AGENDA
ITEM
17 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
17 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 01, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
- DocuSigned by:
PREPARED BY: Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager Norma seards SUBJECT: Receive and File Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of February 11, 2026.
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Accept Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting held on February 11, 2026.
Background:
City staff shall prepare minutes for Community Services Commission meetings and present them to the Community Services Commission for approval. Once approved, a copy of the signed minutes is submitted for City Council ratification.
Discussion and Analysis:
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Community Services Commission met and approved the minutes for the regular meeting held on February 11, 2026.
Minutes have been signed by Chair Patricia Ureña and are now submitted for ratification by the City Council of the City of Calexico.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
None.
Attachments):
1. Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting of February 11, 2026.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
In a COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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608 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 11th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 AT 5:00PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND
PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLD OF SAID MEETING PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20.
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Patricia Ureña.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Patricia Ureña
Christina M. Rojas - Arrived at 5:17 pm
Antonio Garcia
Jaime Duron
Eugenio Ramos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Ureña led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Ramos made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Duron. Motion passed unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Jesus Flores and Javier Gonzalez.
RECREATION MANAGER REPORT
Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager, announced that she will not be attending the • March meeting due to her participation in the California Parks and Recreation Society Conference. She expressed appreciation to the Commissioners who attended the Black She reported that the Department recently hosted a well-attended Chinese New Year Paint Night, which included a Tai Chi presentation. The Department has also issued a public Call for Artists for the upcoming Women in the Arts exhibit.
Looking ahead, the Daddy Daughter Dance is scheduled for March 14, 2026, and tickets are currently available at the office. Noche Bohemia will take place on March 27, 2026. 1| Page
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Ms. Gerardo also encouraged Commissioners to volunteer at the Easter Egg Hunt on March 28, 2026.
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager, announced the addition of two new staff members to the department: Luis Lopez, Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for parks, streets, fleet, and facilities; and Hugo Leyva, who has joined the team as Crew Leader.
COMIMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS/EVENTS ATTENDED Commissioner Garcia attended the Black and White Art Exhibit and Little League Try-outs.
Commissioner Duron attended the allocation meeting.
Commissioner Ramos attended the Martin Luther King Community clean-up and the Cals Trans informational meeting.
Chairperson Ureña mentioned that a resident had reached out regarding the loose floor tiles and rock climber at Reisin Retention. Ms. Ureña met with the Public Works and City Manager regarding park sites. She also met with Commissioner Duron and a young lady who had concerns about not having enough fields for women's sports.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of December 10, 2025.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to approve the Community Services Commission Minutes for the regular meeting of December 10, 2025. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Adopt a Park Program.
The following people provided public comments to the Commission: Javier Gonzalez.
No reportable action taken.
3. Farmers Market.
The following people provided public comments to the Commission: Blanca Morales.
No reportable action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
4. Tree planting at Rodriguez and Reisin and lights at Reisin.
5. ARPA Expenditure Report.
The following people provided public comments to the Commission: Carmen Estrada and Diana Nuricumbo.
6. Request for Proposal for Redesign Services for Adrian C. Cordova Memorial Park.
The following people provided public comments to the Commission: German Jimenez and Diana Nuricumbo.
7. Sport Light for Nosostros Park Multi-Purpose Field.
8. AD HOC - Non-profit established: Friends of Calexico Parks and Recreation Foundation.
9. 2026 Aquatic Program.
10. Update AD Hoc Committees List.
11. Recreation Department Upcoming Event Flyers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM by Chairperson Ureña.
Patricia C Céna
Patricia Ureña, Chairperson
Attest:
Ariana Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
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