Calexico public meetings in 2024

Meeting

The Calexico City Council held a regular meeting on December 18, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included employment agreements for the Planning & Building Director and Finance Director, and warrants. They also approved several resolutions, including an amended conflict of interest code, an agreement with Nichols Consulting Services, a two-year service agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management, a budget amendment reallocating $100,000 from fire utility vehicles to PPE, and the purchase of a fire alarm panel. The council directed staff to update commission policies to require monthly meetings, remove non-attending commissioners, eliminate stipends, and add an interview process. The meeting included a closed session with no reportable action.

• Approved consent agenda including employment agreements for Planning & Building Director and Finance Director (unanimous)
• Approved amended Conflict of Interest Code (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Nichols Consulting Services (unanimous)
• Approved two-year service agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA reallocation from fire utility vehicles to PPE (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Johnson Controls fire alarm panel (unanimous)
• Approved commission policy changes: monthly meetings, removal for non-attendance, eliminate stipend, interview process (direction given)
• Appointed Council Member Tylenda as ICTC primary representative and Council Member Calderon as alternate (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will receive and file the minutes from the Community Services Commission's September 11, 2024 regular meeting. This is a procedural ratification item with no fiscal impact or discussion of new policy.

• Receive and file Community Services Commission minutes from September 11, 2024

Meeting

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024 general municipal election results, presented plaques to outgoing officials, and swore in newly elected council members. Council Member Nuricumbo was appointed Mayor and Council Member Legaspi was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, both unanimously.

• Certified Resolution No. 2024-82 for the November 5, 2024 election (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Nuricumbo as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member Legaspi as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will adopt Resolution No. 2024-82, certifying the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. The certified winners are Victor Legaspi, Adriana Marquez, and Lorenzo 'Lencho' Calderon for four-year terms, and Diana Nuricumbo and Lisa Nichole Tylenda for two-year partial terms. This is a procedural action to finalize the election results.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-82 certifying General Municipal Election results
• Victor Legaspi, Adriana Marquez, and Lorenzo 'Lencho' Calderon elected to four-year council terms
• Diana Nuricumbo and Lisa Nichole Tylenda elected to two-year partial terms
• Canvass completed by Imperial County Registrar of Voters Linsey J. Dale
• No fiscal impact from the resolution

City Council

The City Council received an informational item regarding the status of Scaroni Road between SR-98 and Cole Boulevard. Staff explained that resurfacing is delayed pending the completion of water and sewer infrastructure improvements to avoid future excavation of new pavement.

• Informational report on Sewer Lift Station No. 9 and 11, Sewer Collection and Water Distribution System Improvement Project
• Project includes replacing 3,000 linear feet of 42-inch diameter PVC water pipeline
• Total contract amount for Lee & Ro, Inc. professional services is $520,209.00
• March 2024 cost estimate for project is $9,671,680
• Staff noted insufficient funds for FY 2024-2025 budget due to the October 2, 2024 decision not to adopt proposed water and sewer charges

Planning Commission Page

The November 25, 2024 regular meeting of the Calexico Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an informational expenditure report for the Heber Park Expansion Project. The project is funded by an $8,500,000 grant from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. Staff is currently working with state officials to potentially modify the project scope to include only the multi-purpose building and a reduced parking lot.

• Heber Park Expansion Project expenditure report totaling $741,373.42 as of October 31, 2024
• $8,500,000 grant from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
• Proposed scope modification to 'Option No. 1 — Building Only'
• Unsuccessful $5,000,000 grant application under the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) Cycle 2

Measure Committee

The 2010 General Tax Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct internal business. The committee will vote on a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Election of officers (Chair and Vice Chair)
• Approval of June 8, 2023, special meeting minutes

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission discussed updates on Rodriguez Field, Heber Expansion Project, and the 2024-2025 budgets. They voted to recommend Art Proposal #1 for the Library Container mural and to recommend that the City Council amend the ordinance for monthly commission meetings. Other items included ARPA funds ($150,000) for Rodriguez Field (tabled), fence removal at Crummett Park (no action), and commissioner reports on community events.

• ARPA funds of $150,000 available for Rodriguez Field repairs, item tabled
• Commission recommended approval of Art Proposal #1 for Library Container (Mural Project Cycle 8)
• Commission recommended City Council amend ordinance for monthly commission meetings
• Discussed pros and cons of removing fence at Crummett Park; no action taken
• Report on Heber Expansion Project funding and status

Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission

The Economic Development and Financial Advisory Commission is meeting to elect its officers. The body will also consider approving minutes from a July 2022 meeting.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

City staff recommends that the City Council approve bid documents to begin the construction phase for the Scaroni Road Pavement Rehabilitation project. The project involves milling and overlaying asphalt concrete pavement and updating traffic markings.

• Scaroni Road Pavement Rehabilitation (State Project No. LPPSB1L-5168(034))
• Engineer's cost estimate: $927,134
• Estimated cost for advertisement: $1,500.00
• Bid opening date: December 17, 2024
• Construction duration: 60 working days

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will receive information on the reopening of the Carnegie Technology Center, which has been closed since COVID-19, and discuss poetry workshops for teens, a three-day library closure for inventory, and several grant awards including the California Library Literacy Services Grant and Zip Books Grant for FY 2024-25. The board may also consider a Lunch at the Library grant opportunity for Summer 2025 and hear a Friends of the Library report.

• Carnegie Technology Center reopening – now open Tues/Thurs 3–7 PM with adult literacy programming
• Poetry workshops led by Donna Castañeda for ages 13–19 in November
• Library closing for inventory November 25–27, 2024
• California Library Literacy Services Grant Award for FY 2024-25
• California State Library Zip Books Grant Award for FY 2024-25

Planning Commission Page

The Calexico Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will decide on two change orders totaling $24,956 for renovations to Fire Station No. 2 and a $35,126 budget amendment from ARPA funds to cover the changes and purchase new equipment, including turnout gear storage and washers. The project was initially awarded in March 2024 for $966,559.

• Authorize Change Order No. 15 ($11,980) for irrigation conduit and generator fuel pump conversion
• Authorize Change Order No. 16 ($12,976) to replace the diesel emergency generator
• Adopt budget amendment resolution for $35,126 from Fund 255 (ARPA)
• Purchase turnout gear storage rack, speed queen turnout washer, and high-efficiency washer/dryer ($10,170)
• Total contract with A&N Quality Builders would rise to $1,577,297

Planning Commission Page

The regular Calexico Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024 has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an informational item regarding an agreement with The Holt Group, Inc. for the rehabilitation of Calexico Fire Station No. 2. The item provides a summary of the original contract and two subsequent amendments.

• Original agreement with The Holt Group, Inc. for $112,500.00 (January 17, 2024)
• Amendment No. 1 for Labor Compliance Consulting Services for $18,000.00 (March 20, 2024)
• Amendment No. 2 for Construction Management Services for $18,500.00 (June 5, 2024)
• Total project expenditure to date of $149,000.00

Community Services Commission

The Calexico Community Services Commission discussed several park and recreation projects. Key decisions included recommending City Council fund the 2024 Christmas Parade and reorganizing ad hoc committee assignments. The Commission also received updates on the Heber Park expansion, which received $500,000 of a requested $5,000,000, and a $35,000 grant for trees at Rodriguez Park.

• Heber Park Expansion Project: $5,000,000 extra allocation requested, only $500,000 approved; scope reduction under review with state parks
• Commission voted to recommend City Council fund the 2024 Christmas Parade
• Ad hoc committees reorganized: Commissioner Solano added to Parks & Recreational Facilities, Commissioner Rojas to Recreation Services and Non-Profit research/grants
• Mural Project Cycle 8: proposed removal of Camarena Memorial Library Container as mural site, but Chairperson kept project as previously approved
• Imperial Irrigation District Public Green Space Grant awarded $35,000 for tree installation at Rodriguez Park and Baseball Field

City Council

The Council will vote to receive and file the Library Board of Trustees minutes from their April 9 special meeting. The minutes include updates on upcoming events such as National Library Week, a new comic collection unveiling, and summer reading program. No other action items are on the agenda.

• Ratification of Library Board minutes from April 9, 2024
• Library Board reported plans for National Library Week (April 8-12) with Author Expo of 15 local authors
• Unveiling of new comic collection on May 30
• Family Summer Reading Program 'Adventure Begins at Your Library' from June 17 to August 8
• City administration and Mayor exploring lease of Carnegie Technology Center to SDSU-IV Campus

Planning Commission Page

The Calexico Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit applications for new drive-through restaurants at Cole Boulevard & Imperial Avenue East and at East Eat the Gran Plaza Outlets. The commission will review and determine whether to approve the permits.

• UA 2024-04: Conditional Use Permit for new drive-through restaurant at Cole Boulevard & Imperial Avenue East (APN 058-041-014)
• UA 2024-05: Conditional Use Permit for new drive-through Chick-fil-A at East Eat the Gran Plaza Outlets (APN 058-400-068)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a budget amendment resolution to reallocate $15,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds originally budgeted for Arts Center stage lights to instead cover termite treatment and replacement of an air conditioning unit at the Calexico Community Center. The item is the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Transfer $15,000 from Arts Center Stage Lights (ARPA) to Community Center Air Conditioning ($10,100) and Community Center Termites ($4,900)
• Replacement of one non-functioning HVAC unit at the Community Center
• Professional termite treatment for the Community Center building

Planning Commission Page

The regular meeting of the Calexico Planning Commission scheduled for August 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council is considering a single item: receiving and filing the minutes from the Community Services Commission’s April 10, 2024 regular meeting. The minutes document discussions about park conditions, project updates, and a potential agreement with Vincent Memorial High School, but no Council action is proposed on those topics beyond ratification of the record.

• Rodriguez Park baseball field repairs requested by resident Jesse Garcia
• Heber Park expansion estimated at $13,000,000 with $8,500,000 state grant received
• Adrian Cordova Park Phase #1 commencement announced for upcoming Council meeting
• Proposed MOU between City of Calexico and Vincent Memorial High School for park use
• Utility Box Art Project status: artist agreements executed, waiting to hire printing company

City Council

This is a special town hall meeting, not a voting session, on the status of the Hearthstone Development and Community Facilities District No. 2005-1, which issued 2006 Special Tax Bonds. The City Council will take no substantive votes but may give direction to the acting city manager.

• Discussion on status of Hearthstone Development and Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Hearthstone) 2006 Special Tax Bonds

Planning Commission Page

The Calexico Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission

The Economic Development and Financial Advisory Commission is holding a special meeting to elect its officers. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from a July 12, 2022 meeting.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is considering a request from Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to approve travel to Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, for the official signing of a Sisterhood Reaffirmation Agreement between Calexico and Ensenada. The agreement, originally signed in February 2023, aims to strengthen friendship, cooperation, and opportunities in business, commerce, and culture.

• Travel approval for Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to Ensenada for formal signing of the Sisterhood Reaffirmation Agreement

Measure Committee

The Measure H Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 2023 and elect a chair and vice chair. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of chair and vice chair for the Measure H Committee
• Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2023 special meeting

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission discussed several park maintenance and community art projects. The commission recommended moving forward with Mural Project Cycle 8 and addressed repair needs at Rodriguez Park. Members also reviewed updates on lighting for Gutierrez Retention Basin.

• Recommendation to fund Mural Project Cycle 8 up to $21,530
• Proposed repairs for Rodriguez Park roof, snack bar, and fencing
• $16,000 pending requisition for LED lights at Gutierrez Retention Basin
• $5 million allocation request submitted for Heber Park Expansion
• New My Rec software implementation for recreation program registration

Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission

The regular meeting of the Economic Development and Financial Advisory Commission scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission Page

The regular meeting of the Calexico Planning Commission scheduled for July 8, 2024, has been cancelled. This notice contains only a cancellation announcement.

City Council

Following recent appointments to the City Council, Council Members Legaries and Tylenda will appoint or confirm members to several boards and commissions. No applications were received for the Personnel Commission or Police Advisory Commission.

• Appointments for the Planning Commission including applicants Mary D. Salazar, Rosie Reisen, Karen Osuna, Lorena Minor-Montes, and Belinda Alvarado
• Appointment for the Business Improvement District (BID) by applicant Joseph Edward Guilin
• Appointment for the Economic Development & Financial Advisory Commission by applicant Benjamin J. Horton
• Appointment for the Community Services Commission by applicant Jesus E. Solano
• Appointments for the Library Board of Trustees and Sales Tax Citizen Advisory Committee

City Council

The Calexico City Council is considering a resolution to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The proposed budget includes $770,000 in ARPA funds for emergency response equipment and $330,000 from Measure H for fire department apparatus. Total net city-wide expenditures are projected at $167,484,832.

• Resolution to adopt the 2024-25 Annual Budget
• $770,000 ARPA funding allocation for emergency response equipment
• $330,000 Measure H allocation for fire department rolling stock and apparatus
• Revised Library Grant Fund expenditures of $80,078
• Funding for the Summer Swim Program via ARPA funds and Measure H

Planning Commission Page

The regular meeting of the Calexico Planning Commission scheduled for June 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

City Council

The Calexico City Council will hear presentations regarding proposed budgets for several city departments for the upcoming fiscal year. These presentations include the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Library departments.

• Proposed budget presentation for Public Works Department
• Proposed budget presentation for Police Department
• Proposed budget presentation for Fire Department
• Proposed budget presentation for Recreation Department
• Proposed budget presentation for Library

City Council

The City Council will hear presentations regarding proposed budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These presentations cover the Development Services, Library, Police, and Recreation departments.

• Proposed budget for Development Services Department
• Proposed budget for the Library
• Proposed budget for Calexico Police Department
• Proposed budget for Recreation Department

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to determine and levy the special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Hearthstone) for fiscal year 2024-25. The tax covers administrative costs, bond interest, and principal payments within the district. Residential parcels will be subject to specific annual fees for facilities and services.

• Approval of special tax levy for Hearthstone Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
• Residential facility tax rate: minimum $1,849 per dwelling unit
• Residential service tax rate: $691.70 per dwelling unit
• Non-residential service tax rate: $2,766.82 per acre

Planning Commission Page

The regular meeting of the Calexico Planning Commission scheduled for June 10, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for this date.

City Council

This special meeting of the Calexico City Council and related agencies has no items scheduled for open session. The agenda is limited to closed session discussions regarding a performance evaluation for the City Manager and a conference with legal counsel about potential litigation.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case

City Council

The Calexico Financing Authority is considering a resolution to invest funds in the State Treasurer’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). This follows the City's consolidated investment pool reaching the $75 million LAIF cap. The move aims to improve returns for cash balances related to 2020 Water/Wastewater and 2014 Measure H bonds.

• Resolution authorizing investment in the State Treasurer’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
• Expansion of investment accounts after reaching the $75 million LAIF cap
• Management of funds for 2020 Water/Wastewater and 2014 Measure H Revenue Bonds

City Council

The Calexico City Council will interview ten applicants and appoint two residents to fill council vacancies created by the April 16 recall of Councilmembers Patricia G. Urefia and Manzanarez. Under California Government Code Section 36512, the council must fill these seats within 60 days or call a special election. Members will also decide whether the final two candidates undergo a DOJ live scan background check or submit a self-disclosure form. Filling these seats ensures the city maintains full voting representation for residents.

• Interview and appoint two new Calexico City Council members
• Ten applicants submitted, including Jesus Solorzano and German J. Jimenez Jr.
• Council to choose between DOJ live scan or self-disclosure vetting for final candidates
• Vacancies resulted from April 16 recall election removing Councilmembers Urefia and Manzanarez
• Applications accepted through May 23; fiscal impact noted as none

City Council

At this meeting, the Calexico City Council will vote on a budget amendment transferring $26,472.41 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The transfer covers the city’s portion of a new ascending-tone alert system for Fire Station #1. The Calexico Firefighter Association has agreed to donate $22,500 in equipment if the council approves the cost share. This upgrade replaces a 30-year-old dispatch alarm and serves as the first phase of a planned internet-based dispatch network.

• Budget amendment transferring $26,472.41 from Fire Ambulance Repair fund to a new alerting system fund
• Westnet contract quote for $48,972.41 total cost for equipment and installation at Fire Station #1
• Calexico Firefighter Association agreement to donate $22,500 in equipment upon city cost-share approval
• Upgrade of 30-year-old tone-out system to ascending tones and room remote alerts
• First phase of a multi-step project to transition dispatch alerting to an internet-based network

City Council

The Calexico City Council will decide whether to receive and file minutes from a February Community Services Commission meeting. The attached minutes record discussions on park expansion funding gaps, facility repair requests, and potential agreements for local recreational programs. These items impact neighborhood parks, community sports fields, and summer programming availability.

• Heber Park expansion estimated at $13,000,000 with an existing $8,500,000 state grant; project stalled due to funding shortages.
• Adrian Cordova Park Phase 1 plans for a parking lot, sidewalk, and baseball field landscaping pending City Council approval.
• Resident requests to repair bathrooms, concession stand, fencing, and install lighting at Rodriguez Park.
• Discussion of an MOU with Vincent Memorial High School for city park use and coordination with Calexico Unified School District for the summer swim program.
• Utility Box Art Project artwork approved; waiting on purchase order to hire printing company for vinyl wrap installation.

City Council

The Calexico City Council is considering a resolution to schedule its regular meeting for May 8, 2024, at 608 Heber Avenue. This date will allow the council to take final action on an ordinance amending Chapter 13.01 of the municipal code regarding water service. The updates are required to comply with state laws governing water shut-offs and customer protections.

• Resolution to establish a regular City Council meeting for May 8, 2024
• Second reading and potential adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 13.01 on water service
• Meeting location set at City Council Chambers, 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California
• Schedule change due to cancellation of the May 1 meeting for council attendance at a SCAG conference

Planning Commission Page

The Calexico Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development applications and review an informational report on a new electric vehicle charging station. Commissioners will consider rezoning 947 Heber Avenue to allow eight apartment units, with staff recommending a change to condominium zoning instead of the originally proposed apartment designation. They will also decide on a conditional use permit for a Type 41 alcohol license at a restaurant on Paulin Avenue. The commission will vote to recommend approval or denial to the City Council.

• Public hearing and vote on a zone change from RI to RA for an eight-unit apartment project at 947 Heber Avenue (APN 058-271-006).
• Staff recommendation to modify the 947 Heber Avenue proposal to RC zoning and MOR land use instead of RA and HDR.
• Public hearing on a conditional use permit for a Type 41 alcohol license at a restaurant located at 1101 Paulin Avenue (APN 058-155-006).
• Informational report on an electric vehicle charger project at the southeast corner of Rockwood Plaza, 5th Street and Mary Avenue.
• Consent agenda item to approve Planning Commission meeting minutes from March 11, 2024.

City Council

The Calexico City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposed resolution requesting an immediate permanent ceasefire in Gaza, unrestricted humanitarian aid delivery, and the release of all hostages. The staff report notes the measure was requested by the Grassroots Community Organization Imperial Valley for Palestine on April 3, 2024, carries no fiscal impact, and would direct the City Clerk to notify state and federal officials. The resolution also addresses local community standards by condemning antisemitic, anti-Palestinian, and Islamophobic rhetoric.

• Proposed resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the blockade of humanitarian aid, and the release of all hostages
• Text condemning antisemitic, anti-Palestinian, and Islamophobic rhetoric and attacks
• Request from Grassroots Community Organization Imperial Valley for Palestine dated April 3, 2024
• Directive for the City Clerk to notify state and federal officials including Governor Gavin Newsom and U.S. President Joe Biden
• Fiscal impact listed as none

Measure Committee

The 2010 General Tax Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee will hold elections for its chair and vice-chair positions. Interim Finance Director Sandra L. Fonseca will present Measure H financial documents, including balance sheets and state tax distribution statements. Members will also approve the minutes from the February 20 meeting. These reviews track how Measure H revenue is managed and distributed by the city.

• Election of Measure H Committee chair and vice-chair
• Review of Measure H balance sheets, trial balances, and deposit records
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation of tax distribution statements by Interim Finance Director Sandra L. Fonseca

City Council

The April 10, 2024 Calexico City Council agenda includes a staff report reviewing an application for the Personnel Commission. Under Ordinance No. 1226, each council member appoints one resident or city employee to serve on city boards and committees without full council ratification. The review covers applicant Esperanza Amial’s qualifications against rules requiring Calexico residency or employment, while noting that standard commission members receive a $50 stipend per meeting.

• Application review for Esperanza Amial to join the Personnel Commission
• Ordinance No. 1226 mandates one appointment per council member to city boards and committees
• Eligibility requires Calexico residency or employment and prohibits holding multiple commissions
• Standard stipend set at $50 per meeting attended by board and committee members

Community Services Commission

The commission reviewed status updates on multiple city park projects and discussed public requests for facility repairs. Members noted that the $13,000,000 Heber Park expansion is paused due to a funding gap after an $8,500,000 state grant was secured. The meeting also covered informational items regarding a summer swim program training agreement and potential park use negotiations with Vincent Memorial High School.

• Heber Park expansion estimated at $13,000,000; project paused pending additional funding beyond the secured $8,500,000 state award
• Public comments requested repairs for Rodriguez Park including bathrooms, fencing, shade structures, and lighting
• Adrian Cordova Park Phase 1 commencement scheduled for the February 21 City Council meeting, with safety netting under discussion
• Commission reviewed an American Red Cross License Training Provider Agreement to support the summer swim program
• Staff brainstormed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and Vincent Memorial High School for park use

Library Board of Trustees

The Calexico Library Board of Trustees will approve minutes from its February 16, 2024 special meeting and receive information on upcoming library programming. Items include National Library Week events in April, a Dia del Niño Family Night on April 25, and the summer reading program running June through August. These updates inform residents about free community activities, literacy resources, and volunteer opportunities at the public library.

• Approval of February 16, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Information on National Library Week events (April 8–12)
• Schedule for Dia del Niño Family Night (April 25) and summer reading program (June 17–August 8)
• Updates on Friends of the Library membership and fundraising
• Library Manager’s report and board comments

Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission

The Calexico Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission has cancelled its regular April 9, 2024 meeting due to a lack of quorum. No business, votes, or public hearings were conducted. Residents should monitor official city channels for any rescheduled dates.

• No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or ordinances were listed.

Planning Commission Page

The Calexico Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items or decisions are being reviewed because the session was called off. The cancellation notice was posted by Administrative Assistant Eva Lopez on or before April 4, 2024.

• Regular meeting for April 8, 2024, officially cancelled with no agenda items.

City Council

This agenda item outlines administrative procedures and eligibility requirements for commission appointments, noting that Council Member Urefia must select an eligible resident per Ordinance No. 1226. It details residency standards, conflict-of-interest rules, and a limit of one commission seat at a time. The document also confirms a $50 per-meeting stipend for most board members and states there is no fiscal impact.

• Ordinance No. 1226 eligibility requirements for city commissions
• $50 per-meeting stipend for commission members (Planning Commission receives separate compensation)
• Requirement for Council Member Urefia to appoint a Personnel Commission member
• Conflict-of-interest rules and single-committee service limit

Planning Commission Page

The Calexico Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items were placed for discussion or decision at this time. The cancellation notice was posted by Administrative Assistant Eva Lopez on or before March 21, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items listed.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a resolution to approve applications for state grant funds. The $12,500,000 from the State Department of Parks and Recreation is intended for the New River Parkway and Related Projects.

• Resolution to approve $12,500,000 in grant funds for New River Parkway and Related Projects

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a residential group care and retirement facility. The project proposes converting a former Border Patrol station into a facility with 21 studio rooms and therapy areas. The commission will also review the minutes from the February 26, 2024, meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for a residential group care and retirement facility at 1150 East Highway 98
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from February 26, 2024

City Council

The City Council will receive and file the approved minutes from the Library Board of Trustees meeting held on November 6, 2023. This is a procedural item for the ratification of board-approved records.

• Ratification of Library Board of Trustees minutes from November 6, 2023
• Approval of a proposal to donate over 1,000 comics and assist with project funding
• $27,167 tentative allocation for the Lunch at the Library grant for next year
• $1,012 provided by Friends of the Library for summer reading programs

City Council

The Successor Agency Board is considering a resolution to adopt the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 2024 through June 2025. This schedule authorizes funds to meet the agency's enforceable financial obligations. The plan was previously approved by the Imperial Countywide Oversight Board.

• Adoption of ROPS 24-25 A and B covering July 2024 through June 2025
• $4,549,379 in total enforceable obligations for the current period
• $250,000 for Successor Agency administrative cost allocation
• $7,000 for annual securities servicing fees
• $7,700 for continuing disclosure services

Measure Committee

The Measure H Committee will discuss reports from the Interim Finance Director regarding the 2010 General Tax. The committee will also consider proposed changes to the committee's by-laws language.

• Approval of June 8, 2023, special meeting minutes
• Measure H reports from Interim Finance Director Fonseca
• Proposed changes to Measure H Committee by-laws language

Economic Development Financial Advisory Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission will review an appeal regarding a building permit application for a single-family home reconstruction. The applicant is contesting the requirement to provide a two-car garage as mandated by current zoning ordinances.

• Appeal of garage requirement for 629 West Canal Street
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The City Council is considering approval of bid documents to begin the renovation of Fire Station #2 at 900 Grant Street. The project involves repairing roofing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to make portions of the building habitable again.

• Approval of bid documents for Calexico Fire Station #2 renovation
• Authorization for The Holt Group, Inc. to send the project out to bid
• Renovation scope includes roofing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and interior finishes
• Estimated advertisement cost of $1,500.00

Planning Commission Page

The regular meeting of the Calexico Planning Commission scheduled for Monday, January 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council is considering authorizing an agreement with The Holt Group, Inc. to prepare building assessments and construction management services for Fire Station No. 2. The project aims to address deterioration at the 900 W. Grant Street facility, including mold mitigation and roofing repairs.

• $112,500 professional services agreement with The Holt Group, Inc.
• Building assessment and construction management for Fire Station No. 2 rehabilitation
• Use of Successor Agency funds for project costs

Planning Commission Page

The Planning Commission will review a proposed ordinance to amend the Calexico Code of Ordinances regarding cottage food operations. The commission is recommended to approve the draft text amendment to be sent to the City Council.

• Proposed ordinance amending sections 17.01.900 and 17.11.200 and adding Chapter 17.21 related to cottage food operations
• Approval of November 13, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of corrected October 23, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes