THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 6th DAY OF MAY 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 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda - left at 6:00 p.m.
ABSENT:
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Martha Gomez representing the Calexico Municipal Employees Association (CMEA) and Jesus Navarro representing the Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:39 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager, Best Best & Krieger LLP Employee Organizations: Calexico Municipal Employees Association, Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association, Supervisors Association, Calexico Management Association.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
3. LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(3).
Two (2) cases
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.(d)(1)
City of Calexico v. Armando Real, Armando C. Real and Sandra A. Real, Trustee of the Rosas Family Trust Juan M. Lopez and Florence Lopez: Mario Vela and Maritza Vela, Trustees Under Declaration of Trust, Dated June 30, 2000; Grace W. Lai Family Trust dated October 23, 2022; et al Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU002591
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 2441 Scaroni Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231
Agency Negotiators: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager and City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Metropolitan Calexico 10 Theatres
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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Council Member Tylenda left close session at 6:00 p.m.
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 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
ABSENT:
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Pastor Ceceña led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Mitchell A. Driskill stated direction was given to the real estate negotiator of the listed property.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve and table Item No. 18.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Marquez, Tylenda
NOES: Calderon
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo
PRESENTATIONS
6. Mayoral Recognition to Rocio Vazquez Alvarez, Consul of Mexico in Calexico.
7. Mayoral Recognition to Ricardo Hernandez, Deputy Consul of Mexico in Calexico.
8. Mayoral Recognition to Jose Carrillo, Calexico Little League Director.
9. Proclamation Declaring May 3-9, 2026 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
Council Member Tylenda left the chambers at 7:04 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Jesus Solano, Juan Moran, Jesus Navarro, Eugenio Ramos, Carlos Fonseca, Maritza Hurtado and J.P.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - The City Manager sought clarification on Item No. 18 regarding whether it had been tabled indefinitely or to the next meeting. Mayor Legaspi offered a motion to table the item to the next meeting.
The City Clerk clarified that Councilmember Tylenda made the original motion without a specified date and advised the Mayor that a new motion was not in order.
The City Manager then requested to withdraw Item No. 14 from the agenda. In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Marquez regarding the City Manager's authority to pull items without Council approval, City Attorney Driskill recommended taking a vote on the matter. Mayor Legaspi requested the reasoning for th vithdrawal, and the City Manager noted that staff intends to regroup and present the item at a later date Additionally, the City Manager announced the grand opening ceremony for the ICT Intermodal Transportation Center, scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 8:00 a.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to pull Item No. 14. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT - None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: participated in the ICT meeting; attended the Library's Authors Day and thanked Library staff members; met with the Calexico Soccer Association regarding their needs for future games, also discussed upcoming binational games; met with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, community center members and Recreation Manager regarding the Community Center's needs and services; attended the Dia de los Niños event organized by the Library and thanked staff; attended the 18th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony with Mayor Legaspi, where fallen officers from the valley were honored.
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon reported on the following items: stated for the record that the Hearthstone item was pulled 60 days ago and it did not make it to the agenda, so we can put it on the agenda right away for the May 20th; met with the Mayro and school district staff regarding the summer pool program; met with the Mayor and IID staff regarding issues of park lighting and controlling the valves in the water basins; attended the ICTC meeting and stated they will continue to fund the Calexico on-demand service for all our residents, and ICTC also awarded the security service for the Calexico Transportation Center to Southwest Security. The transportation center will have 13 cameras and our police department will have access to them; stated the grand opening is this May 11"h and invited the public to attend; met with Councilmember Marquez, community center seniors and discussed several concerns and situations; met with Councilmember Tylenda and city stakeholders and ad-hoc committee regarding the tax measure that will possibly be on the November election.
Mayor Legaspi reported on the following items: met with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, City Manager and Superintendent Jimenez regarding impact fees, summer pool program and future collaboration with the schools; met with City Manager Martinez, IID Director Lewis Pacheco and department heads regarding a two-on-two monthly scheduled meetings, discussed upcoming grants, the city's needs, and the park lights; attended the Binational Little League game with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, and Public Works Director/City Engineer Jesus Villegas in Mexicali; attended the ad- hoc committee meeting with City Manager Martinez and Public Works Director/City Engineer Villegas reference to the community downtown cleanup, which was a success and thanked the people who put it together and also discussed the upcoming National Night Out in November; met with City Manager and a Calexico 10 movie theater representative regarding the closure; met with City Manager, Chief Orozco, Public Works Director regarding the truck route, which will be ongoing meetings and will meet with the County to find a solution; met with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and the company that is working on the upcoming priority session; attended the Imperial County Law Enforcement ceremony with Councilmember Marquez; attended the Dia de los Niños event at the Library along with councilmembers and congratulated the Library Manager.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem 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 March 18, 2026; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute Grant Application in the Amount of $30,000.00, Grant Agreements, and any Amendments Thereto with the California Arts Council for the General Operating Support Grant; Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Execute the FY 2026-27 California Library Literacy Services Grant Program and Authorize the City Manager and Fiscal Agent to Sign the Grant Application, Certification, Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance and any Amendments Thereto; and any Related Documents Necessary to Participate in the Program. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 13. ADRIAN C. CORDOVA MEMORIAL PARK OUTER FENCING.
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to approve for this item to be brought back to a future council meeting within the next 60 days. City Manager stated this was a simple item and could be brought back on the next agenda. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
ITEM NO. 15. ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION TO REALLOCATE FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,354.00 FOR REQUEST FOR BID FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL AND WEED CONTROL AT VARIOUS RETENTION BASINS.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 12.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
ITEM NO. 16. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALEXICO AND THE CALEXICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR $118,331.58 FOR A TOTAL OF COMBINED ESTIMATED COST OF $127,225.58 FOR THE USE OF POOL FACILITIES AND THE OPERATION OF SUMMER POOL PROGRAM 2026.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 16.
Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
ITEM NO. 17. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE WAIVER AND PARKING REQUIREMENT REDUCTION FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE HISTORIC CORE OF CALEXICO EFFECTIVE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
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Council Member Tylenda rejoined the session at 7:56 p.m.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve as written, but with a 6-month report on how this is taking place. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo
ITEM NO. 19. ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION TO REALLOCATE FUND NO. 255 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES FOR VARIOUS PARKS, FIELDS AND RETENTION BASINS.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Mayor Legaspi to approve Item No. 19. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo
ITEM NO. 20. FY 2025-2026 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON DESIGNATED STREETS.
Motion was made by Council Member Marquez, seconded by Mayor Legaspi to approve Item No. 20. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Legaspi, Marquez, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Calderon
ABSENT: Nuricumbo
Council Member Tylenda asked why they were abstaining and Mayor Pro Tem Calderon stated that he owns a house in one of those streets.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 21. RECEIVE AND FILE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 2, 2026.
Mayor Legaspi acknowledged receipt of the informational item.
ITEM NO. 22. RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2026
Mayor Legaspi acknowledged receipt of the informational item.
ITEM NO. 23 INFORMATIONAL ITEM: HEBER PARK EXPANSION PROJECT.
Mayor Legaspi acknowledged receipt of the informational item.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to adjourn meeting. City Manager Martinez announced that next Wednesday, a special City Council meeting is being proposed for the priority session at 5:00 p.m. at the library. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk