AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
City Hall Regular Meeting 3:30 PM
CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 W MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to make a comment is asked to complete a speaker slip and follow the instructions below regarding “Notice to the Public”. Any member of the public is invited to submit public comments in advance of the meeting to be answered at the meeting. Please email your questions to [email protected] or call 760-337-4515 by September 15, 2026.
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Mayor and Council Members may be reached at (760) 336-8989.
Mayor:
Mayor Pro-Tem:
Council Members:
Michael Crankshaw
Claudia Camarena
Sylvia Marroquin
Marty Ellett
Sonia Carter
City Manager: Robert Sawyer
City Attorney: Joanna Hoff
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing 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—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Gabrielle Moreno v. City of El Centro, Case No. ECU004084, Imperial County Superior Court
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record 6:00 OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
(TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The City Council welcomes your input. At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will be taken on any issue brought forth under Public Comments. We ask that you please complete a “Speaker Slip” and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Although you are not required to identify yourself (Gov’t Code §54953.3); this information on the “Speaker Slip” assists the Mayor that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record.
PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR:
1. Proclamation - National Human Resources Professionals Day, September 26, 2026
2. Proclamation - National Information Technology Professionals Day, September 15, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3-14 ):
3. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of August 2026
4. Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of August 2026
5. Approve Treasurer's Report for the month of August 2026
6. Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meeting of September 1, 2026.
7. Accept the resignation of Sergio A. Lopez from the Planning Commission effective immediately with regrets, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled vacancy.
8. Acceptance of notification that the City of El Centro and El Centro Regional Medical Center Conflict of Interest Codes will need an amendment and refer this to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to be brought back to City Council for adoption prior to December 31, 2026.
9. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RENEWAL BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO AND THE EL CENTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES
10. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE GILLETT RD. REHABILITATION PROJECT LPPSB1L-5169(064).
11. Adopt Resolution No. 26- ,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE
DOWNTOWN CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN
12. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM.
13. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT FOR UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028.
14. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CITY CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE EL
CENTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT ADULT CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING:
15. 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:
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE
LOTUS RANCH TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE PROPERTY
ENCOMPASSING 213 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 8, EAST OF THE LOTUS CANAL, AND WEST OF LA BRUCHERIE AVENUE
NEW BUSINESS:
16. Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the October 6, 2026, City Council meeting.
Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:
Direction from City Council regarding the cancellation of the October 6, 2023, City Council meeting.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
17. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure TASK FORCE /CONFERENCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760) 337-4515. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to assure accessibility to this meeting.