City of El Centro Council Meeting :: June 2, 2026

The City of El Centro Council Meeting held on June 2, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved a contract amendment for Arlington Watkins Architects, increasing the contract by $88,940 to cover additional design and construction administration services for a public works project, with funding already included in the project budget. Additionally, the council adopted a memorandum of understanding with the Firefighters Association, which included updated compensation terms such as longevity pay increases and paramedic incentives. The council also approved a fair housing services contract with Fair Housing Foundation, a nonprofit recommended after an RFP process, funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $57,676. Furthermore, the council approved a 2.1% rate increase for integrated waste management services provided by CRNR, effective July 1, 2026, following a public hearing. Other agenda items included a presentation on city job vacancies and recruitment efforts, with no immediate budget requests but discussion of future staffing needs. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about hyperscale data centers, including safety, water, and power infrastructure impacts, with calls for moratoriums and policy guidelines. The meeting also featured community recognitions and various city updates but no additional procurement actions.