AGENDA
ITEM
13 OF
AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET 13
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 04, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
Docusigned by:
PREPARED BY: Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager Mama Suasdo - 391750025040B...
SUBJECT: Receive and File Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of December 10, 2025.
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Recommendation:
Accept Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting held on December 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, February 11, 2026, the Community Services Commission met and approved the minutes for the regular meeting held on December 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 December 10, 2025.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
CALEXICO MINUTES
608 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 10"h DAY OF DECEMBER 2025 AT 5:10PM 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, December 10, 2025, at 5:10 p.m. by Chairperson, Patricia Ureña.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Patricia Ureña
Christina M. Rojas - Arrived at 5:12 pm
Antonio Garcia
Jaime Duron
Eugenio Ramos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Ureña led the Pledge of Allegiance, A moment of silence was provided in remembrance of Salvador Arballo and Guillermo Niebla.
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: Marissa Hurtado and Jesus Solano.
RECREATION MANAGER REPORT
Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager, reported that the Christmas Tree Lighting event was successfully held and featured activities, presentations, and music. Ms.
Gerardo reminded the Commissioners that the Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Calexico and will conclude with an awards ceremony at Rockwood Plaza. She also announced that Winter/Spring program registrations will begin on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. for seniors and on 1 | Page
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Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. for the general public. In addition, Ms. Gerardo reported that a Winter Senior Dance will be held next Friday.
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager, had no report.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS/EVENTS ATTENDED Commissioner Garcia reported that he attended the Christmas Tree Lighting event and commented that it was very well received.
Vice Chairperson Rojas had nothing to report.
Commissioner Duron reported that the AD Hoc is getting closer to getting the Friends of Calexico Parks and Recreation Foundation 501C3.
Commissioner Ramos reported that he volunteered to cover graffiti at Nosotros Park.
He also stated that he attended the Christmas Tree Lighting event, the Light Up Caravan event, and assisted with the setup for the State of the City Address.
Chairperson Ureña expressed her appreciation to the Ad Hoc Committees for their hard work in their respective areas, as well as to staff who are participating in the Christmas Parade and the athletic leagues. She reported attending several Ad Hoc meetings, City Council meetings, and the Christmas Tree Lighting event, noting that an excellent job was done. Chairperson Ureña stated that she is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas Parade and extended her thanks to all youth programs providing services to the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of December 10, 2025.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to approve the Community Services Commission Minutes for regular meeting of November 12, 2025. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
2. Renaming AD Hoc Committees.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to rename the Ad Hoc Committees as stated below. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously. • Arts & Culture: Events, arts and cultural initiatives. • Facilities: Parks & Recreational facility status, beautification and volunteer program.
• Services & Programming: Recreation Services, senior, youth, aquatics, and sports association programming.
• Partnerships: By-laws, school partnerships, other partnerships • Financial: Non-Profit research, grants (local, state, federal) and budget.
3. MOU with Schools, Vincent and Leagues.
. The following people provided public comments to the Commission: Jesus Solano.
It was determined that the Ad Hoc Committee will meet with Recreation staff, and the formentioned groups regarding this matter. No reportable action taken.
4. Workshop for January 2025 Re: Nosotros Park and Rodriguez Park.
The following people provided public comments to the Commission: Jesus Iñiguez, and Jesus Solano.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to cancel the workshop and have a regular meeting on January 14, 2026. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
5. Cordova Park Update (Re - Design).
The following people provided public comments to the Commission: Maritza Hurtado and Jesus Solano.
6. Heber Expansion Update.
7. Rental Ramadas.
8. Recreation Department Upcoming Event Flyers.
9. Attendance Report.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 PM by Chairperson Ureña.
Patricia q. Uraña
Patricia Ureña, Chairperson
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Ariana Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
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