AGENDA
ITEM
19 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
19 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 01, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin Martinez, City Manager
- DocuSigned by:
PREPARED BY: Norma Gerardo. Recreation Manager
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SUBJECT: Receive and File Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 09, 2025 and Special Meeting of July 17, 2025.
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Accept Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting of July 09, 2025 and Special Meeting of July 17, 2025.
Background:
City staff shall prepare minutes for Community Services Commission meetings and present them to the Community Services Commission for approval. Once approved, a copy of the signed minutes is submitted for City Council ratification.
Discussion & Analysis:
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Community Services Commission met and approved the minutes from the regular meeting of July 09, 2025 and special meeting of July 17, 2025.
Minutes have been signed by Chair Patricia Ureña and are now submitted for ratification by the City Council of the City of Calexico.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
None
Attachments:
Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting of July 09, 2025.
2. Minutes for Community Services Commission Special Meeting of July 17, 2025 2 ATTACHMENT NO. 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
CALEXICO MINUTES
608 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 9ih DAY OF JULY 2025 AT 5:35PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLD OF SAID MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20.
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order on Wednesday, July 09, 2025, at 5:35 p.m. by Chairperson Urena.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Patricia Ureña
Christina M. Rojas.
Antonio Garcia
Eugenio Ramos
Jaime Duron
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Eugenio Ramos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Garcia made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Duron. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Yolanda Cunningham, Jesus Solano, and Maritza Hurtado.
RECREATION MANAGER REPORT
Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager, reported that the Recreation Department is running an active and successful Summer Program and has been working on a few upgrades to the Community Center. Ms. Gerardo reminded the Commissioners that if they have any questions regarding services provided by the Recreation Department, they are more than welcome to call the office, and the staff will happily assist them. 1 Page
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PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager, reported that staff are currently getting fields ready for sport league tournaments. Ms. Falomir mentioned that the Calexico Parents Association requested to assist with the irrigation system upgrade in Daniel Gutierrez and Estrada Field, a notice will be posted on social media advising the fields will be closed for any league use from July 31, 2025, to September 10, 2025.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS/EVENTS ATTENDED Vice Chairperson Rojas, Commissioner Duron, and Commissioner Garcia attended the Cordova Workshop.
Commissioner Ramos attended the Time Capsule event, the Cordova Workshop, two City Council meetings and the Christmas Parade Committee meeting.
Chairperson Ureña attended the Christmas Parade Committee meeting, a packet with sponsorship letters was provided to the Commissioners by Ms. Gerardo asking for assistance with sponsorships for the Christmas Tree Lighting. Chairperson also attended a meeting regarding the possible concept of a soccer complex to assist with soccer fields. More meetings will be held and updates will be provided by the Ad Hoc Committee as it moves forward. Also, Ms. Ureña attended the Council meeting to provide an update on the Community Service Commission meeting held on June 09, 2025.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Community Service Minutes for Special Meeting of June 09, 2025 Commissioner Duron made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Nosotros Park Update - Lights and Parking Area
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Jesus Solano.
Ms. Falomir mentioned that there is approximately $490,000 left for this project, the Public Works Department has been busy with other priorities they have not been able to focus on this project. Ms. Falomir will meet with staff and work on a plan for the lighting. She also mentioned that due to limited funding, priorities need to be set for Nosotros Park. She will bring back information to the Commission to work together on recommendations and provide options for the possibility of expanding or changing entrance to the parking lot.
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
3. Heber Expansion Update.
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Isabel Tylenda.
Commissioner Garcia made a motion to submit a letter to the State of California Park Director and Grant Division to visit Calexico regarding the Heber Expansion. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
4. AD HOC Committees.
Commissioner Ramos made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairperson Rojas to assign members to the AD HOC Committees as follows:
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP - Members
Cultural, Arts, Music Commissioner Duron; Commissioner Ramos Parks & Recreational facility Status- Beautification Commissioner Ureña; Commissioner Garcia and Volunteer program
Recreation Services, Senior, Youth, Aquatics and Commissioner Ramos; Commissioner Rojas Sports Association Programming
Community Service Commission (CSC) review by- Commissioner Rojas; Commissioner Duron laws, school partnership, and other partnerships -
CSC Non-Profit research, grants, local, State and Commissioner Ureña; Commissioner Duron Federal - Budget
5. Mural Guidelines.
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners:
Roxsanna Pacheco.
No reportable action taken.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
6. Summer Aquatic Programs.
7. Green and Beautification Areas / Water Retention Basins.
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Isabel Tylenda.
8. Cordova Workshop Survey and other Potential Workshops.
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Jesus Solano, Yolanda Cunningham, and Maritza Hurtado.
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9. Rodriguez Park Upgrades.
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Jesus Solano, and Maritza Hurtado.
10. Programs with Volunteers.
11. Swimming Pool Rental.
12. Community Center and Carmen Durazo Hall.
13. Christmas Parade.
14. Special Events Calendar.
15. Attendance Report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM by Chairperson Ureña.
Patricia Ureña, Chairperson
Ariana Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
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ATTACHMENT NO. 2
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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CALEXIOU MINUTES
608 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON THE 17'h DAY OF JULY 2025 AT 5:18PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLD OF SAID MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20.
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 5:18 p.m. by Chairperson Urena.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Patricia Ureña
Christina M. Rojas.
Antonio Garcia
Eugenio Ramos
Commissioners Absent:
Jaime Duron
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Antonio Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Ramos made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments to the Commissioners.
RECREATION MANAGER REPORT
Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager, had no report.
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager, reported that once a month, and for the following six months, public works staff, in collaboration with Republic Services and the 1| Page
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street sweeper company, will begin midnight cleanups in downtown alleys and sidewalks as part of beautification.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS/EVENTS ATTENDED
CONSENT AGENDA
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Consideration to Go Dark in August 2025.
Motion was made by Vice Chairperson Rojas. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ramos. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:26 PM by Chairperson Ureña.
Patricia Ureña, Chairperson
Attest:
Ariana Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
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