City OfCalimesa February 5, 2024  City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting  CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Davis.  ROLL CALL: ABSENT: STAFF:  MAYOR DAVIS, MAYOR PRO TEM HEWITT, COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY AND COUNCIL  MEMBER MOLINA. None  CITY MANAGER KOLBOW, 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.  PRESENTATIONS Turch and Associates Federal Update - presented by David Turch David Turch of Turch and Associates provided an update of Federal legislation and funding obligations, stating that recent funding requests made for Calimesa on behalf of Congressman Ken Calvert were pending final approval. He thanked Council for allowing  Turch and Associates to serve the City of Calimesa. 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, ors staff, after being recognized. by the Mayor, may briefly respondt to statements made by the public or questions posed by the public Ina addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification orr make ar referral tos staff for factual  information: to be reported back tot the Council ata a later meeting.  None  APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES - This ist the time for the City Council to notify the public of any changes tot the agenda; such as removal of ana agenda item, rearrangement oft the agenda, postponement ofa an agenda item ord continuance ofa ani item to at future meeting. This is also the time for the City Council to remove items from the Consent Calendar: for individual consideration. Waiver off full reading of ordinances does not take policy action ora approve or disapprove any ordinances ont 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 changes made to the agenda and no items were removed from the Consent Calendar. The agenda and the  oft the ordinance will not be read.  consent Calendar were approved by the following action:  City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of  February 5, 2024 Page1of6    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND CONSENT  CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 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. January 16, 2024. b) City Council action minutes ofa special workshop of January 29, 2024. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES. a) Planning Commission action minutes of a regular meeting of December 11,  2.  2023.  3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS.  a) Check Register Report with a total of$ $4,165,113.39 (Check Nos. 41417 to 41531)  b) January 18, 2024 Payroll of $110,837.32 February 1, 2024 Council Payroll of $1,670.25 February 1, 2024 Payroll of $119,682.43 CALIMESA FEDERAL ADVOCACY REPORT  4.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council Receive and file the Calimesa Federal SUTPHEN MONARCH G2 PUMPER = RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION JOHNSON EQUIPMENT - TAG-ALONG" PURCHASE. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the authorization and issuance ofa Purchase Order, payable to the Johnson Equipment Company required for the purchase and installation of Emergency VHF radio's, electronics, and computer docking stations compatible with the required Riverside County Fire Department Dispatch Services Radio Equipment for use in the newly purchased Sutphen Monarch G2 Pumper for use by the City of Calimesa Fire Department. SUTPHEN MONARCH G2 PUMPER - EQUIPMENT MOUNTING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the authorization andi issuance of a sole source Purchase Order payable to the FMI Company, for the custom work and materials needed to upfit the compartment spaces of newly acquired Sutphen Monarch G2 Pumper "Demo" Unit prevlouslyapproved. by council and waive formal bidding procedures as allowed by Chapter 3.15.130 - Waivers and 3.15.140, Alternative Purchasing Procedures of the City of Calimesa Municipal Code.  Advocacy Report..  5.  6.  ORDER REQUEST AUTHORIZATION INNOVATIONS LLC (FMI) SOLE SOURCE.  FIRE MANUFACTURING  City Council Action Minutes of thel Regular Meeting of  February 5, 2024 Page 2of6    7.  RESOLUTION ADOPTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE CALIMESA FIRE DEPARTMENTS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MANDATE STATE INSPECTION OF SPECIFIC OCCUPANCIES ACCORDING TO SECTIONS 13146.2AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTHAND SAFETY CODE.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council;  1. Adopts Resolution No. 2024-04, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, acknowledging receipt of the Calimesa Fire Department's 2023 Annual Report on the Mandate State Inspection of Specific Occupancies according to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety  Code"  2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  8.  OBSOLETE FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS EXCHANGE PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT IN TRADE FOR NEW "TNT" ELECTRONIC POWERED AUTO EXTRICATION SPREADERS AND CUTTERS, TO OUTFIT RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize, and direct staff facilitate the required exchange of obsolete surplus fire and rescue equipment to receive new "TNT" electronic powered automotive extrication equipment to be used in the FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc ("Rincon") and  THE NEW/SUTPHEN MONARCH G2, PUMPER.  outfitting of the newly purchased Sutphen Monarch G2 Pumper.  9.  RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.  authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. SHERIFF CAPTAIN COMMENTS & REPORTS  Captain Peterson reported an increase in motorcycles and off-roaders in Singleton Canyon as well as the old golf course. He further reported an increase in homeless/wanderers throughout the City, stating that he established a crime suppression team at the station and have brought them in to assist with the homeless population He further reported that the annual 2023 calls for service totals were level with the 2022 calls  for service.  FIRE CHIEF COMMENTS & REPORTS  Fire Chief O'Connell reported that after 2 years of preparation the department went live with the ALS program on January 26, 2024. He added that on January 30, 2024 the first savei in the program occurred when a victim went into full arrest. He expressed how proud he is oft the department. He further reported that the State report fori the High Fire Severity Zones was near completion and would effect the ISO ratings which in turn effect the  City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of  February 5, 2024 Page3of6    insurance rates resulting in possible increases. He stated that he wants Calimesa to be a Fire Wise Community and suggested the establishment of a citizen committee He further reported 1,758 calls for service in 2023 with 62% oft the calls being for medical aid.  BUSINESS ITEMS  10. SCAG 2024 GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE  AND. ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE. Assembly on May 2nd and. 3rd 2024.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint a voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate to represent the City of Calimesa at the SCAG General Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes presented the agenda report.  After Council discussion the following action was taken:  MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HEWITT, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA AS VOTING 11. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.10 (CITY COUNCIL), SECTION 2.10.040 COMPENSATION) OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOLLOWING THE ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding potential changes to the salaries of member of the City Council through an  DELEGATE AND COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY AS ALTERNATE.  SENATE BILL 329.  ordinance aligning with Senate Bill 329 and applicable law. City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report.  Council member Cervantez stated that the increase could make it more equitable for more to run for a Council seat. Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt agreed Council Member Manly stated his preference to leave the compensation as is with a possible annual CPI increase. Council Member Molina spoke in support of the compensation increase stating that Council members spend a lot of time working on behalf oft the City and further spoke of the importance of networking across the County and State. Mayor Davis requested the item be brought back to Council at a later date. There was Council consensus to direct staff to bring the item back to a future meeting and include various options for the Council to consider. 12. MID-YEAR FINANCIAL AND BUDGET REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.  RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-05 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to include recommended adjustments as provided for in  Attachments A-E.  City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of  February 5, 2024 Page 4of6    Finance Director Reid presented the agenda report through a PowerPoint presentation resulting in a Mid-Year General Fund Summary as follows:  Amended Budget Revised Estimate  FY2023-24 10,038,806 11,764,432 11,914,271 2,208,900 (2,358,739)  FY2023-24 $ 10,038,806 $ 11,822,822 12,008,746 2,188,900 (2,374,824)  Difference 58,390 94,475 (20,000) (16,085)  Beginning Fund Balance Revenue Expenditures Tranfers to Other Funds Net Change in Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance  $ 7,680,067 $ 7,663,982- $ (16,085)  Finance Director Reid reported that the current City Council Reserve Policy is 30% reserved for operations with a 5% equipment replacement reserve with ap projected She reported other fund adjustments as follows: Insurance Fund = Increase of $16,000 in expenditures, Road Maintenance and Rehab - Decrease of $5,000 in revenue, Gas Tax Fund - Net change of -0- decrease of revenue and expenditure, LLMD Fund - Decrease in transfer in of $20,000 and increase in utilities expenditures, net change of $11,000, DIF Traffic Improvement Fund = Decrease of $3,046,456 in revenue, no expenditures were budgeted, Recycling Fund = Increase of $2,000 in special supplies expenditures and CFD - JP Ranch = She concluded her report stating that the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget workshop would be scheduled in May with the final budget approval at the June 3, 2024  estimated reserve of $3.5 million as of. June 30, 2024.  Increase of $15,000 in utility expenditures.  meeting.  After Council discussion the following action was taken:  MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HEWITT, CARRIED 5-0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET TO INCLUDE RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS AS PROVIDED 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 otheri issues ofo concem to Council Members may be presented: briefly att thist time. The Council may not legally take. action on any! item presented att this time other than to directs staff toi investigate a complaint or place ani item on ai future agenda unless (1) byar majority vote, the Council determines that ane emergency: situation exists, as defined! by Government Code S 54956.5 or( (2) byaf four-fifths vote, the Council determines that therei is ar needt fori immediate. actiona and the needf for action arose: subsequent  FOR IN ATTACHMENTS A-E. MEETINGS/CONFERENCES  tot the agenda being posted as required by Government Code S 54954.2(b).  City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of  February 5, 2024 Page 5of6    Council Member Manly provided a report from the recent Sheriff Services Ad-Hoc Committee meeting, stating that they addressed three issues as follows: evaluation of the current Sheriff service level, the Citizen on Patrol program and review of ordinances as they relate to the sheriff's department, CSO and POP officers, with a comparison to other cities. He requested items on future agendas to discuss the following: 1) data received oft the currents service levels, 2) COP program and how to revamp and 3) review of ordinances that provide tools for law enforcement and putting them to use. There was Council consensus to place the requested items on future agendas for Council Member Molina reported that she attended and RTA Executive Committee and Board meeting setting annual goals, the RCTC General Assembly on January 25th and 26th discussing the Traffic Relief Plan, the City User Fee Workshop and a SCAG Transportation Committee meeting, a CalCities policy committee meeting discussing annual goals and the Veterans Expo event in Beaumont. She further reported that she participated in the Lions Club annual coat/sweater collection program; stating that they collected and distributed over four hundred coats and jackets for both adults and Mayor Pro Tem Hewitt reported that the WROCG meeting was cancelled earlier in the day due to the storm. She announced that Auto Zone would be holding an oil recycling Council Member Cervantez reported that the RCA was also cancelled earlier in the day  review and consideration.  children.  event on Saturday February 17, 2024.  due to the storm. He had nothing further to report. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS  City Manager Kolbow reported that he had received resident emails questioning the status of the development project at the Oak Valley Town Center. He stated that work has halted on the project as a result of weather conditions and artifacts found on the property. He stated that ultimately there will be public improvements completed as required by the City and that iti is in the best interest oft the City for the project to continue  moving forward. ADJOURNMENT  Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council on Tuesday,  February 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, E  MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM HEWITT, SEÇONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 2024, REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED. APPROVED; February 20, 2024  Gerdes, City  CORI ATLRA  -  City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of  February 5, 2024 Page 6of6  December 1, 1990 STATE OF 5 ALIFORN