City OfCalimesa May 6, 2024 City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Davis. ROLL CALL: ABSENT: STAFF: MAYOR DAVIS, PRO TEM HEWITT, COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY AND COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA. NONE 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 PETERSON. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Pursuant to the Brown Act, this is the opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on anyi item within the Council's subject matterj jurisdiction. Please note that this is also the time in which 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 Ina addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification or make a referral to staff for factual Donna Johnson, 950 California Street, Calimesa spoke regarding an empty lot abated for weeds that is adjacent to her mobile home in the Californian Mobile Home Park. She stated that due to the abatement, she has experienced many mice on her property and APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES - Thisi is the time for the City Council tor notify the public of any changes tot the agenda; such as removal of ana agenda item, rearrangement of the agenda, postponement of ana agenda item or continuance ofa ani item to ai future meeting. This is also the time for the City Council tor remove items from the Consent Calendar: fori individual consideration. Waiver off full reading of ordinances does not take policy action or approve or disapprove any ordinances on the agenda, it simply means that the entire text Mayor Davis 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 reading of MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED AND WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES. information: to be reported back tot the Council ata a later meeting. questioned if the field could be sprayed. oft the ordinance will not be read. ordinances was approved by the following action: City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024 Page1of8 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-9) 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) City Council action minutes of a regular meeting of April 15, 2024 RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES. a) There were not minutes ready for approval at this time. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS. b) April 25, 2024 Payroll of $112,186.63 May 1, 2024 Council Payroll of $1,670.25 b) City Council action minutes of a special public safety workshop of April 29, 2024. a) Check Register Report with a total of $490,276.02 (Check Nos. 41811to 41907) 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 398 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE 21-02 FOR THE SUMMERWIND RANCH AT OAK VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 1-A AMENDMENT 4 (SPA2 21- 02) MODIFYING LAND USE ACREAGES, LAND USE LOCATIONS, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND MONUMENT SIGNAGE LOCATIONS ONA 24.68-ACRE PORTION OF THE SUMMERWIND RANCH AT OAK VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED ON ROBERTS ROAD BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1,200 FEET NORTHWEST OF CHERRY VALLEY BOULEVARD AND FOXGLOVE DRIVE (APNS: 413-280-040, -041, -0428 &413- RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct 2nd reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 398, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE 21-02 FOR THE SUMMERWIND RANCH. AT OAK VALLEY: SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 1- AMENDMENT 4 (SPA 21-02) MODIFYING LAND USE ACREAGES, LAND USELOCATIONS, DEVELOPMENT: STANDARDS AND MONUMENT SIGNAGE LOCATIONS ON A 24.68-ACRE PORTION OF THE SUMMERWIND RANCH AT OAK VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED ON ROBERTS ROAD BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1,200 FEET NORTHWEST OF CHERRY VALLEY BOULEVARD AND FOXGLOVE DRIVE (APNS: 413-280-040, -041, -042 & 413-290-044, -048). PROPOSED MSHCP FEE CPIADJUSTMENT FOR JULY 1, 2024. 4. 290-044, -048). 5. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California implementing the proposed MSHCP Fee CPI Adjustment: for Fiscal Year 2024-25, as recommended by the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA). APPROVE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR FY: 2023-24 FUNDING. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2024-21, a 6. City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024 Page2of8 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa approving the attached list of projects for submittal to the California Transportation Commission to be eligible for Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 7. AWARD OF ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award the Bid for the year 2024 Weed Abatement Season to Sustainable Mitigation and authorize the City Manager to AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO 4LEAF, INC. FOR RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute al Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for ongoing code enforcement execute the contract documents. CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. services through June 30, 2025. 8. 9. CALTRANS ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve an Electrical Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). SHERIFF CAPTAIN REPORT Sheriff Captain Peterson spoke regarding off-road enforcement, emphasizing for the public that the issue is not as consistent in the City, as it is in other communities, adding that there are not enough constant issues to warrant the use of the Departments enforcement team. FIRE CHIEF REPORT Fire Chief O'Connell reported 642 calls for services year to date, a 15% increase of last years calls at this time. 423 Medical aide calls, 152 miscellaneous calls and 18 fire responses. Auto aid given outside of the city 31 times, with 15 of those being cancelled and 3 auto aids into the City from outside agencies. He reported the current response time at 6.43 minutes. He spoke regarding Community Risk Reduction which includes weed abatement and blight, adding that focus is ont the I-10 corridors and Calimesa Blvd. He further reported that he is working with the City of Yucaipa on an auto aid agreement and would bring to the fire ad-hoc committee for review. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER APPROVING A REPORT ON COST OF SERVICES (USER FEE) STUDY REPORT AND ADOPTION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE, ADOPTION OF FULL COST ALLOCATION PLAN BASED ON FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES AND THE OMB 2 CFR PART 200 COMPLIANT COST ALLOCATION PLAN BASED ON FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES. City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024 Page 3 of8 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Open the continued, public hearing and hear public testimony on the report on cost of services (user fee) study report, of amended fee schedule, of full cost allocation plan based on Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budgeted Expenditures and the OMB 2 Part 200 Compliant Cost Allocation Plan based on Fiscal Year 2021-22 2. Adopt Resolution 2024-10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, approving the report on cost of services (user fee) study, amended and restated master fee schedule, full cost allocation plan based on fiscal year 2023-24 budgeted expenditures and the OMB 2 CFR Part 200 Compliant cost allocation plan based on fiscal year 2021-22 actual Actual Expenditures; and expenditures. Mayor Davis opened the continued Public Hearing. City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report with a power point presentation and spoke regarding a letter received prior to the meeting written by an attorney representing SCE and So Cal Gas Company stating their opposition to the imposed fees and deposit requirements on SCE and So Cal Gas Company. City Manager Kolbow provided an updated version of Resolution No. 2024-10 that included an exceptions section as follows: Section 12. Exceptions. Notwithstanding anything contrary in this resolution and attached exhibits, any fee set forth herein shall not apply to any company that has a valid franchise with the City where the franchisee is exempt from paying such fee pursuant to the applicable franchise, the Calimesa Municipal Adam Eventov, Regional Representative for Southern California Gas Co. expressed objections to the fee schedule, stating that the amendment to the resolution does help a bit, but that there are fees that stand out that they object to. He expressed his appreciation of a yearly review for future increases. Aileen Flores, Representative for Southern California Edison thanked the Council for continuing the public hearing allowing them additional time to review the study and fees. She stated that she echoed the comments made by Adam Eventov and expressed her appreciation of the amendments to the Code, applicable state law, or applicable federal law. resolution addressing the franchise agreements. Mayor Davis closed the public hearing. City Manager Kolbow stated that staff will work with the utilities as it relates to the fees and their franchise agreements as projects come to the city. City Attorney Barrow stated that the resolution provides language giving discretion to the City Manager to rule on additional fees. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024 Page 4 of8 City Manager Kolbow spoke regarding the cost of business license and the current ordinance that allows for out-of-town businesses to be charged double the cost of in-town businesses. He stated that according to State law, there is a proportionality requirement for charging different tax rates and therefore staff is recommending all business license be set at $24. He further stated that this change will take place immediately, not wait until July 8, 2024 when all other fees become effective. After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, CARRIED 5-0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-10, AS AMENDED - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT ON COST OF SERVICES (USER FEE) STUDY, AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE, FULL COST ALLOCATION PLAN BASED ON FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES AND THE OMB 2 CFR PART 200 COMPLIANT COST ALLOCATION PLAN BASED ON FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES. BUSINESS ITEMS 11. MOUNTAINVEW PARK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Awarda construction contract to Three Peaks Corp for the amount of$2,421,000 2. Approve a total construction budget of $2,997,956 to include the construction contract amount, 10% contingency, 8% project management, City procured furnishings, MSHCP fees and water meter connection fees; and. 3. Approve the purchase of the modular restroom from Public Restroom Company 4. Approve Resolution 2024-22, a Resolution of the City of Calimesa Amending the FY2023-24 Budget to include an additional appropriation from the General Fund for the construction of the Mountainview Park Project; and. in the amount of $621,222. for the construction of the Mountainview Park Project. Associate Engineer Shakir presented the agenda report. Howard Reeves, 1017 Douglas Street, Calimesa and Parks, Trails & Community Services Commissioner spoke in support of the project. He thanked the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission and City staff for their work and expressed his excitement of the new park, stating it was a "great day" in the City of Calimesa. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6,2 2024 Page 5of8 After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HEWITT, CARRIED 5-0 TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO THREE PEAKS CORP FOR THE AMOUNT OF $2,421,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOUNTAINVIEW PARK PROJECT, APPROVE A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET OF $2,997,956 TO INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT, 10% CONTINGENCY, 8% PROJECT MANAGEMENT, CITY PROCURED FURNISHINGS, MSHCP FEES AND WATER METER CONNECTION FEES, APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE MODULAR RESTROOM FROM PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $621,222 AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING THE FY 2023-24 BUDGET TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOUNTAINVIEW PARK PROJECT. 12. -10/CHERRY VALLEY BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (PS&E). RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize execution ofa Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. to prepare Plans, Specifications. and Estimates for the -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard Interchange. City Engineer Thornton presented the agenda report. After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC. TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR THE -10/CHERRY VALLEY BOULEVARD 13. TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM AGREEMENT AMENDMENT 1TO REIMBURSE TUMF FUNDS FOR -10/SINGLETON ROAD RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Agreement Amendment 1 to reimburse TUMF Funds for -10/Singleton Road Interchange Project. City Engineer Thornton presented the agenda report. After Council discussion the following action was taken: INTERCHANGE. INTERCHANGE PROJECT. MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM HEWITT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, CARRIED 5-0 TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM AGREEMENT AMENDMENT 1 TO REIMBURSE TUMF FUNDS FOR -10/SINGLETON ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT. City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024 Page 6of8 14. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss the subject of this staff report and City Manager Kolbow introduced the item and Council commenced discussion. Council Member Molina expressed her support of the League of California Cities, stating membership in the league allows for advocacy, training resources and collaboration with other elected officials, not only in the Riverside Division but also state wide. She added that she sees a lot of value in networking with other cities. She further stated that she currently serves as the President for the Riverside Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt stated her concerns that smaller cities do not receive the recognition that the larger cities receive. She further expressed her concern that the City does not receive their monies worth for the amount of dues paid to the league. She suggested that at some point possibly a member of the league could come and give a presentation to the Council at a future meeting and explain how Council Member Manly expressed his support of the league, stating that they advocate for local control at the State level. He further stated that he has enjoyed many trainings organized by the league, adding that the trainings provide good Council Member Cervantez expressed his support of the league, stating that he has also enjoyed many training opportunities from the league that allowed him to walk away with better knowledge. He further stated that the league is a platform to have power in numbers to benefit the cities. He expressed his desire to have a representative provide a presentation to Council of what has been done for the Mayor Davis expressed his opposition to the league, stating that they do not Council Member Molina stated that she will work with City Manager Kolbowt to have al league representative attend a future meeting to provide a presentation to the provide direction to staff. Division. they have represented the pass area. information and resources. pass area in the past and for the future. represent the pass area and have done nothing for Calimesa. Council. There was no Council action taken on this item. 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 ofs staff, ando other issues of concern to Council Members may be presented briefly at thist time. The Council may not legally take actiono ona any item presented: at this time other than to directs staff toi investigate a complaint orp place ani item on a future agenda unless (1)4 byan majority vote, the Council determines that ane emergency. situation exists, as defined by Government Code $5 54956.5 MEETINGS/CONFERENCES City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024 Page7of8 or( (2) by af four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is a needf for immediate: actiona and the needf fora actiona arose. subsequent Council Member Manly thanked Sheriff Captain Peterson and Fire Chief O'Connell for their reports at the special public safety workshop held on April 29, 2024. Council Member Molina reported that she attended the League of California Cities City Leadership Summitt in Sacramento on April 19, 2024, an RCTC Budget and Finance Committee meeting on April 22, 2024, a Lions Club dedication of the Myrtlewood Median Project completed by the Lions Club, an RTA Executive Committee and Board meeting on April 25, 2024 where they approved the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget, a City Selection Committee meeting on behalf of the Mayor on May 1, 2024 and the SCAG Council Member Cervantez reported that he attended a meeting of the RCA earlier in the day where they discussed and approved a balanced fiscal year 2024/2025 budget. Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt reported that she attended a meeting of the WRCOG earlier in the day where they discussed the TUMF Nexus Study and its draft release, stating that Mayor Davis announced the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Tea to be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Edward Dean Museum in Cherry Valley. to the agenda being posted as required by Government Code S 54954.2(b). Regional Conference in Palm Desert on May 2nd and 3rd, 2024. there would be a 30-day review period. She stated that CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS None. ADJOURNMENT May 20, 2024 at6:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Dalw& Chod Darlene Gerdes, City Clerk Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday MOTION COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2024 REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED. APPROVED: May 20, 2024 N RR December 1, 1990 STATE OF LIFORN City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024 Page 8of8