City of El Centro Special Council Meeting :: April 28, 2026

The City of El Centro held a special council meeting on April 28, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $1.1 million purchase agreement with Rosenbauer South Dakota LLC for a new type one fire engine, funded by a previously allocated $1.4 million Measure P budget. The council also awarded a $1.9 million contract for the Jackaranda Gardens bike lane and street improvement project, funded by a $2.24 million California Climate Investment grant. Additionally, the council approved the annual action plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding totaling approximately $57,676, allocating funds to public services such as fair housing, senior nutrition, and homeless outreach. Other discussions involved extending a moratorium on new tobacco retail shops, zoning ordinance amendments to allow limited commercial uses in multi-family residential zones, and plans for residential uses in the downtown commercial zone. The meeting included multiple unanimous votes to approve these procurement and policy items, reflecting the city's ongoing efforts to enhance public safety, infrastructure, and community services.