AGENDA
ITEM
17 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
17 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 3, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerke
SUBJECT: Appointment of General Commissioner to the Calexico Housing Authority Board ===============:
Recommendation:
City Council to make the appointment of a General Commissioner to the Calexico Housing Authority Board.
Background:
The position of General Commissioner to the Calexico Housing Authority Board became vacant due to the expiration of the term for Mr. Arturo Rioseco on August 3, 2025. The City Council as a whole needs to fill this position. The position was advertised on the City website, social media, city hall and at the Calexico Housing Authority.
Discussion and Analysis:
Qualified applicants for this position must be residents of the City of Calexico. The following applications were received:
1. Guadalup Zamudio
2. Arturo Rioseco
3. Juan M. Ortiz
Fiscal Impact:
None
Coordinated With:
Calexico Housing Authority
Attachments):
1. (1) Commissioner Applications
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
ALL APPLICANTS MUST EITHER
CITY OF CALEXICO RESIDE, BE EMPLOYED, OR
APPLICATION FOR CITY COMMISSION REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE CITY ORDERICO And OF CALEXICO. PROOF IS
REQUIRED WHEN SUBMITTING
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
THIS APPLICATION.
APPLICATION IS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
Housing Authority Board
(A separate application is required for each commission) PERSONAL INFORMATION: RECEIVED
Name Guadalupe Zamudio
JUL 2 8-2025
Residence Address Calexico, CA 92231 City of Calexic
City Clerk's Offl
Length of time at this Address: 24 years E-mail address:
Home Phone No.. Cell/Message Phone No.
Are you 18 years of age or older? Are you registered to vote in the City of Calexico? yes Do you currently serve as an elected or appointed official for any board and/or agency within the City of Calexico? NO If yes, name of agency and position:
EDUCATION: Highest level of education completed: college Name of Institution where Highest Level of Education was completed: Imperial Valley College Location of Institution: 380 Aten Road, El Centro, CA 92243 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION / EXPERIENCE:
Name and Address of Employer (s) Position Title Dates of Employment Zamudios Day Care Owner 3/1/2022-Present
Housing Authority of the City of Calexico Section 8 Program Manager | 10/1998- 2/28/2022 IMPORTANT: Read the following carefully and answer completely. A conviction is not an automatic bar to appointment. Each case is considered on its individual merits.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR OTHER THAN A MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION? NO If yes, Please list all offenses, date and place of offensess), and the sentence/fine received:
ACKNOWLEDMENT/CERTIFICATION:
7/28/2025
Signature and Date
foregoing is true and correct
Do Not Write Below this Line - For City Use Only
Applicant furnished proof of eligibility requirements via:
Proof of residency: [] Yes [] No Appointment By:
Proof of employment: [] Yes [ ] No Term Expires:
Voter Registration Verification: [ | Yes [] No Date & Clerk Verifying:
July 28, 2025
Honorable Mayor Diana Nuricumbo
Honorable Mayor Pro Tem Victor Legaspi
Honorable Council Member Lisa Tylenda
Honorable Council Member Adriana Marquez
Honorable Council Member Lorenzo Calderon
City of Calexico
608 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231
Subject: Application for Appointment to the Housing Authority of the City of Calexico Board of Commissioners
Dear Honorable Mayor Nuricumbo and Honorable Members of the Calexico City Council, I am writing to express my sincere interest in serving on the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Calexico (HACC). With over 24 years of dedicated service in HACC's Housing Department specifically within the Section 8 Program. I have developed a deep understanding of our city's affordable housing needs and the operational standards that have sustained HACC's high performer status.
Throughout my tenure, I have remained committed to ensuring that our housing programs meet compliance standards while also making a meaningful difference in the lives of Calexico residents. My experience has equipped me with the insight and dedication needed to help guide the Housing Authority through current and future challenges in the affordable housing sector.
Enclosed is my completed application for your consideration. I would be honored to contribute to the continued success of HACC and to serve our community in this new capacity.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss how I can support the mission and goals of the Housing Authority.
Sincerely,
Calexico, CA 92231
RECEIVED
JUL 2 3 2025 ALL APPLICANTS MUST EITHER
CITY OF CALEXICO
RESIDE, BE EMPLOYED, OR
• City of Calexico APPLICATION FOR CITY COMMISSION REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE CITY City Clerk's Office OF CALEXICO. PROOF IS
And
KOS
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED WHEN SUBMITTING
THIS APPLICATION.
APPLICATION IS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
(A separate application is required for each commission) PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name ARtURE KIoSEcO
Residence Address CALEXiCO RA 92231
Length of time at this Address: 79y rS. E-mail address:
Home Phone No _ Cell/Message Phone No.
Are you 18 years of age or older? yes_ Are you registered to vote in the City of Calexico? yes Do you currently serve as an elecled or appointed official for any board and/or agency within the City of Calexico?..
If yes, name of agency and position: C AlExico Housing Huthority EDUCATION: Highest level of education completed: A.A:
Name of Insilution where Highest Level of Educalion was completed: Imperial Valley dr. College Location of Insitution: Imperial, CA.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION / EXPERIENCE:
Name and Address of Employer (S) Position Title Dates of Employment RIOSECO InC. suner / mgr 1974-2012
City of CAleXiao City CounciL
1984-88 1994-98
IMPORTANT: Read the following carefully and answer completely. A conviction is not an automatic bar to appointment. Each case is considered on its individual merits.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR OTHER THAN A MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION? NO If yes, Please list all offenses, date and place of offensess), and the sentence/fine received:
ACKNOWLEDMENT/CERTIFICATION:
I understand that upon filing, this application becomes a public record. I certify 071525 under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the Signature and Date foregoing is true and correct.
Do Not Write Below this Line - For City Use Only
Applicant fumished proof of eligibility requirements via:
Proof of residency: [| Yes [] No Appointment By:
Proof of employment: [1 Yes [1 No Term Expires:
Voter Registration Verification: | ] Yes |] No Date & Clerk Verifying:
ORIGINA
Arturo Rioseco
Calexico, CA 92231
July 16, 2025
Calexico City Council
608 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231
Dear Members of the City Council,
I am writing to formally express my interest in continuing to serve as a Housing Commissioner for the City of Calexico. As a lifelong resident and retired businessman with deep roots in this community, I remain committed to the mission of improving quality, affordable, low income and no income housing access for our residents.
I bring not only practical knowledge from my prior term, but also a strong understanding of our city's unique challenges and potential. My years in business have further instilled in me a results-oriented mindset and a deep respect for fiscal responsibility and community collaboration.
It would be a privilege to continue contributing to this important work. I am eager to apply my experience, institutional knowledge, and unwavering dedication to help support the City Council and the Housing Authority in achieving strategic goals that uplift all members of our community.
Thank you for your consideration. I welcome the opportunity to further discuss how I can continue to serve Calexico in this role.
Sincerely,
ALL APPLICANTS MUST EITHER
CITY OF CALEXICO RESIDE, BE EMPLOYED, OR
APPLICATION FOR CITY COMMISSION REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE CITY AS IS
CATEKICO • And OF CALEXICO, PROOF IS
REQUIRED WHEN SUBMITTING
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
THIS APPLICATION.
APPLICATION IS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
(A separate application is required for each commission) Housing Autority of Calexico PERSONAL INFORMATION: RECEIVED
Name Juan M. Ortiz
JUL 312025
Residence Address Calexico, CA. 92231
City of Calexic
City Clerk's Offi
Length of time at this Address: 7 years E-mail address:
Home Phone No.
Cell/Message Phone No.
Are you 18 years of age or older? yes Are you registered to vote in the City of Calexico? yes Do you currently serve as an elected or appointed official for any board and/or agency within the Cily of Calexico? No If yes, name of agency and position:
EDUCATION: Highest level of education completed: College Name of Institution where Highest Level of Education was completed: Colys & Instituto Tecnico de Contabilidad Mexicali Location of Institution: Mexicali, Mexico
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION / EXPERIENCE:
Name and Address of Employer (s) Position Title Dates of Employment Housing Authority of Calexico Finance Dept. Supervisor 1988-2023 (Retired) IMPORTANT: Read the following carefully and answer completely. A conviction is not an automatic bar to appointment. Each case is considered on its individual merits.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR OTHER THAN A MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION? No If yes, Please list all offenses, date and place of offensess), and the sentence/fine received:
ACKNOWLEDMENT/CERTIFICATION:
I understand that upon filing, this application becomes a public record. I certify 07/27/25 under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Is true and correct. agnature and Date
Do Not Wite Below this Line - for chiy Use only
Applicant furnished proof of eligibility requirements via:
Proof of residency: [] Yes [] No Appointment By:
Proof of employment: [] Yes [] No Term Expires:
Voter Registration Verification: [ ] Yes [] No Date & Clerk Veritying:
Juan M. Ortiz
Calexico, CA. 92231
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Re: Housing Authority of the City of Calexico Board Member Vacancy NOTE: THIRD TIME SUBMITTING MY LETTER OF INTEREST
Honorable Mayor and Council Members,
This letter serves as my official request to be appointed as a board member of the Housing Authority of the City of Calexico.
I am a resident of City of Calexico for over 36 years, and I reside at here in City of Calexico.
I am currently retired after being employed by the Housing Authority of the City of Calexico for over 33 years, where during my last ten years I held the position of "Director Of Finance Department" until my retirement back in April 2023.
During the many years that I worked for the Calexico Housing Authority, I was able to obtain and accumulate a lot of experience related to affordable housing specializing me in HUD programs. During the many years working for this agency, I was able to obtain different certifications (see Copies) under the different areas administrated by the housing agency, including but not limited to, Public Housing Program Specialist, Section 8 program Specialist, Section 8 Budgeting Certification, Capital Improvement Modernization program and Construction Certification, Section 8 Program and Public Housing Program Inspector Certification and some others.
I also hold an active "Real Estate Broker License" approved by the State of California.
Based on my knowledge and accumulated experience related to the affordable housing industry, I strongly believe that I am prepared to be seated as a commissioner of this board and do a good job working with the rest of board members.
As l previously mentioned, I am retired, all my children are adults and all are married and working locally in the field of education and health care area.
Currently the lack of affordable housing is a problem nation wide but specially in rural areas where the federal funds are really hard to be obtained by the local agencies and 1 believe that I can help administration to try to apply for any funds available under State or Federal level.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration of my request to be appointed as a commissioner of this agency.
Singerely
Juan M. Oruz
NMA
UNIVERSITY
Public Housing Rent Calculation Specialist
Be it known by this certificate that
Juan M. Ortiz
Has fulfilled. the certification requirements of
won Unils 1:9. Nan Mckäy & Associates, Inc. and NMA
University, by successful completion of the
Han Tickay Public Housing Rent Calculation Examination
1919/202
Nan-Mckay,