AGENDA
ITEM
6 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 15, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager I2
PREPARED BY: Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerks
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of February 18, 2026, and March 4, 2026.
Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of February 18, 2026, March 4, 2026.
Background:
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 2.04.070, the City Clerk shall prepare minutes of the proceedings of each City Council Meeting.
Discussion and Analysis:
City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of February 18, 2026, and March 4, 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
None.
Attachments):
1. Minutes for the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of February 18, 2026, and March 4, 2026.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 18T# DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLDING OF SAID MEETING.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Legaspi called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:34 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Attorney
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:30 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Legaspi called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
ABSENT:
Council Member: Adriana Marquez - arrived at 6:35 pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INVOCATION
Israel Grijalva led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Henry G. Castillo stated city met in closed session and had no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Legaspi stated he would be approving the agenda but will be recusing himself from Item No. 13 on the advice from the City Attorney and the FPPC. Council Member Nuricumbo requested to move Item No. 13 as the first discussion item.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve the agenda, and move Item No. 13 right above Item No. 8. Motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Legaspi announced the Little League opening ceremony, scheduled for Friday, the 20th at 5:00 p.m. at Legion
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Jorge Rodriguez, Andres Guerrero, Carmen Estrada, Juan Moran, Norma Aguilar, Jose Iniguez, Jose Carrillo, and Bertha Carreño.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT - None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon reported on the following items: expressed gratitude to department heads and staff for ongoing improvements in police visibility, tree planting, and park maintenance; formally thanked Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Directors Lewis Pacheco and Karin Eugenio for their assistance with city beautification efforts Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: attended the Nosotros Park tree planting event, thanking the Imperial Irrigation District (ND) for their partnership; toured the temporary pedestrian crossing, noting citizens complaints regarding crossing delays into Mexico; commended city employees for the successful Valentine's Day dance held on February 13th; noted a recent meeting with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and her commissioners.
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: clarified that Measure His a general tax, not a special tax, meaning its revenue is not legally restricted to life and safety, despite how it was originally campaigned; noted that any proposed tax increase would not constitute double taxation, as it would be an incremental addition to the existing sales tax and would remain after Measure H sunsets in 2030; stated a preference for a Special Tax designation for future proposals to ensure funds are legally restricted to specific departments, such as Police and Fire, thereby maintaining transparency and public trust; acknowledged community feedback regarding the potential inclusion of community services in future tax considerations.
Council Member Nuricumbo reported on the following items: announced that the City of Calexico was awarded $286,119.00 through the CalTrans Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant; commended the City's Grants Manager for securing the award within six months of hire, noting the positive return on investment for the position; highlighted that these funds, alongside other pending items, demonstrate the continued effectiveness of the dedicated grants management role in bringing resources to the city.
Mayor Legaspi reported on the following items: stated he, the City Manager, and the Public Works Director conducted a second walkthrough of the downtown and adjacent residential areas and met with several business owners, received CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 3 FEBRUARY 18, 2026
feedback, and noted that some expressed appreciation for the opportunity to speak directly with City staff; attended the tree-planting event at Nostros Park with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and Council Member Marquez; stated the project was initiated several years ago by former IID Director Javier Gonzalez. IID Chairwoman Eugenio and IID Director Pacheco were also present; thanked the Public Works Director and Public Works staff for their efforts in completing the physical work associated with the project; toured the pedestrian area conducted by U.S. Customs, accompanied by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and Council Member Marquez; expressed appreciation to Port Director Roque Caza and U.S. Customs personnel for coordinating the tour; attended commission meetings of the Business Improvement District and the Library Board; attended the Teen Dating Violence Awareness event at the Camarena Memorial Library with Council Member Marquez, which was hosted by the Calexico Rotary Club, had more than 50 attendees and thanked Library Manager Lizeth Legaspi and library staff for their support, as well as the teens who participated; attended the Valentine's Day Senior Dance with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and Council Member Marquez and thanked Recreation Manager Norma Gerardo, Program Director Debbie Flores, and staff for organizing the event, and also acknowledged Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and Council Member Marquez for assisting with food and prizes; participated in a follow-up meeting with Police Commissioner Rangel, ICOE representative Michael Castillo, and Public Works Director Jesus Villegas regarding traffic and pedestrian safety near the ICOE school site on the 900 block of Heber Avenue in which the discussion focused on ensuring a safe walking route for students using the crosswalk; met with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, Community Services Commissioner Pat Ureña, and representatives of the Mexican Consulate via Zoom to discuss the upcoming Binational Baseball Tournament. Potential dates include April 7, 9, 10, and 11 and will include teams from Mexicali and Calexico, with Brawley and El Centro also participating.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Alexis Rangel for Item No. 7.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meeting of December 3, 2025; City Salaries Report from January 1, 2026 thru January 31, 2026; City Warrants Reports from January 1, 2026 thru January 31, 2026; Authorize City of Calexico Public Works Department to Submit Grant Application to the Rural Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants Program for the Anza Bridge Project; Approval of $500 Donation to Calexico Cheer Booster Club Pursuant to City Charitable Donation Policy.
Council Member Tylenda stated that she will vote yes for 3, 4, 5 and 6 but recuses herself from Item No. 7.
Motion passes with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez, Nuricumbo, Tylenda (Item No. 3, 4, 5, 6) NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: Tylenda (Item No. 7)
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 13. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO THE CITY MANAGER TO OPEN ADRIAN C. CORDOVA
MEMORIAL PARK BASEBALL FIELDS TO THE PUBLIC FOR OPEN PLAY AND YOUTH SPORTS PRACTICE.
Mayor Legaspi recused himself and left the chambers at 7:05 p.m.
The following person(s) provided public comments to the council: Stephen Swiatkowski, Jose Escoto, Victor Diaz, Monica Valdivia, Norman Litz, Ruben Lopez, Maritza Martin Del Campo, Yolanda Cunningham, Lilian Desierto, Santa Carter, Javier Lopez, Jorge Estrada, Olga Garcia, Mario Canizalez, Mireya Velazquez, Jose Iniguez, Jose Carrillo, Jesus Solano, Cristina Herrera Bojorquez, Juana Meza, Karla Ibarra, Alejandrina Rangel, Jesus Viramontes, Sebastian Canizalez, Oscar Canizalez, Kla Ramirez and Carlos Esquer.
Discussion and comments held by council.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No.13 as is written.
Motion did not pass with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Calderon, Marquez
NOES: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon called for a five-minute recess at 8:56 p.m.
Mayor Legaspi returned to the chambers at 8:58 p.m.
Meeting was reconvened at 9:09 p.m.
ITEM NO. 8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.06 TO THE CITY
OF CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PROPERTY OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND TREES AND SHRUBS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Juan Moran and Norma Aguilar.
Discussion held by council.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to extend meeting until 10:30 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to table Item No. 8. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 9. ACCEPT AND ADOPT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA POLICY HANDBOOK.
Motion by Council Member Calderon to approve Item No. 9 with the exception of moving the closed session to 5:30 p.m.
City Attorney Castillo stated that there is a motion on floor and due to there being no second, this item can be discussed.
Mayor Legaspi asked if there was a second, and Council Member Marquez seconded the motion.
Council Member Nuricumbo asked if this was allowed where council did not discuss the item. City Attorney Castillo stated that there is a motion with a first and a second on the floor and if they want to have a discussion, a motion needs to be made for discussion and would need to have a second for discussion but it would only be based on that motion.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to discuss Item No. 9. Motion passes with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Marquez, Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Calderon
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Discussion held by council.
City Attorney Castillo stated that there was a motion and a second on the floor. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 10. REMOVAL, REAPPOINTMENT AND APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AS A WHOLE, OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A) LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
B) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
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C) COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) COMMISSION
D) PERSONNEL COMMISSION
E) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
F) POLICE ADVISORY, TRAFFIC & CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
G) BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)
H) SALES TAX CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MEASURE H)
The following person(s) provided public comments to the council: Norma Aguilar.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve all current commissioner and would like to add as her appointee Karla Flores to the Measure H Commission and Council Member Tylenda' appointee Juan Moran to the Measure H Commission.
Brief discussion was held.
City Attorney Castillo clarified that the motion on the floor was to adopt staff's recommendation with the addition of Council Member Nuricumbo's recommendation for her Measure H commissioner and Council Member Tylenda's recommendation for her Measure H commissioner, pending that they meet all the qualifications and requirements of the Municipal Code.
City Attorney Castillo stated that clarification had already been provided and at this moment the voting was being conducted, and if they want to reopen the item for discussion, then a motion, a second and a vote are going to be needed so that we can continue the discussion. City Attorney stated that a motion was already on the table.
Motion by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to reopen this item for discussion.
Motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Marquez requested to remove one of her commissioners, seconded by Mayor Legaspi. City Attorney stated that it would have to be added to the motion made by Council Member Nuricumbo, accepting the friendly amendment and she has.
Mayor Legaspi asked for clarification on the motion. City Attorney responded that the motion is to adopt staff's recommendation with the addition of Council Member Nuricumbo's and Council Member Tylenda's appointments to the Measure H, pending that they satisfy all the requirements to become a commissioner and the removal of a commissioner for Council Member Marquez, one of her own commissioners. Council Member Marquez stated that the commissioner being removed is Karla Ibarra from the Financial Advisory Commission.
Motion passes with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Calderon, Marquez, Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Legaspi
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE REVISED LOAN
REPAYMENT AND MODIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND DE
ANZA HOTEL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND NEGOTIATE MODIFICATIONS TO DOCUMENTS.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 11. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 12. APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR LEGASPI OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.27.090 - HEARING OFFICER.
Mayor Legaspi appointed Francisco Rosales as Administrative Hearing Officer.
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Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to approve Mayor Legaspi's appointment. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 14. STATUS OF MONITORING FINDINGS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CDHCD) FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAMS.
Mayor Legaspi acknowledged receipt.
ITEM NO. 15. INFORMATIONAL UPDATES RELATED TO: (1) CITY PARKS IMPROVEMENTS; (2) RETENTION BASINS IMPROVEMENTS, (3) WATER TREATMENT PLANT - CLARIFIERS A & B, (4) ENCAMPMENT CLEANUPS, (5) CAL OES STORM REIMBURSEMENT, (6) FUNDING UPDATE FOR PARKS RESTROOMS AND CONCESSIONS, (7) SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLATION PROJECT FOR PARKS, (8) TRUCK ROUTES, (9) VETERAN PLAQUES.
City Manager Martinez recommended to table this item for the next meeting. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to table this item. Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon: (1) follow-up on the cannabis industry; (2) have someone look at automatic doors at the community center as they have none.
Council Member Marquez: (1) information regarding Rodriguez Park and the reallocation of funds from Nosotros to Rodriguez, so that it can be finished.
Council Member Tylenda: for the next agenda, (1) an item to remove and reappoint her Library Commissioner; (2) appointment of CFD Commissioner; (3) for a future informational agenda item - an update on the priority for parks to see how much money we could allocate to get the playground equipment installed, that is missing; (4) informational item maybe discussion/action - if we could do MOU's with the sports leagues Council Member Nuricumbo: (1) to reallocate the funding for the Friendship Park and put it to use in a softball park; (2) the item that was tabled on the ordinance for the sidewalks and the trees, would like to see it come back for the next meeting.
Mayor Legaspi: would like to see on the next agenda: the security camera installations and the truck routes Motion by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to move the meeting for another 15 minutes.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon made a clarification for the record that there was grant money used for Cordova Park, which dates back to 2017.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 4II DAY OF MARCH 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLDING OF SAID MEETING. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA. THE DATE, HOUR AND CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Legaspi called the closed session portion of the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Title: City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Title: City Attorney
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:40 p.m.
CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESOR AGENCY /CALEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Legaspi called the open session portion of the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tylenda led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INVOCATION
Mr. Ceceña led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Henry G. Castillo stated city council met in closed session, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
3. Presentation by Public Works Director/City Engineer Villegas, Chief Orozco, Chief Contreras regarding: a) City Park Improvements; b) Retention Basin Improvements; c) Water Treatment Plant-Clarifiers A & B; Funding updates for park restrooms and concessions; d) Security Cameras Installation Project for parks; e) Truck Routes; f) Veteran Plaques; g) Encampment Cleanup; h) Mario Storm-Related Reimbursement and Repairs; i) Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit at Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to stop the presentations at 7:14 p.m. and continue with the other agenda items, motion did not pass with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS - none
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Carmen Estrada, Hector Perez, Miriam Ortega, Joong Kim, Martha Hernandez, Patricia Paz., Julio Rocha, and Leticia Aldana Cota.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT - None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Nuricumbo - None
Council Member Tylenda - None
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: met with senior community center group regarding concerns; attended ICT meeting; met with Public Works Department regarding updates, follow-up projects and department needs.
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon reported on the following items: attended the Little League opener and threw the first pitch; met with seniors from the Community Center regarding their concerns; met with county officials regarding the Anza Bridge and infrastructure projects, stated that hopefully funding will be available to fix the bridge; attended ICTC meeting and stated that LTA has put aside 5% Calexico traffic study and traffic control assistance and approved reimbursement agreement between ICTC and the City for roadway improvements on Third Street between Heffernan Ave. and Rockwood Ave.; stated that Caltrans confirmed that the City received a grant in the amount of $286,000.00 for the Clean California program; reported that Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) announced CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE | 3 MARCH 4, 2026
their 2026 scholarship program in the amount of $4,000.00 and will be awarded to nine (9) students throughout the valley.
Mayor Legaspi reported on the following: met with City and County officials regarding the restoration of the Anza Bridge; met with Senator Padilla staff regarding the New River Project; attended the opening of the Little League and threw the first pitch; attended the fair kickoff at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds and met with stakeholders and other council members; attended the Chinese New Year event at the Gran Plaza; provided clarification regarding why he is recusing himself from voting on items related to Cordova Park and mentioned that by recommendation from the City Attorney and the Fair Political Practice Act (FPPC) that it would be a conflict of interest and he should refrain from voting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of November 19, 2025, and December 17, 2025. Motion passed unanimously. |
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5. ADOPTION OF SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT POLICY BY THE CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.06 TO THE CITY OF CALEXICO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PROPERTY
OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS, PARKWAYS AND TREES AND SHRUBS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Juan Moran, Bertha Carreno, Julio Rocha, Sara Anguiano, Miguel Coronel, Joong Kim, Hector Perez, Leticia Aldana Cota, Jesus Hector Vega, Esteban Ramos, Daniela Flores, Emma Flores, Gael Garcia, Fausto Valenzuela and Juan Moran.
Discussion was held by council.
Motion by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Marquez for a five-minute recess at 8:55 p.m. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Meeting resumed at 9:06 p.m. and council continued discussion.
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to deny the ordinance and not approve Item No. 5. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 6. 2025-26 2ND QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025-26 BUDGET.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to take a five-minute recess at 9:25 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting resumed at 9:35 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to extend meeting past 9:30 p.m. for an additional hour. Motion passed unanimously.
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Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to approve Item No. 6 except for the policy options for onetime revenue to decide whether it be a special meeting on how to spend those funds later. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 7. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION - PERFORM FORENSIC AUDIT.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Ramon Cornejo.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 7 and place on a future agenda within the next sixty (60) days. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 8. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION - FUND AND BUILD THE SECOND ENTRANCE TO THE HEARTHSTONECOMMUNITY.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Alejandra Segura.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Legaspi to approve Item No. 8 and place on a future agenda within sixty (60) days to discuss options to build second entrance. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL ON COUNCIL MEMBER TYLENDA'S REQUEST OF
THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CURRENT APPOINTEE TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH A NEW APPOINTMENT TO THE SAME COMMISSION.
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to remove her current appointee to the Library Board of Trustees. Motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Castillo requested a five-minute break to consult on the issue regarding Council Member Tylenda's replacement to the Commission.
Motion by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to extend the meeting for thirty (30) additional minutes at 10:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to take a five-minute break. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting reconvened at 10:37 p.m.
City Attorney provided clarification stating that since the seat has become vacant, Council Member Tylenda can make the appointment by herself, she does not need the majority of the vote, according to the Calexico Municipal Code.
Council Member Tylenda appointed Lila S. Velarde to the Library Board of Trustees.
ITEM NO. 10. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CALEXICO'S MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.060 REGARDING CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 10. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 11. ADOPT REVISED POLICY PROCEDURES FOR CEREMONIAL DOCUMENTS.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to approve Item No. 11. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING & BUILDING
DIRECTOR TO SELECT THE RESPONSIBLE QUOTE AND PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) REPLACEMENT BUILDING INSPECTOR VEHICLE.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 12. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 13. RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2025.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karla Gomez Silva, Deputy Clerk