City OfCalimesa August 5, 2024  City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting  CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt.  ROLL CALL: ABSENT:  PRO TEM HEWITT, COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, AND  COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA.  MAYOR DAVIS AND COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY  THERE WAS COUNCIL CONSENUS TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF MAYOR DAVIS  AND COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY.  STAFF:  CITY MANAGER KOLBOW, CITY ATTORNEY BARROW, CITY CLERK GERDES, FINANCE DIRECTOR REID, PLANNING DIRECTOR LUCIA, CITY ENGINEER THORNTON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MONSON, FIRE CHIEF O'CONNELL AND SHERIFF  CAPTAIN NORTHUP.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fire Chief O'Connell. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC  Pursuant tot the Brown Act, thisi ist the opportunity fori members oft the, public toc directly address the Council ona any item within the Council's subject matter, jurisdiction. Please note that this is also the time in whichi members oft the public may address the Council on any item on the Consent Calendar. This is not the time for City Council discussion of non-agenda items After receiving public comments, Council Members, or staff, after being recognized by the Mayor, may briefly respond to statements made by the public or questions posed by the public In addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification or make ar referral to staff for factual information to be reported James Wright, 10320 Calimesa Blvd., Calimesa provided a letter to the Council regarding the Oak Valley North Final Environmental Impact Report, stating that it was not prepared in full compliance with CEQA. He further spoke regarding air quality and Chapter 10 of the APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES - This is the time for the City Council to notify the public of any changes to the agenda; such as removal of an agenda item, rearrangement oft the agenda, postponement ofa an agenda item or continuance ofa an item toa ai future meeting. This is also the time for the City Councilt tor remove items from the Consent Calendari for individual consideration. Waiver off full reading ofc ordinances does not take policy action or approve or disapprove any ordinances on the agenda, its simply means that the entire. text of the ordinance Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt asked if there were any necessary changes to the agenda or any items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar. The agenda, consent Calendar and waiver of full  back tot the Council ata a later meeting.  Calimesa General Plan and the need to protect the residents of Calimesa.  will not be read.  reading of ordinances was approved by the following action:  City Council Action Minutes oft thel Regular Meeting of  August 5, 2024 Page 1of6    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 3-O(MAYOR DAVIS AND COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY WERE ABSENT) TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED  AND WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-10)  The following items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion, with the exception of items previously removed during "Approval of the Agenda" for individual consideration Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the  Consent Calendar. 1. 2. 3.  APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES. a) There were no minutes ready for approval  RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES. a) Planning Commission action minutes of. June 10, 2024 regular meeting  APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS. b) August 1, 2024 Payroll of $120,442.64 August 1, 2024 Council Payroll of $1,670.25 REMODEL, PROJECT NO. 2023-06.  a) Check Register. Report with a total of $1,771,729.46 (Check Nos. 42185 to 42296) NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANNEX RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the Community Development Annex Remodel Project No. 2023-06 as complete, authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office and, ifno claims are. filed as of 35 days after recordation, release the 5% retention payment in the amount of $2,069.10 to NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT NO. 5.CM.04-23, NORTON YOUNGLOVE SENIOR CENTER. ADA IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE III, PROJECTNO RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 5.Cm.04-23, Norton Younglove Senior Center ADA Improvements, Phase II, Project No. 2022-08 as complete, authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office and, if no claims are filed as of 35 days after recordation, release the 5% retention payment in the amount of $1,862.80 to Bella NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CITY HALL COMPLEX ROOFING PROJECT FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ROOF SHINGLE INSTALLATION, PROJECT NO RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the City Hall Complex Roofing Project Fire Department Training Roof Shingle Installation, Project No 2023-05B as  4.  California Custom Builders of Ventura, California.  5.  2022-08.  Kai Construction 2023-05B.  6.  City Council Action Minutes of thel Regular Meeting of  August 5, 2024 Page 2of6    complete, authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office and, if no claims are filed as of 35 days after recordation, release the 5% retention NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CITY HALL COMPLEX ROOFING PROJECT CITY HALL BUILDING & FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS BAY, PROJECT NO RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the City Hall Complex Roofing Project City Hall Building & Fire Department Apparatus Bay, Project No 2023-05A as complete, authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office and, if no claims are filed as of 35 days after recordation, release the 5% retention RESOLUTION 2024-47 - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR ARREARS PAYMENT TO RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, amending the FY 2024-25 Budget to Include an. Adjustment in the Non-Departmenta Benefits Account ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF 2023 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) FUNDING ALLOCATION - AWARD FOR EMERGENCYIFIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS - MOBILE RADIOS AND RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution 2024-48 A Resolution of the City of Calimesa, Accepting the FY23 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) award through the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) in the amount of $6,340.00; designating the City Manager as the authorized official to execute EMPG Program agreements on behalf of the City; authorizing the City Manager to sign the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Subaward Face Sheet and other related forms; and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to 10. WILDLAND PROTECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALIMESA AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution 2024-49, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa approving an Agreement between the City and the California Department of! Forestry and Fire Protection ofWildlands within the Local Agency Responsibility Area (LRA) of the City, approving the Wildland Operating Plan between the City of Calimesa and the CAL Fire/Riverside Unit, approving an Agreement Summary with Cal Fire, and authorizing the City Manager to execute these  payment Rite-Way Roof Corporation of Fontana, California.  7.  2023-05A.  payment Rite-Way Roof Corporation of Fontana, California. CALPERS FOR SERVICE CREDIT ADJUSTMENT.  8.  in the General Fund.  9.  ACCESSORIES.  include acceptance of EMPG grant Funds.  (CAL FIRE).  Agreements and related documents.  City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of  August 5, 2024 Page 30 of6    SHERIFF CAPTAIN REPORT  Captain Northrup reported 601 calls for service for July 2024 with 4 burglaries, 17 grand larceny, 21citations written and an increase in vehicle thefts from the prior month. One off road vehicle denied access to Oak Valley Parkway. He further reported a Quality-of-Life Operation that took place on July 11th, resulting in 8 citations given to 8 unhoused subjects  with 2 accepting resources. FIRE CHIEF REPORT  Fire Chief O'Connell reported 1138 Calls for Service year to date with 780 of those being medical aid calls, 41 fire responses and 56 auto aide given. He reported that they assisted Yucaipa with a business fire on Outer Highway 10. He announced the National Night Out event that would be held at Noble Creek Park and would include all agencies in the pass Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt questioned home insurance and whether the city can do anything Fire Chief O'Connell replied that Calimesa will be affected by the State Imposed Mapping : which is about to come out and will affect the city's rating, adding that Calimesa is currently at a rating 310. He stated that the department is making a grassroots effort to make a Firewise Community by inviting local residents to get involved in helping to create a 3-year plan, adding that these efforts could result in some sort of reduction in insurance costs.  area.  about fire insurance costs to homeowners,  PUBLIC HEARINGS  11. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED  ABATEMENT CHARGES.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council open the continued public hearing, take public testimony and adopt Resolution No. 2024-44, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, confirming the report of charges to be placed as  special assessments for weed abatement for 2024-2025. Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt opened the continued public hearing. Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes presented the agenda report.  There was no public testimony  Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt closed the public hearing. After Council discussion the following action was taken:  MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, CARRIED 3-0(MAYOR DAVIS AND COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY WERE ABSENT) TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  August 5, 2024 Page 40 of6    COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF CHARGES TO BE PLACED AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED ABATEMENT  FOR: 2024-2025. BUSINESS ITEMS  12. DISCUSSION REGARDING WHETHER TO AMEND CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.10 (CITY COUNCIL), SECTION 2.10.040 COMPENSATION) IN RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding potential changes to the salaries of member of the City Council through an ordinance City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report. Council Member Molina spoke regarding her support of the potential changes to the City Council salaries. City Manager Kolbow stated that an ordinance would be necessary to adopt any amendments, and they must be adopted and in effect prior to the November election. He suggested that first reading of the Ordinance take place on September 16, 2024  ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 329.  aligning with Senate Bill 329 and applicable law.  with second reading at the October 7th meeting.  There was Council consensus to direct staff to bring an ordinance for first reading to MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTING OF COUNTY & REGIONAL This is the time for general comments, announcements, reports on meetings attended at public expense as required by AB 1234, requests of staff, and otheri issues of concern to Council Members may be presented briefly at this time. The Council may not legally take action on any item presented att this time other than to direct staff toi investigate a complaint or place ani item on a future agenda unless (1) byar majority vote, the Council determines that ane emergency: situation exists, as defined by Government Code $ 54956.5or (2) by at four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is a need for immediate action and the needf for action arose: subsequent to Council Member Cervantez reported that the RCA was cancelled for August, sO he had no report to provide. He spoke regarding the Calimesa Library Ground Breaking event, stating Council Member Molina reported that she attended the Popsicles in the Park on July 18, 2024 at Summerwind Park, adding it was well attended. She further reported that the Summer Lunch Program ended on July 19, 2024, adding that it was a successful event. She further reported that she attended the ribbon cutting for the All Valley Urgent Care located in the Marketplace at Calimesa, adding that they take all insurances, even Kaiser. Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt reported that she attended a meeting of the WRCOG earlier in the day where they approved a budget amendment to the FY 23-24 budget, received program updates and continued an item to the next meeting regarding bond authorization. She spoke regarding the Calimesa Library, stating that a new larger library is needed and will  the September 16, 2024 meeting. MEETINGS/CONFERENCES  the agenda being posted asi required by Government Code S 54954.2(b).  ity was a great time and thanked all who had a part in the event.  be great for the community.  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  August 5, 2024 Page 5of6    CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS  City Manager Kolbow thanked Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes, Deputy City Clerk Benson and Public Works Maintenance Worker Hagan for their work and attendance at the pass area National Night Out event. He announced the "Movies in the Park" event that would take place on Friday August 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Summerwind Park, adding that  Supervisor Guitierrez office was funding the event.  ADJOURNMENT  Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday,  August 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, E Hi Darlehe Gerdes, City Clerk  MOTION COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2024 REGULAR MEETING. PRESENTED. APPROVED: August 19, 2024  AS  OF NCORP CATRE  December 1,1 1990 STATE LFORETS  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  August 5, 2024 Page 60 of6