THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER 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 5:32 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 5:33 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Attorney
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CFD No. 2005-1 of the City of Calexico v. PCG - La Jolla Palms, L.P., et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU07546
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISITING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
CFD No. 2005-1 of the City of Calexico v. PCG - La Jolla Palms, L.P., et al.
Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU07547
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:30 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 6:31 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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Father Hilario led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Henry G. Castillo stated no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Council Member Calderon requested to table Items No. 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, and 20 for a later date.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to approve the agenda with the requested changes. Motion passed with the following vote:
AYES: Legaspi, Marquez, Calderon.
NOES: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Juan Moran, Yolanda Cunningham, Victor Anguiano, Jesus Solano, Eugenio Ramos, Maritza Martin Del Campo, and Julio Rocha.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Martinez reported on the following: the Cordova Park RFP was released today and is also on the City's website; Public Works Director/City Engineer Villegas provided a brief update on the Scaroni Road street project; Building and Planning Director Coyne introduced the new city planner Gerardo Kero.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Julio Rocha, ED/FA Commission, stated that commission meetings had been cancelled by staff and recommends that council look into it.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi reported on the following items: attended the Kids and Badges Event and congratulated the Police and Fire Departments; met with Council Member Marquez and the Police Department regarding the betterment of the department; congratulated Pat Urena for spreading Christmas cheer; Council Member Calderon, City Manager Martinez and Public Works Director/City Engineer Villegas walked the Scaroni Road area to see the work that has been done.
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: attended Kids and Badges and the thanked the CPOA and all the agencies that donated; attended the State of the City Adress; attended the Farm Workers Breakfast Event; met with the Fire Fighters Association and the Calexico Police Officers' Association; scheduled meeting with City Clerk and additional staff to bring back information regarding potential bond measure and ideas on getting more funding for public safety.
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: attended with Council Member Calderon an event for the senior member at the Community Center; met with Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi and the Mexican Consulate to invite them CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 3 DECEMBER 17, 2025
to participate in the Christmas Parade; met with Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi and the National Alliance and walked the downtown area; participated in the Christmas Parade and thanked the city employees that made it possible; met with the Calexico Police Department to look at future projects and address the needs of the department.
Council Member Calderon reported on the following items: attended with Council Member Marquez, a Christmas Posada at the Community Center; met Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi and Republic Services and toured their facility; thanked Recreation Manager Gerardo and staff for the Christmas Parade; thanked the Public Works Department, Traffic Controllers and the Fire Department for their hard work during the parade; wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Mayor Nuricumbo reported on the following item: informed the community that Item No. 13, they have been discussing in closed session but received recommendation from the District Attorney's Office that it does not fall under the criteria of close session, so it needs to be brought up to open session, which is why she is bringing it up.
Within those conversations, they had been pushing this item from one month to another month to another month. The reason why she brought up in January was to bring it to the public so that you could see who are the council members that do not want to see city hall open from Monday thru Friday and you just saw it, Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi, Council Member Marquez and Council Member Calderon
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: City Salaries Report from November 1, 2025 thru November 30, 2025; City Warrants Reports from November 1, 2025 thru November 30, 2025; Resolution of the City of Calexico Accepting the State of California Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds for FY 2024/2025; Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California, Amending Chapter 17.03 "Residential Zones" of the Calexico Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code § 21080.17. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 8. PLAQUE PRESENTATION FOR OUTGOING MAYOR PRO TEM AND MAYOR. • COMMENTS BY OUTGOING MAYOR PRO TEM AND MAYOR.
Presentation of plaque by Mayor Nuricumbo to outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi.
Presentation of plaque by Mayor Pro Tem Legaspi to outgoing Mayor Nuricumbo.
ITEM NO. 9. APPOINTMENT MAYOR/CHAIRPERSON OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/ PLANNING COMMISSION.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Maritza Hurtado, Jesus Solano, Eugenio Ramos, Alexis Rangel, and Yolanda Cunningham.
Motion was made by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to appoint Victor Legaspi as Mayor of the City of Calexico. Motion passed unanimously.
Newly elected Mayor Legaspi thanked his family, council members, the community, employees and department heads.
ITEM NO. 10. APPOINTMENT MAYOR PRO TEM/CHAIRPERSON OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION.
The following person(s) provided public comments to the council: Alexis Rangel.
Motion was made by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to appoint Lisa Tylenda as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion fails with the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
NOES: Legaspi, Marquez, Calderon
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Legaspi, to appoint Lorenzo Calderon as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Marquez, Calderon
NOES: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Council Member Nuricumbo and Council Member Tylenda left the chambers at 7:54 p.m.
Newly elected Mayor Pro Tem Calderon humbly accepted and stated he will try to make Calexico a better place to live in.
ITEM NO. 11. APPOINTMENT OF PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE IMPERIAL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (ICTC) BOARD.
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Legaspi to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Calderon as Primary Representative. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Mayor Legaspi to appoint Council Member Marquez as Alternate Representative. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
ITEM NO. 12. APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE SOUTHERN •CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) 2026 REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY 7-8, 2026 IN PALM DESERT, CA.
Council Member Marquez expressed that Council Member Nuricumbo and Council Member Tylenda should have the opportunity to participate in the selection.
Motion was made by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to table Item No. 12 for a later date.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
ITEM NO. 15. AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $191,308.50 FOR SCARONI ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION STATE PROJECT NO. LPPSB1L-5168(034).
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No.15.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM NO. 16. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 17.22 TO THE CITY
OF CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
Mayor Legaspi opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m.
Planning Director Coyne recommended that the public hearing continue to the city council meeting of January 21, 2026, due to a few changes that need to be made to the ordinance.
City Attorney stated that since it is a public hearing it needs to continue to a certain date, so that staff does not need to republish the public noticing requirements. The date is set to continue to the next city council meeting, which will be January 21, 2026.
Public comment received via email by Aaron Shank and was provided to council. lotion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to continue Item No. 15- le next council meeting on January 21, 2026. Motion passed with the following vote to wi AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to adjourn meeting. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo, Tylenda
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk