THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE IST DAY OF OCTOBER 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 5:34 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:34 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Benjamin A. Martinez, 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. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager, Carlos Campos, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Attorney
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) Six (6) Potential Cases
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:58 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nuricumbo called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
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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.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Carlos Campos stated no reports from closed session.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
City Clerk requested to remove Item No. 12 and bring back at a later date.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the agenda with the requested change. Motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Maricela Garcia, Javier Gonzalez, Monica Valdivia, Jesus Solano, Yolanda Cunningham, Joong Kim, Aidan Rosales, Michael Cates, David Saunders, and Luz Vallejo.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Martinez reported on the following: the date for the priorities session is set for October 29 at 4:00 p.m. and the Institute of Local Government will be assisting.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT - Javier Gonzalez., Police Advisory, Traffic & Code Enforcement commission, stated they have a full commission with all five members appointed by council and a sixth member appointed by Chief Orozco, they are waiting for the City Manager's appointment; the approval of an Ad-Hoc committee, which has already met three times, and are organizing a clean-up event to be held on November 8t which will be focused on graffiti; stated that October is Crime Prevention Month; a National Night Out event with law enforcement will be held in front of the Police Department; and in February will be starting the public safety workshops.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi reported on the following items: thanked traffic controllers under the supervision of Lorena Minor for an outstanding job during the storm; went to different city departments and thanked staff for a job well done during the storm; attended the Bi-National Committee meeting with Council Member Calderon regarding the storm issues; met with Council Member Calderon, Public Works Director Villegas and Carmen Estrada regarding issues that had occurred in the basin they use for playing; had conversation with Council Member Calderon, City Manager and Public Works Director regarding the retention basins in reference to all the issues throughout the city; attended the Police Advisory Ad-Hoc committee with Council Member Calderon; attended the Aguilas press conference announcing that the Aguilas will be having a game at the Calexico High School on October 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.; the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 3 OCTOBER 1, 2025
day after the storm he and Council Member Marquez walked the downtown area and spoke with merchants regarding issues and damages they had inside their businesses.
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: commended the young man who came up during the public comment portion; thanked all staff that was a part of the emergency response during the storm; attended the ICTC Commission meeting last week, in which Caltrans releases their short-term and long-term plans for the border traffic, a presentation from Caltrans to the community will follow in the next months; met with the Mayor and State Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez regarding funding for the Heber Park project.
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: attended two emergency meetings right after the storm; walked the downtown area with Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi and spoke with merchants regarding issues and damages; met with two (2) community members in reference to the parks and the completion of Rodriguez and Nosotros parks; met with the Community Services Commission Chair regarding the parks throughout the city and reviewed the amenities and playgrounds that are in dire need of repair; met with member of the community regarding the flooding of the retention basins that are used for soccer.
Council Member Calderon reported on the following items: thanked city employees, and the Neighborhood House which provided shelter to some of the residents that were affected by tropical storm Mario and was impressed by Public Works Director Villegas how he was managing the resources to be able to get back to normal operations; thanked the first responders that did their job during the storm, the traffic controllers that blocked Highway 111 due to fallen electrical wires, their quick response made the City safe; thanked IID for restoring services to the community; thanked Republic Services for donating two dumpsters for Kennedy Gardens which was one of the most affected areas; reminded the community that this Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, there will be a Fall Cleanup detail at the Water Plant; has been approached by several members of the community regarding the Cordova Park being locked down, and consideration for the restrooms to be opened should be given so everyone who uses the park can have access to the restrooms.
that is proposed to be presented at the next council meeting; attended ICT meeting where Caltrans made a presentation regarding border traffic; reminded the public that it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and asked for a moment of silence for the victims of breast cancer.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Marquez approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Ratification of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Execute Grant Offer Agreement and/or any Documentation Pertaining to Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Project No. 3-06- 0034-023-2025 with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Design of Runway Pavement Sealcoat Improvement Project at Calexico International Airport; Authorize City Manager to Sign Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Calexico and Keep America Beautiful for New River Improvement Project Community Action Day to be Held on November 1, 2025.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon to pull Item No. 15 for discussion, seconded by Council Member Marquez. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION
ITEM NO. 15. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDS
UNDER THE CATALYST-PRE-DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AWARDED BY THE SOUTHERN BORDER COALITION.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 15.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Nuricumbo requested a vote to approve the remaining items in consent. Motion was made by Council Member Calderon seconded by Mayor Nuricumbo to approve the remaining items. Motion passed unanimously.
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
IT ONCE LAMMA RATIFYING AND DECLARING A LOCAL
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve Item No. 16.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 17. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LYDIA HERNANDEZ AS EXTRA HELP SERVICES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21224.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Mayor Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to table this item and if it is brought back, include the requested items. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Nuricumbo, Legaspi, Tylenda
NOES: Marquez, Calderon
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 18. RECEIVE AND FILE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2025.
ITEM NO. 19. RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 09, 2025 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 17, 2025.
ITEM NO. 20. INFORMATIONAL ITEM: GRANTS MANAGER TO PROVIDE STATUS UPDATE REGARDING GRANTS.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Mayor Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda, to extend the meeting past 9:30 pm for another 20 minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 21. INFORMATIONAL ITEM: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
A. UPDATE ON THE RODRIGUEZ PARK RESTROOMS
B. DOWNTOWN CLEANING SCHEDULE
C. PARKS EQUIPMENT AND PARK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Joong Kim.
ITEM NO. 22. INFORMATIONAL ITEM: POLICE CHIEF TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
A. WAYS TO BRING IN REVENUE
B. CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES CHARGED BY SURROUNDING
SHERIFF AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WITHIN OUR COUNTY
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Joong Kim.
ITEM NO. 23. INFORMATIONAL REPORT IN REFERENCE TO GRANT ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 14 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi requested the following items: (1) status update regarding the truck route between Cole and Hwy 98 and MLK for next council meeting; (2) informational item on opening up one field at Cordova Park on a temporary basis only.
Council Member Tylenda requested the following items: (1) food truck ordinance; (2) report on discussion of a policy with business licenses as it relates to garage sales and for special events.
Council Member Marquez requested the following items: (1) in a month, bring back the follow up on the parks; (2) report on the balance left from unspent funds allocated to the parks.
Council Member Calderon requested the following items: None Mayor Nuricumbo requested the following items: (I) report on back debt where the City has not been paid, in either open or closed session in the next month; (2) not a future agenda item but send CalTrans pictures of the dead trees on Hwy 98, do a survey on whether they belong to Caltrans or the city.
Council Member Tylenda added future agenda items: (1) informational item on re-establishing eligibility on the CBDG grants, what has been done, what the State has referred back, what step are we in, how close are in to getting it to compliance and actually use the program; (2) ARPA funds update, what projects were budgeted and what projects are no longer able to be done.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
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Diana Nuricumbo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk