Cycle planning period. The City is actively working on finalizing the 6th Cycle Housing Element to achieve Housing Element certification. Upon adoption and certification of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City would begin reporting on adopted programs of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. This Housing Element APR covers housing production, housing affordability and the status of Housing Element programs for Calendar Year 2025. In 2025, building permits were issued for a total of 87 residential units, including permits for one 10-unit multifamily addition (Hollies project), one fourplex, five single-family homes, and 68 accessory dwelling units. The City entitled 10 additional low-income units for the Hollies Homekey Project at 801 Imperial Avenue during this period.
The Housing Element Annual Progress Report includes detailed information on new residential units based on entitlement status, building permits issued, and building permits finaled. The City’s progress in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is based on building permits issued. The City must also report the affordability of all residential units entitled, permitted, and finaled. Based on HCD’s affordability calculator and local median rents, most new rental units in the City are considered affordable to lower income households.
Housing is considered affordable if no more than 30% of a household’s income is spent on housing. To track housing affordability, HCD breaks household incomes into four levels based on County Area Median Income (AMI). Extremely Low Income households earn 30% or less of the AMI, Very Low Income households earn 50% or less of the AMI and Low Income households earn 51% to 80% of the AMI.
Moderate Income households earn 81% to 120% of the AMI, whereas Above Moderate Income households earn more than 120% of the AMI. The AMI for a four-person household in Imperial County in 2025 was $93,900.
Discussion and Analysis: The APR on General Plan Implementation for Calendar Year 2025 has been prepared and consists of four sections (Introduction, Demographics, General Plan Goals and Objectives and Progress in Meeting General Plan Goals and Objectives) shown in Exhibit A of the attached Resolution. The four sections are summarized below:
• Introduction - This section includes the City’s Organizational Chart, Community Profile, and Mission Statement.
• Demographics - This section includes data, tables and maps regarding population, housing and other characteristics.
• General Plan Goals and Objectives - This section introduces the purpose of a General Plan and the required elements pursuant to state law. It also outlines the City’s adopted General Plan Elements and all associated goals, objectives and policies found within said General Plan Elements. • Progress in Meeting General Plan Goals and Objectives - This section outlines how each City department is implementing the General Plan through department missions, goals, objectives, and performance measures.
The APR on Housing Element Implementation for Calendar Year 2025 has been prepared using forms and definitions adopted by HCD. The report consists of 15 tables shown in Exhibit B. For this report, Tables A & A2 have been reformatted from the HCD form in order to make them displayable on a standard page.
The City’s production and progress during 2025 is summarized below:
• Summary - This table provides a summary of all the building permits issued with unit counts by income level and housing applications submitted and entitled in 2025.
• Table A, Housing Development Applications Submitted - This table includes data on all new housing units and developments for which an application was submitted between January 1st and December 31st of 2025. The City received building permit applications for a total of 75 units in 2025. These units include a 10-unit project, one fourplex, one single-family home, and 60 ADUs. • Table A2, Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units - This table includes detailed information, including Assessor’s Parcel Numbers and Addresses, of all residential units entitled or for which building permits were issued or finaled in 2025.
In 2025, building permits were issued for a total of 87 residential units, including permits for a 10-unit project, one fourplex, five single-family homes, and 68 accessory dwelling units (ADUs). During this period 47 ADUs were finaled. The City entitled 10 additional low-income units for the Hollies Homekey Project at 801 Imperial Avenue during this period. • Table B, RHNA Progress - This table reports building permits issued by affordability and calendar year to demonstrate progress in meeting the City’s share of the regional housing need. Calexico’s RHNA is 4,868 housing units for the period of October 15, 2021 to October 15, 2029. The City’s 6th Cycle RHNA is 1,279 very low income units; 655 low income units; 614 moderate income units; and 2,320 above moderate units or a total of 4,868 dwelling units.
Cumulatively, from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Calexico issued building permits for 87 units: 10 extremely low income units (Hollies); 72 low income units (rentals and ADUs) and five above moderate income units (single-family homes), with 4,534 units in all income categories remaining based on the City’s RHNA.
• Table C, Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need - This table is used to identify sites that have been rezoned to accommodate a shortfall in low- or moderate-income units due to development of a site in the Housing Element Inventory of Sites identified by low- or moderateincome units, but for which none or only some units were developed as affordable. This table tracks “replacement” sites in accordance with the “No Net Loss” provisions of Senate Bill 166, enacted in 2018. In Calendar Year 2025, no sites in the City were rezoned to accommodate shortfall housing need.
• Table D, Program Implementation Status - This table provides the status of Housing Element program implementation. As the City does not have an adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element, these programs are from the currently adopted 5th Cycle Housing Element. Each of the 12 programs listed in the adopted Housing Element is identified by name, objective, and timeframe for implementation. Staff provided a brief response on the implementation of each program in the table under “Status of Program Implementation”.
• Table E, Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to Government Code section 65915.7 - This table tracks commercial development bonuses granted to a development that includes an agreement to provide affordable housing constructed on the site of the commercial development or alternative adequate site. The City did not issue any commercial development bonuses for affordable housing in Calendar Year 2025.
• Table F, Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites - This table is used to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved. In 2025, no developments were converted from nonaffordable to affordable.
• Table F2, Converted affordable housing units - This table reports the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. None were converted under these provisions in 2025.
• Table G, Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory - This table is used to report any City-owned sites identified in the Housing Element Residential Sites Inventory that have been disposed of. The City does not own any sites identified in the Residential Sites Inventory. • Table H, Locally Owned Surplus Sites - This table is used to identify City-owned parcels that have been declared as surplus, exempt surplus, or excess pursuant to Government Code Sections 54221 and 50569. During this period, the City did not declare any City-owned property as surplus land. • Table J, Student Housing - This table identifies any low-income student housing permitted by the City pursuant to State law. No low-income student housing was permitted by the City in 2025. • Table L, Historic Resources - This table identifies any new historic designations within the City. In 2025, no sites within the City were added to the state or national register of historic places. • Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting - This table provides a summarized status update of LEAP housing grants the City has received. In 2020, the City received a LEAP Grant for $150,000 to support a development impact fee and permitting fee study, the development of an accessory dwelling unit ordinance, the development of objective design standards, and environmental review for the Housing Element.
Environmental Review: The General Plan and Housing Element APR is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it involves the mandated annual reporting to the City Council, OPR and HCD on the City’s General Plan and Housing Element implementation pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400. Further, the reporting on General Plan and Housing Element implementation does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (Public Resources Code section 21065; CEQA Guidelines section 15378). Any necessary compliance with CEQA for individual projects would be required prior to construction authorization.
Fiscal Impact: Filing this report is a necessary step toward Housing Element compliance which would allow the City to regain eligibility for a number of state grants.
Attachment(s):
1. Exhibit A – General Plan Annual Progress Report
2. Exhibit B – Housing Element Annual Progress Report
3. Draft Resolution
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
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GENERAL PLAN
ANNUAL
PROGRESS
REPORT
C A L E N D A R Y E A R 2 0 2 5
Exhibit A
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CITY COUNCIL
Victor Legaspi
Lorenzo Calderon
Lisa Tylenda
Adriana Marquez
Diana Nuricumbo
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
STATEMENT
PREPARED BY THE CIT Y OF CALEXICO PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231 | 760-768-2105 | www.calexico.ca.gov This report provides the City Council and public with an overview of the City’s progress in implementing its General Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 65400.
The report provides a summary of accomplishments by City entity to show how the City is meeting the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
City of Calexico Organizational Chart
Community Profile
Mission Statement
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population & Other Characteristics
Demographic Tables
Demographic Map by Census Tract
GENERAL PLAN GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Introduction
General Plan Element
Goals, Objectives, & Policies
PROGRESS IN MEETING GENERAL PLAN GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Mission Statements by Department
Department Descriptions
Future Actions – Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures by Department Goals & Objectives
Policy Development
Legislative Oversight
City Litigation
Budget Adoption
Intergovernmental Relations
Regional Board Representations
City Council
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
Lorenzo Calderon, Mayor Pro-Tem
Lisa Tylenda, Councilmember
Adriana Marquez, Councilmember
Diana Nuricumbo, Councilmember
Goal Achievement
Strategic Plan Implementation
Financial Management
Budget Preparation
Personnel Management
City Council Support
Special Projects & Studies
RDA Successor Agency
Service Delivery
Police Recommendations
Executive Oversight
Public Information
Intergovernmental Relations
Labor Negotiations
Legislative Implementation
Economic Development Management
City Marketing Program
Business Relations
Foreign Trade Zone
City Manager
Library Board of Trustees
Business Improvement District Committee
Economic Development/Financial Advisory
Measure "H" Committee
Personnel Commission
Police Advisory, Traffic & Code Enforcement
Commission
Community Services Commission
Commissions & Boards
Agenda Preparation
Records Management
Elections Coordinator
Web Site Management
Public Information Requests
Fair Political Practice
Public Records
City Clerk
Applicant Processing & Employee Training
Labor Negotiations
Workman's Comp Claims
Health Insurance Benefits
Employee Data Maintenance
Risk Management
Human Resources
General Plan/Long Range Planning
Environmental Review
Annexations
Zoning Ordinances
Development Support Services
Development Review/Current Planning
Subdivision Processing
Building Inspection
Code Enforcement
Financial Services Planning & Building
Financial Management
State & Federal Reporting
Special Projects & Studies
Budget Preparation
Payment
Solid Waste Contract
Business Licenses Permit
Fees
Accounts Payable
Payroll
Cash Management
Investments
Library
Recreation Programs -
Senior Program
Community Center
Management
Farmers Market
Cultural Arts Center
Carnegie Technology Center
Community Services
Police Patrol
Investigations
Homeland Security
Police/Fire Dispatch
School Resource Officers
Parking Facilities
Traffic Control
Animal Control
Police Department
Fire Operations
Fire Prevention
Inspections
Basic Life Support
Advance Life Support
Ambulance Service
Emergency Planning
Hazardous Materials
Fire Department
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
THE CITIZENS OF
Legal Advice
Legal Defense
Contract Review
Ordinance Preparation
City Attorney
Public Works
Street Maintenance
Parks
Maintenance
Parks Reservation
Public Facilities
Water Treatment
Sewer Collection
Airport
Project Management
Engineering
Transit
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Date Incorporated …………………………………………………. April 16, 1908
Form of Government …………………………………………… Council-Manager
City Employment (full-time equivalent funded positions)……………………185 Population (DOF as of 1/1/2025) ........................ ……………………….. 40,073 Number of Registered Voters (as of 2/10/2025) ……………………….... 21,948 Area ……………………………………………………………..… 8.7 square miles
Streets (miles) ............................................................................................ 110 Elevation ………………………………………………………………….…... 3 feet
COMMUNITY PROFILE
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MISSION STATEMENT
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Median Household Income ($)
Household Income by Census Tract
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INTRODUCTION
California state law requires each city and county to adopt a general plan “for the physical development of the county or city, and any land outside its boundaries which in the planning agency’s judgment bears relation to its planning” (Gov. Code § 65300). The general plan expresses the community’s development goals and embodies public policy relative to the distribution of future land uses, both public and private. The California Supreme Court has described general plans as the “charter to which [zoning] ordinance[s] must conform”, but the general plan extends far beyond zoning and land use (Lesher Communications, Inc. v. City of Walnut Creek (1990) 52 Cal.3d 531, 540).
The purpose of a general plan is to guide land use planning decisions. Under state law, subdivisions, capital improvements, development agreements, and many other land use actions must be consistent with the adopted general plan. In counties and general law cities, zoning and specific plans are also required to conform to the general plan. In addition, preparing, adopting, implementing, and maintaining the general plan serves to identify the community’s land use, circulation, environmental, economic, and social goals and policies as they relate to future growth and development. Studies show that land use decisions affect transportation, electricity, and water demand. Each planning decision affects multiple objectives beyond the immediate outcomes. General plans benefit local communities by promoting better projects, streamlined processes, integrated planning, and improved access and use of available resources.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS
In statute, the general plan is presented as a collection of “elements,” or topic categories (Gov. Code §65302). These elements are briefly summarized below.
Land Use: Designates the type, intensity, and general distribution of uses of land for housing, business, industry, open space, education, public buildings and grounds, waste disposal facilities, and other categories of public and private uses.
Circulation: Correlates with the land use element and identifies the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities.
Housing: Assesses current and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the community. In addition, the housing element embodies policies for providing adequate housing and includes action programs for that purpose. By statute, the housing element must be updated every eight years according to a schedule set by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Conservation: Addresses the conservation, development, and use of natural resources, including water, forests, soils, rivers, and mineral deposits.
Open Space: Details plans and measures for the long–range preservation and conservation of open–space lands, including open space for the preservation of natural resources, the
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managed production of resources, agriculture, outdoor recreation, and public health and safety.
Noise: Identifies and appraises noise problems within the community and forms the basis for land use distribution determinations.
Safety: Establishes policies and programs to protect the community from risks associated with seismic, geologic, flood, and wildfire hazards, as well as from other concerns such as drought.
Environmental Justice: Identifies disadvantaged communities within the City and establishes objectives and policies to reduce the unique health risks in those communities, promote civic engagement in the public decision-making process and prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of the disadvantaged communities.
Air Quality: Air quality considerations are required for cities and counties who are required to include an environmental justice element in their general plans and are optional elements in other areas of the state.
Other optional elements: A general plan may also include other topics of local interest. In addition to the mandatory elements, a city or county may adopt any other elements that relate to its physical development (Gov. Code § 65303).
The City of Calexico has adopted the following General Plan Elements:
Land Use Element
Housing Element
Circulation Element
Public Facilities/Services Element
Conservation/Open Space Element
Parks & Recreation Element
Noise Element
Safety Element
Economic Development/Community Design Element
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The following are the numerous goals, objectives, and policies of all General Plan Elements adopted by the City of Calexico:
LAND USE ELEMENT
Goal
Promote development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreation, and civic uses that will create and maintain a high-quality environment.
Objective 1
Land use distribution should be accomplished in a manner that protects the existing urban and rural areas of Calexico while meeting the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan; the land use distribution should be such that the integrity of the existing land use is maintained and/or enhanced, and the new land use is distributed to encourage the development of safe, efficient residential and employment uses.
Policy 1
a. Appropriate densities shall be established for new development projects so that they will be compatible with the existing surrounding development and future expected development.
b. New urban development shall be adjacent to existing urban development. Where questions of adjacency exist, it shall be determined by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
c. New rural residential development shall be adjacent to existing rural development.
Where questions of adjacency exist, it shall be determined by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
d. New industrial land uses should be located such that trucks avoid the City center and in response to the eastern commercial border crossing.
e. Schools and parks should be located in proximity to the residents served. Final school locations must be reviewed and approved by the local school district in accordance with state law.
Objective 2
Land use distribution should create a pattern which organizes land uses in order to maximize compatibility with adjacent land uses.
Policy 2
a. Where land uses may result in conflicting activities, traffic, noise levels, visual character, etc., there shall be adequate buffering and/or setbacks required.
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b. The Land Use Compatibility Matrix (Table LU-G) shall be used to determine general levels of compatibility.
c. In the event a question of compatibility exists between two uses/intensities, the lower intensity use shall take precedent.
d. The City Council, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, shall make the final determination in those areas of questionable land use compatibility.
Objective 3
Land use pattern and population of Calexico should be consistent with the capabilities of existing and planned public services and facilities.
Policy 3
a. The number of dwelling units in the City shall be limited to those which can be adequately served by public services and/or facilities. b. The City shall maintain current information concerning the capacities of the public services and facilities it provides.
c. The City shall encourage other public service agencies to keep their capacity information current.
d. Land uses and development review applications that are inconsistent with the capability of any public service agency to provide cost-effective service shall not be approved.
e. Major extensions of services or utilities to facilitate land use change shall not be approved without a thorough review of all social, economic, and environmental factors with appropriate mitigation measures implemented, if necessary. f. The City's Service Area Plan shall be updated every 5 years.
Objective 4
The distribution and intensity of land uses should consider the health, safety, and welfare of the community in regard to man-made and natural hazards.
Policy 4
a. Floodways shall be kept free and clear of any structure or other obstructions. b. Development that encroaches into a floodplain shall meet the Federal Emergency Management Administration ("FEMA") requirements.
c. Inappropriate existing land uses within a land use compatibility zone (see Figure LU-3 and Table LU-C), as defined by the Imperial County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, shall not be expanded or enlarged beyond the requirements permitted in the zone.
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d. Future land uses within land use compatibility zone A or B (see Figure LU-3 and Table LU-D), as defined by the Imperial County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, shall meet the guidelines of the zone. Future land uses located in zone C shall be reviewed for compatibility by the City prior to approval.
e. Future residential land uses shall not be located immediately adjacent to the railroad tracks.
Objective 5
The rural character of the outlying areas of Calexico should allow for the development of rural residential homes as a means of preserving some of the rural history of the area and to provide housing for the upper income limits.
Policy 5
a. In the development of the outlying land use in Calexico provisions shall be made in the development plans for large lot rural residential housing. b. The keeping of farm or ranch animals shall be restricted to the rural residential areas and any continuation of farm or ranching activity is strongly discouraged within the City limits.
Objective 6
Rural Residential land use shall be provided for in the development of projects within the outlining areas of Calexico as part of a master plan or planned community development.
Policy 6
a. Development of rural residential units shall be appropriately buffered from adjacent land uses so as not to cause problems from any keeping of farm or ranch animals. b. Existing rural residential land use areas shall be encouraged to provide the City with a conformance schedule for the elimination of the farm or ranch activity upon annexation into the City limits.
c. One half acre lots shall be the minimum parcel size in rural residential areas. d. Neighborhood commercial activities may be located on the border of rural residential and urban land uses.
e. Lots created as a result of a planned residential development shall not be further subdivided.
f. Mobile homes certified under the provisions of the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards may be allowed on permanent foundations in single-family residential areas where the mobile homes will be compatible with existing or future singlefamily homes. Standards of placement on lots should be developed as specified in California State Law (Government Code Section 65852.3). g. Manufactured housing units may be allowed in rural residential areas. 36 | P a g e
Objective
Low and medium density single-family residential land uses should be encouraged, in new and in-fill areas, to provide family oriented housing in a wide range of sizes and costs.
Policy 7
a. Single-family residential land uses shall be located in areas adjacent to equivalent densities in in-fill situations.
b. New single-family residential projects shall be encouraged to have a variety of housing types and styles.
c. Manufactured housing units may be allowed in single-family residential areas. d. Mobile homes certified under the provisions of the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards may be allowed on permanent foundations in single-family residential areas where the mobile homes will be compatible with existing future single family homes. Standards for placement on lots should be developed as specified in California State Law (Government Code Section 65852.3). e. Lots created as a result of a planned residential development (PRD) shall not be further subdivided.
f. Lots in Low Density single-family residential areas shall be a minimum of 6,000 square feet.
Objective 8
Multiple-family residential of varying types and densities are encouraged where compatible with existing land uses and the provision of public services.
Policy 8
a. Multiple-family residential land uses shall be located in areas where compatible with existing land uses and in close proximity to circulation, transit availability, commercial areas, and provision of public services and facilities. b. Multiple-family residential projects should provide sufficient open space to balance the developed areas of the site.
c. Multiple-family residential projects should provide recreational uses and activities such as playgrounds, picnic areas, and pools.
d. Adequate parking based upon the number of bedrooms in individual units shall be provided as approved by the City Planning Department.
e. Adequate access should be provided onto improved, City-maintained roadways that can accommodate increased traffic.
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g. Condominium projects shall include enhanced design features such as garages, increased number of parking spaces, and recreational facilities such as pools, spas, and ball courts.
h. Apartment projects shall be limited to 20 dwelling units per acre excepting provisions for affordable income housing as noted. Approval of the projects at the maximum density of this category shall be made on the basis of the findings by the Planning Commission and their recommendation to the City Council that the project under consideration meets and exceeds the standards of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance.
i. A density bonus of up to 30 dwelling units per acre may be granted subject to affordability requirements and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, in accordance with City policy. Apartment projects eligible for a density bonus of up to 30 units per acre shall be no less than one (1) acre in size.
j. Multiple-family residential developments above 20 dwelling units per gross acre shall be for rental only and shall not be converted to units for sale. Approval of projects at the maximum density of this category shall be made on the basis of the findings by the Planning Commission and their recommendation to the City Council that the project under consideration meets and exceeds the standards of the General Plan and the zone.
k. Apartments should be designed to accommodate both families and singles. l. Senior citizen apartments in the Multiple-Family Residential category may receive a bonus of up to 5 units per gross acre, to a maximum of 35 units per gross acre.
Approval of projects at the maximum density of this category shall be made on the basis of the findings by the Planning Commission and their recommendation to the City Council that the project under consideration meets and exceeds the standards of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance.
m. Multiple-family residential complexes may be eligible for a density bonus as a result of providing low and moderate income housing (see Housing Element Program).
Objective 9
Planned residential developments (PRD) may be used for any size property where design flexibility is desired and/or necessary and for the mitigation of on-site adverse physical conditions pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 17.09.200.
Policy 9
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b. The density of any planned residential development land use shall not exceed 20 dwelling units per net acre.
c. Useable open space is desirable and shall comprise at least 30 percent of the total site area, excluding private yards, parking lot islands, and road medians.
Objective 10
Mobile home parks are encouraged in the Medium Density land use category where compatible with existing land uses and public services to provide alternative housing arrangements.
Policy 10
a. Mobile home park land uses should be located in areas with similar existing uses and densities or in specific plan areas with appropriate design considerations included. b. Mobile home park land uses shall be located in close proximity to circulation, transit availability, commercial areas, and the provision of public services and facilities.
Objective 11
Commercial land use that is balanced in regard to size and distribution of goods with the current and future needs of the City should be encouraged.
Policy 11
a. Neighborhood commercial centers should be designed and located in such a manner so as to compliment and not conflict with adjoining residential areas. b. Specialty commercial uses such as swap meet sites, although typically transient in nature, should provide standard amenities such as paved parking lots, restroom facilities, shade structures, and food vendors if allowed to operate for longer than one week.
c. The City should adopt an ordinance which would require a certain percentage of swap meet admission fees to the City's general fund.
d. Highway commercial uses along Highway 111/lmperial Avenue should encourage roadway oriented retail activity such as automobile sales, shopping centers, hotels and restaurants.
e. Retail uses within the highway commercial zone should be located within retail centers having centralized ingress and egress points and/or frontage road access in order to minimize curb cuts along Highway 111 and Highway 98.
Objective 12
Industrial land uses that provide a full range of industrial and manufacturing services are encouraged where they are compatible with existing and other planned land uses.
Policy 12
a. Industrial parks are encouraged within a specific plan area or planned development within a planned community.
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b. Industrial uses shall be located so as to not create adverse impacts on surrounding land uses and/or the City circulation system.
c. Heavy industrial land uses should be primarily designed for manufacturing, assembly, packaging, processing, fabrication, and storage. Retail sales should be limited to 25 percent of overall floor area.
d. Industrial land uses shall be adequately screened to reduce glare, noise, dust, and vibrations.
e. Noise attenuation measures such as buffer zones or noise attenuation walls shall be used to reduce outside noise levels when existing residential developments are adjacent to new or existing industrial developments. Outside noise levels at the property line should be 65 dBA CNEL or less.
f. All outside storage shall be completely screened from view with permanent walls or landscaping.
g. Light industrial land uses shall be approved through a planned development within a planned community.
h. The industrial park environment should blend well designed and functional buildings with landscaping.
i. The types of activities allowed in industrial park land uses include: light industrial uses, office and administration facilities, research and development laboratories, warehousing, as well as support commercial services.
j. Industrial and manufacturing uses should be located adjacent to the railroad to take advantage of transportation links and maquiladora businesses. Other than rail-served uses, industrial development should be discouraged west of the railroad tracks. k. Industrial uses should be located along the Cole Road and Heber Road corridors to encourage truck traffic to avoid other streets within the City.
Objective 13
Business Parks shall be encouraged within the City to increase the diversity of employment opportunities and discourage heavy truck traffic.
Policy 13
a. Business parks are encouraged within a specific plan of land use or planned development within a planned community.
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distribution. Commercial and restaurant uses shall be allowed to support the needs of the businesses and employees. Warehousing shall be prohibited. d. Business parks should be developed in a well landscaped setting, with buildup not to exceed 50 percent lot coverage.
Objective 14
The City shall work with the Airport Management to encourage and attract compatible users and uses in and around the airport to promote airport safety and consider potential airport related noise.
Policy 14
a. In the event that Airport Management receives a substantial number of complaints regarding increases in noise levels, the City of Calexico may request noise abatement procedures be established and implemented.
b. Significant changes in land use in and around the airport (within 2 miles) shall be referred to the Imperial County Airport Land Use Commission for their comment and consideration.
Objective 15
No land use should be approved that will increase the traffic on a City roadway above the roadway's existing design capacity at Level of Service "C." Policy 15
a. The City should continuously monitor the impact and intensity of land use on circulation to ensure that the circulation system is not overburdened. b. The land use pattern should encourage the use of public transportation by City residents and visitors.
c. Schools should have direct access to collector streets or larger, but not to state highways. Local residential streets should not serve as the primary drop off and pick up location unless off-street drop off and pick up zones are provided.
Objective 16
The City should support and promote the continuation of ongoing agricultural uses which provide economic return to the City directly or indirectly.
Policy 16
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d. Agricultural land should not be annexed into the City until development is eminent.
Agricultural uses should cease no later than 2 years after annexation of the property into the City of Calexico.
Objective 17
The City should support and promote the efforts made to provide a reasonable regional land use planning program.
Policy 17
a. The City should support and participate in the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG) regional land use planning programs. b. The City should evaluate the impact on regional land use planning when considering major changes to its land planning program.
Objective 18
The City should encourage the coordination of land use planning programs among local, regional, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Policy 18
a. The City should evaluate the land use planning programs of neighboring jurisdictions when considering changes to its land use program.
b. The City should notify affected jurisdictions of changes to the City's land use planning programs that may affect them.
c. The City should cooperate with adjoining jurisdictions through review and comments on changes to land use plans that may affect Calexico.
d. The City should work with Caltrans and the County of Imperial to identify, post, and enforce truck routes through and around the City. The completion of the SR-98 realignment/bypass will encourage truck traffic to bypass the City interior. e. The City should coordinate with the railroads and Imperial Irrigation District regarding trails adjacent to their rights of way and use of abandoned rights of way. f. The City should work with the Calexico Unified School District, Heffernan Hospital Board, and other entities that provide public services to coordinate joint use, emergency services, etc.
g. The City shall work with the Imperial Irrigation District to provide adequate land for substations that need to be located within the City.
Objective 19
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Policy 19
a. The City sphere of influence shall be the logical extension of the areas of future City growth.
b. The City should work with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and the County of Imperial to maintain and establish sphere of influence boundaries. c. Sphere of influence boundaries should have physical or topographic boundaries easily discernible on the landscape.
d. Expansion of the sphere of influence boundaries shall take into consideration the logical extension of Calexico's public services such as water, sewer, police protection, fire protection, schools, and commercial services.
Objective 20
The City shall assure that funding for infrastructure and services needed to provide for the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Calexico is available.
Policy 20
a. The City shall require developer fees that shall be reviewed every 5 years to assure adequate funds are being collected to service new development. b. The City should encourage the use of Community Facilities Districts to assist with funding and place the burden of infrastructure and services needed for new development on the residents and businesses located therein.
Objective 21
The City shall encourage infill and adjacent new development to provide for the efficient use of existing infrastructure, avoid "leap frog" new development and to reduce impacts to agriculture.
Policy 21
a. The extension of water and sewer service facilities such as transmission lines or pumps to accommodate new development projects should be limited to one-quarter mile across an undeveloped area.
b. The City should consider developing a policy to reduce certain development fees for infill projects consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance located on parcels that are surrounded by existing development.
Objective 22
To identify and preserve significant structures, sites and life stories containing historic or cultural value for the enrichment and enjoyment of future generations.
Policy 22
a. Identify historic sites through historic landmark plaques and, where appropriate, seek applicable designation with the proper State and/or federal historic preservation agency.
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b. Support private efforts to reinvest in and restore historic or architecturally significant structures and to continue their use in the community.
c. Protect significant archaeological resources in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA").
d. Encourage the use of the Mills Act (tax abatement program for owners of historic structures) to assist private owners in preserving and rehabilitating historic structures. e. The City should consider the development of a cultural center for the arts, possibly in an existing historic structure.
f. The City shall continue to work with the Cultural Arts Commission and private parties to establish a museum.
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CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Goal
The circulation system should promote the safe, efficient movement of people, goods and vehicles, and protect and enhance the environmental quality of Calexico.
Objective 1
Land use should be planned in conjunction with the circulation so that it does not overburden the City's existing and/or planned circulation system.
Policy 1
a. The City shall establish Level of Service "C" as the minimum acceptable Level of Service. No development project shall be approved that will increase the traffic on a planned or existing City street above the street's existing design capacity at Level of Service "C" without adequate mitigation.
b. The City should monitor the impact of development proposals as well as intra- and inter-City land uses on circulation to ensure that the circulation system is not overburdened.
c. The City shall work with Calexico Unified School District and other private or public educational institutions to site schools in such a way as to reduce traffic congestion problems at key drop-off and pick-up hours to benefit both the safety of the students and other local residents.
d. Industrial land uses should be located and site planned to encourage the use of designated truck routes and discourage truck traffic from using non-industrial secondary, collector, and local streets.
e. Commercial, civic uses, schools, and services should be located near enough to residential areas to allow for and encourage pedestrian access.
Objective 2
The General Plan shall establish a system of street classifications and set standards for each.
Policy 2
a. The City shall utilize Level of Service (LOS) as a measure of acceptable traffic flow and operational conditions at intersections.
b. The City shall establish intersection LOS "C" as the minimum acceptable LOS. c. The City shall adopt the street classifications described in Sections 3.4 and 3.5 of the Circulation Element, herein.
d. The City shall require all public rights-of-way to be landscaped and seek funding sources for ongoing maintenance.
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Objective 3
Access to highways, primary arterials and major arterials shall be limited to maintain capacity, efficiency and the safety of the traffic flow on the City's streets.
Policy 3
a. Collector roads and secondary arterials shall be used for access to highways, and primary and major arterials, such as Imperial Avenue. Other existing access points that do not meet this criteria shall be evaluated to determine if they can either have limited or no access.
b. Access to all highways, primary arterials, and major arterials shall be restricted to approved points of ingress and egress.
c. Where access to a highway, or primary or major arterial is considered necessary, access shall be limited to one point for 300 feet of frontage or one point per parcel, if parcel has less than 300 feet of frontage. Highway access points shall be reviewed and approved by Caltrans, on a case-by-case basis.
d. Combined access between adjacent properties shall be required prior to the allowance of access to highways, primary arterials, and major arterials to reduce the overall number and frequency of access points.
e. Access points along primary, major and secondary arterials should be located a minimum of 100 feet from the end of the curb return at comers on all City roads. f. Access points shall be coordinated with existing or planned access points on the opposite side of the street and the breaks in medians.
Objective 4
The City should use state-of-the-art transportation system management planning programs to increase the efficiency on all of Calexico's street system, while keeping down capital costs.
Policy 4
a. The City shall encourage ride sharing in both the public and private sectors as a means of reducing overall traffic generation.
b. The City should evaluate proposed development plans and existing sites for areas located near good access points along highways and primary arterials to designate needed park and ride facility locations.
c. The City shall work with Caltrans to evaluate and implement a feasible and optimal signal timing plan along Highway 111/Imperial Avenue.
d. The City shall discourage diversion of truck traffic to secondary and collector streets by providing maximum capacity and Levels of Service on primary and major arterials. e. The City shall establish designated Truck Routes as shown on Figure C-4 herein.
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Objective 5
The City shall develop a transit network capable of satisfying both local and regional travel demand.
Policy 5
a. The City shall work with IVAG and other local and regional transit agencies to develop an adequate public transportation system that best serves the needs of the entire community.
b. The City should develop a short-range transit plan to implement an efficient and useful public transportation system.
c. By continuing its dial-a-ride demand service bus system, the City should pay particular attention to the needs of transit dependents in the community such as senior citizens, the handicapped, and low and moderate income residents when designing the overall transit plan for the City.
d. Encourage maximum utilization of the existing transit system in Calexico through education and provision of bus shelters and benches.
e. The City should require developers of new industrial, residential, or commercial projects to coordinate with the local transit provider(s) to best incorporate design features that increase the potential for public transit service and provide effective transit use as the City grows.
f. To assist international pedestrians that need or want to reach destinations within Calexico, public transportation should be routed to easily pick up consumers and/or students within walking distance of the border. Destinations should include major retail centers such as Wal-Mart, Las Palrnas, and Price Center for those who may want to shop, and private schools where international students attend. g. Require the design of transit stops to be compatible with adjacent development and provide for adequate seating, signs, and shade.
h. To encourage new development to support transit ridership and reducevehicle traffic on local and regional roads/highways, and increase funding opportunities for transportation, the City should evaluate the use of "transit village development districts" as defined and regulated by state law (Government Code sections 65460.3 through 65460.10).
Objective 6
Pedestrian facilities shall be developed throughout the City to encourage walking as an alternative to the automobile.
Policy 6
a. All urban standard streets should have improved sidewalks on both sides of the road. b. Rural streets which lead to schools or bus stops should have improved sidewalks on one side of the road.
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Objective 7
Develop a well-designed bicycle network throughout the City that provides for safe and efficient means of transportation and recreation.
Policy 7
a. The City shall implement the Bicycle Master Plan, September 30, 2003, and any amendments thereto, to promote bicycle travel as an alternate mode of transportation. b. Encourage cycling by planning accordingly and incorporating bike racks when developing new schools, parks, residential communities, and retail/employment centers.
c. Integrate Master Plan bicycle facilities as part of the design and construction of new roadways and upgrade of existing roadways.
Objective 8
Local streets should be designed to discourage non-local traffic.
Policy 8
a. Local streets should not be used to link arterial roads and create "shortcuts." b. Devices such as, but not limited to, landscaped encroachments, traffic circles, or medians may be used to inhibit or slow general traffic in local areas. c. In the event that the traffic on local streets, particularly within a residential neighborhood, has or may exceed 5,000 vehicles per day as a result of a new development, the City should require or commission a local traffic study to indicate needed measures to mitigate increased traffic levels.
d. The City should explore the feasibility of closing some of the existing through streets in the developed portion of town to reduce through traffic in residential areas. e. The eventual paving and furthered development of East Railroad Boulevard as an important north/south arterial for truck traffic shall be encouraged. f. To help maintain safe speeds on local streets, the City shall discourage long straight streets within residential areas. The City should review all residential tract maps and require one or more traffic slowing/stopping measures on local streets such as, but not limited to: curvilinear streets, all-way stop signs at tee and four-way intersections, items listed in Policy 8a, above, and reduced street lengths. g. For safety purposes, cul-de-sacs should not exceed in length or turning radii those that meet Fire Department requirements.
Objective 9
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existing street system shall be borne by the City and its residents.
Policy 9
a. The City shall determine and update, as necessary, the cost of improvements to maintenance of the City circulation system.
b. The City shall adopt and implement appropriate fee ordinances, resolutions, financing districts or other mechanisms that require development proposal applicants to build and/or to pay appropriate "fair share" fees for the improvement of the City circulation system. The City shall also require applicants to include their development projects in financing mechanisms created to address maintenance of circulation system facilities. c. The City shall adopt and implement appropriate measures to defray the costs of improvements to the exiting street system through the use of assessment district financing, grants and other sources of revenue.
d. Develop 5-year capital improvement plans to develop the roadway system, as necessary for buildout of the General Plan.
Objective 10
a. To create streets, highways, and trails that add to the positive experience of Calexico by drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
b. The City shall ensure that streetscape design along roadways creates a strong landscaped edge, provides a coherent high-quality appearance along each route, and enhances the image of adjacent development. Coherent design elements can include such things as designated street trees, trails installed pursuant to the Bicycle Master Plan, enhanced
c. paving, lighting, and consistent setbacks.
d. The City shall promote the establishment of entry monument signs as a means of stimulating community, district, and neighborhood identity. e. The City should coordinate with the railroad to develop and install a landscape plan for the railroad right-of-way in conjunction with the implementation of the trail system identified in the Bicycle Master Plan.
f. To enhance impressions of Calexico at places that serve as entry points, or "gateways", to the City ( e.g., international border, Hwy. 111 and Jasper Road, SR 98 at Dogwood Road), landscaping and City identification monument signs should be developed at key locations.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES/SERVICES ELEMENT
Goal
To provide a full range of the necessary public facilities and services that are convenient to users, economical, and reinforce a quality City identity.
Objective 1
To coordinate planning and development of Calexico's public facilities and services with the private development sector, Calexico Unified School District, San Diego State University, Imperial County, and other public agencies.
Policy 1
a. Establish funding mechanisms to fund the construction or expansion of public services and facilities necessitated by new development. The City should adopt appropriate ordinance(s) that implement impact fees and/or exactions on developers to fund the construction of public facilities caused by the new development. The ordinance b. should delineate methods for fee calculation to allow developers to know in advance their expected fee.
c. The City should, where appropriate and feasible, create assessment districts to fund certain public improvements.
d. The City should use general obligation and revenue bonds to finance long-term capital improvements.
e. Develop joint-use/joint-power agreements with Calexico Unified School District, San Diego State University, and other special districts or agencies. Examples of facility agreements include libraries, theaters, learning facilities, and athletic fields. f. The City shall consider combining agencies that provide similar services in order facilitate acquisition of these services and to prevent similar agencies from performing the same tasks.
Objective 2
To provide high quality sewage services to existing residents as well as to accommodate future growth and development.
Policy 2
a. Approve new development only if sewer facilities will be expanded to serve these areas at the expense of the developer or City.
b. Continually monitor the existing sewer system to identify any necessary improvements to maintain high quality service and to ensure compliance with secondary treatment standards.
c. Sewer service shall exist prior to the approval of any new development application which requires community sewer service.
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d. Future sewer service expansions should be designed to maintain adequate level of service.
e. The extension of sewage transmission lines or pumping services to accommodate new developments should be limited to within one quarter mile of developed areas. f. All improvements to the existing sewer system necessitated by the approval of a new development project shall be financed entirely by the proponent either by fee or actual construction.
g. All future tentative maps should be approved only with conditions based on water and sewer service availability. There shall be no exceptions, either on occasion or by approval.
Objective 3
To provide high quality potable water services to existing residents as well as to accommodate future growth and development.
Policy 3
a. The City shall assess existing water capacity when reviewing applications for new development, and comply with Senate Bills 610 and 221 requiring water supply assurance for projects of / significant size (any project requiring water in the amount of or greater than that which would be required by a 500 dwelling unit residential project).
b. All improvements to existing water system that are necessitated by a new development shall be financed entirely by the developer either by fee or actual construction. c. The dedication, maintenance, and construction of new water storage facilities, pumps, and transmission lines to serve new development shall be reviewed by the City with each new development application.
d. The City shall incorporate measures to promote the conversation of water in new and existing development, specifically best available technologies in new construction and site development, including, but not limited to, water-saving toilets, showerheads, faucets, and water conserving irrigation.
e. The extension of water service facilities such as transmission lines or pumps should be limited to one-quarter mile across an undeveloped area when necessitated by new development.
Objective 4
To maintain the current system and to provide long-term solutions for storm water runoff for the City.
Policy 4
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b. The City should continue to work with the appropriate agencies to develop new arrangements for the discharge of storm water into the New River. To the extent feasible, these arrangements shall be consistent with the New River Improvement Project referenced and described in Section 5.2.5 of the Conservation/Open Space Element.
c. The City shall continue to work with IID to provide adequate stormwater discharge in areas where applicable and in new development.
d. Continually monitor the existing storm water system to identify any necessary improvements to maintain high quality service.
Objective 5
The City should encourage a responsible development pattern for any new public buildings, maximize the usefulness of existing buildings, and conserve energy whenever possible.
Policy 5
a. The City should allow the use of existing public buildings for other uses that benefit the community, such as clubs, recreation, and charity organizations. b. The City should attempt to use existing public buildings to create a cultural center for its residents.
c. The City should plan any new publicly-oriented buildings to be located near the existing City Hall.
d. The City should encourage the County of Imperial to locate any new public buildings that serve the Calexico area in the Local Government Center area. e. The City shall annually asses the energy usage of each public building and develop plans to conserve energy, including retrofitting for energy conservation where feasible. f. All new public buildings shall be designed to be as energy efficient as is financially feasible.
Objective 6
To provide adequate hospital and healthcare facilities to meet the demand of existing and future residents.
Policy 6
a. The City shall support efforts by the Heffernan Hospital District and Pioneers Health Memorial Healthcare (or other service provider) to create new medical facilities and/or services in the City, including such services as urgent care, emergency medical, hospital, and clinics.
Objective 7.0 To provide adequate public library facilities, staffing, inventory of items and volumes, up-to-dare technology and related services for all residents of the City of Calexico, within the State of California published guidelines, including "California Libraries in the 1980's:
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Policy 7
a. The City of Calexico, through the Camarena Memorial Library Board of Trustees ("the Library Trustees", shall make all reasonable efforts to provide and maintain the following library facilities and service standards:
• Library facilities at a ratio of 0.55 square feet per resident of the City of Calexico; • Library facilities accessible for all City of Calexico residents within two miles distance (walking distance) or ten (10) minutes driving time, whichever is less; • A ratio of three (3) public library staff, consisting of one librarian plus two clerical staff, per 6,000 residents of the City of Calexico and; • A ratio of total items in the library inventory of three (3) items per resident of the City of Calexico.
b. The City, through the Library Trustees, shall continue to participate in system and networking activities which enable it, in cooperation with other libraries in Imperial and San Diego Counties, to provide adequate public library services for the citizens of Calexico.
c. The City of Calexico, in cooperation with the Library Trustees, shall undertake a systematic capital improvements program for the construction of new and expanded library facilities in order to supplement and complement facilities and services provided at the Camarena Memorial Library. This program shall include:
• Construction of a new branch library to serve residents on the west side of the City and new developments proposed to the west.
• Construction of a new branch library to serve residents on the east side of the City and new developments proposed to the east.
• Designation of the Camarena Memorial Library as the Main Library facility. d. The library should continue to share services with other libraries or create other joint use arrangements with schools and pursue additional beneficial joint-use arrangements to help meet desired library services standards established in Policy 7a, above.
e. The City and the Library Trustees shall continue to provide financial resources to improve and maintain adequate staffing, inventory of items and volumes, computers and related technology and community library services and programs for all residents of the City of Calexico. Review of funding status and availability of staff, services and facilities to meet desired library services standards established in Policy 7a, above, should be thoroughly reviewed every three (3) years.
f. Future libraries should be conveniently accessible to pedestrians, automobiles and public transit. Locations where large numbers of potential users gather should be considered desirable site. If possible, these facilities should be combined with other public facilities, parks, shopping centers, or other activity centers in order to encourage the joint use and shared parking in a community facilities campus concept. 53 | P a g e
g. Library programs should be available to all members of the community and should include services for those who cannot conveniently access a library.
Objective 8
The provision of quality schools is a paramount concern for the City of Calexico. The maintenance and development of new schools must be supported by the City and new development must not degrade current service quality.
Policy 8
a. The City shall work with Calexico Unified School District to ensure that the desired pupil enrollment/capacity ratio is maintained.
b. The City shall submit copies of development proposals to Calexico Unified School District for review and comment.
c. The City shall provide the Calexico Unified School District with regular reports on building permit activity.
d. The City shall assist and cooperate with Calexico Unified School District in their efforts to obtain and annually update residential development school mitigation fees outlined in Government Code (Sections 65995.5-65995.7).
e. The City should consider the effect of residential development on the existing and design capacity of all affected educational facilities as defined by the Calexico Unified School District.
Objective 9
To provide the lives, health, and property of all residents, businesses, and visitors to the City of Calexico through adequate levels of law enforcement service.
Policy 9
a. Police staffing and facilities shall be expanded commensurably to accommodate the needs of Calexico's growing population.
b. Require new development projects to pay fees proportional to their demand for police services.
c. Periodically evaluate police service based on incidence of crime, emergency response times, and desired levels of service.
d. Provide police facility sites in subsequent Specific Plans based on community need. e. Achieve and maintain the industry standard ratio of 2 police officers per 1,000 residents.
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Objective 10
To provide an adequate service level of fire protection for all residents, businesses, and visitors to the City of Calexico.
Policy 10
a. Fire staffing and facilities shall be expanded commensurably to accommodate the needs of Calexico' s growing population.
b. Require new development projects to pay fees proportional to their demand for fire services based on an updated Development Fee Ordinance or other legal and equitable funding mechanism.
c. Provide fire facility sites in subsequent Specific Plans based on community need. d. The City should regularly update the fire department on new development so that the fire department may evaluate their ability to support said projects. e. Maintain an on-going fire inspection program to reduce the fire hazards associated with older buildings, residences, critical facilities, public assembly facilities, and industry.
f. The City should consider adopting a sprinkler ordinance in new residential, commercial, and/or industrial development.
g. With the input of all City departments, periodically review and update the City's Emergency Preparedness Plan.
h. Maintain the standard ratio of 1.5 firefighters per 1,000 residents. i. The City shall ensure that fire flows are maintained to meet the following minimum standards during maximum daily flow conditions: 1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) for residential; for two simultaneous fires for residential uses 1,000 gpm; and 2,500 gpm for commercial.
Objective 11
To maintain solid waste collection and disposal services in accordance with the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 and pursue funding sources so as to reduce the cost of said services in the City.
Policy 11
a. The City should monitor the operations of the solid waste solid waste collection contractor to ensure an adequate level of service.
b. Encourage and support regional and statewide recycling programs that aim to reduce the solid waste stream.
c. Continue to administer existing recycling programs and enact new ones as necessary to achieve current 50% solid waste diversion goal as set forth by the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
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d. Actively pursue methods of educating the public on solid waste recycling and reuse. e. The City should support regional efforts to expand and locate new landfills. f. Explore the possibility of the development of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
Objective 12
To provide reliable electrical service capable of serving existing and future residential, commercial and industrial uses within the City.
Policy 12
a. The City shall coordinate with IID for the provision of adequate land within new developments and throughout the City for electrical substations and transmission facilities.
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CONSERVATION/OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
Goal
To balance development with the preservation and management of natural and human-built open space resources, thus ensuring the long-term viability of the City.
Objective 1
Water supply and water quality should be maintained by implementing domestic conservation measures and protecting surface waters.
Policy 1
a. All residential developments shall require low-volume toilets, showers, and faucets. b. New development projects should install water-conserving appliances (washing machines, dishwashers).
c. The City shall continue to require the use of primarily drought-tolerant and/ or native plants in new development through the review and approval process by City staff. The use of turf grass for lawns should be limited.
d. Residential projects having common green areas and all commercial, manufacturing, and public projects shall be required to install automatic irrigation systems. New commercial, industrial, and housing projects that contain common green belts should use reclaimed "grey" water for irrigation.
e. Promote water conservation, reduce urban runoff, and prevent groundwater contamination within development projects, property maintenance, City operations, and all other related activities requiring City discretionary approval. f. Adopt and enforce regulations and engage in educational efforts to eliminate pollution from runoff.
g. Participate in any pertinent local, regional, state, and federal programs to protect and enhance water quality.
h. Support efforts to improve the water quality of the New River or other proposals aimed at improving the area surrounding the River, such as the development and implementation of an integrated regional water quality management plan that meets the goals and objectives of the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board (Region 7) for the New River.
i. The usage of drip irrigation shall be required where feasible. j. Alternative water conservation systems such as grey water usage in residences shall be examined and initiated, if feasible.
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with the State of California Regional Water Quality board guidelines and basin objectives as well as CEQA and NEPA guidelines.
l. Residential units connected to the community sewage collection system shall not use salt-based water softeners.
Objective 2
The City shall continue using soil management techniques that minimize soil related problems, including erosion, shrink-swell behavior, and septic tank failure.
Policy 2
a. In order to reduce or eliminate soil erosion and pollution, the City shall ensure that construction activity is in compliance with the State's General Permit for Construction Activities administered by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, located in Palm Desert (Region 7). One condition of this permit is the development and implementation of a site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ("SWPPP") that identifies Best Management Practices ("BMPs") to reduce/eliminate erosion and sedimentation associated with construction.
b. All development requiring City discretionary approval shall provide a geotechnical investigation by a registered geotechnical engineer that discusses, at least, liquefaction, subsidence, shrink/swell potential, soil strength, landslide potential, distance to known fault rupture zones. All geotechnical studies shall be submitted to the City of Calexico Building and Safety Department for review and approval. c. Soils with moderate or high permeability capacity should be left in undeveloped (perhaps used as open space where appropriate) to reduce runoff and facilitate groundwater recharge.
d. Agricultural areas should not be disturbed to the extent that erosion will occur without the initiation of proper soil management measures.
Objective 3
Identify, protect, and improve significant ecological and biological resources in and around the City of Calexico.
Policy 3
a. Support regional and sub-regional efforts to conserve ecological and biological resources in the City and surrounding areas.
b. Support efforts to integrate natural wetlands treatment systems as part of the New River Improvement Project described in Section 5.2.5.
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Objective 4
The rural character and scenic features provided by local agricultural juxtaposed with the natural desert environment should be preserved in and around the City.
Policy 4
a. In the development of the outlying land use in Calexico provisions shall be made in the development plans for large lot rural residential housing. b. Development on the outlying areas of the City shall occur in an orderly and contiguous manner in order to preserve the urban/rural edge.
c. Encourage high-quality architectural and landscaping designs that complement the City's visual character.
Goal 2
To identify, acquire, and preserve new open space opportunities while adequately maintaining those that currently exist in and around the City. The preservation of open space will be in accordance with the need to conserve significant resources of public interest and benefit.
Objective 5
The City should act to preserve open space through land use policies that value the importance of open space to the overall betterment of the City.
Policy 5
a. Noncontiguous or "leapfrog" development should be discouraged to retain open space at the urban edge.
b. Every land use change should consider the City's need to preserve open space. c. Where possible, encourage infill development as a means to preserve outlying open space and to conserve resources.
Objective 6.0 The preservation of agricultural lands as community open space has many inherent benefits such as those related to economics, aesthetic beauty, and maintenance of the City's rural character. The City recognizes that need and shall therefore act to preserve agricultural land wherever possible and minimize conflicts between agricultural and residential land uses.
Policy 6
a. The City should preserve Prime Farmland by focusing development on land with lesser-quality soils and maintaining a compact urban form. b. Encourage the use of Williamson Act contracts on active agricultural lands within the City's sphere of influence.
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d. Support public relations and educational workshops between the agricultural industry and non-agricultural businesses, developers, and residents. e. The City should consider adopting a right-to-farm ordinance or the use of other regulatory tools such as zoning or subdivision review to reduce agriculture and nonagriculture land use conflicts. f. The City should work with the County of Imperial and other surrounding cities, as well as state and local agricultural entities to establish programs related to the conservation of viable agricultural lands.
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PARKS & RECREATION ELEMENT
Goal
To provide continued investment in existing parks while creating high quality new facilities that satisfy the underserved and future needs of the community. Park planning will be flexible in nature and therefore be responsive to demographic or other social changes, thus ensuring a high quality, long-term viable park system.
Objective 1
To provide a variety of parks facilities and recreational services that satisfies the diverse interests and needs of the community.
Policy 1
a. Develop a system of parks and recreational facilities that are sensitive to the needs of seniors, children, families, active adults, teenagers, and persons with disabilities. b. Give similar attention to passive or individual uses (such as walking, biking, and skating) as is given to formal recreation or sports groups. c. Offer equal levels of park service to all areas of the community. d. The City should annually review its parks and recreation facilities and programs and update them accordingly as user needs and preferences change. e. The City should annually review its parks and recreation facilities and programs and update them accordingly as user needs and preferences change. f. The City shall allow the use of private parks and recreational facilities to satisfy development park requirements. Private parks should be created and maintained through Community Facilities Districts ("CFD") or Homeowner's Association ("HOA").
Uses include, but are not limited to, golf courses, tennis facilities, and sport courts. g. The City should add a Commercial Recreation designation to its zoning code which would allow for the development of private recreational facilities that are operated for profit through the collection of user fees.
h. The City should develop a minimum 20 acre community park, preferably in the center of the City, to meet the current needs. An additional community park shall be developed to serve Calexico's growing population within the next 10 years. i. Establish the following park classifications within the City:
Pocket Park. Pocket parks are less than 2 acres in size and are not necessarily intended to be used for active recreational activities beyond children's play equipment. Pocket parks may be used for, but not limited to, land use buffers, picnic and sitting areas, and playgrounds.
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shall be examined to determine the proper facilities for each park. Wherever possible, neighborhood parks should be located at the center of the residential area that they serve.
Community Park. Community parks shall be between 20 and 50 acres in size and serve a population of about 20,000. This park type serves several neighborhoods within a 2-mile radius. Community parks can be simultaneously passive and active recreation areas because of their larger size. Community parks require adequate parking facilities and should be located at roughly the center of the target area served.
Objective 2
Create high-quality, fully functional, demand-responsive parks that serve the needs of the public in accordance with specific design standards. Parklands and recreational facilities should be compatible with adjacent land uses.
Policy 2
a. The City shall develop a community park of at least 20 acres that includes such facilities as, but not limited to: lighted playing fields, a swimming pool, a multi-purpose or specific-use trail system throughout the park, and a passive recreation area. b. The community park shall be the site of community-wide athletic events and community activities. As such, it should be located, if possible, near the center of the City.
c. Wherever possible, community parks should be located near public transportation. d. Incorporate wherever possible or appropriate, public art or historical themes into park design.
e. Design new parks and improve existing ones, where possible, to prevent certain activities such as outdoor facilities, parking areas, nighttime lighting, and other elements from negatively impacting adjacent land uses.
f. Allow no more than 50% of the total parkland requirements of new developments to be met by land used for retention basin purposes.
g. Require all retention basins to be landscaped.
h. Each park classification type shall adhere to the following design standards:
All Parks. All parks should be landscaped with drought-tolerant plant materials in an effort to conserve water. In addition, automatic irrigation systems should be used and provisions made for adequate drainage. All sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete or rubberized materials. Biking or multi-purpose trails are encouraged and may be constructed with materials such as decomposed granite or other soil stabilized material (see City of Calexico Bicycle Master Plan, 2003). As much as possible, parks should be barrier-free to the physically disabled. 62 | P a g e
Pocket Park. Due to the wide vanat1on m size and the propensity for pocket parks to be located in irregular and difficult parcels, design standards for pocket parks are limited to those listed above for "All Parks".
Neighborhood Park. Neighborhood parks should be 5-10 acres in size; no less than 5 acres if adjacent to a school, and at least 10 acres otherwise. They shall have restroom facilities and have at least one designated grassy area measuring, at minimum, two acres in size. Neighborhood parks should not be divided by an natural or human-made barriers. They shall include adequate on- and off-street parking and shall include at some or all of the following recreational facilities, as appropriate: tennis court, picnic areas, children's play area, trails, basketball courts, hand-ball courts or other active recreation facilities. The Planning Commission shall review all proposed improvements to determine if said improvements meet the needs of the neighborhood upon recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Community Park. Community parks should have at least 20 useable acres, and serve 20,000 people in approximately a two-mile radius. Off-street parking must be provided at community parks and close proximity to public transportation is strongly sought. Locating community parks adjacent to school facilities could help satisfy parking requirements as well as offer shared use of certain facilities such as gym and swimming pools. Community parks shall include developed playing fields, picnic areas, and a system of hiking trails and bicycle paths, and include other recreational facilities such as swimming pools and those found in Neighborhood Parks. The number and types of facilities located at each community park shall be subject to review and approval by the City Council upon recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission.
Objective 3
The City should maintain and expand the current parks and recreation system by implementing financing strategies.
Policy 3
a. The City shall continue the implementation of the Quimby Act (Government Code 66477, City Ordinance 953) which allows the City to require the dedication of land (3 acres of park area for each 1,000 subdivision residents) or cash in-lieu fees (or a combination of both) as a condition of residential development approval. b. The City should acquire new parkland through the capital budget process, the scheduling of the Quimby Act funds, and grants.
c. Consider using eminent domain to acquire additional parkland in instances of greatest need, such as creating a community park in the center of the City. d. The City should explore increasing parks and recreational facilities through the upgrade of existing open space or the conversion of other public or quasi-public lands, such as utility right-of-ways and the designated open space lands along the New River upon successful implementation and cleanup of the New River via the New River Improvement Project described in Section 5.2.5 of the Conservation Element. 63 | P a g e
e. Aggressively pursue all forms of federal, state, county, corporate, private foundation, and endowment support to aid in the acquisition, maintenance, programming, and operation of park and recreational facilities.
f. Consider the sale of bonds as a means to acquire new park lands or recreational facilities.
g. Allow revenue-generating activities on public parkland and encourage, design or facilitate future events that are compatible with the facility's design. Examples include hosting commercially sponsored events, granting private concessionary rights, booking private ceremonies, and some commercial advertising. h. Work with community groups, organizations, clubs, and private businesses to encourage them to take a greater interest and financial responsibility in local parks and recreational facilities. Examples include facility and program sponsorship, facility financial support, and goods and services donations.
i. The City Council may considered the construction and operation (where appropriate) of private recreational facilities as satisfying the parkland dedication requirements set forth in City of Calexico Ordinance 953. The ongoing operation costs of private facilities shall be paid in perpetuity by the owner, a homeowner's association, a community facilities district ("CFD"), or an assessment district. Private recreational facilities shall meet the same requirements and design standards as similar public facilities. j. The City should pursue acquiring or preserving open space through the various available financing mechanisms. Some of the available mechanisms include:
Infrastructure Financing District (Uses tax increment funding; Govt. Code 53395 et. seq.)
Community Facilities District (CFD)/Mello-Roos (Govt. Code 53311) Special Assessments
Lease-Purchase Agreements
Land Banking/Lease Back (Specifically suited for agricultural lands) Transfer of Development Rights
Formation of a regional open space district (suited for agricultural land) Open space easements under the Conservation Easement Act (California Code Section 815-816)
Objective 4
Increase the amount of usable park land and maximize the efficiency of recreational facilities and programming by continuing to seek opportunities to create joint/multiple use arrangements.
Policy 4
a. Implement Joint-Use Agreements with Calexico Unified School District whereas issues such as types and timing of use, liabilities, maintenance, and other responsibilities are addressed.
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b. Locate parks wherever feasible adjacent to school property in order to provide the maximum level of usable park acreage and efficient use recreational facilities. c. Incorporate community service uses such as child day care and senior care centers into park facilities.
d. Coordinate recreational activities with other local communities such as El Centro and Brawley at times in which participation would be mutually beneficial. e. Work with Imperial Irrigation District ("IID") to explore the possibility of converting the land adjacent to the canal to public open space and/or constructing a walking and/or biking path along/ within proximity to the canal, or both. The 2003 City of Calexico Bicycle Master Plan proposes a 6.3 mile Class I bike and multi-use trail along the All American Canal.
Objective 5
The City shall maintain, renovate, upgrade, and replace its recreational facilities regularly to prevent a state of disrepair.
Policy 5
a. Annually inspect and evaluate all park facilities and equipment for repair needs and every five years for renovation needs.
b. Develop a Capital Improvement Program to pay for the equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement.
Objective 6
The community park system should celebrate the City's natural, historic, and cultural heritage wherever possible.
Policy 6
a. Attempt to incorporate community art, including sculptures, painting and other visual art forms, performing arts, and other exhibitions and special events into park design and programming.
b. Use the public park system for the preservation of historic structures that would otherwise be lost to development, either by acquiring the structure and turning it and the adjacent land into a park, or relocating historic structures to park land, if feasible. 65 | P a g e
NOISE ELEMENT
Goal
Maintain the quiet rural residential nature of the community through the use of sensitive land use practices and appropriate noise mitigation measures.
Objective 1
The City should establish adverse noise levels for various noise-sensitive uses.
Policy 1
a. 65 dBA CNEL is established as the acceptable outdoor noise exposure level for all private residential areas such as backyards.
b. Indoor noise levels shall not exceed 45 dBA CNEL for single- and multiple-family dwellings, dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, apartments, and hotel and motel rooms.
c. 70 dBA CNEL is established as the acceptable outdoor noise exposure level for schools (public and private), libraries, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, parks, and recreation areas.
d. 70 dBA CNEL is established as the acceptable outdoor noise exposure level for office buildings, business, commercial, professional, and mixed-use developments. e. 75 dBA CNEL is established as the acceptable outdoor noise exposure level for golf courses, riding stables, water recreation, cemeteries, industrial, manufacturing, utilities, and agriculture.
Objective 2
Land use distribution should account for the noise characteristics of basic uses.
Policy 2
a. The location and distribution of land uses throughout the City should take into account the compatibility of the different uses and their respective noise levels. b. The review of development applications shall consider the impact of the use on the noise environment of existing or planned contiguous uses. c. Where necessary because of incompatibilities, noise attenuation measures shall be required by the City to achieve the acceptable noise exposure levels.
Objective 3
Noise levels generated by arterial and larger classification roadways should be considered when planning improvements to the circulation system.
Policy 3
a. The potential for increasing the general noise level shall be considered when planning improvements to the City's circulation system.
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b. In the event that it is determined that increased noise levels will result from an improvement to the circulation system, mitigation measures shall be required which reduce the noise levels to those determined acceptable. c. Traffic speeds shall be regularly monitored to determine the feasibility of lowering the speeds and thus lower the traffic noise generated.
d. The City should examine areas where truck traffic should be restricted in residential areas to reduce adverse noise and vibration levels.
Objective 4
Noise studies shall be required for certain projects which have the potential to increase ambient noise levels or the potential to expose sensitive receptors to unacceptable noise levels.
Policy 4
a. A noise study shall be required for all projects which will be in violation of Policy 1.
Tables N-E and N-F will be used as screening tables to determine the estimated outdoor noise levels and if the project is in violation of Policy 1. b. A noise study shall be required for all projects within 700 feet of railroad tracks (350 feet, if there are intervening buildings). In addition, a vibrational analysis should also be required of residential projects within 200 feet of railroad tracks and any projects within 120 feet of railroad tracks.
c. A noise study shall be required for all projects proposing to locate commercial or industrial land uses adjacent to residential land uses (or vice versa) in order to determine the noise impacts to residents.
Objective 5
Noise attenuation measures shall be required to reduce noise levels to an acceptable level.
Policy 5
a. Where feasible, setbacks should be used to mitigate adverse noise conditions, to ensure an acceptable noise exposure level.
b. Parcels affected by adverse noise levels should be properly site planned to reduce noise through the following measures:
• Uses that are compatible with higher noise levels should be located adjacent to noise generators to block noise from noise sensitive uses. • Clustering of commercial, office, or multi-family uses can reduce interior open space ( (e.g., courtyard) noise levels.
c. Noise barriers and berms shall be required where other noise attenuation measures fail to reduce the adverse levels, or will significantly increase the costs of continuation of land improvements.
d. Architectural design in adverse noise areas should shield noise sensitive uses through:
• Proper entrance and window location;
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• Proper patio and balcony location; building projections and heights; and • Internal arrangement of rooms; and location of air conditioning equipment. e. Construction techniques should consider the following methods of noise reduction:
• Acoustical wall design;
• Use of dense building materials;
• Use of acoustical windows (double glazed, double paned, thick and nonoperable windows); and
• Use of noise-tight doors, ceilings, and floors.
Objective 6
The City's community noise Ordinance shall be consistent with the Policies in the Noise Element.
Policy 6
a. The City shall update the community noise ordinance to reflect and implement the Policies in the Noise Element.
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SAFETY ELEMENT
Goal
To identify and minimize, to the extent possible or feasible, the risks to persons and property caused by natural and human-induced hazards.
Objective 1
To maintain acceptable risk levels when conducting land use planning.
Policy 1
b. The Scale of Acceptable Risk for New Structures shall continue to be used to determine the type and location of future land use. (Table S - A) c. Land uses should not be subjected to greater risk than the level the scale suggests unless no other alternative exists.
d. The City shall require a geologic/geotechnical investigation for all projects whose uses or intensities attain a Level of Acceptable Risk rating that exceeds "Ordinary" levels (Levels 1, 2 & 3- Refer to Table S-A), and must contain a site-specific evaluation of peak horizontal ground acceleration.
Objective 2
All development in the City shall adhere to standards for grading and construction which reduce the potential of seismic hazards.
Policy 2
a. The City may consider design and construction standards that exceed the minimums set forth in the uniform building code (UBC) due to the area's high potential for seismic acceleration.
b. Consultation with a qualified engineering geologist shall be required for all development.
c. The City shall maintain standards to identify and mitigate seismic hazards. d. The City shall continually inform the residents of the community of the potential seismic hazards that exist and what the best methods are for reducing loss or injury caused by them.
Objective 3
Minimize the potential hazards to public health, safety, and welfare and prevent the loss of life and property damage from natural and human induced phenomena.
Policy 3
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b. The City shall review evacuation procedures to make sure that in case of an evacuation, the residents of Calexico will be quickly notified and the evacuation will be orderly.
c. The City shall work with the Calexico Water Department to ensure that an adequate supply of water will be available in the event of an emergency and to help create and maintain an emergency water supply.
d. The Calexico Fire Department should review an update the need for additional fire hydrants and shall work with the Calexico Water Department to ensure that adequate water pressures for fire flows are maintained.
e. The City shall require the heads and staff of each department to participate in the maintenance of a City-wide emergency preparedness plan. f. The City shall cooperate with IID to prepare or update an emergency plan for the rapid removal and repair of downed power lines and/or damaged/breeched water facilities in the event of an earthquake.
g. The City of Calexico shall work with the Calexico International Airport and the Johnson Brothers private airstrip operators to review and identify improvements to airport facilities and takeoff/landing procedures to reduce the risk associated with airfield operations. The City shall also continue to participate in the airport land use plan revisions for existing airport facilities and operations, future airports, and airport extensions.
h. The City shall implement the City of Calexico SEMS Operations Plan in case of extraordinary emergency situations, including updates and reviews to keep the information current and responsive to community needs.
Objective 4
The City shall make every effort to protect its residents from the potential hazards associated with the New River, including restricting access and participating in any multi-jurisdictional efforts to improve it.
Policy 4
a. The City shall continue to restrict access to the river and maintain bilingual signs that warn of the dangers of contact with the water.
b. The City shall continue to seek county, state, or federal funds to cover costs incurred by the City for work done to restrict public access to the river or any other measure associated with the river due to its pollution or risk to public safety. c. The City shall cooperate with international, federal, state and regional responsible agencies in projects aimed at cleaning up or encasing the New River through the implementation of the New River Improvement Project as described in 5.2.5 of the Conservation Element.
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d. The City shall prohibit land development near the New River in order to reduce exposure of its residents to the potential contact with the water, odors, and airborne foam.
Objective 5
To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and guests of Calexico through strict regulation and planning for the safe transport, storage and usage of hazardous materials in the Calexico area.
Policy 5
a. Discourage the transport of hazardous materials through residential areas and critical facilities and limit transport through heavily developed areas as much as possible. (See Truck Route designations, figure C-3, in the Circulation Element.) b. Prohibit incompatible land uses near sites that use, store or produce hazardous materials.
c. Plan future industrial parks to the east, north, and northeast of the City such that the industrial uses, along with the Port of Entry (East Border Crossing), United States and Mexico International Border, will reduce truck traffic, especially those containing hazardous materials, as they will be diverted from the center of the City. 71 | P a g e
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
The City should promote a healthy and diversified economic base by continuing to welcome Mexico's resources, attracting quality businesses, and encouraging existing businesses to expand their sales, facilities, and employment.
Objective 1
The City's image can have a profound impact on economic development activities. The image presented by the City can determine the location decision of a new or relocating business.
Existing businesses are more likely to expand and reinvest in a City with a positive self-image and strong sense of civic pride.
Policy 1
a. Emphasis shall be made to promote and preserve the qualities and resources that contribute to Calexico's attractiveness and make the City unique. b. Emphasis shall be made to promote and preserve the City's cultural heritage. c. The City shall promote safe and well-maintained communities and neighborhoods. d. The City shall emphasize the environmental qualities essential to the economic health of the region.
e. The City shall plan and develop a well-designed and effective circulation system. f. The City shall recognize the importance of streets and "gateways" in creating the initial impression or image of the City.
g. The City shall promote downtown as the economic and arts/cultural center of the City.
Objective 2
A successful economic base is maintained through a healthy and balanced City economy, and the flexibility to respond to economic change.
Policy 2
a. The City shall promote a team approach in developing economic development strategies and utilize key departmental staff.
b. The City shall continue to build effective local, regional and international business partnerships.
c. The City shall promote and continue to use technology to disseminate economic data. d. The City shall encourage a proactive approach in the retention of existing businesses and the recruitment of new businesses, particularly those which generate and broaden employment opportunities.
e. The City shall provide business assistance to retain and expand existing local businesses.
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f. The City shall prepare, distribute, and routinely update a marketing package consisting of site-specific property profiles for developable parcels, local demographics, and information describing the regulatory environment and potential economic incentives. g. The City shall encourage and promote infill development. h. The City shall develop a package of economic incentive programs which benefit developers of infill projects.
i. The City shall promote opportunities to attract retirees and seasonal residents by facilitating the development of quality second homes, condominiums, and hotels/motels in close proximity to shopping areas.
j. The City shall encourage and facilitate highway-serving commercial development along Highway 111 and State Route 98, within the City limits. Some highway-serving commercial may be appropriate along Jasper Road and Cole Road but should be sited so as not to be incompatible with adjacent proposed residential areas. k. The City shall establish and implement strategies that gain and/or expand City access to the Interstate 8 corridor and promote the development of commercial service facilities.
l. The City shall encourage mixed land use development projects and land annexations and ensure that they are fiscally neutral or beneficial to the City. m. The City shall continue to encourage and promote economic incentives for existing and new businesses.
n. The City shall establish an expedited development review and approval process for new commercial and industrial projects that are consistent with the General Plan Land Use designations.
o. The City shall work with the local K-12 school district, the County, Imperial Valley College and San Diego University to develop a skilled labor force including, but not limited to, high tech training.
Objective 3
The City should look to combine funds from property tax revenues with alternative methods to fund infrastructure and other public facilities, as well as other programs. Calexico, like other local governments, must rely upon a mixture of various funding sources to finance capital facilities.
Policy 3
a. The City shall encourage planning of capital improvements and prioritization of infrastructure investments.
b. The City shall promote the use of redevelopment to finance revitalization of the downtown and other redevelopment areas of the City.
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c. The City shall pursue a variety of funding approaches, including impact fees, assessments, transportation funds, and other programs to revitalize and upgrade infrastructure.
Objective 4
The City should pursue all opportunities to revitalize the downtown area to further enhance its image.
Policy 4
a. The City shall explore economic development opportunities in targeted growth areas that could meet the City's economic needs, while following guidelines that ensure compatibility with the City's long-range economic strategy. b. The City shall encourage diversity of housing opportunities of varying densities to reinforce the downtown character.
c. The City shall encourage the design, maintenance, and revitalization of the downtown area that enhance the quality of life.
d. Preserve architecturally important historic structures that are capable of being adapted for viable use.
e. The City shall encourage public/private efforts to remove old and dilapidated signs and billboards.
f. The City shall promote a pedestrian-friendly and safe environment. g. The City shall explore opportunities to create "pedestrian zones" with increased landscaping, use of traffic reduction methods, adequate separation from automobile traffic, increased lighting along sidewalks.
h. The City shall provide sufficient, conveniently located public parking in the downtown area to support a pedestrian business district.
i. The City shall promote the use of alternative modes of transportation, including bus, bicycling and walking.
j. The City shall promote cultural and artistic awareness as a way to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.
k. The City shall provide an improved sense of community through the integration of the arts into the civic identity, through cultural programs, facilities and events, and all aspects of the arts.
l. The City shall encourage cooperation between the schools and community cultural and arts organizations to increase exposure to, appreciation of, and participation in, our cultural activities and heritage.
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Objective 5
Calexico will need to become competitively aware of economic opportunities to achieve its economic development objectives. Economic development tools, including state legislative changes, may be necessary to recruit and create business opportunities.
Policy 5
a. The City shall encourage and improve coordination of regional economic development activities.
b. The City shall promote networking, information sharing, and coordination among local public economic development organizations, educational and job training organizations, and business groups.
c. The City shall pursue legislative changes that would allow greater local flexibility and assist in achieving economic development objectives.
d. The City shall continue to coordinate and cooperate with the county, state, and federal governments, as well as Mexico, to support the development of the Silicon Border project.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
Goals
1. Achieve balanced growth in the City by designating suitable sites for residential development.
2. Accommodate the housing needs of all income groups as quantified by Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
3. Facilitate the construction of the maximum feasible number of housing units for all income groups.
Policies
1. Use the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance to ensure the availability of adequate sites for a variety of housing types and for all income groups.
2. Promote the provision of both purchase and rental housing to meet the needs of families of all sizes.
3. Encourage the development of housing to meet the needs of elderly, large family, and female-headed households.
4. Promote and encourage more intensive use of under-utilized land for residential construction, particularly within walking distance of downtown Calexico.
5. Encourage mixed-use housing and commercial development in downtown Calexico.
6. Investigate adaptive reuse of vacant commercial structures in the downtown area for housing, possibly in a mixed-use fashion.
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The following provides mission statements, descriptions, and current goals, policies, and performance measures by City department for calendar year 2025 demonstrating how the City is meeting the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
ANNUAL PROGRESS 2025
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CITY COUNCIL
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of Calexico is to (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and (2) maintain, promote and improve the quality of life for Calexico residents by adopting legislation, (3) approving the annual budget and (4) providing policy direction for the City organization through the City Manager.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The City of Calexico was incorporated on April 16, 1908, under the laws of the State of California. The City is a general law City and draws its authority from the California Constitution and the laws of the State of California enacted by the State Legislature.
The City has a Council-Manager form of government. Under this municipal form of government, the citizens elect five members of the City Council for four-year overlapping terms. City Council members choose the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem from among themselves each year. The Mayor presides at meetings of the City Council, signs documents, executes agreements and acts as the official representative of the City. Regular meetings of the City Council are held at 6:30 PM on the first and third Wednesday of the month in the City Council Chambers. All meetings of the City Council are open to the public, except closed sessions as needed and allowed by State law.
The City Council is responsible for strategic planning, City legislation, policy development and legislative oversight over the City Manager. It provides policy direction for the City Manager and adopts the annual City budget and establishes goals, objectives, and performance measures for the City Manager. The goal of the City Council is to provide a unified well-informed and effective Council working and governing to produce the best City government, management, quality of life and services to the residents of Calexico.
The City Council takes the primary lead in intergovernmental relations and sits on regional boards, commissions and committees to advance and protect the interests of the City of Calexico. They represent the City at community ceremonies, meetings and other functions. The City Council attempts to be responsive to citizen concerns and enact legislation that reflects the needs, wishes and priorities of the residents of Calexico.
The City Manager is appointed by the five-member City Council by majority vote and serves at the "pleasure" of the governing body. He or she acts as the City's chief executive officer as well as its budget and financial officer. He or she is also the Executive Director of the Successor Agency to the Former Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency.
The City Manager implements the legislative policies of the City Council, manages the day-to-day operations of the City and is responsible for efficient and effective delivery of municipal services. In his/her capacity, he or she works with the City Council on strategic planning, policy development, ordinance preparation and goals and objectives 78 | P a g e
for the organization. He or she implements the decisions of the City Council and is responsible for all aspects of the City's financial administration and personnel administration. The City Manager oversees the work of all staff members, consultants and City departments.
City services include administration, police, fire, emergency medical, community development, economic development, code enforcement, housing, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, storm water management, solid waste collection, street construction and maintenance, transit, airport, building inspection, animal control, library, cultural arts, senior programs, parks and recreation services to the citizens of Calexico.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Implement steps to continue with City’s Strategic Plan that was adopted in 2021 and covers the period from 2021 through 2026.
Review, refine and amend (as appropriate) the City's Community Values statements and Community Vision statements to guide the future development of the City of Calexico.
Establish policies, priorities, strategies, goals and objectives for the City to ensure that services are delivered effectively and efficiently, and to ensure that the community grows in accordance with the Community Vision established by the City Council.
Conduct City Council meetings in accordance with the highest standards of decorum and respect for the citizens, staff and one another. Review and adopt an annual budget with its goals and objectives and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Review Planning Commission recommendations and adopt an updated, Targeted General Plan and Environmental document that has been prepared as part of the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant from the California Strategic Growth Council.
Review Planning Commission recommendations and adopt Zoning Ordinance amendments for the City of Calexico.
Review and adopt new Calexico Sphere of Influence (SOI) Municipal Services Plan required every five years by State law and the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO).
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ADMINISTRATION
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Administration Department is to (1) carry out the policies of the City Council; (2) manage the day-to-day operations of the City within the policies, parameters and budgets established by the City Council, (3) ensure municipal services are delivered efficiently to the public and (4) protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
City Manager's Office
The City Manager’s Office coordinates the activities of the City's departments to ensure the policies of the City Council are implemented efficiently and effectively and that City services are delivered in accordance with the highest standard of excellence within the parameters set by the City Council. The City Manager is the chief executive officer of the City and manages the day-to-day operation of the City. He or she implements the City Council's strategic plan, directs administrative operations, appoints department heads, prepares, and submits a proposed balanced budget to the City Council and advises the governing body on policy matters impacting the community. He or she ensures that City departments provide municipal services in an ethical, responsive, and cost-effective manner, and oversees the work of all staff members, consultants, and volunteers. The City Manager is appointed by the five-member City Council "wholly based on his administrative and executive ability and qualifications" by majority vote and serves at the "pleasure" of the City Council. He or she is accountable for the performance of all Administrative Departments.
City Clerk's Office
The City Clerk is appointed by the City Manager and is ratified by the Council. The City Clerk works under the direction of the City Manager. The City Clerk is the custodian and is responsible for the security of all official City records, documents, and publications of the City, including City Council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, deeds, easements, and other official records of the City. The City Clerk also maintains the records of various boards, commissions and committees appointed by the City Council.
The City Clerk provides access to official public records in compliance with the Public Records Act (PRA). The City Clerk facilitates compliance with open meeting law encompassed in the California Brown Act through timely posting of regular and special meetings of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency. He or she prepares and distributes City Council agendas, takes minutes at City Council meetings, and prepares drafts for City Council approval. The City Clerk is responsible for the integrity of the election process, coordinates with Imperial County to ensure fair and neutral City elections and is the filing officer for campaign disclosure forms required under the Political Reform Act. He or she is responsible for filings of Statements of Economic Interests with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) by City elected officials, appointed officials and candidates for City Council. The City Clerk administers and files oaths of office, and countersigns official documents signed by the Mayor or City Manager.
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The City Clerk is responsible for the codification of City ordinances in the Calexico Municipal Code, preparing legal notices, receiving bids and requests for proposals (RFP) and receiving subpoenas, claims and lawsuits. He or she is responsible for managing, administering, and updating the City web site and provides staff support for the Measure H Commission, Calexico Financing Authority, Calexico Police Advisory Commission, Economic Development Commission.
Human Resources and Risk Management Office
The Human Resource Office provides the full range of personnel functions including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, labor relations, employee leaves, and training development with a dedicated focus on hiring, training, and retaining high quality personnel. Staff administers the City's workers' compensation program, short-term disability program, long-term disability program, employee health insurance program, deferred compensation, and retirement programs for the City. Other duties include ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws and Regulations and developing and recommending appropriate personnel policies and guidelines to the City Manager and City Council.
The Human Resources & Risk Management Department is responsible for the functions of personnel recruitment, selection, and placement of employees. Additionally, the department is also responsible for the classification and compensation of positions, training and development, labor/employee relations, worker’s compensation, development of policies and procedures, and employee recognition.
The Risk Management division will manage, control, minimize or eliminate risks to the extent that its citizens and personnel can be reasonably protected from hazards while ensuring that the financial solvency of the City will not be jeopardized and that appropriate City resources can be conserved for other uses.
Training programs are being identified, along with continued review and management of on-the-job injuries. Applicable policies will be updated to provide guidance to City staff.
Economic Development
The Economic Development department was dissolved with the closing of the 2022-23 fiscal year. The City Manager’s office is now tasked with the most essential functions of economic development. The City Manager's Office in conjunction with the Planning & Building Department will become a "one stop" liaison for current businesses and potential investors.
The City Manager provides guidance, site selection, and fast-track approval to new and existing businesses. It maintains demographics and updates marketing materials on a regular basis to provide accurate information to potential investors.
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shows. The City Manager looks forward to coordinating with the Calexico Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) and individual businesses to strengthen the business climate, encourage investment in the City and to provide joint presentations on information concerning local businesses.
In addition to this, in 2017 the Investment in Opportunity Act in 2017 amended the Internal Revenue Service code to authorize the designation of opportunity zones in qualified communities and to provide tax incentives for investments in the zones, including deferring the recognition of capital gains that are reinvested in the zones. The City of Calexico is glad to offer new investments for the Opportunity Zone program.
The City Manager will coordinate with the Economic Development and Financial Advisory Commission to develop and carry out plans, subject to the approval of the city council, for promoting and improving the economic climate of the Calexico area. The City Manager is also responsible for maintaining all City leases current and up to date.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
City Manager’s Office.
Implement the policies of the new Strategic Plan (2021-2026) of the City Council by developing and implementing a City Manager work plan that is aligned with the new Strategic Plan and City Council goals and objectives.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the City to ensure that municipal services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and transparently.
Work with the City Council to develop and implement the Strategic Plan for the City of Calexico.
Right size and restructure City government organization to provide higher levels of municipal services, better management, greater transparency and increase reserve “rainy day fund” levels. Specifically, the vacant recruitments for City departments. Act as the City's Personnel Officer in managing and administering the City's personnel system.
Prepare a budget for City Council consideration that meets national budget document standards published by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
Strive to qualify the City to receive the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This is nationally the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting.
To receive this award the City must submit its budget document for review by a panel of independent budget experts.
Negotiate and present to the City Council amendments to the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between the City of Calexico and the employee bargaining units.
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required elements to implement a plan for the Downtown Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) that includes a site plan, financial plan, funding sources and implementation schedule.
Work with the City Attorney, Department Heads and employee bargaining units to prepare a revised and updated Calexico Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual for City Council consideration.
Work with the Manager of Public Works in the implementation of the City’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Oversee and review preparation of Calexico Sphere of Influence (SOI) Municipal Services Plan required every five years by State law and the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO).
Develop and implement an aggressive strategic campaign to improve the city’s economic image, position and develop a branding approach. Continue to use a Workers Compensation management team made up of the City Manager and representatives from the Human Resource Office, City Attorney Office, and Third-Party Administrator's Office, Department Heads, and other appropriate staff to aggressively manage worker’s compensation claims and get people back to work or separate them from employment.
Work with the Finance Director and employee bargaining units to consider changes and alternatives to current self-insurance plan for employee health insurance. Work with the City Clerk and Department Heads to prepare and submit to the City Council for consideration a revised City records retention policy. Work with Public Works Administrative Manager, to complete the improvement plans and construction work for Cordova and Heber Parks.
Continue to evaluate City's hardware and software systems and initiate upgrades where needed.
Work with City Clerk to change the hosting of the City website and improve City website.
Review City Clerk recommendations and approve website terms, conditions, and privacy policy.
Develop and implement procedures addressing employees involved in vehicle accidents.
Revise vehicle use policy to include language that forbids use of cell phones and other electronic devices when driving.
Monitor and oversee City revenues and expenditures to be sure that the City continues to be financially sound.
Monitor legislation during U.S. Congressional sessions and the California State Legislative sessions and take appropriate actions to protect the interest of the people of Calexico.
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Improvement Plan – Calexico Infrastructure projects.
Human Resources Office
Recruit, select and appoint City employees in accordance with State laws, City ordinances and Calexico Personnel Rules and Regulations. Perform background checks on all prospective employees and volunteers, including those who work with minors.
Develop a succession plan to address the retirement of baby boomers aka “silver tsunami”.
Work with city departments to retain key positions and fill vacant positions. Continue to review retirement options and health insurance coverage that benefits employees as well as reduce costs to the city.
Continue monthly employee training for OSHA compliance and reduce on the job injuries.
Update City Policies, Rules and Regulations, and Human Resources Procedures to include all applicable State and Federal Regulations.
Develop an Employee Handbook.
Conduct New Hire Orientation with each employee.
City Clerk’s Office
Provide higher levels of customer service, enhance the security of City official records, provide greater organization of documents, publications, and records; and give greater public access and transparency to official information. Respond to all Public Records Act (PRA) requests in accordance with the law. Review and submit appropriate changes to the City's Public Records Act (PRA) process. Prepare revised public records policy and submit it to the City Council for consideration.
Continue to clear backlog of un-transcribed City Council minutes inherited from the past City Clerk and present them to the governing body for approval. Print and have the Mayors sign City Council minutes inherited from the previous City Clerk. Scan minutes to digital format into the Laserfiche System. Continue to Upload City Council City ordinances on to on-line Calexico Municipal Code on City website.
Maintain City Council Ordinances Index.
Maintain City Council resolutions.
Maintain City contracts indexing system.
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elections.
Update and add content to City web site and bring web site up to current accessibility standards.
Transfer Planning Commission minutes to the City Clerk's Office and start minute book for the Planning Commission minutes. Continue to scan Planning Commission minutes into Laserfiche system.
Transfer all Planning Commission resolutions to the City Clerk's Office. Continue to scan Planning Commission resolutions into the Laserfiche System. Develop and implement system to index Planning Commission resolutions. Maintain attendance records of members of City boards, commissions, and committees.
Continue to review and scan, where appropriate, City records in records storage. File Form 700 by March 1, 2025, with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). File campaign disclosure reports with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) in accordance with the law.
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POLICE
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Calexico Police Department is multifaceted, aiming to foster trust and cooperation within the community through a commitment to upholding the constitutional rights of every individual. We strive to deliver our services with honor and respect, recognizing the dignity and worth of each person we encounter. Central to our mission is the protection of life, a fundamental duty that guides our actions and decisions. We are dedicated to cultivating strong partnerships with community members, businesses, and organizations, understanding that collaboration is essential for effective policing. Through these efforts, we aim to enhance the overall quality of life for all residents of Calexico, ensuring a safe, secure, and thriving community for generations to come.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Calexico Police Department has the responsibility of preserving the peace, responding to law enforcement service requests, and protecting life and property within the City limits. Personnel is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to prevent and investigate criminal activity, apprehend suspects and violators, investigate traffic collisions, and provide crowd control and death investigations. Officers conduct special investigations, crime analysis, and training. Civilian personnel in the Calexico Police Department provide support services to the Police Department records management and evidence management. The Police Department also provides dispatch services to the Calexico Fire Department. Personnel operates the Dispatch Center in the Police Department around the clock, seven days a week. The Calexico Police Department operates a Public Safety Answering Point (9-1-1 PSAP), Fire Department Dispatching, monitor and dispatch Parking/ Traffic Control units, and Calexico Police Department Business lines.
The City of Calexico is situated directly along the U.S./Mexico International border. Our City sits adjacent to the City of Mexicali, the state capital of Baja California, Mexico. The Calexico Port of Entry is the major entrance point for thousands of visitors as well as a large number of goods traveling between the two countries. Mexicali has a population of
1.033 million (as of 2018), and daily average commuters to the City of Calexico are 7713 (pedestrians) 24,673 (passengers in vehicles), and 13,739 (vehicles) per day. With these additional increases to our population (of 40,073 as of 2025) the police department is responsible to provide service and protection to a population of approximately 70,635 each day.
Currently, the Calexico Police Department faces significant challenges due to its staffing levels, with only 0.39 officers per 1000 people serving a population of 38,249. This ratio falls well below the national standard, which recommends a minimum of 1.5 officers per 1000 people, with an ideal ratio of 1.7 officers per 1000 people. This shortage of personnel has made it difficult for the department to be proactive in addressing community needs.
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Operations Division
The Operations Division of the Calexico Police Department encompasses a range of critical functions, including patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations. Our uniformed officers play a vital role in proactively patrolling city streets, ensuring the safety and security of our community. They promptly respond to calls for service, addressing a wide array of issues to maintain public order.
Within the Patrol function, officers are tasked with enforcing all criminal laws and vehicle code violations, contributing to the overall safety and well-being of our residents. These dedicated professionals work tirelessly to uphold the law and protect our community from harm.
Our officers are also assigned to traffic duties and play a crucial role in ensuring road safety. They enforce traffic laws, investigate traffic collisions, and work to prevent accidents, all of which are vital for maintaining a safe and efficient transportation network in our city.
Moreover, the Calexico Police Department recognizes the importance of a strong presence in our schools. We currently have one School Resource Officer (SRO) dedicated to serving our schools, ensuring a safe learning environment for our students. Recognizing the value of this program, we are actively exploring the possibility of adding a second SRO through a contract with the Calexico Unified School District. This initiative underscores our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and educational staff.
Support Services Division
The Support Services Division of the Calexico Police Department includes two key units:
the Communications Unit and the Records Unit.The Communications Unit plays a crucial role in the department, staffed with eight full-time Public Safety Dispatchers and one Dispatch Supervisor. These dedicated professionals work 12-hour shifts, ensuring aroundthe-clock coverage to respond to the needs of the public and the department. The Communication Unit handles all incoming Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services calls, dispatching the appropriate personnel and resources to each situation. However, due to the increasing demands on the department, an additional two full-time Dispatchers are needed to meet the minimum operational requirements for both Police and Fire Departments.
The Records Unit is another vital component, staffed by 2.5 Records Clerks. This unit is responsible for managing all reports generated by officers, as well as processing numerous requests from other law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, citizens, and various research requests. Additionally, the Records Unit handles Livescan requests and performs a range of clerical duties to support the department's operations.
These units are essential to the efficient functioning of the Calexico Police Department, providing critical support services that help ensure public safety and operational effectiveness.
Special Investigations Unit
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Department, participating in various task forces such as the Narcotics Task Force (NTF), Border Crimes Unit (BCU) (vacant), and Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST).
The SIU is responsible for conducting criminal investigations ranging from basic investigation to highly complex cases.
The Investigations Division of the Calexico Police Department is vital in combating crime and ensuring public safety. Currently, there are two vacant positions for investigators, which are responsible for conducting thorough investigations into various criminal activities within the city. The investigators assigned in these roles are highly skilled in evidence collection, witness interviewing, and case building. They collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, including federal partners, to gather intelligence and address complex criminal cases. The department is in discussions with our federal partner to assign personnel enhancing the capabilities, aiming to provide additional resources and expertise to the Investigations Division.
This collaboration will enable the division to handle more challenging cases and improve investigative outcomes, demonstrating the department's commitment to enhancing public safety and combating crime effectively.
Code Enforcement Division
The Code Enforcement Division works with the community to maintain a safe, healthy and attractive environment, and to preserve and improve the overall quality of life within Calexico’s neighborhoods. As such, this Division interfaces with the public to resolve complaints. This Division resolves zoning violations involving property maintenance and land use issues, construction-related issues involving unsafe buildings and non-permitted work, non-permitted signs, inoperable vehicles, junk and debris, and assists with illicit discharges into the City’s municipal storm drain system. The Code Compliance Division coordinates with other City departments and outside agencies such as the Police Department, Animal Control, Fire Department, County Vector Control, and County Health Department.
In 2025, Code Enforcement was moved from the Planning Department to the Police Department to strengthen its ability to address complex field situations, particularly those involving public safety concerns such as homeless encampments, trespassing, and habitual nuisance properties. Under the Police Department, Code Enforcement officers can more readily receive assistance and coordinated response from sworn personnel when situations escalate or require a safety presence. This organizational shift also better aligns Code Enforcement with the Police Department’s functions related to community safety, compliance, and problem-oriented policing, creating a more efficient structure for addressing chronic violations and improving the overall responsiveness of enforcement efforts citywide.
Parking Enforcement Support Functions
The Parking Enforcement Unit is staffed with one Parking Supervisor, one full-time Parking Enforcement Officer, three permanent part-time Parking Enforcement Officers, and an average of 5-8 temporary Parking Enforcement Clerks. This unit is responsible for enforcing all parking regulations outlined in the Calexico Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code. Parking Enforcement Officers collaborate with the public to ensure a safe community and strive to enhance its quality of life. Their effective enforcement of parking regulations improves community life by addressing issues such as illegally parked vehicles, disabled parking violations, and commercial enforcement. 70 | P a g e
Additionally, the staff is responsible for collecting, counting, and depositing money from downtown parking meters. They provide crucial support during special community events and significant incidents like natural disasters or traffic collisions. Moreover, the Parking Enforcement Unit assists in traffic control along the City's major thoroughfare for vehicles exiting the United States into Mexico.
Animal Control Functions
The Animal Control Unit undertakes a wide range of enforcement duties to ensure compliance with both the Calexico Municipal Code and California state laws. These regulations govern the transportation, care, and impounding of stray and abandoned animals within the city. The unit is responsible for enforcing laws related to animal welfare, which include ensuring that animals are properly housed, fed, and treated humanely.
Additionally, the Animal Control Unit oversees the impoundment of stray animals, making sure they are safely captured and held in designated facilities until they can be reunited with their owners or rehomed. They also manage the collection of animal control fees as established by the City Council, which helps fund the operations and maintenance of animal control services. This comprehensive approach not only promotes the humane treatment of animals but also enhances public safety and health by reducing the number of stray animals on the streets.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The Calexico Police Department remains steadfast in its mission to build trust within the community by respecting and protecting the constitutional rights of all individuals. We are committed to providing service with honor and respect, safeguarding lives, and fostering strong community partnerships to enhance the quality of life for all residents. Despite facing challenges due to staffing constraints and the unique demands of our location along the U.S./Mexico border, our dedicated personnel work tirelessly around the clock to preserve peace, respond to emergencies, and protect life and property. As we strive to meet national standards for police staffing, we will continue to prioritize proactive communication and community engagement, ensuring that every resident and visitor to Calexico receives the highest standard of public safety services.
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FIRE
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission for the Calexico Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the residents, visitors and business owners of the City of Calexico. This is accomplished by providing fire protection and suppression services, pre-hospital emergency medical services, fire education and prevention services and hazardous material response services.
Together, we pledge to provide effective and efficient services, in a courteous and respectful manner to improve the quality of life for all in our unique border community.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Calexico Fire Department protects the health, safety and welfare of residents, visitors and business owners by responding to fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous material spills, medical emergencies and other incidents requiring immediate action to prevent or reduce loss of life.
Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention is aimed to decrease the number and severity of fires within the City of Calexico. The Calexico Fire Department accomplishes this goal through public education programs, regular fire prevention inspections, code enforcement, vegetation management, and enforcement. When fires do occur, a fire investigation is conducted to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
Emergency Medical Services
The City of Calexico Fire Department provides comprehensive Emergency Paramedic Services both within the city limits and, in some cases, beyond. This program combines first responder paramedic engines, truck companies, and two Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic Units operating out of two fire stations. This setup ensures that advanced life support reaches patients as quickly as possible.
Each ambulance is staffed by a team consisting of one Firefighter/Paramedic and one Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Engine and truck companies are typically staffed by a minimum crew of three personnel, resources permitting. These units respond to a wide variety of emergencies as First Responders, taking initial action upon arrival.
During an emergency medical call, the Firefighter/Paramedic on duty can quickly begin advanced medical life support, aided by the other crew members on the scene. This coordinated effort ensures that patients receive prompt and effective medical care.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Continue to fill recently vacated positions due to recent retirements and separation of employment. Doing so would assist in maintaining and improving the level of service to the community of Calexico.
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Consideration of alternate public safety service delivery methods. Staffing four on engine companies increases emergency scene productivity by 25%, reducing property damage and increasing safety for firefighters.
Conduct an objective analysis of the full costs incurred by the City for various activities for which the department charges user fees. To ensure accuracy and establish a clear nexus between the cost of those services and the fees, a study should utilize a unit cost build-up methodology to identify the full cost for individual fee activities, based upon staff time and associated direct and indirect costs. Develop and implement a Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures Manual for City Council consideration.
Develop a training officer program for professional Firefighters. Develop and implement a Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures Manual for City Council consideration.
Develop and implement an Employee Succession Plan. Standards and guidelines for promotional expectations.
Seek Federal and State grants for fire prevention, fire operations and fire equipment. Maintain spending within budget parameters established by the City Manager and City Council.
Conduct Department operations to provide a safe work environment and reduce the potential for liability and workers compensation claims. Develop and implement a senior fire awareness program and wellness outreach. Work with Public Works Department to designate a City hazardous waste collection point.
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MISSION STATEMENT
FINANCE
To provide accurate, timely, trustworthy, clear, and complete financial information and support to all City departments, other governmental agencies, and citizens.
SERVICES INCLUDE
The Financial Services Department provides revenue management, general accounting, budget administration, financial reporting, and debt management. Its role is to safeguard the City’s assets, assure timely payments to vendors and employees, administer internal financial controls, prepare accurate and timely municipal service bills, prepare statistical analysis and reports, provide information services, and complete the preparation of City’s annual Basic Financial Statements and coordinate the annual audit by the City’s independent certified public accountants.
The Financial Services Department develops and maintains financial records, reports financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and in compliance with State and Federal Laws. Staff perform various accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, internal and external audits, general accounting functions, and administration of the accounting system.
The Financial Services Department serves as the City’s central cashier, manages the City’s investments; oversees the collection of water, sewer, and waste collection fees; business license fees, issues business license certificates and provides high quality customer service to residents and CUSTOMERS.
The Financial Services Department prepares financial policies, internal controls and ensures that City’s purchasing operations comply with the municipal code, policies, and state and federal statues; in addition to making sure that all assets are recorded and capitalized.
The City of Calexico elected to participate in the California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT), this allows for the City of Calexico to use CERBT as our Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust fund. By electing to do this, the City of Calexico can help finance future retiree medical benefits through investment earnings provided by CalPERS; this allows the City to generate investment income from employer-controlled contributions to pay for future retiree benefits; reduce future employer cash flow requirements and budget dependency with investment income and OPEB liabilities reported on employer annual financial statements.
OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Provide outstanding customer service.
Provide timely and accurate financial information.
Promote city wide teamwork.
Create and monitor the city’s budget.
Cash flow management.
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RECREATION SERVICES
MISSION STATEMENT
The Parks & Recreation Division of the Community Services Department provides professional supervision and management of a variety of leisure, recreational and entertainment experiences.
Programs and services offered to the community include: Instructional Programs and Camps, Special Events, Senior Programs, Teen Center, the Calexico Skate Park, permitting and use of parks, fields and facilities.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Recreation Department offers a multitude of programs for all ages to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. Sports, games, dance, arts, culture and personal growth are part of what is offered in age-appropriate programming.
• Programming for all age levels has been offered to community members. These programs have provided an opportunity for residents to stay physically active, to learn a new skill, and to maintain mental wellness.
• We strive to provide meaningful and affordable recreational opportunities. • Sports Team and League registrations, field allocations, and equitable distribution of resources continues to be executed by the Recreation Department. Teams register and provide all required documentation to request the use of fields.
Arts Division
The Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts was inaugurated in February 2008 and has since been actively offering artistic and cultural opportunities to our community. Historically, the arts division has hosted art exhibits, workshops, classes, cultural festivals, concerts, and mural projects.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Continue maintaining/reinforcing program and event levels while staying within budget. Continue generating more all-inclusive programs.
Continue strengthening relationships and seeking partnerships with community groups for the implementation of and participation in programs.
Deliver a minimum of one (1) outdoor art exhibit.
Continue searching and applying for possible grants that can support recreational or artistic activities and services.
Strengthen relationships with local newspapers; maintain department’s webpage up to date; remain active and relevant on social media; and expand followers on social media outlets. Expand promotional distribution email list.
Fix/replace Community Center’s and Cultural Arts Center’s front doors. Replace AC thermostats at Arts Center.
Resurface Community Center’s parking lot.
Finish upgrading lighting in building.
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Community Center’s exterior and interior paint job.
Replace Community Center’s ceiling panels.
Replace Community Center office’s carpet.
Purchase/lease a copy machine for the Arts Center
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LIBRARY
MISSION STATEMENT
The Camarena Memorial Library provides resources to meet the educational, recreational, informational, and cultural needs of the community to encourage life-long learning and the pursuit of knowledge. Traditional and innovative library services, including the latest technology, are offered in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, which reflects the unique border community of Calexico.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Camarena Memorial Library offers a great variety of free programs for the whole family including baby time, storytime, puzzle build day, LEGO brick play, STEAM Lab, family movie times, paint and ARTsy days for school-aged children, teen programs, adult book clubs, adult and family literacy services, school visits, summer reading programs and family nights. We continue to facilitate the process of obtaining a library card via email, so that Imperial Valley residents may have access to the library’s collection and online resources. Wi-fi continues to be available around the building 24/7.
In an effort to continue fostering community interaction, we host special programming activities where community agencies bring information and resources, author visits, and provide lunch and snacks for children. We are always looking to take advantage of resources provided by the California State Library to augment our services.
The Carnegie Technology Center is a branch of the library. The center is equipped with computers and sitting space for homework and tutoring assistance. It is also a resource for city departments since meetings and training take place here. This center is home for English as a Second Language classes and U.S. Citizenship preparation classes offered by the library.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Hire two permanent library assistants, a children's services coordinator & janitor Paint the inside of the library
Fix/replace lamps to improve lighting in the library
Add shading structure to parking lot
Continue applying for grants to enhance library services Repair the fire alarm system at the Carnegie Technology Center & replace two air conditioning units
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PUBLIC WORKS
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide infrastructure (airport, engineering, wastewater, water, solid waste, streets, and transit), and related services in a cost effective manner, meeting the current and projected needs of the City of Calexico.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The City of Calexico Public Works Department supervises the Calexico International Airport, Engineering, Fleet, Facility Maintenance, Streets, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Water Treatment and Distribution, Solid Waste and Transit.
Public Works is responsible for providing and maintaining the City’s infrastructure, requesting funding for projects, designing and overseeing construction of projects, designs, implements and coordinates specific comprehensive programs dealing with solid waste management, and related issues. This involves coordination among public and private sectors and monitoring and evaluation of programs in operation. The department is also responsible for City’s compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws for each of its divisions. In addition, it is also responsible for the effective functioning and on-going upkeep (monitoring, upgrading, repairing, replacing and planning) of sewers and water systems. In addition, oversees the control of water pollution, water conservation programs and recycling initiative.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Public Works Administration
Updated and implement various policies pertaining to the health and well-being of Public Works employees.
Continue providing training to Public Works employees in heat illness prevention, lock out/block out, and hazardous communication program.
Continue overseeing the Construction Phase of the New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach.
Continue overseeing the Adopt-A-Green Program.
Engineering
Continue working on Five Year Street Overlay Improvement Project. Continue applying and obtaining Federal/State funds for Capital Improvement Program.
Continue reviewing and processing Encroachment Permits.
Calexico International Airport
Continue requesting Federal/State funds for Airport Improvement Projects. Continue providing daily fuel sales, maintenance and operations. 78 | P a g e
Continue overseeing the Construction Phase of Taxiway Rehabilitation Project. Continue applying and obtaining Federal/State funds for Airport Capital Improvement Program.
Expand hangars to make airport operations self sustaining.
Parks System
Eliminate all brown spots in all parks and green space areas. Install automatic sprinkler systems and controller boxes in parks and green spaced where they are currently absent.
Develop and implement a tree inspection and maintenance program. Develop a formal park inspection program and park inspection check list and maintain these records in a formal way.
Assist the homeless in parks with the assistance of Police Department and other City departments.
Continue providing park maintenance which includes cutting grass, trimming trees, cleaning bathrooms, picking-up trash, etc.
Streets System
Revise sidewalk inspection and maintenance program.
Inspect all routes for signage and pavement markings using a check list to identify hazards.
Continue conducting street light audit for repair and maintenance. Replace faded City street sign and traffic control devices.
Transit
Continue providing maintenance to existing bus shelters. Replace deteriorated bus shelters and benches.
Continue working with Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) on transit and transportation issues.
Solid Waste
Monitor the activities of the City’s solid waste contractor to ensure that the contract provisions in the Solid Waste Agreement are fully implemented. Continue working with the City’s solid waste contractor to ensure that the provisions of AB939, AB1826 and SB1383 are implemented and proper reporting to State is taking place.
Wastewater System
Continue overseeing the Construction Phase of Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Expansion Project.
Replace outdated and deteriorated equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Install new sewer lift station replacement pumps.
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Continue providing daily maintenance and operation at Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wastewater Collection system.
Water System
Replace outdated and deteriorated equipment at Water Treatment Plant. Continue providing distribution maintenance of dead end flushing and exercising the valves within the City’s Water Distribution System.
Continue providing daily maintenance and operation at Water Treatment Plant and Water Distribution system.
Continue overseeing the Design Phase of a new clarifier at Water Treatment Plant.
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PLANNING & BUILDING
MISSION STATEMENT
We are dedicated to ensuring the orderly growth of our community in a sustainable manner that provides economic well-being for all in a clean, healthy environment. We strive to provide streamlined development services in an efficient and courteous manner to attract quality businesses and developments that contribute to a vibrant local economy and a high quality of life for all residents.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Planning & Building Department consists of two divisions: Planning and Building.
Planning Division
The Planning Division administers planning and development of the City’s residential neighbhorhoods, commercial and industrial centers, community parks, and open space areas. Within this framework, the Planning Division provides long-range planning and policy analysis through the preparation, maintenance, and administration of the General Plan and implementation of the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable provisions of the Calexico Municipal Code. The Planning Division is responsible for coordinating development review with other City departments and other local, regional, state, and federal agencies to ensure consistency with local regulations, regional policy, and state and federal laws.
Building Division
The Building Division disseminates information related to construction codes and ordinances, construction materials and methods, state energy conservation requirements and disabled accessibility regulations. This Division performs technical plan review and field inspection services, and coordinates permit approvals with City departments and outside agencies (County Health Department, Calexico Unified School District, and Air Pollution Control District). The Building Division performs plan checks, issues building permits and verifies that work is completed in accordance with codes and state regulations. The Building Division is responsible for compliance with California Title 24 and other state-related mandates governing energy standards and accessibility. The Building Division works collaboratively with the Code Enforcement Division to evaluate substandard structures.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, & PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Planning Division
Adopt and receive certification on the 6th Cyle Housing Element, an eight-year program outlining goals, policies, and programs to support residential development at all income levels.
Complete the Housing Element Rezones Program, upzoning numerous properties throughout the City.
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Complete environmental review for the 2015 General Plan Update and present to City Council for adoption.
Adopt a By-Right Housing Ordinance and Objective Design Standards for ministerial multifamily and mixed-use projects.
Prepare the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for presentation to the City Council and submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Office of Planning & Research. Work in coordination with the City Council and all City departments to comprehensively update the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Calexico Municipal Code to simplify standards and processes for more efficient and effective implementation that results in streamlined development and higher quality outcomes.
Continuously seek and apply for grant opportunities that can support the City’s planning efforts.
Participate in ICTC and SCAG technical working groups to stay up to date on new planning laws and grant opportunities.
Work with SAFEBuilt to roll-out CommunityCore, a online “out-of-the-box” permitting system that will manage and report on the vast majority of processes in the Department including building permits, grading permits, planning discretionary permits, code enforcement cases, and all related inspections. Initiate an update to the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance to encourage arts, cultural, and entertainment- oriented uses in Downtown Calexico. Process land use applications such as Conditional Use Permits, Tentative Maps, Parcel Maps, and Site Plan Review Permits in a timely manner. Update the Open Space Element in accordance with State law. Assist with environmental review for Capital Improvement Projects and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects.
Amend the Cannabis Ordinance and identify additional suitable areas of the City that can support cannabis operations to foster the development of the cannabis industry in Calexico and increase the City’s tax base.
Assist with the implementation of the Cannabis Ordinance and processing of corresponding permits.
Upon completion of the Housing Element Rezone Program and the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update, hold workshops on City’s new housing zones and related ordinances with a focus on highlighting potential housing/economic development opportunities to the building industry.
Coordinate with the City Manager’s Office to complete improvements to the public service counter.
Coordinate with the Building Official to identify improvements to the plan check process.
Continuously review the municipal code for compliance with new State laws and the elimination of code discrepancies.
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Continuously update the Planning & Building Department’s webpages with up-to-date information for Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. Collaborate with IT to update webpages to make them more user friendly and visually appealing.
Assist with department mapping needs and craft an Active Projects Map that is kept up to date.
Maintain GIS data and maps for the Department.
Work with the Public Works Department and IT on crafting an interactive GIS story map of the City’s development and CIP projects.
Continue to provide guidance and assistance to the development community on local zoning and planning procedures to ensure the City attracts high-quality development. Stay up to date on planning principles and best practices through training opportunities with the American Planning Association, Planetizen, League of California Cities, SCAG, and Institute for Local Governments. Update planning fees to align with those of surrounding jurisdictions.
Building
Provide building plan check and inspections in a timely and courteous manner. Strive to provide “over-the-counter” plan checks and building permit issuance on simple projects such as fences and minor additions.
Assist with the roll out and implementation of an online permitting platform to take in and process building permit applications electronically. Receive training and initiate use of mobile app from an online permitting platform to manage field inspections.
Assess where local deviations to the building code may be appropriate based on local needs and patterns of development.
Continue to digitize building permit documents and plans. Obtain and maintain certifications and stay up to date with building codes and building best practices with training and professional development through California Building Officials (CALBO) and similar entities.
Update building permit fees to align with those of surrounding jurisdictions.
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
Jurisidiction Name
Reporting Calendar YearFirst NameLast NameTitleEmailPhoneStreet AddressCityZipcode 608 Heber Avenue
Calexico
92231
Michael
Coyne
Planning & Building Director
[email protected]
7607682118
Mailing Address
General Information
2025
Calexico
Contact Information
Annual Progress Report CY 2025
Exhibit B
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 10
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
0 10
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 10
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 72
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
5 87
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 47
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
0 47
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
Jurisdiction Calexico
Reporting Year 2025
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 10
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 72
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
5 87
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 0 0
Single-family Detached 0 5 0
2 to 4 units per structure 0 4 0
5+ units per structure 10 10 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 0 68 47
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 10 87 47
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 4 87
00 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
Data is auto-populated based on data entered in Tables A, A2, C, and D Total Units
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
TABLE A SUBMITTED PERMITS
ADDRESS APN HOUSING UNITS TYPE STATUS
801 IMPERIAL AVE 058-346-001 10 10 UNITS Submitted
452 CK CLARKE ST 058-321-004 1 2 ADU Submitted
1005 SUNSET ST 058-817-002 2 2 ADU Submitted
855 ENCANTO TERRACE 058-381-001 2 2 ADU Submitted
529 BLAIR AVE 058-451-007 2 2 ADU Submitted
304 ROSEMONT ST 058-361-002 2 2 ADU Submitted
2149 LES DOWE CT 059-472-042 2 2 ADU Submitted
941 E 3RD ST 058-504-013 3 3 ADU Submitted
931 HEBER AVE 058-312-002 4 3 ADU/JADU Submitted
844 ENCANTO TERRACE 058-382-020 1 ADU Submitted
919 PAULIN AVE 058-306-001 1 ADU Submitted
411 CLARKE ST 058-273-007 1 ADU Submitted
946 E 5TH ST 058-273-007 1 ADU Submitted
8 DR KINCAID ST 058-145-004 1 ADU Submitted
605 3RD ST 058-494-015 1 ADU Submitted
605 E 3RD ST 058-494-015 1 ADU Submitted
2204 CALIFORNIA CT 058-030-066 1 ADU Submitted
817 E 3RD ST 058-498-008 1 ADU Submitted
908 SUNSET ST 058-801-003 1 ADU Submitted
2204 CALIFORNIA CT 058-030-066 1 ADU Submitted
530 MARY AVE 058-451-021 1 ADU Submitted
420 WASHINGTON ST 058-363-006 1 ADU Submitted
420 WASHINGTON ST 058-363-006 1 ADU Submitted
1052 SPUD MORENO ST 059-496-008 1 ADU Submitted
1048 SPUD MORENO ST 059-496-009 1 ADU Submitted
1056 SPUD MORENO ST 059-496-007 1 ADU Submitted
1214 STERLING AVE 058-153-006 1 ADU Submitted
416 WASHINGTON ST 058-363-005 1 ADU Submitted
2028 CN PERRY AVE 058-102-023 1 ADU Submitted
1197 CABANA ST 059-413-017 1 ADU Submitted
928 VIRGINIA WAY 058-831-028 1 ADU Submitted
1900 I YTURRALDE DR 059-415-001 2 ADU/JADU Submitted
517 BLAIR AVE 058-451-010 2 ADU/JADU Submitted
721 ROCKWOOD AVE 058-421-003 4 FOURPLEX Submitted
844 ENCANTO TERRACE 058-382-020 1 JADU Submitted
1272 TAMAYO ST 059-488-018 1 JADU Submitted
925 G ANAYA 058-932-007 1 JADU Submitted
1230 E CALLE DE ORO 058-693-006 1 JADU Submitted
2113 ENRAMADA DR 058-921-044 1 JADU Submitted
824 HEFFERNAN AVE 058-361-022 1 JADU Submitted
1284 J B RODRIGUEZ 059-411-061 1 JADU Submitted
1009 7TH ST 058-394-007 1 JADU Submitted
701 LINCOLN ST 058-221-001 1 JADU Submitted
1044 SPUD MORENO ST 059-496-010 4 JADU Submitted
704 CALLE DE ORO 058-592-005 1 JADU Submitted
1240 FELDSPAR AVE 059-356-009 1 JADU Submitted
1308 ALBRIGHT ST 059-453-044 1 JADU Submitted
JEAN ROBINSON CT 058-781-007 1 SFDU Submitted
75 MULTIFAMILY 10
FOURPLEX (1) 4
SFDU 1
ADUS 60
TOTAL UNITS 75
TABLE A2 FINALED PERMITS
PERMIT NUMBER ADDRESS APN HOUSING UNITS TYPE STATUS
25-037 215 BEACH AVE 058-551-014 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-109 300 ROSEMONT ST 058-361-001 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-117 226 E SHERMAN ST 058-442-007 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-138 428 LINCOLN AVE 058-333-003 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-244 824 HEFFERNAN AVE 058-361-022 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-254 459 ETHEL STREET 058-321-006 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-287 929 HEFFERNAN AVE 058-311-002 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-331 615 E. 4TH STREET 058-493-011 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-459 133 CAMARENA COURT 058-110-040 2 2 ADU Finaled
25-024 226 E SHERMAN ST 058-422-007 1 ADU Finaled
25-041 941 3RD AVE 058-504-013 1 ADU Finaled
25-047 925 GRANT ST 058-661-011 1 ADU Finaled
25-114 756 ENCANTO DR 058-391-002 1 ADU Finaled
25-126 1157 E 2ND ST 058-767-011 1 ADU Finaled
25-164 1226 HOLDRIDGE ST 058-757-016 1 ADU Finaled
25-208 906 E FOURTH STREET 058-504-002 1 ADU Finaled
25-216 1201 JASMINE STREET 058-756-026 1 ADU Finaled
25-320 2031 C N PERRY AVE 058-095-022 1 ADU Finaled
25-428 2031 C N PERRY AVE 058-095-022 1 ADU Finaled
25-543 1347 JEFFERSON ST 059-465-029 1 ADU Finaled
25-623 913 3RD STREET 058-786-015 1 ADU Finaled
25-066 1342 GARFIELD ST 059-465-021 2 ADU/JADU Finaled
25-247 1179 PASEO LOS REYES 058-735-016 2 ADU/JADU Finaled 25-002 1309 D RENISON ST 059-443-009 1 JADU Finaled
25-022 1252 P&F ALVARADO DR 059-484-007 1 JADU Finaled
25-034 501 DE LAS FLORES ST 058-605-012 1 JADU Finaled
25-055 908 PASEO DE SU ALTEZA 058-731-052 1 JADU Finaled 25-068 202 SHERMAN ST 058-422-001 1 JADU Finaled
25-074 1907 EISENHOWER AVE 059-465-052 1 JADU Finaled
25-180 1237 P MONTEJANO AVE 058-847-008 1 JADU Finaled
25-282 513 4TH STREET 058-491-008 1 JADU Finaled
25-300 2178 JOE ACUNA CT 059-472-051 1 JADU Finaled
25-353 1319 SIERRA NEVADA 058-862-004 1 JADU Finaled
25-407 2128 BANDA AVE 058-922-001 1 JADU Finaled
25-442 1032 SPUD MORENO ST 059-492-008 1 JADU Finaled
25-490 929 HEFFERNAN AVE 058-311-002 1 SB9 ADU Finaled
47 MULTIFAMILY 0
FOURPLEX (1) 0
SFDU 0
ADUS 47
TOTAL UNITS 47
TABLE A2 ISSUED PERMITS
PERMIT NUMBER ADDRESS APN HOUSING UNITS TYPE STATUS
25-048 510 ENCINAS DR 058-455-008 2 2 ADU Issued
25-205 925 3RD STREET 058-504-017 2 2 ADU Issued
25-297 773 LINCOLN STREET 058-221-019 2 2 ADU Issued
25-310 812 DAVID NAVARRO 058-652-026 2 2 ADU Issued
25-403 129 ANNOS CT 058-082-022 2 2 ADU Issued
25-414 445 SHERMAN STREET 058-363-019 2 2 ADU Issued
25-546 941 E. 4TH STREET 058-503-045 2 2 ADU Issued
25-604 452 C K CLARKE ST 058-321-004 2 2 ADU Issued
25-195 950 HEBER AVENUE 058-273-001 3 2 ADU/JADU Issued 25-520 823 HEBER AVENUE 058-361-011 3 2 ADU/JADU Issued 25-319 947 HEBER AVE 058-271-006 4 SB 9 FOURPLEX Issued 25-006 219 E SHERMAN ST 058-357-016 1 ADU Issued
25-008 833 3RD STREET 058-502-011 1 ADU Issued
25-027 1281 RUBY COURT 059-351-004 1 ADU Issued
25-036 1022 6TH STREET 058-464-006 1 ADU Issued
25-064 1233 A COTA ST 058-931-011 1 ADU Issued
25-079 844 ENCANTO TERRACE 058-382-020 1 ADU Issued
25-088 924 E 5TH STREET 058-503-008 1 ADU Issued
25-092 708 ETHEL STREET 058-324-005 1 ADU Issued
25-121 1009 HOLDRIDGE ST 058-784-019 1 ADU Issued
25-135 2291 G CLEVELAND AVE 059-481-083 1 ADU Issued
25-269 768 GRANT STREET 058-223-019 1 ADU Issued
25-271 1197 PASEO LOS REYES 058-735-013 1 ADU Issued
25-283 916 VIRGINIA WAY 058-834-047 1 ADU Issued
25-339 1016 WOZENCRAFT ST 058-883-009 1 ADU Issued
25-371 714 ETHEL ST 058-324-008 1 ADU Issued
25-372 824 ENCANTO DR 058-383-018 1 ADU Issued
25-387 1237 FIESTA AVE 058-784-016 1 ADU Issued
25-396 1257 5TH STREET 058-901-014 1 ADU Issued
25-449 846 BEACH AVE 058-384-014 1 ADU Issued
25-527 1236 ROSAS STREET 058-757-051 1 ADU Issued
25-592 1257 5TH ST 058-901-014 1 ADU Issued
25-599 1022 E 6TH STREET 058-464-006 1 ADU Issued
25-671 1900 I YTURRALDE DR 059-415-001 1 ADU Issued
25-710 1008 1010 PAULIN AVE 058-264-016 1 ADU Issued
25-013 637 W CANAL STREET 058-603-020 2 ADU/JADU Issued 25-042 941 3RD AVE 058-504-013 1 JADU Issued
25-045 2291 G CLEVELAND AVE 059-481-083 1 JADU Issued
25-054 1004 HORIZON ST 058-812-002 1 JADU Issued
25-057 428 HALCON CT 058-161-030 1 JADU Issued
25-080 844 ENCANTO TERRACE 058-382-020 1 JADU Issued
25-087 2200 JOHN JAY AVE 059-458-005 1 JADU Issued
25-181 2459 H NAJERA AVE 059-496-052 1 JADU Issued
25-185 1418 HARDING CT 059-465-078 1 JADU Issued
25-203 1321 TYLER STREET 059-453-001 1 JADU Issued
25-219 300 ROSEMONT ST 058-361-001 1 JADU Issued
25-228 1041 DESERT VIEW ST 058-814-011 1 JADU Issued
25-256 1261 R SANTOS ST 059-484-001 1 JADU Issued
25-273 820 VILLA GRANDE ST 058-866-004 1 JADU Issued
25-336 1244 E 5TH STREET 058-902-025 1 JADU Issued
25-378 1919 I YTURRALDE STREET 059-411-036 1 JADU Issued 25-388 1131 HOLDRIDGE ST 058-754-008 1 JADU Issued
25-603 452 C K CLARKE ST 058-321-004 1 JADU Issued
25-615 2186 G CLEVELAND AVE 059-454-004 1 JADU Issued
25-618 1007 E 7TH ST 058-394-008 1 JADU Issued
25-649 1216 A ACEVES ST 058-845-016 1 JADU Issued
25-680 41 LAS FLORES 058-145-022 1 JADU Issued
25-689 2255 G CLEVELAND AVE 059-481-077 1 JADU Issued
25-694 628 MCKINLEY ST 058-203-009 1 JADU Issued
25-113 BROWN CT-058791015 058-781-015 1 SFDU Issued
25-201 925 3RD ST 058-504-017 2 SFDU/JADU Issued
25-305 1048 SPUD MORENO ST 059-496-009 3 SFDU/JADU/ADU Issued 25-307 1052 SPUD MORENO ST 059-496-008 3 SFDU/JADU/ADU Issued 25-308 1056 SPUD MORENO ST 059-496-007 3 SFDU/JADU/ADU Issued 25-634 801 IMPERIAL AVE 058-346-001 10 10 UNITS Issued
87 MULTIFAMILY 10
FOURPLEX (1) 4
SFDU 5
ADUS 68
TOTAL UNITS 87
1 Projection
Period 34
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Total Units
to Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - 10 - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 9 5 47 44 77 72 - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 3 2 50 2 - - - - - -
Above Moderate 2,320 - - 4 1 3 5 - - - - 13 2,307
4,868
12 7 101 47 80 87 - - - - 334 4,534
Income Level
Very Low
10 -
2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
1,269
57 Moderate
1,279 655 614
254 10
Acutely Low - -
Total Units
557
Total RHNA
-
401 Low
Extremely Low -
Jurisdiction Calexico ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date of
Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of
Rezone
Very LowIncome Low-Income Moderate- Income Above Moderate- Income Rezone Type Parcel Size (Acres) General Plan Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed Maximum Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
Jurisdiction Calexico
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3456 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected Completion
Date in Housing
Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes: Category Quantified Outcomes: Count Supporting Documents Land Use/Project Impementation
Implement Land Use Element and specific
projects Ongoing
Infill Housing Development Initiatives Adoption of program Partially Implemented No Net Loss Program Establish the evaluation procedure to monitor housing capacity Ongoing Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Encourage a Varety of Housing Adopted Amendments Rezoning throughout period complete
Calexico Housing Authority Rental Assistance for Cost Burdened Lower Income Households 50 LI, 1110 VL, 330 ELI Families Ongoing
Calexico HOME Funded Tenant Based Rental Assistance
10 LI, 20 VLI, and 10 ELI
City currently ineligble for HOME funds; working with HCD toward eligibility Affordable Housing Rental Construction Program 10 LI, 20 VLI, and 10 ELI City currently ineligble for HOME funds; working with HCD toward eligibility First Time Home Buyer Program 20 families
City currently ineligble for HOME funds; working with HCD toward eligibility Developmentally Disabled Outreach Program Coordinate with SD Regional Center OngoingExtremely Low Income Housing Program 645 families Ongoing; under purview of Housing AuthorityAffordable Housing Developer Partnership Program Partner withdevelopers Completed
Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Remove Govermental Contraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities Reasonable Accomomdation Completed
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Jurisdiction Calexico ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Description of
Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
34 APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of
Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Calexico ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
The description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code Section 65583.1+.
For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist here:
Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low- Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ Extremely Low- Income+ Very Low- Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community- development/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation ActivityPreservation of Units At-RiskAcquisition of UnitsMobilehome Park PreservationTotal Units by Income Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.
Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.
Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Calexico ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Notes
23 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income
Units Converted from
Above Moderate
Date
Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 00 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA Jurisdiction Calexico
Reporting Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
23 4
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic
Capacity
Identified in
the Housing
Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting Jurisdiction Calexico Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 34 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
NOTE: This table must contain an inventory
of ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting
jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
Jurisdiction Calexico ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Project Type Date
Units
(Beds/Student
Capacity)
Notes
23 5 6
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student
Housing)
Date
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Additional
Beds Created Due
to Density Bonus
Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS
ONLY. This table only needs to be completed if there
were student housing projects WITH a density bonus
approved pursuant to Government
Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Calexico ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 No
Table K
Tenant Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.
Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.
Notes
Jurisdiction Calexico Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Size Notes
34 APN Street Address/Intersection Date of
Designation
Designation
Level
Historic Site
Period
Areas of
Significance
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
Summary Row:
NOTE: This table needs to be completed with any sites within your jurisdiction that were newly added to a National, State, or Local register of historic places within the reporting year. If none, leave blank.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table L
Historical Resources
Parcel Identifier
1 Designation
2 Jurisdiction Calexico
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement Requested Other Funding Notes DIF & Fee Study, ADU Ordinance,
Objective Design Standards,
Housing Element CEQA
$150,000.00 $150,000.00 None Close out report submitted to HCD December 2024.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ 150,000.00
Task Status
Completed
ATTACHMENT NO. 3
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 TO THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF PLANNING &
RESEARCH AND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400, a report must be provided annually to the City Council on the implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has adopted regulations that require the City to use standardized forms when preparing the Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400 the annual reports attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit B” must be submitted to the State of California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and HCD each year; and
WHEREAS, a public meeting on the annual report was held on March 18, 2026 as required by Government Code section 65400; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan and Housing Element APR is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it involves the mandated annual reporting to the City Council, OPR and HCD on the City’s General Plan and Housing Element implementation pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400. Further, the reporting on General Plan and Housing Element implementation does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Public Resources Code section 21065; State CEQA Guidelines § 15378.) Any necessary compliance with CEQA for individual projects would be required prior to construction authorization; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the General Plan and Housing Element APR for Calendar Year 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Calexico, after considering the staff recommendation, as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council authorizes the Planning & Building Director to submit the APRs on General Plan and Housing Element Implementation for Calendar Year 2025 to OPR and HCD.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March 2026, by the City Council of the City of Calexico.
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
2 ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL )
CITY OF CALEXICO )
I, Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk of the City of CALEXICO, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that foregoing Resolution No. 2026-__ was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Calexico at their regular meeting held March 18, 2026, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Henry G. Castillo, City Attorney