will be forty (40) hours per week, but is dependent on the needs of the Police Department and employees are expected to work as many hours per day as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
F. Call-Back/Standby Pay. Employees shall not be entitled to call-back or standby pay of any kind.
G. Uniform Allowance. For the purposes of defraying the cost of purchasing and maintaining uniforms and clothing prescribed by the City, all employees covered by this Resolution shall receive a uniform allowance as follows:
1. Employees will receive one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), annually; seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) payable in the month of January and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750)
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payable in the month of July, and will be paid separately from the employees’ regular pay checks.
2. Employees covered by this Resolution that are hired after the effective date of this Resolution shall receive a pro-rata amount of the yearly allowance set forth under Section 4.G.1. and an additional sum of six hundred dollars ($600) for the initial purchase of uniforms. Payments pursuant to this Section shall be paid as soon as practical after the date of hire.
3. Employees shall furnish, upon request by the City, copies of the receipts for the purchase or maintenance of uniforms.
H. CalPERS Retirement.
1. Retirement Tier 1. Safety Members, as defined by CalPERS, hired before January 1, 2013, shall receive the 3% @ 50 retirement formula, highest (12) month average final compensation period, the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivor’s Benefit, Unused Sick Leave Option, and a two percent (2%) retirement COLA. Employees shall pay the entire nine percent (9%) of the CalPERS employee contribution on a pre-tax basis.
a. Effective the first full pay period following execution of this Resolution, employees shall pay 9% of the member contribution plus an additional "cost share" pension contrition of 3%, total pension contribution shall be 12%.
b. This cost sharing pension contribution shall initially be implemented outside of a CalPERS contract amendment as authorized by Government Code Section 20516(f).
After the initial implementation and as soon as practical, the City shall amend the CalPERS contract so that cost sharing will be by contract amendment under Government Code Section 20516(a). This pension contribution shall extend beyond the expiration of this Resolution.
2. Retirement Tier 2. Safety Members, as defined by CalPERS, hired on or after January 1, 2013, shall receive the 2.7% @ 57 retirement formula, highest thirty-six (36) month average final compensation period, the Fourth Level of the 1959 Survivor’s Benefit, Unused Sick Leave Option, and a two percent (2%) retirement COLA. These Safety Members shall pay half the total normal cost of the retirement plan as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.
I. Out of Class Pay. Employees appointed to an acting position and/or working out of class with duties of a higher classification shall receive out-of-class pay as follows:
1. Employees shall receive an increase of ten percent (10%) of his/her base rate of pay for all hours that the employee is assigned to such duties.
2. The selection of an employee for said temporary assignment shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police 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.
J. Bilingual Pay.
1. Effective retroactively 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
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occupied has been designated to receive such pay by the Human Resources Director. The use of a non-English 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 4.J.1. shall be administered in accordance with Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 8.5, Bilingual Pay, subsections A to C (Examinations, Expectations, and Monitoring).
2. In compliance with the CalPERS regulations and definition of “Special Compensation” (2 CCR §571), the monetary value of the bilingual pay provided in Section 4.J.1. shall be reported to CalPERS as Special Compensation. 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.
K. Education Incentive Pay.
1. Employees covered by this Resolution shall receive the following education incentive pay for obtaining certain educational degrees and/or certifications as follows:
Bachelor’s Degree $100 per pay period
Master’s Degree $125 per pay period
Master’s Degree and Supervisory or Management Certificate $150 per pay period
2. No employee shall be eligible for Educational Incentive Pay in excess of $250 per pay period.
3. Employees are eligible for incentive pay only if they hold certifications and/or degrees that are not a minimum requirement of the Police Commander classification.
4. The college degrees must be received from a college or university that has been approved by the Human Resources Department.
L. Tuition Reimbursement. The City subscribes to and supports an educational tuition reimbursement for the benefit of employees who want to further or continue their education. Employees shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement as set forth in this Section.
1. Employees who, in their sole discretion, want to broaden their job-related knowledge by pursuing academic training and higher education during their off-duty hours may receive reimbursement of up to one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) per year for reimbursement of expenses as provided herein. Under this program, reimbursement is available for “Regular” employees who are performing their job in a satisfactory manner as determined by the Chief of Police.
2. Expenses for tuition and textbooks, under this program, will be reimbursed subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and/or the Director of Human Resources.
3. Continuing education under this program is defined as postsecondary college level course work necessary to obtain a diploma or degree. Reimbursement will be subject to the following criteria:
a. That a degree or certificate is sought;
b. Courses may not be taken during the employee’s regular working hours; unusual exceptions require approval by the Chief of Police;
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c. Completion of the course must be verified with a grade of “C” or better; d. If the employee withdraws from or does not complete a course, the employee will be responsible for any expenses incurred; and
e. The employee must remain an active “Regular” employee through conclusion of the course.
4. Reimbursement Procedure:
a. Employee completes tuition reimbursement request form and submits to the Chief of Police for approval;
b. If approved, the Chief of Police will submit to the Human Resources Department for approval;
c. If approved by the Human Resources Department, a copy of the approved form will be returned to the employee;
d. The employee then makes all registration arrangements and pays for tuition and books/materials;
e. After completing the course, the employee will provide the Human Resources Department with grade transcript or the equivalent and receipts for tuition and books; and
f. The Human Resources Department will prepare a claim form for any reimbursements due to the employee.
5. All training required for a position or a necessary certification, as determined by the Chief of Police, shall be reimbursed through the departmental budget which shall make appropriate allocations for said activities, provided however, that should such allocation be insufficient to reimburse employees for said training, then employees may utilize the Tuition Reimbursement under this Section to fully fund said training.
M. Professional Training. The City encourages employees to broaden their knowledge and improve their skills in their City occupational field or area to improve their on-the-job performance and increase their overall value to the City by attending seminars, conferences, training workshops and/or certificate licensing programs.
1. Employees may receive reimbursement of up to one thousand four hundred dollars ($1,400) per year for reimbursement of expenses as provided herein. Professional Training reimbursement is available for employees who are performing their job in a satisfactory manner as determined by the Chief of Police.
2. Reimbursement of expenses under this Section is available for seminars, conferences, training workshops and/or certificate licensing programs that are specifically related to the employee’s presently assigned position, but not required by the City.
3. Employees who attend eligible professional trainings under this Section will not be compensated for time off. The use of leave accruals will be allowed.
4. Reimbursable expenses include registration, tuition, books and materials.
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5. Requests for reimbursement are subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and/or the Director of Human Resources.
6. Reimbursement Procedure:
a. Employee completes professional development reimbursement request form and submits to the Chief of Police for approval;
b. If approved, the Chief of Police will submit to the Human Resources Department for approval;
c. If approved by the Human Resources Department, a copy of the approved form will be returned to the employee;
d. The employee then makes all registration arrangements and pays for tuition and books/materials;
e. After attending the seminar, the employee will provide the Human Resources Department with any certificate, attendance verification and/or receipts related to the seminar; and
f. The Human Resources Department will prepare a claim form for any reimbursements due the employee.
N. Insurance.
1. Medical.
a. 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, and vision care insurance program offered to current employees of the City. The employees covered by this Resolution may obtain coverage for their legal dependents under the same comprehensive major medical, dental, life and vision care insurance program.
b. 2022 Contributions. 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
c. 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. Employees 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
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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.
2. Life And Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance. The City shall provide for term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) each for employee covered by this Resolution.
3. Disability Insurance. The City shall provide short-term disability and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees covered by this Resolution.
4. Health Insurance Contribution For Retirees. Upon retirement from the City, employees covered by this Resolution 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. The City shall make a payment to the each employee as follows: If the sum of the employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of the CalPERS) totals seventy-five (75) or greater, the City shall pay six hundred nineteen dollars and one cent ($619.01) towards the cost of the Employee portion of said insurance until the employee reaches age sixty-five (65). During this time, insurance coverage will be available to the employee’s dependents at the employee’s expense.
At age sixty-five (65), an employee may elect to continue said insurance coverage as a Medicare Supplement Plan, including dependent coverage, at the employee’s expense and the City will discontinue the payment under this Section. If the sum of the employee’s age (expressed in years and complete months) plus the “years of service credit with the City” (as reflected in the records of CalPERS) does not total seventy-five (75) or greater when an employee retires from the City, then the employee will not be entitled to receive any payment for retiree medical benefits.
O. Annual Leave. Annual leave is provided to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation from their duties and for attending to medical situations and personal business. Annual leave is a combination of vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays.
1. Eligibility. Employees shall be eligible to take annual leave after completing one (1) month of continuous full-time service
2. Accrual. Annual leave shall accrue biweekly for all eligible employees. Eligible employees are those who are on a pay status for fifty percent (50%) or more of a biweekly period. Annual leave shall accrue according to the following schedule:
Months of Continuous
Service
Hours Per Pay Period
Police Lieutenant
0-60 8.62
61-72 8.92
73-84 9.23
85-96 9.54
97-108 9.85
109+ 10.15