June 17, 2026 Regular Meeting

CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR

AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

City of Calexico
Fernando “Nene” Torres Council Chambers
608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California
www.calexico.ca.gov

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
5:30 PM

Council Members City Manager

Victor Legaspi, Mayor/Chair Person/Chair Person Benjamin A. Martinez

Lorenzo Calderon, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Person

Adriana Marquez, Council Member

Lisa Tylenda, Council Member

Diana Nuricumbo, Council Member

City Attorney

Mitchell A. Driskill

City Clerk

Veronica Luna-Alvarado

Next City Ordinance Number: 1253

Next City Resolution Number: 2026-38

Public participation will continue to be available in the following ways: Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting via live stream at the Calexico City Hall YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@CalexicoCityHall/videos at 6:30 p.m.

Members of the public will be able to make public comments in the following ways:

a) In-person comments.

b) Submit public comments via email by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 to cityclerk@calexico.ca.gov or via fax to (760) 768-2103. Public comments will be distributed to the City Council for their consideration and made available for public inspection. Public comments will not be read aloud by the City Clerk during the council meeting. They will be retained for the official record of the City.

CLOSED SESSION

5:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

(Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on the Closed Session Items only. The City Clerk will recognize you and when you come to the microphone, please state your name and place of residence for the record. While members of the public are encouraged to participate, it is unlawful to disturb or delay the Council meeting with personal or slanderous remarks. Group commentators may be requested to limit their group comments to 15 minutes. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION.

A “Closed” Session of the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority may be held in accordance with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations, security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators and conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. The Closed Session will be held in the City Hall Conference Room located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken before the Closed Session. Any required announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session will be made in the City Council Chambers, 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California.

1.  CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
      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/SEIU Local 221, Calexico Police Officers

Association, Supervisors Association, Calexico City Management Association.

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Title: City Manager

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(3)

One (1) Case

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

Marco Batani v. City of Calexico

WCAB Case: COCE-0097 COCE-0124 COCX-0162

CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR

AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY/PLANNING COMMISSION

OPEN SESSION

6:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS:

5. Mayoral Recognition to IID Director Lewis Pacheco and IID Director Karin Sol Eugenio.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Non-Agenda Items (Limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. If additional time is required for public comments, they will be heard towards the end of the meeting, after “Discussion and Potential Action Items”).

NOTE: (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on any item not appearing on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The City Clerk will recognize you and when you come to the microphone, please state your name and place of residence for the record. While members of the public are encouraged to participate, it is unlawful to disturb or delay the Council meeting with personal or slanderous remarks. Group commentators may be requested to limit their group comments to 15 minutes. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. If the item you wish to comment on is on the public portion of the agenda, we will take your comment when we get to the item on the agenda. Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council. The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to adjust this time limit based on the number of speakers who wish to address the Mayor and City Council.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

COMMISSIONER'S REPORT

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED

CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority/Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately by the City Council.

6. City Salaries Report from May 1, 2026 thru May 31, 2026.

7. City Warrants Report from May 1,2026 thru May 31, 2026.

8. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.

9. The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (Bravo/Rodiles) Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes of such District for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

10. The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Gran Plaza) Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes of such District for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

11. The City Council of the City of Calexico Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body for the Calexico Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Hearthstone) will Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes of such District for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

12. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Sign Non-Exclusive License Agreement between the City of Calexico and Catholic Charities for the Use of the Senior Hall for the Provision of Affordable Meals to Senior Citizens for the Period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

13. Adoption of a City Council Policy, “Disruption of Remote Participation During a Council Meeting,” as Required by Senate Bill 707.

14. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a One Year Agreement with SER Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).

15. Adopt a Resolution and Authorize Submission of Grant Applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Programs.

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

16. Annual Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

17. Adopt a Resolution and Authorize Submission of Grant Applications to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for the Anza Road Bridge, 2^nd Street Bridge, Rancho Frontera Bridge, and C.N. Perry Bridge Projects.

18. Adopt the following Resolutions 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 Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of Two Members of the City Council as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities.

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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with the Statewide General Election to be held on the Same Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Elections Code.

c. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

19. Review the Current Business License Ordinance Fee Structure.

20. Create a Policy or Review Existing Policy Regarding Keeping Public Areas Clean.

21. Status Update Regarding the RFP for the Forensic Audit.

22. Adoption of Code of Ethics and Conduct.

23. Adoption of Social Media Policy for Members of Legislative Bodies.

24. Identification of Priority Parks for Future Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) Funding Opportunities.

ADJOURNMENT

It is the intention of the City of Calexico to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If you are a person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (760) 768-2102. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. Please advise us at the time whether you will require accommodations to participate in meetings on a regular basis. Any person affected by any application on this agenda may submit their concerns in writing prior to the meeting or appear in person and be heard in support or opposition to the proposal at the time the matter is considered on the agenda. The staff reports, applications and environmental documents may be viewed at either the office of the office of the City Clerk, 608 Heber Avenue from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays. Telephone inquiries may be made at (760) 768-2102. If you challenge any agenda issue in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Calexico at, or prior to, the public meeting.

This notice of the agenda is hereby certified to have been posted on or before 4:00 p.m. June 12, 2026.

Karla Gomez Silva, Deputy Clerk