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AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 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
CityClerk@cityofelcentro.org or call 760-337-4515 by March 17, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBERS, STAFF AND THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND VIA ZOOM.
To participate and make a public comment in person, via Zoom or telephone, please raise your
hand, speak up and introduce yourself.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Optional dial-in number:
Meeting ID: 418 037 5132 Passcode: 5iHJYM
Public comments via Zoom are subject to the same time limits as those in person.
Mayor and Council Members ma y be reached at (760) 336-8989.
Mayor: Michael Crankshaw City Manager: Robert Sawyer
Mayor Pro-Tem: Claudia Camarena City Attorney: Joanna Hoff
Council Members: Sylvia Marroquin City Clerk: Norma Wyles
Marty Ellett
Sonia Carter
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC MEETING:
Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing in the
closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall
be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comment will be given at the
end of the meeting.

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CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Patrick Clark
Employee Organizations: Firefighters Association, General Employees Unit and Supervisor,
Professional, and Technical Employees Unit
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Robert Sawyer
Unrepresented Employees: Human Resources Staff Assistant
Management Assistant
Human Resources Analyst (2)
City Clerk Staff Assistant
Staff Assistant
Human Resources Analyst II
Public Information Officer
Multimedia Content Creator
Battalion Chief (3)
Police Lieutenant (3)
Police Commander I
Economic Development Manager
Project Manager Civil
Principal Engineer
Information Technology Administrator
City Clerk
Chief of Fire
Director of Public Works
Assistant Director of Community Development
Director of Finance
Director of Human Resources
Director of Community Services
Director of Community Development
Chief of Police
Director of Library
NOTICE TO T HE 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

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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.
PRESENTATION:
1. Proclamation — Autism Acceptance Month April 2026, World Autism Acceptance Day April
2, 2026.
CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-7 ):
2. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of February 2026
3. Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of February 2026.
4. Approval Treasurer's Report for the month of February 2026
5. Approval of City Council Minutes of March 3, 2026.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO APPROVING A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TYPSA, INC. FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING GENERAL SERVICES
7. Proposal for Outreach & Communications Support Services with Tripepi Smith &
Associates, Inc.

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PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding an
update to the multi-family residential zone permitted uses.
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 April 7, 2026.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Fiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review.
Presentation: Andy Heath
Recommendation:
For discussion.
10. Authorization to Initiate Proposition 218 Proceedings for Proposed Adjustments to Water
and Wastewater Rates.
Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Recommendation:
1. Authorize staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process for proposed adjustments to
the City’s water and wastewater service rates.
2. Direct staff to prepare and mail the required Proposition 218 public hearing notices
to affected property owners and customers.
3. Schedule a public protest hearing to consider proposed water and wastewater rate
adjustments in accordance with California Constitution Article XIII D (Proposition
218).
11. Discussion and any Necessary Action Regarding the Acceptance of the 2025 General Plan
Annual Report.
Presentation: Angel Hernandez, Community Development Director
Recommendation:
Accept the City’s General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct that it be submitted to
the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department
of Housing and Community Development.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEM:
12. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure
TASK FORCE AND CONFERENCE REPORTS/ MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

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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.