On the agenda: Elcentroca City Council Meeting — Data Center (Jul 21)

AGENDA
CITY OF EL CENTRO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
City Hall

Regular Meeting

3:30 PM

CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
The public may attend in person. Any member of the public attending in person and wishing to
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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
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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 in the
closed session agenda may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit,
remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities will be given at the end of
this meeting.

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:
Properties within El Centro, CA 92243 at the following addresses:
El Centro Regional Medical Center, 1415 Ross Ave.
ECRMC Medical Office Building, 1271 Ross Ave.
El Centro Outpatient Clinic, 385 W. Main St.
1204 Poplar Dr.
1258 Poplar Dr.
1295 Poplar Dr.
1455 Pepper Dr.
1215 Ross Ave.
1225 Ross Ave.
1243 Ross Ave.
1251 Ross Ave.
1271 Ross Ave.
135 South 4th St.
Agency Negotiators: Sheppard Mullin (Eric Newsom, Megan Rooney, Christina Nguyen)
Negotiating Parties: Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Assistant City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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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.

Film Commission Annual Report

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 2-8):
2.

Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of June 2026

3.

Approval of Payroll Registers for the month of June 2026

4.

Approval of Treasurer's Report of the month of June 2026

5.

Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for the meetings of July 15, 2026 (Special
Meeting) and July 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting).

6.

Approval for Transportation Development Act Program-Claims.
1. Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS
UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AND APPROVING THE
ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20252026
2. Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE ARTICLE 8 APPLICATION BUS TRANSFER TERMINAL UNDER THE
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (SB 325), PUC 99400.

7.

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 2026-2027
FISCAL YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

8.

Adopt Resolution No. 26, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL CENTRO ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

NEW BUSINESS:
9.

Approval of the General Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Presentation: Dulce Bedolla, Human Resource Director
Recommendation:
Approve a new Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of
employment from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.

10. Award of Bid and authorizing a contract for the Swarthout & Legacy Parks Basketball
Courts Project.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
Recommendation:
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 SWARTHOUT & LEGACY PARKS BASKETBALL COURTS
PROJECT.
11. Provide direction regarding the use of Measure P or the General Fund/Fund Balance as
the funding source for the $555,240 Gomez Park construction contingency and authorize
the corresponding budget adjustment.
Approval of Change Order #1 to Three Peaks Construction related to the Gomez Park
Project in the amount of $343,279.75.
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
Recommendation:
Provide direction regarding the use of Measure P or the General Fund as the funding
source for the $555,240 Gomez Park construction contingency and authorize a change
order to Three Peaks Construction related to the Gomez Park Project in the amount of
$343,279.75.
12. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
Owner-Occupied Housing Improvement Program
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
Recommendation:
Receive a presentation regarding the proposed Permanent Local Housing Allocation
(PLHA) Owner-Occupied Housing Improvement Program and provide policy direction to
staff regarding program priorities, eligible improvements, and whether assistance should

be offered in the form of grants, deferred-payment loans, or a combination of both.
13. Provide Direction Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Additional Veterans
Memorial Wall and Related Revisions to the Phase II Project Scope
Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director
Recommendation:
Provide Direction Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Additional Veterans
Memorial Wall and Related Revisions to the Phase II Project Scope.
14. Request for Appointment — Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee
Presentation: Robert Sawyer, City Manager
Recommendation:
Selection of City of El Centro representative for the Imperial County Data Center Advisory
Committee
15. Cancelling the City Council regular meeting of August 18, 2026.
Presentation: Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
Recommendation:
Discussion and any necessary action to consider the cancelation of the City Council
regular meeting of August 18, 2026.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
16. Update Emergency Declaration - WWTP Bar Screen Failure
TASK FORCE /CONFERENCE REPORTS AND MAYOR - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:

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packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro,
California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
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meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760) 337-4515. Notification at least 48 hours prior
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