THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 4'# DAY OF MARCH 2026 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 Legaspi called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Title: City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Title: City Attorney
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:40 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Legaspi called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tylenda led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INVOCATION
Mr. Ceceña led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Henry G. Castillo stated city council met in closed session, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
3. Presentation by Public Works Director/City Engineer Villegas, Chief Orozco, Chief Contreras regarding: a) City Park Improvements; b) Retention Basin Improvements; c) Water Treatment Plant-Clarifiers A & B; Funding updates for ark restrooms and concessions; d) Security Cameras Installation Project for parks; e) Truck Routes; f) Vetera laques; g) Encampment Cleanup; h) Mario Storm-Related Reimbursement and Repairs; i) Dissolved Air Flotatic (DAF) unit at Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to stop the presentations at 7:14 p.m. and continue with the other agenda items, motion did not pass with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS - none
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Carmen Estrada, Hector Perez, Miriam Ortega, Joong Kim, Martha Hernandez, Patricia Paz, Julio Rocha, and Leticia Aldana Cota.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT - None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Nuricumbo - None
Council Member Tylenda - None
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: met with senior community center group regarding concerns; attended ICTC meeting; met with Public Works Department regarding updates, follow-up projects and department needs.
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon reported on the following items: attended the Little League opener and threw the first pitch; met with seniors from the Community Center regarding their concerns; met with county officials regarding the Anza Bridge and infrastructure projects, stated that hopefully funding will be available to fix the bridge; attended ICTC meeting and stated that LTA has put aside 5% Calexico traffic study and traffic control assistance and approved reimbursement agreement between ICTC and the City for roadway improvements on Third Street between Heffernan Ave. and Rockwood Ave.; stated that Caltrans confirmed that the City received a grant in the amount of $286,000.00 for the Clean California program; reported that Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) announced CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 3 MARCH 4, 2026
their 2026 scholarship program in the amount of $4,000.00 and will be awarded to nine (9) students throughout the valley.
Mayor Legaspi reported on the following: met with City and County officials regarding the restoration of the Anza Bridge; met with Senator Padilla staff regarding the New River Project; attended the opening of the Little League and threw the first pitch; attended the fair kickoff at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds and met with stakeholders and other council members; attended the Chinese New Year event at the Gran Plaza; provided clarification regarding why he is recusing himself from voting on items related to Cordova Park and mentioned that by recommendation from the City Attorney and the Fair Political Practice Act (FPPC) that it would be a conflict of interest and he should refrain from voting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Council Member 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 Meetings of November 19, 2025, and December 17, 2025. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5. ADOPTION OF SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT POLICY BY THE CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.06 TO THE CITY OF CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PROPERTY
OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND TREES AND SHRUBS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Juan Moran, Bertha Carreno, Julio Rocha, Sara Anguiano, Miguel Coronel, Joong Kim, Hector Perez, Leticia Aldana Cota, Jesus Hector Vega, Esteban Ramos, Daniela Flores, Emma Flores, Gael Garcia, Fausto Valenzuela and Juan Moran.
Discussion was held by council.
Motion by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Marquez for a five-minute recess at 8:55 p.m. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Meeting resumed at 9:06 p.m. and council continued discussion.
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to deny the ordinance and not approve Item No. 5. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 6. 2025-26 2ND QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025-26 BUDGET.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to take a five-minute recess at 9:25 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting resumed at 9:35 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to extend meeting past 9:30 p.m. for an additional hour. Motion passed unanimously.
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Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to approve Item No. 6 except for the policy options for onetime revenue to decide whether it be a special meeting on how to spend those funds later. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 7. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION - PERFORM FORENSIC AUDIT.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Ramon Cornejo.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 7 and place on a future agenda within the next sixty (60) days. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 8. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION- FUND AND BUILD THE SECOND ENTRANCE TO THE HEARTHSTONECOMMUNITY.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Alejandra Segura.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Legaspi to approve Item No. 8 and place on a future agenda within sixty (60) days to discuss options to build second entrance. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL ON COUNCIL MEMBER TYLENDA'S REQUEST OF
THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CURRENT APPOINTEE TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH A NEW APPOINTMENT TO THE SAME COMMISSION.
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to remove her current appointee to the Library Board of Trustees. Motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Castillo requested a five-minute break to consult on the issue regarding Council Member Tylenda's replacement to the Commission.
Motion by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to extend the meeting for thirty (30) additional minutes at 10:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to take a five-minute break. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting reconvened at 10:37 p.m.
City Attorney provided clarification stating that since the seat has become vacant, Council Member Tylenda can make the appointment by herself, she does not need the majority of the vote, according to the Calexico Municipal Code.
Council Member Tylenda appointed Lila S. Velarde to the Library Board of Trustees.
ITEM NO. 10. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CALEXICO'S MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.060 REGARDING CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 10. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 11. ADOPT REVISED POLICY PROCEDURES FOR CEREMONIAL DOCUMENTS.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to approve Item No. 11. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING & BUILDING
DIRECTOR TO SELECT THE RESPONSIBLE QUOTE AND PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) REPLACEMENT BUILDING INSPECTOR VEHICLE.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 12. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
NO. 13. RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2025.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karla Gomez Silva, Deputy Clerk