City of El Centro Council Meeting :: July 21, 2026

The City of El Centro Council held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the award of a $199,500 contract to Cactus Desert Construction for basketball court improvements at Sworthout and Legacy Parks, with an additional $20,000 contingency. The council also approved a $343,279.75 change order for the Gomez Park construction project, funded through a combination of Measure P and general fund reserves, addressing increased construction costs and additional improvements. Additionally, a change order was approved to modify the Veterans Memorial project scope by adding a second wall, with a contract amount adjustment of $695,260. The council discussed the Small Business Development Center's support for local entrepreneurs and the 911 Stair Climb Committee's upcoming events honoring public safety professionals. A new advisory committee related to data center discussions was established, with Planning Director Angel Hernandez nominated as the city representative. The council also approved a new memorandum of understanding for general employees, including salary adjustments and benefits. Finally, the council voted to cancel the August 18th meeting to allow staff to focus on ongoing projects. Throughout the meeting, there was emphasis on community engagement, infrastructure improvements, and support for public safety and small businesses.