THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 21ST DAY OF JANUARY 2026 AT 6:30 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.
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Legaspi called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda - left at 6:44 p.m. and returned at 7:21 p.m.
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Pastor Carl Nieto led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Henry G. Castillo stated no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Council Member Tylenda requested to table Items No. 13, 14, 15, and 16 to the February 4* meeting.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the agenda with the requested changes. Motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Tylenda left the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Mayor Legaspi requested to remove Item No. 3 which will be presented at the upcoming Police Advisory, Traffic and Code Enforcement Commission meeting. City Manager Martinez requested to pull Items No. 17 and 20.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the agenda with the additional requested changes. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - Declaring the Month of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
2. Mayoral Recognition to Sergeant Oscar Ruiz and Officer Gustavo Coronado.
3. Mayoral Recognition to the Night Out Event Volunteers.
4. Public Works Employees - Promotion and Recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Oscar Pesqueira, Juan Moran, Fausto Valenzuela, Joong Kim, David Saunders.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Martinez announced to the public that the City Council will be holding a Special Meeting on January 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Calexico Circulation Plan related to the border traffic that was developed by
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Javier Gonzalez, Police Advisory, Traffic and Code Enforcement Commission reported that two commissioners were invited to meet with Team Calexico regarding traffic issues; thanked City Manager, City Council and staff for the Calexico clean-up event; and thanked Mayor Legaspi for the mayoral recognitions that will be presented at the next commission meeting.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon reported on the following: attended a meeting at Juvenile Hall in which there were several representatives from throughout the valley and thanked them for assisting with the graffiti removal at our parks; met with business owners on Imperial Avenue regarding traffic concerns; visited the City of Imperial to observe their cameras and Wi-Fi systems at their parks; met with the Ad-Hoc Committee of senior citizens at the Community Center regarding program improvements and thanked Recreation Manager for also attending.
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: met with the City Manager and Mayor Legaspi regarding the truck routes and downtown meters; attended a dance recital at the Community Center and thanked Recreation Manager Gerardo; attended two meetings with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and the Community Center senior members regarding needs and concerns; also had a commissioner meeting with debriefing and updates with four of the commissioners; met with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and community members regarding various issues; attended the Calexico Parent Association award ceremony and thanked Ms. Estrada; this past Saturday we had the Calexico Clean- Up event and thanked Mayor Legaspi, Council Member Tylenda and Mr. Gonzalez.
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: has had meetings with different community members; working on ideas to bring before the community; wants to highlight the clean-up event and thanked the police commission for putting it together and is looking forward to the next one.
Council Member Nuricumbo reported on the following item: thanked the Police and Traffic Commission for their clean-up event; announced that City Hall is now open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; announced that along with Council Member Tylenda, they started a weekly community outreach on social media.
Mayor Legaspi reported on the following items: attended several meetings with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon regarding downtown traffic issues and discussed possible remedies; attended the BID meeting with Council Member Marquez and scheduled a downtown walk-through with a BID Commissioner Fonseca; attended the Calexico Parent Association award ceremony and thanked Carmen Estrada; met with City of Imperial officials regarding security cameras; attended the Sensory Explorers Grand Opening at Dr. Vo's office; attended the League of Cities dinner in Westmorland; thanked the Police Advisory Commission Ad-Hoc committee for the clean-up event and thanked Calexico High School Principal John Moreno for student participation; thanked Council Member Lisa Tylenda, Ms.
Perrone, and commissioner Eugenio for assisting with the clean-up and food distribution; thanked Carpenters 649 and the Calexico Volunteer Alliance for building a pergola at the Calexico Police Department.
Council Member Nuricumbo thanked city staff for the remodel of the Council Chambers.
Council Member Tylenda returned at 7:21 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meeting of October 15, 2025; City Warrants Report from December 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2025; City Salaries Report from December 1, 2025 thru December 31, 2025. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 8 AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,888.00 FOR SCARONI ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION STATE PROJECT NO. LPPSBIL-5168(034).
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to approve Item No. 8.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 9 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER TO RED ONE ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,276.00 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ORDER TO CONNECT THREE (3) MOBILE CLARIFIERS DURING THE REHABILITATION TO CLARIFIER "B" AND "C" PROJECT AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Joong Kim.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to approve Item No. 9.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 10 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.
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to appoint Mayor Legaspi as Delegate Member. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to appoint Public Works Director/City Engineer Villegas as Alternate Member. City Attorney Castillo informed council that the appointee most likely needed to be a councilmember, but he would need to read the bylaws and get back to them. Mayor Pro Tem Calderon withdrew his nomination.
Mayor Legaspi asked both Council Member Tylenda and Council Member Nuricumbo if they were interested in participating as the Alternate Member, in which both replied no thank you.
Motion was made Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Mayor Legaspi to appoint Council Member Marquez as Alternate Member. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 11 APPOINTMENT OF ONE REPRESENTATIVE AND ONE ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT (ICAPCD) ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE.
Motion was made by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to appoint Grants Manager Laura Bowen as Representative. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, to appoint Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesus Villegas as Alternate Representative. Motion passed unanimously.
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ITEM NO. 12 ACCEPT AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA POLICY HANDBOOK.
Motion was made by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to table Item No. 12 and bring back on the February 4* meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 18 APPROVAL OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE III AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SEND THE PROJECT OUT TO BID.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to approve Item No. 18.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 19 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND CLIMATEC, LLC FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND UTILITY SERVICES SAVINGS PROGRAM.
Motion was made by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to table Item No. 19 due to concerns.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Marquez, Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Calderon
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO. 21 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING INCREASES TO SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Juan Moran and Joong Kim.
Motion was made Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 21. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez, Nuricumbo
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Tylenda
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM NO. 22 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 8:30 p.m.
Planning and Building Director Coyne stated that as a reminder, the public hearing for this item was opened on December 17, 2025, and continued to this meeting. He stated that he did receive comments from AT & T with suggested modifications to the draft ordinance, which are reflected in the ordinance and proceeded to provide a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Legaspi closed the public comment portion of the hearing at 8:40 p.m.
Motion was made by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, to approve Item No. 22.
Motion passed unanimously.
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 23 RECEIVE AND FILE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES FOR MEETING ON NOVEMBER 3, 2025.
ITEM NO. 24 RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 8, 2025 AND NOVEMBER 12, 2025.
ITEM NO. 25 INFORMATIONAL REPORT - GRANTS ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD OF FY 25- 26 Q2 OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2025.
ITEMN NO. 26 INFORMATION UPDATE - FORMER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAYS 111 AND 98.
Mayor Legaspi acknowledged receipt of the informational items.
CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
ITEM NO. 27 APPROVAL OF THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 26-27 A AND
B OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO FOR PERIOD OF JULY 2026 THROUGH JUNE 2027.
Motion was made by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, to approve Item No. 27.
Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon: a request on the funding for community center programs.
Council Member Marquez: None
Council Member Tylenda: None
Council Member Nuricumbo: bring back for discussion the old chamber of commerce building and potential uses.
Mayor Legaspi: None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
cleares
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk