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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
5:30 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
ASHLEY BERTUSSI, CHAIRPERSON
JEFFREY CHAN, VICE-CHAIRPERSON
SERGIO LOPEZ, COMMISSIONER
ANDY ALVAREZ, COMMISSIONER
AARON POPEJOY, COMMISSIONER
JORGE A. PEREZ, COMMISSIONER
ARMANDO MUÑOZ, COMMISSIONER
CALL TO ORDER:
The El Centro Planning Commission convened in a regular session at City Hall Council
Chambers, 1275 W. Main Street, El Centro, California at 5:30 PM.
Chairperson Ashley Bertussi presided over the meeting.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Chairperson Ashley Bertussi
Vice-Chairperson Jeffrey Chan
Commissioner Andy Alvarez
Commissioner Sergio Lopez
Commissioner Jorge A. Perez
Commissioner Aaron Popejoy
Commissioner Armando Muñoz
ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF:
Community Development Director, Angel Hernandez
Principal Engineer, Felix de Leon Jr.
Building Inspector, Virgilio Anguiano
Associate Planner, Andrea Montaño
Assistant Planner, Valeria Landeros
Staff Assistant, Poleth Lopez
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items are approved by one motion. Commissioners or members of
the public may pull consent items to be considered separately at a time determined by
the Chairperson.

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1. Approval of December 9, 2025, Planning Commission Minutes.
Commissioner Alvarez requested a change to the letterhead. Staff took note and will
correct.
Commissioner Alvarez moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Lopez.
Voting Yes: Commissioner Alvarez, Commissioner Lopez, Chairperson Bertussi,
Commissioner Popejoy, Vice-Chairperson Chan, Commissioner Muñoz
Voting No: None
Abstaining: Commissioner Perez
2. Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for Wal-Mart Gas Station
Convenience Store at the northwest corner of Waterman Avenue and
Bradshaw Drive
Commissioner Popejoy moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Alvarez.
Voting Yes: Commissioner Alvarez, Commissioner Lopez, Vice-Chairperson Perez,
Chairperson Bertussi, Commissioner Popejoy, Vice-Chairperson Chan, Commissioner
Muñoz
Voting No: None
Abstaining: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NEW BUSINESS
3. Discussion and any necessary action regarding attendance at the Cal Cities
Planning Commissioner's Academy
The Planning Commission nominated Vice-Chairperson Jeffrey Chan and
Commissioner Andy Alvarez to attend the conference. Vice-Chairperson Chan
accepted while Commissioner Andy Alvarez will check if his schedule will allow it. If he
cannot attend, Commissioner Armando Muñoz will take his place.
Commissioner Popejoy moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Lopez.
Voting Yes: Commissioner Alvarez, Commissioner Lopez, Commissioner Perez,
Chairperson Bertussi, Commissioner Popejoy, Vice-Chairperson Chan, Commissioner
Muñoz
Voting No: None
Abstaining: None
NON-ACTION INFORMATION ITEMS
4. C ommunity Development Department Report
No questions were asked about the Community Development monthly report.

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PUBLIC COMMENTS
N o public comments were obtained.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 P.M.