City Announcements

Join us on September 19 to get or renew your library card! 

This workshop will be taught in Spanish.

September is Library Card Sign-Up month!

Take a look at all the FUN activities we have for you this month!

Spaces still available!

Quick, grab your tutu! We've got spots left for ballet dance!

Space still available!

You can register at calexicoca.myrec.com
Need help? Call us at (760) 768-2176

Spaces still available!

You can register at calexicoca.myrec.com
Need help? Call us at (760) 768-2176.

CALL FOR ARTISTS!

The City of Calexico is excited to announce the launch of its Mural Project Cycle 8 and invites all talented artists over the age of 18 to participate in this exciting endeavor.

The Mission:  To create a community mural project that will pro­mote the creative expression of local artists and provide an enrich­ing visual experience to residents and visitors of Calexico.

Application: Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

1.  Application packet due by 5:00 p.m. on October 28, 2024.

2.  Submission must include a rendering of the proposed mural on paper size no smaller than tabloid size 11”x 17” and presented on a poster board/cardboard.

3. Submission of pictures of previous mural installations are highly encouraged and will help in selection process. 

4. Complete application packet, along with the artwork rendering, must be submitted at the Calexico Recreation Department:                    

Norma Gerardo

                                          Recreation Manager

                                              707 Dool Avenue

                                          Calexico, CA  92231

For detailed program guidelines, the application form, or any additional information, please visit https://calexicorecreation.org/muralproject or feel free to contact the Calexico Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.

2024 Town Hall Meeting Fire Station No. 2

2024 Town Hall Meeting Fire Station No. 2 Sp

Join the Camarena Memorial Library's Chess Club!  We meet Mondays at 3:30 p.m.

Join us on Monday, September 23rd, 2024. This months' book selection is "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese.

Take a look at the Issue #1 of the monthly newsletter. Newsletter - July 2024

Encuentra el ejemplar #1 del boletin mensual Boletin - Julio 2024

The City of Calexico encourages interested residents to apply for the following positions on City Boards, Commissions and Committees: 

a)      Appointment by Council Member Legaspi and Council Member Tylenda to the Library Board of Trustees, Police Commission, Community Services Commission, Business Improvement District, Economic Development/Financial Advisory Commission and Sales Tax Citizen Advisory Committee (Measure H).

b)      Appointments by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, Council Member Legaspi and Council Member Tylenda to the Calexico Personnel Commission and Planning Commission.

Any individuals interested in serving on any Board, Commission or Committee must submit a letter of interest and application to the City Clerk either by e-mail at cityclerk@calexico.ca.gov, by mail or personal delivery at:

Please submit letters of interest and application by 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 20242.  Applications may be picked up at the City Clerk’s office or downloaded from the city website at https://www.calexico.ca.gov/boardsandcommissions.

For additional information please see the Municipal Code Section 2.19 at www.calexico.ca.gov or contact the City Clerk’s office at (760) 768-2102.

Calexico Water Shutoff Investigation

The City of Calexico, by unanimous vote of the City Council, has reached a legal settlement with the State of California relating to the City’s previous policies and practices affecting water service customers. The resolution concludes an investigation by the State Water Resources Control Board and California Attorney General relating to the City’s compliance with the Water Shutoff Protection Act and the Water and Wastewater System Payments Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

The Water Shutoff Protection Act, which took effect in early 2020, requires water systems to follow certain procedures to protect residential water customers from shutoffs for nonpayment, and to have a written policy containing those procedures available to the public, among other things. The Water and Wastewater System Payments Act provides funding to various water and wastewater systems to assist customers whose delinquencies arose during the COVID-19 pandemic period, and conditioned the funding on compliance with certain requirements, such as waivers of late fees. 

Recently, the City Council adopted an updated water account ordinance and a new City policy on discontinuation of residential water service for nonpayment. The new ordinance and policy are compliant with—and go beyond—the requirements of State law. In conjunction with the new ordinance and policy, the settlement provides assurances that the City will take additional measures to avoid shutoffs of residential water customers for nonpayment and will make customers whole that were previously harmed by certain late fees and shutoffs that occurred in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Among various other provisions, the settlement provides that the City will:

• Return late fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic relief period (March 4, 2020 to June 21, 2021, with interest;
• Return fees and charges for water shutoffs conducted between February 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, with interest, and provide a bill credit or payment of $105.00 to those customers; and
• Issue bill credits to additional customers who are eligible for assistance under the State’s Extended Arrearages Payment Program;
• Establish and fund a water conservation program for residential customers for the purpose of promoting water efficiency and conservation, thereby reducing residential customers’ water service bills; and
• Pay a penalty to the State Water Board’s Safe Drinking Water Account.

The settlement will allow the City to avoid the costs of going to trial and focus on moving forward with implementing customer protections and making customers whole who were previously harmed.  Detailed information will be available upon the State filing the Consent Judgement. 

City Manager Esperanza Colio Warren expressed satisfaction with the settlement, stating, “We are pleased to have reached a resolution with the State that avoids costly litigation and allows the City to move forward by providing protections for our water customers and restitution for those harmed by past practices. The City of Calexico is committed to the well-being of our residents and intends to diligently comply with the settlement, as well as the new policies enacted by our Council to protect residential water customers.”

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the city manager’s office at 760.768.2110.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Calexico will accept applications from qualified registered voters for appointment to the City Council to fill the vacancies created by the recall of Mayor Pro Tem Gilberto Manzanarez and Council Member Raul Ureña effective May 8, 2024.

The term of this Council seat is from the date of appointment to December 2024.

Candidates must be 18 years of age, reside within the city limits of the City of Calexico, and be registered to vote in the City of Calexico at the time the application is received.

The appointment will be made at a special City Council meeting.

Application Period: May 16, 2024 to May 23, 2024

Applications are available in the following ways:

For download from the City’s website at:  www.calexico.ca.gov/publicannouncements

Or you may call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 768-2102 and have an application emailed to you or you can stop by the City Clerk’s Office and pick up an application.

Please submit applications to: City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@calexico.ca.gov  or deliver to the City Clerk at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, CA  92231 by the application deadline. 

Please call (760) 768-2102 upon arriving at City Hall to deliver your application. 

Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024

Publish Date:  May 16, 2024

TO ALL THE WORKING MOTHERS OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO, I WISH YOU HAPPINESS AND BLESSINGS ON YOUR DAY.

Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor the women who play the most important role in the lives of many: the role of being a mother.   You are all brave and committed women who balance work and family responsibilities.

You have my admiration and my unconditional gratitude.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY AND VIVA CALEXICO!

MBA. GLORIA GUADALUPE ROMO

Mayor of the City of Calexico

A TODAS LAS MADRES TRABAJADORAS DE LA CIUDAD DE CALEXICO LES DESEO PLENA FELICIDAD Y BENDICIONES EN SU DIA.

El Día de las Madres es una ocasión especial para honrar a las mujeres que desempeñan el papel más importante en la vida de muchos: el papel de ser madre. Todas ustedes son mujeres valientes y comprometidas que equilibran sus responsabilidades laborales y familiares.

Las admiro y reciban mi gratitud incondicional.

FELIZ DIA Y QUE VIVA CALEXICO!

MBA. GLORIA GUADALUPE ROMO

Mayor of the City of Calexico City of Calexico

Wishing all the mothers a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

Deseándoles a todas las Madres un Felíz Día!

Thank you for your service!

Public Works Dept. – Street Division has begun to re-paint cross walks and pavement markings on City streets.

Information about Calexico City Council Recall Election

Join us the last Monday of the month!

The City of Calexico and Comite Civico del Valle cordially invites you to the Lithium Valley Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Equity Initiative Groundbreaking Ceremony on Monday, December 18th at 10 AM in Calexico.

Calexico Water Tower currently located on south 1st Street between Heffernan and Heber Avenues.

MobileNOW! Launches Bilingual Mobile Payment Program in Calexico.