THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 21ST 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 5:38 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 - arrived at 6:18 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments.
City Attorney Carlos Campos stated that an emergency item needed to be added to Closes Session, which was Labor Negotiations for all labor groups.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to add this item.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:36 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Carmen Gutierrez Ledesma, v. City of Calexico, et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU004019
1A. 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 Officers Association, Supervisors Association, Calexico City Management Association.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:35 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESOR
AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 2 MAX 21, 2025
Mayor Nuricumbo called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Diana Nuricumbo
Mayor Pro Tem:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lorenzo Calderon
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT
Council Member Calderon led those present in the Mission Statement.
INVOCATION
Pastor Frank Zazueta led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported on two items: 1) Council Member Tylenda arrived at 6:18 p.m. to close session and 2) closed session items were not completed and would be resumed at the end of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Calderon to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Monica Valdivia, Joe Vindiola, Arnold Brown, Olga Corral, Yolanda Cunningham, and Supervisor Jesus Escobar.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Interim City Manager Daniels reported on the following items: studying and reviewing the documentation regarding Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park, stating that the developers originally proposed a softball field, basketball courts, splash pad and other improvements. Around 2016 to 2018, the city council at the time approved a larger park than originally planned which included three (3) baseball fields and a soccer field, but did not follow proper procedures for making that decision. City Manager Daniels proposed a public meeting within the next thirty (30) days to hear all the concerns from the neighbors that are impacted.
Direction was provided to mail the notices with the next water bill. The City Manager stated that if it was not possible, the notices would be mailed separately.
After a brief discussion, June 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was selected as the date for the public hearing.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 3 MAY 21, 2025
Interim City Manager Daniels stated they have been reviewing financial documents regarding the Hearthstone Community Facilities District. Mr. Daniels stated a public meeting will be held regarding the Hearthstone CFD in order to show expenditures and be transparent with the community.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi reported on the following items: attended the opening of the Time Capsule Event that was placed thirty (30) years ago; met with Recreation Department Manager and Police Chief regarding past vandalism and the installation of security cameras; attended swear in ceremony of new commissioners; attended a certificate presentation ceremony to police officers for outstanding work; attended Boost Training regarding public engagement framework; the installation of license plate readers by the Calexico Police Department; attended the League of California Cities Riverside & Imperial County Division Meeting where Assemblymen Jeff Gonzalez was a speaker.
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: met with Interim City Manager and community members regarding various matters; met with ICTC David Aguirre regarding the new transit station; met with representatives of the Office of Congressman Ruiz regarding transportation projects; met with CalTrans and ICTC representatives regarding priority projects for transportation and ways to obtain funding for those projects; attended the opening of the Time Capsule Event.
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: attended the city's celebration and opening of the Time Capsule Event and thanked Ms. Gerardo for all the hard work and all the city employees who participated; met with the Mayor and a sporting association regarding the much needed summer league, park maintenance and fees; participated in the Calexico Police Department award ceremony and thanked all the police officers; attended the 66th Annual Award Reception at the San Diego State University.
Council Member Calderon reported on the following items: participated in the opening of the Time Capsule Event and thanked Ms. Gerardo and staff for a great event; attended the city commissioner swear in ceremony and thanked the commissioners for their time; attended the Calexico Police Department award ceremony and congratulated all the recipients; attended Boost Training along with Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi regarding public engagement framework.
Mayor Nuricumbo reported on the following items: attended the Binational Air Quality Forum in Mexicali, Mexico; has been working with council members regarding the rehabilitation of the Chamber of Commerce building; reached out to IID Director Eugenio regarding encampments on what was believed to be IID property. Mayor stated that both properties do not belong to the IID and the city will reach out to the owners regarding these illegal encampments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the 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 May 7, 2025; City Warrants Report from April 1, 2025 thru April 30, 2025; City Salaries Report from April 1, 2025 thru April 30, 2025; Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement C5612844 Between the Calexico Fire Department and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Calipatria State Prison; Strategic Authorization to Apply for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant (Q4 2025) - Vital Funding Opportunity to Support Fire Department Equipment and Safety Enhancements; Second and Final Reading by Title Only and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Calexico Municipal Code Section 2.04.060 Regarding City Council Agenda Order of Business; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the FY 2025-26 Zip Books Grant Program and Authorize the City Manager or his Designee to Sign the Grant Application, Certification, Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance and any Amendments Thereto; and any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the Program; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Execute the FY 2025-26 California Library Literacy Services Grant Program and Authorize the City Manager and Fiscal Agent to Sign the Grant Application, Certification, Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance and any Amendments Thereto; and any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the Program; Authorize City Manager or his Designee to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Catholic Charities to Place Foster Grandparent Program Participants at the Camarena Memorial Library to Provide Tutoring Services for the Period of 6/1/25 to 6/30/28. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 4 MAY 21, 2025
ITEM NO. 12 2024-25 3'd QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2024-25 BUDGET.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Calderon to approve Item No. 12.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 13 AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SELECT THE RESPONSIBLE QUOTE AND TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FULLY EQUIPPED MARKED FORD F150 POLICE PATROL VEHICLE AND THE OUTFITTING FOR THE UNIT.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 13.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 14 AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SELECT THE RESPONSIBLE QUOTE AND TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FULLY EQUIPPED MARKED TRAFFIC CONTROL
VEHICLES AND THE OUTFITTING FOR BOTH VEHICLES FOR THE CALEXICO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve Item No. 14.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 15 AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SELECT THE RESPONSIBLE QUOTE AND TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FULLY EQUIPPED MARKED POLICE PATROL VEHICLES AND THE OUTFITTING FOR BOTH UNITS FOR THE CALEXICO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve Item No. 15.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 16 ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO VACATE
A PORTION OF FRONTAGE ROAD BETWEEN EADY AVENUE AND LACY AVENUE AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Antonio Romayor Jr. and Wendy Rangel.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Calderon to approve Item No. 16.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 17 APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Mayor Nuricumbo appointed Jose Hinojosa to the Community Facilities District Commission.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 18 REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND USER FEES.
City Manager Daniels and Planning & Building Director Coyne provided brief presentation.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to extend the meeting past 9:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi requested the following items: bring back item regarding the water plant infrastructure; information item regarding the Community Facilities District commission whether it was a task force or Ad-Hoc or CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 5 MAY 21, 2025
it remains a commission; look into the EV charging station contract and see if it was done correctly and bring back in a couple of meetings as an information item.
Council Member Tylenda requested the following items: food truck draft ordinance.
Council Member Marquez requested the following items: schedule all the public workshop meetings; report on the water plant system improvements; report on Cordova Park; and thanked the city employees for coordinating all of the city's anniversary celebration events; thanked the Library for all their planning of all their summer programs.
Council Member Calderon requested the following items: stated he has been asking for a report on the water and wastewater facilities; report regarding the Cordova Park investigation by the City Manager; status report on cannabis industry; report on Police and Fire Department inventory.
Mayor Nuricumbo requested the following items: for the next council meeting she will participate via teleconference and would like to see the contracts for key positions that have been discussed that could help the city manager with everything that council has been asking for; provided the list of pending workshops which are the following: parking meters, Cordova Memorial Park, Republic Services increase fees, development impact and user fees, and Capital Improvement Project list.
City Attorney Campos stated that council needs to reconvene to close session.
Motion was made by Mayor Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to extend the meeting for 15 more minutes and reconvene to close session. Motion passed unanimously.
Council adjourned to closed session at 10:03 p.m.
Council reconvened from closed session at 10:29 p.m.
City Attorney Carlos Campos reported council met in closed session, no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Ahit
Diana/Nurigumbo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk