City yOfCalimesa January 16, 2024  City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting  CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Davis.  ROLL CALL: ABSENT: STAFF:  MAYOR PRO TEM HEWITT, COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY AND COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA.  MAYOR DAVIS  There was Council consensus to excuse the absence of Mayor Davis.  CITY MANAGER KOLBOW, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CAO, 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 Captain Peterson. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC  Pursuant to the Brown Act, this is the opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on any item within the Council's subject matter) 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 publico or questions posed by the public. Iné addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification or make a referral tos staff for factual James Wright, 10320 Calimesa Blvd., Calimesa provided a letter to Council and spoke about the need to hold warehouses accountable for their compliance of the Warehouse Indirect Source Rule enacted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. He further provide a news paper article from the September 21, 2023 Press Enterprise. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES This is the time for the City Council tor notify the public ofa any changes tot the agenda; such as removal of an agenda item, rearrangement oft the agenda, postponement of ana agenda item or continuance ofa an item toaf future meeting. This is alsot 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 ora approve or disapprove any ordinances on the agenda, it simply means that the entire text 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 changes made tot the agenda and no items were removed from the Consent Calendar. The agenda MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 4-0-1-OMAYOR DAVIS WAS ABSENT) TO APPROVE THE  informationi tot be reported back tot the Council ata a later meeting.  oft the ordinance will not be read.  and the consent Calendar were approved by the following action: AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  January 16, 2024 Page 1of7    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. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES.  a) City Council action minutes ofa regular meeting of December 18, 2023 RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES. a) There are no minutes ready for approval at this time. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS. b) December 21, 2023 Payroll of $118,197.30 January 1, 2024 Council Payroll of $1,683.75 January 4, 2024 Payroll of$112,612.11 COUNCIL TRAVEL EXPENSES  2. 3.  a) Check Register Report with a total of $503,950.28 (Check Nos. 41286 to 41387)  4.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council move to approve the Council Travel Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through December 31, 2023. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2023. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report AMENDMENTTO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES AND ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ("DEH") RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve an amendment to the previously approved Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Calimesa and Riverside County Department of Environmental Health to include vector control  5. 6.  for the month ended November 30, 2023.  TO INCLUDE VECTOR CONTROL SERVICES  services into the agreement.  7. ADOPTION OF A LANGUAGE ACCESS PLAN  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-01 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, adopting a AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS RULES OF THE CITY EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-03, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations for the City of Calimesa as adopted by the City  Language Access Plan. RULES & REGULATIONS  8.  Council on November 20, 2017.  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  January 16, 2024 Page 2of7    9.  PURCHASE OF SKID STEER LOADER.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the purchase ofa SSV75HFRC-  skid steer with cab for the purchase price of $77,843.92. CALIMESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMENTS & REPORTS  Chamber Board Member Heather Perry provided a report as follows: The January breakfast was well attended, and the February breakfast will be held on February 13, 2024 at Kafé Royale. She announced the Annual Chamber Installation and Awards Dinner that would be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, stating that Senator Ochoa- Bogh would be the keynote speaker. She announced two new members and five  renewals with a membership total of 130.  BUSINESS ITEMS  10. ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO 396 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER2.65 OF TITLE2OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $250, AND DECLARING THE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt by title only, Urgency Ordinance No. 396, an Ordinance of the City of Calimesa, California, amending Chapter 2.650 of Title 2 of the Calimesa Municipal Code to establish a Campaign Contribution  URGENCY THEREOF.  Maximum amount of $250, and declaring the urgency thereof. City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report. After Council discussion the following action was taken:  MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 4-0-1-O(MAYOR DAVIS WAS ABSENT) TO ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 396, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.65 OF TITLE 2 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A CAPAIGN CONTRIBUTION MAXIMUM  AMOUNT OF $250 AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEROF.  11. CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT  RECOMMENDATION: That Council Member Molina appoint one member to the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission and that the City Council ratify the appointment by a majority vote and adopt Resolution No. 2024-02 providing for Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes presented the agenda report.  the appointment made  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  January 16, 2024 Page 3of7    Council Member Molina stated heri intent to appoint Ronna Roberson-Smith to the  Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission. After Council discussion the following action was taken:  MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, CARRIED 4-0-1-O(MAYOR DAVIS WAS ABSENT) TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS, TRAILS AND Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt administered the oath of office to Commissioner Roberson-Smith. 12. APPROVAL OF FINANCING WITH A MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE. ACQISITION OF ONE (1) NEWSUTPHEN RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the financing with a master equipment lease purchase agreement for the acquisition of one (1) new Sutphen Monarch G2 Pumper equipment lease with an acquisition cost of $925,801.73.  COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION.  MONARCH G2 PUMPER FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.  City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report. After Council discussion the following action was taken:  MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, CARRIED 4-0-1-O(MAYOR DAVIS WAS ABSENT) TO APPROVE THE FINANCING WITH A MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ONE (1) NEW SUTPHEN MONARCH G2 PUMPER EQUIPMENT LEASE WITH AN ACQUISITION COST OF $925,801.73. 13. SHOP LOCAL CALIMESA DIGITAL GIFT CARD PROGRAM UPDATE update and provide direction to staff for the future of the program.  RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive and file the digital gift card program City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report providing an update of the Calimesa Digital Gift Card Program, stating that by January 6, less than one month into the program the BOGO program was sold out. He added that between purchases of gift cards and the bonus cards issued from those sales, over $61,000 was generated to be used at local businesses. As of. January 9, over $41,000 had been redeemed at those businesses and twelve (12) merchants were currently enrolled in the program. He further stated that the program would be brought back  to the Council at a later date for further discussion. THERE WAS NO COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON THIS ITEM.  City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of  January 16, 2024 Page 4of7    14. CALIMESA READER BOARD SIGN UPDATE.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the report and provide direction Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes presented the agenda report. There was Council discussion on the options available, such as a larger sign along the 110 Freeway that could advertise businesses, etc. City Manager Kolbow stated that staff would review the zoning code and determine options available and bring it  to staff as necessary.  back to a future meeting for further Council discussion. THERE WAS NO COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON THIS ITEM. 15. CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT FY 2023/24.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide drectonpnontzation of City Engineer Thornton presented the agenda report. Council chose the following 2nd Street from County Line Road to W Avenue L-PCI46-58-G Grind and Overlay with Select Full Depth Removal and Replacement. Cost: $380,000. Fisher Court from 2nd Street to its end - PCI 52 - Full Depth Removal and Alton Court from 2nd Street to its end - PCI 52 - Grind and Overlay with Select Fremont Street from County Line Road to E Avenue L - PCI 52-58 - Grind and Overlay with Select Full Depth Removal and Replacement. Cost: $269,000. EA Avenue L from Fremont Street to 400 ft. west PCI 52-58 Grind and Overlay with Select Full Depth Removal and Replacement. Cost: $106,000. Holmes Street from County Line Road to its end = PCI 158- Grind and Overlay with Select Full Depth Removal and Replacement. Cost: $279,000. 4th Street from County Line Road to WAvenue L-F PCI52-58- Grind and Overlay with Select Full Depth Removal and Replacement. Cost: $360,000. Avenue B from Avenue K to its end = PCI 46 - Full Depth Removal and Ponderosa Trail from Mulberry Lane to Smokeridge Trail - PCI5 52- Full Depth  streets for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Pavement Rehabilitation Program  streets for improvement:  Replacement. Cost: $160,000.  Full Depth Removal and Replacement. Cost: $149,000.  Replacement. Cost: $121,000.  Removal and Replacement. Cost: $261,000.  City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of  January 16, 2024 Page 5of7    Lone Star Court from Sandalwood Drive to its end-PCI 52-Full Depth Removal Nugget Court from Sandalwood Drive to its end - PCI 52 - Full Depth Removal Gold Spur Court from Canyon View Drive to its end - PCI 52- Grind and Overlay with Select Full Depth Removal and Replacement. Cost: $59,000. Canyon View Drive from 3rd Street to its end PCI52 - Grind and Overlay with Select Full Depth Removal and Replacement. Cost: $164,000.  and Replacement. Cost: $157,000. and Replacement. Cost: $96,000.  Costs totaling: $2,561,000.  THERE WAS COUNCIL CONSENSUS TO APPROVE THE SELECTED STREETS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE 2023/20224 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM. 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, and other issues of concern to Council Members may be presented briefly att this time. The Council may not legally take action ona any item presented at this time other than to direct staff toi investigate. a complaint orp place ani item onat future agenda unless (1) bya majority vote, the Council determines that ane emergency: situation exists, as defined by Govemment Code $ 54956.5 or(2) byat four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is ar need for immediate action and the needi fora action arose subsequent Council Member Molina reported that she attended a SCAG Transportation Policy Committee Meeting on January 4, 2024, an RCTC Projects Ad-Hoc Committee on January 8, 2024, a CalCities Riverside Division Meeting on January 8, 2024, the Calimesa Chamber Breakfast on January 9, 2024, an RTA Admin and Finance meeting on January 10,2024, a ribbon cutting of the Crafton Hills Public Safety Training Center on January 12, 2024, a Lions Club coat drive on January 13, 2024 and placed flags on Calimesa Boulevard for the Lions Club on January 15, 2024 in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday. She announced that RCTC would be holding a 2-day workshop on January 25th and 26th in the desert. She further announced a Veterans Expo in Council Member Cervantez reported that he attended a meeting of the RCA receiving a report of the MSHCP study, stating that they are moving forward with the award of a 2-  MEETINGS/CONFERENCES  tot the agenda being posted as required by Govemment Code S5 54954.2(b).  Beaumont on January 20, 2024.  year consultant contract, who will evaluate the plan. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS  City Manager Kolbow announced the State of California's Earthquake Brace and Bolt (EBB) Grant Program that is now available to eligible California Homeowners. The grant application period is from January 10 to February 21, 2024. Eligible homeowners can apply for $3,000 seismic retrofit grants to help strengthen their homes against  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  January 16, 2024 Page 6of7    earthquake damage. He stated that information is available on the City's website. He further announced is recent podcast of "How a City Council meeting works" is available  on the City's website. ADJOURNMENT  Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. to the Special Meeting of the City Council on Monday,  January 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Darlene Gerdes, E  MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2024, REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED. APPROVED: February 5, 2024  Clerk City  AEATR  December 1,1990 STATE OF ALIFORN  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  January 16, 2024 Page7of7