AGENDA
ITEM
13 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
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WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
13 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Ben Martinez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chief Armando Orozco, Calexico Police Department A SUBJECT: City Endorsement and Support of the Community Public Safety Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Endorsement and Support of the Community Public Safety Meeting, hosted by the Calexico Police Advisory Commission in partnership with the Calexico Women's Improvement Club, and authorize the use and distribution of the event flyer for public outreach and community engagement purposes.
BACKGROUND
The Calexico Police Advisory Commission has organized a Community Public Safety Meeting intended to provide residents, business owners, community stakeholders, and local agencies with an opportunity to discuss current public safety concerns affecting the City of Calexico. The flyer announces a three- hour public meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 11, at the Calexico Women's Improvement Club, and identifies the event as open and free to the public.
The meeting is intended to provide a public forum to discuss issues such as graffiti, vandalism, traffic concerns, code enforcement, neighborhood quality-of-life issues, and other matters impacting residents and businesses. The meeting will have participation from community leaders and public safety representatives, including the Calexico Police Chief, Imperial County District Attorney, Chief Probation Officer, Calexico City Mayor, Calexico Unified School District representatives, and other community partners.
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Public safety is a shared responsibility that requires communication, collaboration, and trust between the City, law enforcement, local agencies, schools, community organizations, and residents. The Community Public Safety Meeting provides an important opportunity for the public to express concerns, receive information, and participate in meaningful dialogue regarding issues affecting neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and public spaces throughout Calexico.
Endorsing this event supports the City's ongoing commitment to transparency, community policing, crime prevention, code enforcement coordination, and quality-of-life improvements. The meeting also allows residents to hear directly from public safety leaders and partner agencies regarding available resources, current challenges, and collaborative efforts to address community concerns.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no significant fiscal impact associated with the City's endorsement of the Community Public Safety Meeting or the distribution of the flyer. Any minor costs related to printing, outreach, facility Endorsing this event supports the City's ongoing commitment to transparency, community policing, crime prevention, code enforcement coordination, and quality-of-life improvements. The meeting also allows residents to hear directly from public safety leaders and partner agencies regarding available resources, current challenges, and collaborative efforts to address community concerns.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no significant fiscal impact associated with the City's endorsement of the Community Public Safety Meeting or the distribution of the flyer. Any minor costs related to printing, outreach, facility coordination, or event support may be absorbed through available departmental resources, donations, or community partner support, as applicable.
COORDINATED WITH
Calexico Police Department
Calexico Police Advisory Commission
Calexico Women's Improvement Club
Imperial County District Attorney's Office
Imperial County Probation Department
Calexico Unified School District
Office of the Mayor
Community partners and participating agencies
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council endorse and support the Community Public Safety Meeting and authorize the use and distribution of the flyer for public outreach. The event promotes public participation, strengthens partnerships between the City and the community, and supports ongoing efforts to address public safety and quality-of-life concerns in Calexico.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Community Public Safety Meeting Flyer
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