THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY 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 5:32 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: None
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:32 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, City Attorney Employee Organizations: Calexico Municipal Employees Association, Calexico Firefighters Association, Certified Operators Association/SETU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers Association, Supervisors Association, Calexico Management Association.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
The City Council reconvened from close session at 5:58 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 6:31 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 Marquez led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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INVOCATION
Deacon Gonzalez led those present in prayer.
Council Member Nuricumbo left the dais at 6:34 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Mitchell A. Driskill stated no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the agenda. Motion passed, with the vote recorded as follows:
AYES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez, Tylenda
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nuricumbo
PRESENTATIONS
3. Recognition to IV SoCal Elite Futbol Club - CPAA National Champions.
Councilmember Nuricumbo rejoined the session at 6:39 p.m.
4. Proclamation recognizing the 250t Anniversary of the United States' Independence.
Mayor Legaspi called for a short break at 6:45 p.m. to proceed with a mini celebration in the rotunda. The meeting resumed at 7:20 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Peter Rodriguez, Juan Moran, Carlos Fonseca, Christina Uriarte, Ivy Uriarte, Ricardo Romero,
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Martinez reported on the following: announced a major milestone for the Anza Bridge, noting that the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICT) voted to include the project in the regional transportation plan.
The California Transportation Commission subsequently approved the inclusion, securing $2 million in funding to move forward with the bridge's design and environmental phases. Additionally, he reported progress on the Sherman Street property, stating that the owner is expected to clean up the site soon, though the city is prepared to take further action if necessary. He concluded by requesting the Police Chief provide a brief update on local emergency preparedness.
websites. Staff directory updates and upcoming trainings are also being finalized to prepare for potential heavy rainfall.
Police Chief Orozco added that readiness efforts include equipment checks and the upcoming deployment of a secondary EOC next week. This secondary site will utilize analog, wired phones as a backup for cellular outages, and all computer and network systems will be pre-tested. He also planned an upcoming staff drill to familiarize personnel CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 3 JULY 1, 2026
with station roles and logistics, noting that mutual aid agreements remain established with county and external law enforcement and fire agencies.
City Manager Martinez concluded by stating that we are working with Caltrans regarding the border traffic plan and will need outside assistance to prepare the cost estimate, with a formal report scheduled for September. He also noted that progress continues on the Hearthstone second entrance project, with periodic updates to follow.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT - None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Nuricumbo reported on the following: expanded on the City Manager's updates, noting that a meeting was held yesterday regarding border traffic with representatives from ICTC, CalTrans, the City Manager, and the Public Works Director; explained that while a council policy required a staff update within 60 days, this is a more complex issue coordinating with multiple agencies that are involved, which means with council approval, we might see a potential shift in border traffic patterns within the next six months; addressed the Hearthstone second entrance project, highlighting that residents have been trapped inside the single-entrance development twice within the past year; expressed satisfaction that a viable plan is now being developed to resolve this long-standing safety issue.
Council Member Tylenda reported on the following items: expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the ad-hoc committee for the proposed special tax measure, noting the extensive work over the last two to three months leading up to tonight's agenda item; thanked the "Clean Calexico" volunteer movement-specifically recognizing Javier Gonzalez, Eugenio Ramos, Sergio Soto, and Carlos Fonseca—for organizing community-funded cleanup efforts over the past couple of years; requested that the City Manager investigate safety hazards at Nosotros Park due to severe holes and shifting ground; invited the public to join the weekly "Team Calexico" Facebook Live outreach held every Tuesday evening to discuss local and regional issues.
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: attended the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) meeting, where the upcoming annual budget and funding for the Anza Bridge were approved; attended the Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency meeting and the Imperial County Local Transportation Authority meeting; attended the disaster preparedness workshop at the library and thanked Ms. Legaspi for organizing the informative event; reminded residents that the library provides free weekly lunches at noon for children ages 1 to18.
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon reported on the following items: attended the emergency preparedness presentation at the library and encouraged the public to attend future sessions to understand emergency preparedness; in anticipation of readiness, emphasizing the critical need to proactively clean city gutters and storm drains before the heavy rains begin. security camera installation; met with the City Manager, IID, and County representatives regarding Anza Road and other regional projects; met with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and administration regarding the monument and plaques; the Chief of Police is coordinating the artwork, and while the project is costly, stakeholders are being identified to help secure donations; met with the Mayor of Mexicali to strengthen the sister-city relationship; thanked the Library Manager for successfully hosting a 3D printer technology course at the Calexico Carnegie Library and a disaster preparedness program.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: Authorize City Manager or his Designee to Sign a Work-Study Contract Agreement with Imperial Valley College (IVC) for Fiscal Year 2026-27; Authorize City Manager or his Designee to Sign Training Agreement with the Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) to Place Project Connect Program Participants in City of Calexico's Departments from June 18, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Motion passed unanimously.
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DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A LOCAL COMMISSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 7. Motion did not pass, with the vote recorded as follows:
AYES: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDERATION OF CONVERTING CRUMMETT PARK INTO A DESIGNATED DOG PARK.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Ricardo Romero, Ismael Arvizu, and Yolanda Cunningham.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 8 and bring back within 60 days. Motion passed with the vote recorded as follows:
AYES: Calderon, Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Legaspi, Marquez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A PAYMENT INSTALLMENT PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Danny Martinez.
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to approve Item No. 9. Motion passed with the vote recorded as follows:
AYES: Legaspi, Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Calderon, Marquez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO. 10 ADOPTION OF CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Ricardo Romero.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 10. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 11. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA):
A) TDA ARTICLE 3 APPLICATION, CLAIM AND RESOLUTION FOR $38,310.00 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve Item No. 11. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 12. AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ROVE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $269,957.00 FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE III (PROJECT NO. 2026-100) FUNDED BY IMPERIAL COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT (ICAPCD) GRANT.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to approve Item No. 12. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 13. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANE REQUIRING ALLOCATION OF 58% OF
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND REVENUES TO POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2047.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Ricardo Romero, Ismael Arvizu and Norma Aguilar.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to table Item No. 13. and bring back with a proposed ordinance. Motion did not pass, with the vote recorded as follows:
AYES: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to not approve Item No. 13.
City Attorney asked how the motion was phrased and suggested that the motion be stated in the affirmative. Motion to approve and then people can vote yes or no, otherwise you have a double negative and it's confusing. So, his recommendation would be to have a motion to approve the item.
Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to approve Item No. 13. Motion did not pass, with the vote recorded as follows:
AYES: Tylenda, Nuricumbo
NOES: Legaspi, Calderon, Marquez
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO. 14. ADOPT THE FOLLOWING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF CALEXICO:
a) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA
CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A SPECIAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO
THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX FOR 20 YEARS, AT THE INITIAL RATE OF ONE- HALF PERCENT (1/2%), INCREASING TO ONE PERCENT (1%) UPON THE SUNSET OF MEASURE H.
b) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026,
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF DIRECT AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING
RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Alexis Rangel, Norma Aguilar, Jonathan Rangel, Evelynn German.
Motion by Council Member Tylenda, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to approve Item No. 14. Motion passed unanimously.
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ITEM NO. 15. POTENTIAL MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Peter Rodriguez, Juan Moran, Jake Tison, Rene Felix, Sean Ellis, Ricardo Romero, Dylan Castillo, Ismael Arvizu, Fabiola Moreno, Gilberto Manzanarez., Emma Flores, Ariel Gomez, Erika Quintero, Natalia Flores Sanchez, Edith Beltran, Anahi Moreno Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to go past 9:30 p.m. up to 10:30 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Council Member Tylenda to direct staff to develop an ordinance to ban data centers and bring back on July 15, 2026. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 16. RECEIVE AND FILE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTE FOR REGULAR MEETING ON MAY 4, 2026.
Mayor Legaspi acknowledged receipt of the informational item.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
cras
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk