AGENDA
ITEM
20 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO
20 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 03, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
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PREPARED BY: Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager Marma Trando -3E9175002C5040B...
SUBJECT: Receive and File Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of April 08, 2026.
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Recommendation:
Accept Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting held on April 08, 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 Monday, May 18, 2026, the Community Services Commission met and approved the minutes for the regular meeting held on April 08, 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 April 08, 2026.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
CALEXICO
MINUTES
608 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 8th DAY OF APRIL 2026 AT 5:04PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, O0O 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, April 08, 2026, at 5:04 p.m. by Chairperson, Patricia Ureña.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Patricia Ureña
Christina M. Rojas
Antonio Garcia
Eugenio Ramos
Commissioners Absent:
Jaime Duron
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Chairperson Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice-Chairperson Rojas made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments provided to the Commissioners.
RECREATION MANAGER REPORT
Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager, reported attending the Connections 2026: CPRS Conference and Expo, which provided valuable insight and learning opportunities. Ms.
Gerardo announced the upcoming Creative Young Minds event scheduled for Tuesday at the Arts Center beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Mother's Day Dance to be held Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. She invited the Commissioners to attend the Winter/Spring End-of-Year Recitals scheduled for May 6 at 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
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Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager, had no report.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS/EVENTS ATTENDED Commissioner Rojas attended the two prior City Council meetings.
Commissioner Garcia attended the Easter Egg Hunt at Crummett Park. Mr. Garcia recommended considering emergency service assistance for future events.
Commissioner Ramos had no report.
Commissioner Rojas attended the two City Council Meetings.
Chairperson Ureña attended the City Council meeting but did not present a report. She also attended the Binational Tournament at Legion Rivera Field and encouraged community members to attend the final game, Additionally, Chairperson Ureña toured Nosotros Park, Heber Park, and Rodriguez Park alongside the City Manager, Finance Director, Fire Chief; Grant Manager, and the City Manager's Assistant to discuss the needs of each park.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 11, 2026..
Vice-Chairperson Rojas made a motion to approve the Community Services Commission Minutes for the regular meeting of March 11, 2026. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Discussion on Bleacher Seat Replacement for Legion and Rivera Field.
No reportable action taken.
3. Discussion on Nosotros Softball Park Southwest Area for Possible Parking Lot.
No reportable action taken.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
4. Dissolution of "Friends of the Calexico Parks and Recreation" Nonprofit.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to postpone dissolving the "Friends of the Calexico and Recreation" nonprofit organization until further discussions take place with the Recreation Manager regarding potential options, and until a meeting is held with the Ad Hoc Committee, the City Manager, and the City Attorney to determine how they would like the organization to 2| Page
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proceed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Rojas, Garcia
NOES: Ramos
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Duron
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5. Reallocating ARPA Funds from Friendship Park to other Parks.
Commissioner Ramos made a motion to place the item titled 'Reallocating ARPA Funds from Friendship Park to other Parks.' on a future meeting agenda. Motion was seconded by Chairperson Ureña. Motion passed unanimously.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. Sport Light for Nosostros Park Multi-Purpose Field.
11.AD HOC - Non-profit established: Friends of Calexico Parks and Recreation Foundation.
12.2026 Aquatic Program.
13. Update AD Hoc Committees List.
14. Recreation Department Upcoming Event Flyers.
a. Basketball Youth League.
b. Daddy Daugther Dance.
c. Women in the Arts Exhibit Opening Night.
d. Noche Bohemia.
e, Easter Egg Hunt.
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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.
Catucia Ç. Thana
Patricia Ureña, Chairperson
Attest:
Ariana Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
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