AGENDA
ITEM
4 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 2, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Armando Orozco, Interim City Manager/Police Chief C PREPARED BY: Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of June 4, 2025 and June 18, 2025.
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Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of June 4, 2025 and June 18, 2025.
Background:
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 2.04.070, the City Clerk shall prepare minutes of the proceedings of each City Council meeting.
Discussion and Analysis:
City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of June 4, 2025 and June 18, 2025 have been prepared for City Council review and approval.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Coordinated With:
None
Attachments):
1. Minutes for the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meeting of June 4, 2025 and June 18, 2025.
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 18" DAY OF JUNE 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 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Diana Nuricumbo
MayorPro Tem: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lorenzo Calderon
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda - arrived at 5:50 p.m.
Council Member: Lorenzo Calderon
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Saunders provided comment via email and was distributed to city council.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:34 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Interim City Manager and City Manager
The City Council reconvened from close session at 7:06 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 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Diana Nuricumbo
Mayor Pro Tem: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
Council Member: Lorenzo Calderon
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Marquez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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MISSION STATEMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi led those present in the Mission Statement.
INVOCATION: Pastor Jesus Esqueda led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos stated there were no closed session announcements.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
Imperial County Public Works - Update on Road Projects.
Rosa Diaz - Donnelly Community Services Center.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Nuricumbo announced two new police officers, and a sergeant (promotion) were sworn in today.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Jesus Solano, Jose Vargas and Joong S. Kim.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Interim City Manager Daniels reported on the following: stated Planning & Building Director has been working with the County regarding the truck traffic rerouting; was going to check with the County on their funding for Scaroni Road and if they are coming from similar sources perhaps there is a joint procurement process that can be done; stated that in the city's approved budget there is a total of $120 million budgeted for capital projects.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Patricia Ureña, Community Services Commission, provided a brief report on the commission's special meeting that was held on June 9th.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi reported on the following items: attended the Economic and Energy Summit with Council Member Marquez and Planning & Building Director; attended the Camarena Library Family Summer Program along with the police department and several members of the Library Board of Trustees and thanked the Library Manager for an outstanding job; attended the grant award ceremony at the IID with Recreation Manager in which the city was awarded $5,000 for a summer water activity program; attended the first Community Services Commission meeting along with several council members; attended the swear in ceremony for two new police officers and a sergeant (promotion); and thanked the Public Works Manager for the installation of the restrooms.
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: attended the Community Services Commission meeting; met with the Mayor and Gran Plaza Outlets regrading the July 4"h celebration and new projects; attended the Cordova Park workshop and thanked employees who worked on it; attended the Economic and Energy Summit; attended the budget briefing.
Mayor Nuricumbo reported on the following items: met with staff from Senator Adam Schiff's office regarding border traffic, environmental issues, the airport and the EMS calls for service at the Port of Entry.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Finance Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of May 21, 2025 and June 9, 2025; City Warrants Report from May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025; City Salaries Report from May 1, 2025 thru May 31, 2025; Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Sign Non-Exclusive License Agreement between the City of Calexico and Catholic Charities for the Use of the Senior Hall for the Provision of Affordable Meals to Senior Citizens for the Period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; Authorize the City Manager to Sign Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Calexico and the Imperial Community College School District for the Purpose of Providing Courses in City Facilities for the Period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; Resolution of the City of Calexico Accepting the State of California Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds for FY 2023-2024.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 10 AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH CGI
DIGITAL FOR THE COMMUNITY VIDEO TOUR PROGRAM AND FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE INTRODUCTION LETTER.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to approve Item No. 10.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 11 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN
AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR EXTENSION FOR ACTIVE AND RECENTLY LAPSED NON-CANNABIS DISCRETIONARY PROJECT APPROVALS.
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve Item No. 11.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 12 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF WEST 6T# STREET AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 12.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 13. FOOD TRUCK WORKSHOP - DISCUSSION ON REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR MOBILE FOOD VENDORS.
Planning & Building Director provided brief presentation. No action taken as this item was a presentation/discussion item only.
ITEM NO. 14. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A TYPE 1 FIRE ENGINE USING COVID-19 REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS AND A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDING.
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve Item No. 14.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 15. PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DRAFT OUTLINE.
Motion was made by Mayor Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to table Item No. 15. Motion passed unanimously.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi requested the following items: police schedule and administrative fees for the second meeting in July; removal of phone booths in the downtown area; removal of fire bushes; update on business license; and parking meters.
Council Member Marquez requested the following items: update on Rodriguez Park; parking meters; maintenance schedule for the downtown area; study for the ambulance fees.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Marquez to extend meeting past 9:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nuricumbo requested the following items: parking meters; downtown enforcement; would like to start having meetings on how to move forward regarding Cordova Park and for next meeting an update on the current status.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Marquez to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Diana Nuricumbo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 4* DAY OF JUNE 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 5:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lorenzo Calderon
ABSENT:
Mayor: Diana Nuricumbo
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda - arrived at 6:21 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:37 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 Officers Association, Supervisors Association, Calexico City Management Association.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Interim City Manager
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:45 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESOR
AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem: Victor Legaspi
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lorenzo Calderon
ABSENT: Mayor: Diana Nuricumbo
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Calderon led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MISSION STATEMENT: Council Member Tylenda led those present in the Mission Statement.
INVOCATION: Pastor Ceceña led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos stated council met in closed session for Items 1 and 2, direction was given, no reportable action and Council Member Tylenda joined closed session at 6:21 p.m.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
City Attorney Campos stated staff requested to table Item No. 6 under consent agenda. Interim City Manager Daniels also stated to have Item No. 6 due to the need of additional information.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Calderon to approve the agenda with the removal of Item No. 6. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayoral recognition to the Calexico High School Marching Band.
Proclamation for the month of June as Men's Mental Health Month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: No announcements.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Jesse Garcia, Joong Kim, Bertha Carreno, and Carmen Estrada.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Interim City Manager Daniels reported on the following: introduced Kathy DeRosa former Cathedral City Mayor and new HR Manager, Maribel Castro; interviews will be held for Grants Manager, Fire Chief, Public Works Director, and the council subcommittee will be interviewing City Manager candidates; information regarding the forensic audit will be on the next council meeting but needs to work with Council Member Tylenda so that this doesn't occur in the moved, me with the Corinator of Diedos of Mecel, Mexican Consulte, Supervisor, Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi and Council Member Calderon regarding binational border issues and the volume of ambulance calls to the border which is thirty seven percent (37%) of the calls and the full cost is absorbed by the City of Calexico; working with the City Clerk on going digital regarding the agenda; has asked the Public Works Department to apply for a tree giveaway program sponsored by IID; a bus stop at Third Street is poorly maintained and is a gathering place for the unhoused population; Chief Orozco and Code Enforcement personnel have laid out a cannabis enforcement program that will be presented at the next meeting; working on a significant annexation in the northwest part of town that could be developed for businesses; working closely with the Finance Director on the budget and budget workshops; have been working on reimbursements of Covid-19 expenditures for the Fire Department and announced that a $1.2 million dollar check was received from the Federal Government for overtime during this period and these funds will be going to the General Fund for the purchase of a fire engine; will be having a community meeting regarding Cordova Park on June 11" and invitations were mailed to all of the residents in that development along with notices being placed on social media so the general public can attend; a report will be presented which will outline how the city is going to achieve sixty (60) capital projects in the next 3 to 5 years in the amount of $120 million dollars; reminded the public that one of the goals of this council is public safety and recently CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 3 JUNE 4, 2025
there was an article where the city was identified as the sixth safest community in the state; the Police Department has identified and taken into custody two people related to the vandalism at the Community Center.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: attended the ICTC meeting last week and one of the items discussed was the Calexico West Port of Entry travel corridor improvement in which Caltrans will soon complete a study with short- and long-term strategies.
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: attended the New River Improvement Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and thanked everybody involved in the project; met with the Fire Department regarding the need for EMT's and emergency vehicles; met with a member of the community regarding the improvements on Rodriguez Park that have been stalled.
Council Member Calderon reported on the following items: attended the Binational Relationship Committee meeting with Lewis Pacheco and Karin Eugenio representing ID, Jesus Escobar representing Imperial County, Victor Hugo Delgado Sanchez, Coordinator of Director's of Mexicali, Mexican Consulate, Interim City Manager Daniels and Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi regarding downtown traffic, the EMS response to our ports and thanked the Chief for sending the information to Senator Ruiz and also discussed traffic on Cole Road; announced he will not be attending the next council meeting on June 18th due to shoulder surgery.
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi reported on the following items: attended the New River Improvement Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and thanked Public Works Manger Falomir for doing an outstanding job and setting the logistics; attended the Memorial Day event honoring our fallen veterans; met with Council Member Calderon, City Manager, Chief of Police and Meter Traffic Supervisor regarding traffic issues; met with Council Member Marquez and Fire Chief regarding department needs; attended the Binational Relationship Committee meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi stated that he will be abstaining from Item No. 9.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Daniela Flores on Item No. 5 and Joong Kim on Item Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to pull Items No. 5, 8 and 10 for discussion and approve Items No. 7, 9 and 11 of the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (Bravo/Rodiles) Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes of such District for Fiscal Year 2025-26; The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Gran Plaza), Adopt Resolution Determining and Authorizing the Levy of Special taxes of such District for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Motion passed unanimously (Item No. 9, 3-0-1, Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi abstained).
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
ITEM NO. 5 CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $40,000 FROM FUND 255 ARPA ESSENTIAL WORKERS TO FUND 255 ARPA COMMUNITY CENTER VANDALISM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING AND PREVENTING ONGOING VANDALISM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 5.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 8 AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN CITY OF CALEXICO AND DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,655.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, GEOTECHNICAL AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 4 JUNE 4, 2025
INSPECTION SERVICES AND ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,750.00 FOR ENRIQUE
CAMARENA MEMORIAL LIBRARY, COMMUNITY CENTER AND POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 2025-300.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 8.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 10 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY FOR THE CALEXICO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (HEARTHSTONE) ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES OF SUCH DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to table Item No. 10 and bring back with the addition of the $163,000 for services. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 12 RESOLUTION CLARIFYING RETIRED ANNUITANT APPOINTMENT AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM CITY MANAGER.
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Council Member Calderon to approve Item No. 12.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 13 AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT (MSA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND UTILITY SERVICES CO., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,314,353.00 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF CLARIFIER "B" AND "C" AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 13.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 14 ENRIQUE CAMARENA MEMORIAL LIBRARY, COMMUNITY CENTER AND POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 2025-300:
a) AWARD BID PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $411,310.00 FOR ENRIQUE CAMARENA
MEMORIAL LIBRARY, COMMUNITY CENTER AND POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 2025-300.
b) AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY FUTURE CHANGE ORDERS NOT-TO-EXCEED $41,131.00 (10% OF ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. BASE BID) AS PER CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1218.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 14.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Tylenda requested the following items: forensic audit; reopen the city attorney position to the public; development impact fees, building permit fees, business license fees, engineering fees, planning fees, updates to incentivize development and dates for these workshops; food truck ordinance and would like the following agenda items: 1) bus stop at Third Street and Paulin Avenue, 2) pavement condition index and include pavement management system, tracking of the improvements of local streets, and how they are being maintained.
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Council Member Marquez requested the following items: item for pavement management satellite system; regarding cannabis do we have an outlined program to monitor and verify compliance; removal of old pay phones in the downtown area; Fire Department EMS study; replace playground turf at Nosotros and Reisin Parks.
Council Member Calderon requested the following items: follow up on Rodriguez Park restrooms; status on Heber Park project; status of the RV sales and expedite the process; status on non-payment of business licenses; update on the Christmas Parade, need to set date; start the Employee of the Month award ceremony; need to address the issue of water rates; parking meters.
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi requested the following items: cleanup in the downtown area; need to remind department heads to start their commissioner meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Victor Legaspi, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk