AGENDA
ITEM
6 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
6 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 2, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerkon
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of April 15, 2026, May 6, 2026 and May 13, 2026.
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Recommendation:
Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of April 15, 2026, May 6, 2026 and May 13, Background:
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 2.04.070, the City Clerk shall prepare minutes of the proceedings of each City Council Meeting.
Discussion and Analysis:
City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of April 15, 2026, May 6, 2026 and May 13, 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Coordinated With:
None.
Attachments):
1. Minutes for the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission Minutes for Meetings of April 15, 2026, May 6, 2026 and May 13, 2026.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 15' DAY OF APRIL 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 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments.
ADJOURN TO CLOSE SESSION
City Council adjourned to closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
2. 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.
The City Council reconvened from close session at 6:41 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 6:46 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Pastor Nieto led those present in prayer.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Mitchell A. Driskill stated city council met in closed session, no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Martinez requested that Item No. 10 be removed.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez to approve the agenda with the removal of Item No. 10. Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation Honoring the 118t Anniversary of the City of Calexico.
Mayor Legaspi requested a motion to recess the meeting to facilitate celebrations in the city hall rotunda.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to recess the meeting at 6:53 p.m. for a reception in the rotunda. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to reconvene the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Proclamation Declaring April 9-25, 2026 as National Library Week. 4A. Proclamation Declaring April 12-18, 2026, as Dispatch Appreciation Week.
5. Presentation by Police Advisory, Traffic, Code Enforcement Commissioner Rangel Regarding Traffic Control Devices Around Schools.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Legaspi announced that the Binational Baseball Game Finals will take place this coming Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Aguilas de Mexicali Stadium.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Juan Moran, Jose Carrillo, and Lewis Pacheco.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - provided a brief update on the ICT paving project around the Intermodal Transportation Station in the downtown area.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT - Javier Gonzalez, Police Advisory, Traffic and Code Enforcement Commission, reported the following: invited the public to the Calexico Spring Clean Up Event on May 2, 2026; stated that on the next council agenda they will have an item for approval regarding a potential Public Safety Town Hall at the Women's Improvement Club, featuring participation from the Police, Probation, Sheriff's, and District Attorney departments.
Additionally, Mr. Gonzalez requested City support for translation services and reminded the council of a remaining commissioner vacancy awaiting appointment by the City Manager.
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Blanca Morales, Business Improvement District (BID), reported on the following: the April 9, 2026 commission meeting, stating Roberto Neri was absent; highlighting downtown safety concerns, traffic issues on Imperial Avenue, and a proposed trash can beautification project and requested to add to the next council agenda; also discussed plans to revive the Oktoberfest event, an "Adopt an Alley" initiative, and possibly a food truck plaza; submitted evidence of infrastructure hazards to the City Manager.
Patricia Urena, Community Services Commission, reported on the following: congratulated the City of Calexico on its 118th Anniversary and commended Ms. Rangel for her presentation; at the commission's last meeting the following was discussed: the bleachers at Legion and Rivera fields, and thanked Mr. Villegas for executing that; exploring the possibility of a parking lot and dugout as it is starting to deteriorate at Nosotros Softball Park; discussion regarding the redistribution of ARPA park funds from Friendship Park to other facilities; currently reviewing a facility use fee structure and the city's MOU with Vincent Memorial High School, with a presentation expected at the next council meeting; Nostros Park lights arrived but are currently awaiting brackets; discussion regarding the concession stands and the health department requirements; lastly, she highlighted the Recreation Department's Mother's Day Dance on May 2, 2026, and noted that updates regarding the Heber Park project will be brought forward soon.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
Council Member Nuricumbo reported on the following items: thanked the city commissioners for their dedicated work and service and advised them that any items brought forward for council discussion and Item Request Form must be submitted.
Council Member Marquez reported on the following items: attended the swearing-in ceremony for Police Officer Rivera; attended the Library Board of Trustees meeting which covered the Parent-Child workshop, the 3D Printer Workshop and the Dia de los Niño's Family Night on April 30, 2026; attended the opening of the Creative Young Minds Art Exhibit.
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon reported on the following items: Cesar Chavez Traffic: Addressed peak-hour northbound gridlock on blocking west-side residents coming from Mexicali. Mentioned available ICTC traffic control funding and requested a structural solution; Called for immediate enforcement action against semi-trucks parked illegally at Heber Park (citing child safety concerns) and abandoned vehicles blocking street sweepers; Cordova Park Fence Removal: Proposed terminating the $1,400/month Cordova Park fence lease to redirect funds to Nosotros, Rodriguez, recent blacktop scraping and the grand opening is set for May 11th.
Mayor Legaspi reported on the following items: thanked Laura Bowen and Michael Coyne for their assistance with the City's 118" celebration; met with City Manager Martinez, Public Works Director/City Engineer Villegas and Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez via Zoom in reference to future projects for the city; attended the swear-in ceremony of the new City Attorney along with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon; attended the first Binational Baseball Game in Calexico with Mayor Pro Tem Calderon; councilmembers attended the swear-in of newly appointed police officer; attended the Women's Improvement Historical Event; visited the downtown area around the new transportation site; attended the reference to the vacant residences and businesses that are out there, stated that Planning Director Coyne is working on a plan on how the city is going to be addressing this issue and will be on the next council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo 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 February 18, 2026, and March 4, 2026; City Warrants Report from March 1, 2026 thru March 31, 2026; City Salaries Report from March 1, 2026 thru March 31, 2026; Authorize City Manager to Sign Partnership Agreement with Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE) Early Care and Education Program. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 11. APPOINTMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL TO THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION.
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Motion by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to approve Item No. 11 and appoint Liliana Hernandez, Miriam Ortega and Michael Gutierrez to the Personnel Commission. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY FEE SCHEDULE FOR
PLANNING APPLICATIONS, BUILDING PERMITS, AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Deborah McCarrey and Alexis Rangel.
Motion was made by Council Member Nuricumbo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon to approve Item No. 12 with the amendment to scratch landscaping fees. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVAL OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR WEAKLY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FEDERAL PROJECT NO. CML-5168(032) AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SEND THE PROJECT OUT TO BID.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to approve Item No. 13.
Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 14. CREATION OF A CITY COUNCIL AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL SALES TAX BALLOT MEASURE RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY OF CALEXICO.
The following person(s) provided public comments to council: Jonathan Rangel.
Motion was made by Mayor Legaspi, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Calderon and Council Member Tylenda to this committee. Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM NO. 15. ADOPT A BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION REALLOCATING S76,573 WITHIN FUND 255 (FEMA/ARPA) TO SUPPORT THE COSTS OF EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE,
RADIOS, AND FIRE BREATHING APPARATUS AND TURNOUTS FOR THE CALEXICO FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE APPROPRIATION.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to approve Item No. 15.
Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
ITEM NO. 16. INFORMATIONAL REPORT IN REFERENCE TO GRANTS ACTIVITIES DURING THE PERIOD OF FY25-26 Q3 JANUARY TO MARCH 2026.
Mayor Legaspi acknowledged receipt of Item No. 16.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Veronica Luna-Alvarado, City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 6** 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 the withdrawal, 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 ICTC 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 ICT meeting and stated they will continue to fund the Calexico on-demand service for all our residents, and ICT 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 11t 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 S126,354.00 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 S118,331.58 FOR A TOTAL OF COMBINED ESTIMATED COST OF S127,225.58 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
THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORIT/PLANNING COMMISSION MET IN SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION ON THE 13TH DAY OF MAY 2026 AT 5:00 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.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Legaspi called the special workshop session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor: Victor Legaspi
Mayor Pro Tem: Lorenzo Calderon
Council Member: Adriana Marquez
ABSENT:
Council Member: Lisa Tylenda - arrived at 5:03 p.m.
Council Member: Diana Nuricumbo - arrived at 5:01 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Calderon led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Marquez, to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 DISCUSS CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES, MODERATED BY RELIANCE PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC.
Reliance Public Relations, Inc. moderator Bill Gates provided an overview of the Strategic Planning Workshop process and stated they met individually with the council members to obtain their input on strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the city. A total of thirty-two (32) priorities were identified to review for the upcoming budget for next year.
Each council member selected ten (10) out of thirty-two (32) proposed priorities; resulting in twenty-two (22) different goals, and those would be the ones working on prioritizing.
Moderator Bill Gates read the preliminary scores as follow:
• Goal IA - Implement Routine City Manager recaps - score 33 • Establish departmental monthly memos - score 50
• Enhance community engagement - score 62
• Systemized citizen concerns - score 50
• Addressing Public Safety Understanding - score 100
Maximize paramedic revenue - score 79
• Border and traffic management - score 67
• Establish border service revenue - score 75
• Reform chain of command - score 50
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• Mandate supervisor training - score 44
• Litigation management - score 34
Funding acquisition: grant funding, border community funding programs - score 30 • Develop a council decorum policy - score 15
• Evaluate Mayor rotation policy - score 50
• Goal 6A - Execute capital improvement projects - score 100 • Urgent facility repairs - score 90
• Water infrastructure stability - score 56
• Economic Development plan - score 75
• Create a One-Stop shop - score 74
• Relaunch the Chamber of Commerce - score 20
• Implement nuisance prosecution - score 84
• Expand senior and youth programs - score 70
Moderator Bill Gates stated that those are the preliminary rankings and a final report will be presented to council.
Mayor Legaspi asked when they will be coming back for the second phase, in which Mr. Gates replied that it would be on the first meeting of June 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Calderon, seconded by Council Member Nuricumbo to adjourn meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
Victor Legaspi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha Gomez, Deputy Clerk