AGENDA
ITEM
18 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
18 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 05, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
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PREPARED BY: Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager Hema Saud SUBJECT: Receive and File Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of September 10, 2025.
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Recommendation:
Accept Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting held on September 10, 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 and Analysis:
On Wednesday, October 08, 2025, the Community Services Commission met and approved the minutes for the regular meeting held on September 10, 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):
1. Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting of September 10, 2025.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
File COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
CALEXICO MINUTES
608 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 10" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025 AT 5:30PM 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, September 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Urena.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Patricia Ureña
Christina M. Rojas.
Antonio Garcia
Eugenio Ramos
Jaime Duron
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Duron led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chairperson Rojas 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: Jesus Solano, Mario Moreno.
RECREATION MANAGER REPORT
Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager, reported that the Fall Program began on September 2, and has been very successful with many participants registered and many on waitlist. Last Tuesday, a very successful and well attended Viva Mexico event was held. Ms. Gerardo mentioned that a conversation with an art collector is being held for a Binational event, more information will be provided. The Recreation Department is extremely busy getting ready for a Halloween Dance and Halloween Carnival. Also, Purchase Orders are being processed for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade.
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PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager, reported that in mid-August, a new member was added to the Public Works Department, Jesus Villegas, Public Works Director / Engineer.
He apologizes for not being able to attend but hopefully can altend the next meeting.
Ms. Falomir mentioned they are focused on two major projects: Heber Expansion and Cordova Park.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS/EVENTS ATTENDED Commissioner Ramos attended the Viva Mexico event at the Cultural Arts Center.
Commissioner Duron attend the Viva Mexico event and several Ad HOC Committee meetings.
Vice Chairperson Rojas attended the End of the Summer Recitals and had a great time.
Commissioner Garcia attended the meeting regarding the possible soccer complex.
Chairperson Ureña altended the End of the Year Summer Program event for the Recreation Department. She also attended a Safety Summit with the State of California Off-Road Highway Commission regarding upcoming laws for E-Bikes and E-Motors. Ms.
Ureña attended the Juvenile Justice Commission with a guest speaker from the Calexico Unified School District, Alejandra Limon.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Community Service Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 09, 2025 Commissioner Duron made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Approval of Community Service Minutes for Special Metting of July 17, 2025 Commissioner Ramos made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
3. Priority of Park needs using ARPA and Measure H Funding.
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Jesus Solano.
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Chairperson Ureña made a motion to submit a letter to the City Council stating that the Commission met regarding priorities for all the parks that need to be continued and finished (list below). She also wants to add that they would like to see Cordova Park open for Little League or any other sport programs that the City decides to have. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Duron. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Heber Expansion.
2. Nosotoros Park lighting softball and refill dirt in soccer field. Find solution to parking situation.
3. Rodriquez Park - Complete restrooms, fencing ADA walkway, shading, repair basketball and tennis courts. Use the $17,000 from IID to plant shade trees.
4. Legion/Rivera Park - Restrooms and bleacher repairs.
5. Playground repairs - Reisin, Kennedy, and Nosotros.
4. Change of Community Service Commission Meeting Time.
Commissioner Ramos made a motion to change the Community Service Commission meeting time to 5:00 PM. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
5. Ad Hoc Committee List.
6. Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Re: Soccer Complex.
7. Ad Hoc Committee Re: CSC Non-Profit Research.
8. Community Service Commission Meeting Schedule.
9. 2025- 2026 Recreation Department Special Events List.
10. Recreation Department's Fall/Winter/Spring Program Brochure.
11. Attendance Report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 PM by Chairperson Ureña.
Patricia Ureñá, Chairperson
Attest: Offe
Ariana Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
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