AGENDA
ITEM
26 AGENDA
CALEXICO California ITEM
WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
26 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
RECEIVED
DATE: October 7, 2026 7028
City of Calexico
TO: Mayor and City Council City Clerk's Office
Benjamin A. Martinez, City Manager Br Kles
APPROVED BY:
- Docubigned by:
PREPARED BY: Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager Прото Rsald, -3ER175002C504C8
SUBJECT: Receive and File Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of August 12, 2026.
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Recommendation:
Accept Minutes for Community Services Commission Regular Meeting held on August 12, 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, September 14, 2026, the Community Services Commission met and approved the minutes for the regular meeting held on August 12, 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 August 12, 2026.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
608 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA 92231
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 12th DAY OF AUGUST 2026 AT 5:07 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 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, August 12, 2026, at 5:07 p.m. by Chairperson, Patricia Ureña.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Patricia Ureña
Christina M. Rojas
Jaime Duron
Eugenio Ramos
Antonio Garcia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Duron made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Vice- Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people provided public comments to the Commissioners: Laura Bowen.
RECREATION MANAGER REPORT
Norma Gerardo, Recreation Manager, reported that the Summer Recitals were held on August 5, 2026, at San Diego State University Auditorium. The venue was at full capacity; participants had the opportunity to showcase what they learned throughout the summer session. During the break between class sessions, staff have been working full force to replace ceiling panels at the Cultural Arts Center, organizing the facility, and conducting volunteer training in preparation for Senior Registration on August 18th and General Public Registration on August 19'h. Ms. Gerardo and the staff are looking forward to the Fall/Winter Program, which begins the week of September 1, 2026.
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PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER REPORT
Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager, had no report.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS/EVENTS ATTENDED Commissioner Garcia reported attending the park grant outreach meetings and stated that they were interesting and well organized. He expressed his hope that more parks could be included in similar grant opportunities in the future.
Vice-Chairperson Rojas reported attending four outreach meetings and two City Council meetings, She also attended the Summer Recitals and commented that the event was wonderful and showcased the many talented participants in the Recreatlon programs.
Commissioner Ramos had no report.
Commissioner Duron reported attending the park grant outreach meetings and stated they were well organized by staff. He looks forward to attending and participating in future outreach meetings.
Chairperson Ureña reported that the park community outreach meetings were well attended and thanked Laura, Veronica, and staff for their hard work. She was allowed to host the outreach meeting held at the Community Center, where she received several questions and comments from senior residents. Chairperson Ureña suggested conducting outreach at the high school to obtain input from teenagers regarding the park projects. She also reported attending a City Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Community Services Commission Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 8, 2026.
Commissioner Duron made a motion to approve the Community Services Commission Minutes for the regular meeting of July 8, 2026. Motion was seconded by Vice-Chairperson Rojas.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
2. Consideration to Cancel the September 9, 2026, Regular Meeting due to Scheduled Admission Day Holiday and designate September 14, 2026, as the September Regular Meeting Date.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to cancel the September 9, 2026, regular meeting due to the scheduled Admission Day Holiday and designate September 14, 2026, as the September Regulal Meeting Date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcla. Motion passed unanimously 2 | Page
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3. Nosotros Park.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Vice- Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Parks Security Cameras.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Vice- Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Rojas, Garcia, Duron
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Ramos
ABSENT: None
5. Heber Expansion.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Vice- Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Rodriguez Park.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Vice- Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Rojas, Garcia, Duron
NOES: Ramos
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7. Summer Program 2026 Attendances.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Duron. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Rojas, Garcia, Duron
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Ramos
ABSENT: None
8. Policy for Naming and Renaming City Facilities, Parks, and Retention Basins.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Vice- Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Rojas, Garcia, Duron
NOES: Ramos
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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9. Status Report on Swimming Programs.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Duron. Motion passed unanimously.
10. Park Allocation Facilities Fall 2026.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. Motion passed with the following vote to wit:
AYES: Ureña, Rojas, Garcia, Duron
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Ramos
ABSENT: None
11. ARPA Funding for Community Center; Senior Hall, and Cultural Arts Center.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Vice- Chairperson Rojas. Motion passed unanimously.
12. Vincent MOU.
Chairperson Ureña made a motion to bring the item back. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Duron. Motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
13. Recreation Department Upcoming Events.
я. Fall / Winter / Spring Brochure 2026 - 2027.
b. Fun Family Movie Night.
c. Fall / Winter Registrations.
d. Paint Night: Viva Mexico.
e. Viva Mexico Event.
f. Grandparents' Day Dance.
g. Reminder: Youth Art Contest Registration Deadline.
14. Attendance Report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM by Chairperson Urefa.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Duron. Motion passed unanimously.
Patricia G. Urana
Patricia Ureña, Chairperson
Attest:
Ariana Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
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