THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO_FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 7™H DAY OF MAY 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLDING OF SAID MEETING.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nuricumbo called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Diana Nuricumbo
Mayor Pro Tem: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lorenzo Calderon
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
ANNOUNCECEMENTS:
Mayor Nuricumbo stated that she will recuse herself from Item No. 2 and Item No. 3.
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi stated that he will recuse himself from Item No. 1 regarding the Calexico City Management Association.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:36 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Richard A. Daniels, Interim City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Calexico Municipal Employees Association, Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officer's Association, Supervisor's Association, Calexico City Management Association.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CFD No. 2005-1 of the City of Calexico v. PCG - La Jolla Palms, L.P., et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU07546
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CFD No. 2005-1 of the City of Calexico v. PCG - La Jolla Palms, L.P., et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU07547
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
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The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:39 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESOR
AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nuricumbo called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Diana Nuricumbo
Mayor Pro Tem: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
Council Member: Adriana Marquez.
Council Member: Lorenzo Calderon
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nuricumbo led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi led those present in the Mission Statement.
INVOCATION
Father Carlos Rojas led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos stated there were no reports from closed session.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Leticia Plancarte-Garcia and Maria Ruiz, Imperial County Behavioral Health Services.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi announced that he will be removing Karla Ibarra as commissioner from Economic Development Advisory Committee, as he had previously appointed someone.
Mayor Nuricumbo invited the community to the "Time Capsule Opening Event" at City Hall and informed the public she would be participating in the first binational forum in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico regarding air quality.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: David Aguire, Jonathan Rangel, Bertha Carreno, Yolanda Cunningham, and Blanca Munoz.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Rick Daniels asked the Chief of Police to provide a report on two incidents that happened in the last few days, which were the vandalization of the Community Center and the incident at Walmart. City Manager Daniels reported on the following: has been working on the CFD report for Hearthstone CFD, report on Cordova Park and will have completed the report for garbage rates and intends to provide to council at the next meeting; stated that the newly appointed commissioners will need ethics and harassment training as required by the State; appointment of a new HR Director which will be on site on June 2, 2025; announced that Maricela Torres has been appointed as Executive Assistant in the City Manager's office.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi reported on the following items: stated they have been in communication with the Police Department regarding the recent vandalism issues; visited the water plant facilities with the Mayor, City Manager, Interim Fire Chief and Captain Pesqueira and thanked Ms. Falomir for the tour; met via zoom with Supervisor Escobar regarding county roads being fixed and the possibility of rerouting truck traffic on Cole Road; met with Emergency Medical Services regarding ambulance service for the community; attended the Camarena Memorial Library Dia de Los Niños Event and the Recital Event at the Recreation Department; visited the ICTC site for the new transportation Hub and met with ICTC Director regarding safety procedures; attended the SCAG regional meeting.
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: met with staff and Council Member Marquez regarding the CFD for Hearthstone; attended the California Transportation Commission meeting in El Centro; attended ICTC meeting in which CalTrans provided an update on the border crossing traffic.
Council Member Marquez, reported on the following items: met with a representative from Steve Padilla's office regarding CFD's and possible ways to fix them; met with Republic Services and the services they provide to the City; met with community members' concerns regarding public parks and playing fields; met with her newly appointed commissioners.
Council Member Calderon reported on the following items: attended town hall meeting with Congressman Raul Ruiz at Southwest High School; attended the commissioner's swear-in ceremony at City Hall with the Mayor; met with Calexico Unified School District with the Mayor regarding landscape project for the Chamber of Commerce; attended the Cinco de Mayo recreational program with Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi at SDSU and thanked Recreation Manager and Mayor Nuricumbo reported on the following items: thanked the Calexico Police Department and congratulated them on the exceptional job they have been doing; expressed gratitude towards fellow council members and stated they are a great team and are all moving forward with progress for our city.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve Items No. 6, 7, 8, 9,11, 12, 13, 15 and pull Items No. 10 and 14 for discussion, consent agenda consists of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Finance Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meeting of April 16, 2025; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Execute Grant Application in the Amount of $30,000.00, Grant Agreements, and Any Amendments Thereto with the California Arts Council for the General Operating Support Grant; Authorize the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Execute Project WORK-E.S.E. Agreements between Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program and the City of Calexico for the Placement of Program Participants in City Departments; Authorize Participation in the Exploring Program and Approval of Annual Memorandum of Understanding with Learning for Life; Request for Authorization to Purchase Fire Hose Technology and Approval of a Budget Amendment Resolution through the T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024/2025; Adopt a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Imperial County Sheriff's Office and the Calexico Fire Department for the Sharing of Public Safety Data Through the Pro-Phoenix System; Letter of Support for Senate Bill 534 (Padilla):
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$73,742.57 for the Use of Pool Facilities and the Operation of Summer Pool Program 2025. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT FOR DISCUSSION
ITEM NO. 10 AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SELECT THE RESPONSIBLE QUOTE AND TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FULLY EQUIPPED MARKED MOTORCYCLES
AND THE OUTFITTING FOR BOTH MOTORCYCLES FOR THE CALEXICO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CITY COUNCIL (BAR) APPROVAL.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 10.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 14 COLE ROAD BLVD. BETWEEN M.L. KING AVE. AND BOWKER RD. REHABILITATION FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5168(035):
A. AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,588.20 FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, GEOTECHNICAL AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR COLE BLVD. BETWEEN M.L. KING AVE. AND BOWKER RD. REHABILITATION FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5168(035).
B. ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 233 - MEASURE "D".
The following persons provided public comments to council: Julio Rocha Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Legaspi to approve Item No. 14.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 16 SCARONI ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION STATE PROJECT NO. LPPSBIL- 5168(034):
A. AWARD BID PROPOSAL FROM ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $731,770.00 FOR SCARONI ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION STATE PROJECT NO. LPPSBIL-5168(034).
B. AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $731,770.00 FOR SCARONI ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION STATE PROJECT NO. LPPSB1L-5168(034).
C. AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS NOT- TO-EXCEED $73,177.00 (10% OF ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. BASE BID) AS PER CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1218.
D. ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 412 - STATE GRANT.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve Item No. 16.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 17 SCARONI ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION STATE PROJECT NO. LPPSBIL- 5168(034):
A. AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,773.40 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, GEOTECHNICAL AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR SCARONI ROAD REHABILITATION STATE PROJECT NO.
LPPSBIL-5168(034).
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B. ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 237 - ROAD MAINTENANCE REHABILITATION FUND.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 17.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 18 AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 3 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $507,586.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSULTING FOR THE NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALEXICO REACH.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 18.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 19 INTRODUCTION OF THE FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.060 REGARDING CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 19.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 20 APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS/BOARDS/COMMITTEES:
A. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
B. POLICE ADVISORY, TRAFFIC & CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION C. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)
D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/FINANCIAL ADIVSORY COMMISSION
E. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
F. PERSONNEL COMMISSION
G. SALES TAX CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MEASURE H)
Council Member Tylenda appointed the following commissioners:
• Javier Gonzalez to the Police Advisory, Traffic and Code Enforcement Commission. • Jaime Duron for the Community Services Commission.
Council Member Marquez appointed the following commissioners:
• Karla Ibarra for Economic Development/Financial Advisory Commission.
Norma Aguilar for the Sales Tax Citizen Advisory Committee (Measure H).
Council Member Calderon appointed the following commissioner:
• Jose Armando Garcia for Personnel Commission.
Mayor Nuricumbo appointed the following commissioner:
• Abril Ayala for Library Board of Trustees.
ITEM NO. 21 ACCEPT A $250,00.00 GRANT AWARDED BY SOUTHER CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) FROM THE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM OF 2021 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT REZONES
PROGRAM AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT.
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Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Calderon to approve Item No. 21.
Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 22 REPORT THE STATUS OF THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMITTING PROGRAM.
Planning Director Coyne provided brief explanation.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi requested the following items: wants to know what are the next steps for the parking meters and also the license plate readers; thanked traffic controllers for painting the red/green curbs in the downtown area; thanked the commissioners; also, regarding the cleanup of overgrown trees and bushes in public areas to avoid potential fires.
Council Member Tylenda requested the following items: updated fees, internal fee study for business licenses and permit fees and development impact and hopes to see it on the next agenda; has previously asked for updates on the status of the CDBG funds for Program Income, the state reporting, would like to know if the City has been cleared and can Program Income be used, has the City completed the reporting requirements that have been pending since 2014; has previously asked to bring back the food truck ordinance and would like to see that soon; an update from the Chief of Police on the task force efforts, with timelines, addressing the encampments on public and private property; during the budget workshops would like to see the goals on how to get both Police and Fire fully staffed; look into removing the bench in front of the old Selwick's building.
Council Member Marquez requested the following items: would like to see the resolution regarding the Adrian Cordova Memorial Park issue by next council meeting; the hiring for the Fire and Police Departments; follow up on cannabis regulations and businesses, would like to know if the City has a business plan to follow; would like to see the maintenance schedule for downtown area clean up.
Council Member Calderon requested the following items: stated he has been asking for a report on the water and wastewater facilities, which is an issue that must be dealt with; look into auctioning the 12 empty, unused travel trailers that were donated by the County.
Mayor Nuricumbo requested the following items: for next council meeting would like to know about any progress regarding Heber Park, which is a high priority; RFP's or staff reports on the first phase of the three they spoke about Motion was made by Mayor Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Calderon, to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Council adjourned to closed session at 9:34 p.m.
Council reconvened from closed session at 10:59 p.m.
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported council met in closed session on Item No. 1 and Item No. 4, no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion was made by Council Member Marquez., seconded by Council Member Calderon to adjourn meeting. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Nuricumbo, Legaspi, Marquez, Calderon
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
Meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
Diana Noricumbo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk