AGENDA
ITEM
22 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
22 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 06, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
- Docusigned by:
PREPARED BY: Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager
- 38175002C50408.
SUBJECT: Receive and File Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 11, 2026.
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Recommendation:
Accept Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting held on March 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, April 08, 2026, the Community Services Commission met and approved the minutes for the regular meeting held on March 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 March 11, 2026.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
I COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
URLERICO
MINUTES
608 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 11th DAY OF MARCH 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, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Patricia Ureña.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Christina M. Rojas
Antonio Garcia
Jaime Duron
Eugenio Ramos
Commissioners Absent:
Patricia Ureña
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Duron made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ramos. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Jesus Solano.
RECREATION MANAGER REPORT
Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager, was absent from the meeting due to her attendance at the Connections: CPRS Conference in Long Beach. Administrative Assistant reported on upcoming department events. The Youth Basketball League will begin on March 14, scheduled for 4th-6th grade participants at 1:00 p.m. and 7th-8th grade participants at 2:45 p.m. The Daddy Daughter Dance is scheduled for March 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; tickets remain available at $25 per couple, with an additional $10 per. extra daughter. The Women in the Arts Exhibit Opening Night will take place on March 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Noche Bohemia is scheduled for March 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and the Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 28, 2026, with doors opening at 9:00 a.m. 1 Page
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PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager, had no report.
COMVMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS/EVENTS ATTENDED Commissioner Rojas reported that she attended the Council meetings held in February and formally expressed her appreciation to Mr. Villegas, Public Works Director, and his staff for their diligent efforts and continued hard work.
Commissioner Garcia reported that he did not attend any events and distributed copies of the new Agenda Item Request Form to the Commissioners for their review.
Commissioner Duron requested that prayers be offered for Chairperson Ureña's brother, who was hospitalized.
Commissioner Ramos had no report.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of February 11, 2026.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to approve the Community Services Commission Minutes for the regular meeting of February 11, 2026. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
2. Disbandment of Friends of the Calexico Parks and Recreation Non-Profit.
The following people provided public comments to the Commission: Jesus Solano.
Vice-Chairperson Rojas made a motion to table this item. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Rojas, Duron, Garcia
NOES: Ramos
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ureña
3. Discussion on Nosotros Softball / Baseball Park at the Southwest Area of Possible Parking Lot.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to place the item titled 'Discussion on Nostros Softball/Baseball Park at the Southwest Area of the Proposed Parking Lot' on the April meeting agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously. 2| Page
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4. Request to complete Rodriguez Baseball Park Project.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to place the item titled 'Request to Complete Rodriguez Baseball Park Project' on the April meeting agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Update on Lighting Installation at Nosotros.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to place the item titled 'Update on Lighting Installation at Nosotros park' on the April meeting agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
Motion passed unanimously.
6. Bleachers Seat Replacement for Legion and Rivera Fields.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to place the item titled 'Bleachers Seat Replacement for Legion and Rivera Fields' on the April meeting agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
7. Requirements for use of Snack Bars and City Recreation Outside Facilities.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to place the item titled 'Requirements for use of Snack Bars and City Recreation Outside Facilities' on the April meeting agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMMATIONAL ITEMS
8. Sport Light for Nosostros Park Multi-Purpose Field.
9. AD HOC - Non-profit established: Friends of Calexico Parks and Recreation Foundation.
10.2026 Aquatic Program.
11. Update AD Hoc Committees List.
12. Recreation Department Upcoming Event Flyers.
a. Basketball Youth League.
b. Daddy Daugther Dance.
d. Nochen in the Arts Exhibit Opening Night.
Noche Bohemia.
e. Easter Egg Hunt.
f. Call for Artists: Creative Young Minds.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:48 PM by Vice - Chairperson Rojas.
satricia G. Mena
Patricia Ureña, Chairperso
Attest: Aff.
Ariana Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
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