City OfCalimesa City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting January 21, 2025 CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Molina. ROLL CALL: MAYOR MOLINA, MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA AND COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY. ABSENT: None STAFF: CITY MANAGER KOLBOW, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FLOWER, CITY CLERK GERDES, FINANCE DIRECTOR REID, PLANNING DIRECTOR LUCIA, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SHAKIR, FIRE CHIEF O'CONNELL AND SHERIFF CAPTAIN NORTHRUP. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by resident Bill Thomas 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 of 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 a referral to staff for factualinformation to be reported back to the Council at a later meeting. Bill Thomas, 37420 Leta Drive, Calimesa spoke regarding the article in the News Mirror of the questions and answers from Mayor Linda Molina stating that not all residents would agree with her vision for the City. He expressed his conçerns of her vision and spoke regarding the specific plan for the Oak Valley development adopted many years ago, stating there is no need for changes. Tony Phillips, 504 Myrtlewood Drive, Calimesa spoke regarding a fire hydrant that was knocked off of the curb and stolen during an incident on July 12, 2024 in front of his business on Myrtlewood Drive and 5th Street. He stated that he contacted South Mesa Water Company, but the repairs still have not been completed. Tom Donahue, Senior Nutrition Administrator for Family Services Association expressed his thanks to the Mayor, City Council and staff for their commitment to the Senior Nutrition Program. He stated that effective February 1, 2025 the Hot Meal Program will resume and the Grab and Go meal option would no longer be available. He stated that there would be a staff and volunteer meeting on January 23, 2025 regarding the hot meal program. Howard Reeves, 1017 Douglas Street, Calimesa and member of the Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission, provided the Mayor and Council with a list of the events that have occurred in the City within the last couple of years and expressed his thanks to City staff for their work. He City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025 Page 1 of 6 stated that a Parks and Recreation Director or Department was needed in the City to fulfill what is needed for youth and adult recreation programs. He further addressed the need for a review of the trails in Calimesa, adding that 2006 was the last time anything was done for the trails system in Calimesa. 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 of the agenda, postponement of an agenda item or continuance of an item to a future meeting. This is also the time for the City Council to remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Waiver of 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 of the ordinance will not be read. Mayor Molina 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, however City Manager Kolbow stated that there were a few corrections made to the minutes included in Agenda Item No. 1 and copies were provided to the Council. He requested approval as amended. The agenda, consent Calendar and waiver of full reading of ordinances was approved by the following action: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED TO INCLUDE THE AMENDMENTS MADE TO THE MINUTES INCLUDED IN AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 AND WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 8) 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 of December 2, 2024 regular meeting. b) City Council action minutes of December 10, 2024 special meeting. c) City Council action minutes of December 16, 2024 regular meeting. 2. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES. a) There are no minutes ready for approval at this time 3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS. a) Check Register Report with a total of $1,387,908.96 (Check Nos. 42907 to 43037). b) December 19, 2024 Payroll of $126,245.58 January 1, 2025 Council Payroll of $3,897.25 January 2, 2025 Payroll of $131,337.77. 4. COUNCIL TRAVEL EXPENSES. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council move to approve the Council Travel Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through December 31, 2024. 5. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2024. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended November 30, 2024. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025 Page 2 of 6 6. RECEIVE AND FILE THE INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2024. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Approve the purchase of Poligon Shelter from Miracle Playground in the amount of $39,815.98; and 2. Approve the purchase of Bench, Trash receptacles, and Bike rack from Avalon Amenities in the amount of $21,346.67; and 3. Approve the purchase of the Picnic tables and Planter seatwall from Outdoor Creations Inc. in the amount of $27,811.35; and 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 waiving formal purchasing procedures for the picnic tables and custom seatwall from Outdoor Creations. 7. JP RANCH WEED ABATEMENT AWARD OF CONTRACT. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award a contract to Integrity Arborists & Ecoscape Inc. to provide weed abatement services to the JP Ranch CFD areas in the amount of $47,448.00 per year. 8. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SENIOR CENTER RESTROOM RENOVATION, PROJECT NO 2024-05. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Award a construction contract to California Custom Builders of Ventura, California. for the amount of $131,233 for the Senior Center Restroom Renovation, Project No. 2024- 05; and 2. Approve a construction contingency for the amount of $13,100, a design budget of $12,000 for expenses to date for staff time for advance planning, plans, specifications, estimates, bidding and project management, and a budget for the management of construction including inspection and permits in the amount of up to $25,202; for a total additional project cost of $50,302.00; and 3. Approve the Plans and Specifications. CALIMESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT Chamber Vice-President Phillips provided the following report: January breakfast was a successful event held at the Kafe Royale with a representative from 5th District Supervisors office as the speaker. February breakfast will be held February 11, 2025. He announced that the Chamber is seeking new board members, adding that they need to be a member of the chamber and be able to commit to a 2 year term. He announced the Annual Installation and Awards Dinner January 30, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at the Plantation on the Lakes Recreation Center and the Night at the Races scholarship fundraiser that would be held on March 15, 2025 at the Plantation on the Lakes. He announced two new members and 7 renewals for a membership total of 135 members. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025 Page 3 of 6 SHERIFF CAPTAIN REPORT Captain Northrup reported 266 part 1 calls for service year-to-date and 501 calls for service for December 2024. He reported thefts from vehicles in the Summerwind Ranch Community on December 19, 2024, adding that the vehicles had been left unlocked. He stated that one suspect was caught the other fled on foot and was not found. He announced the death of one Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Timothy Corlew who was killed in a traffic collision on January 8, 2025. Mayor Molina stated that a moment of silence would be held at the end of the Council meeting for Deputy Corlew. FIRE CHIEF REPORT Fire Chief O'Connell addressed a concern received by a Calimesa resident who asked what was being done to prevent wild fires in the City of Calimesa. Chief O'Connell stated that in the last 7 years of the department several Apparatus had been purchased and some replaced with newer equipment, the department is meeting the ISO standards and are keeping the city fire codes up to date. He further stated that the Community Risk Reduction Plan is in place with bi-annual weed abatement inspections and enforcement and coordination with the Public Works Department and Caltrans for public right of way abatements. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST TO CONTINUE ITEM - PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE TUMF PROGRAM; RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TUMF SCHEDULE. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council open the public hearing and continue it to the City Council Meeting of February 3, 2025, as staff needs more time to review the draft ordinance provided by WRCOG prior to presenting the updated ordinance. Mayor Molina opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. City Manager Kolbow requested that the Public Hearing be continued to allow staff additional time to review the draft ordinance provided by WRCOG. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE FEBRUARY 3, 2025 MEETING. BUSINESS ITEMS 10. CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Mayor Molina appoint one member to the Library Commission and that the City Council ratify the appointment by a majority vote and adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025 Page 4 of6 6 providing for appointment made. 2. That Council Member Garcia appoint one member to the Planning Commission and that the City Council ratify the appointment by a majority vote and adopt Resolution No. 2025- 04 providing for appointment made.. Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes presented the agenda report. Mayor Molina stated her intention to appoint Julie Saba to the Library Commission. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, CARRIED 5-0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03 PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION OF JULIE SABA. Council Member Garcia stated his intention to appoint Louis Enciso to the Planning Commission. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, SEÇONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04 PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF LOUIS ENCISO. Mayor Molina administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed commissioners Julie Saba and Louis Enciso. MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTING OF COUNTY & REGIONAL MEETINGS/CONFERENCES This is the time for general comments, announcements, reports on meetings attended at public expense as required by AB 1234, requests of staff, and other issues of concern to Council Members may be presented. briefly at this time. The Council may not legally take action on any item presented at this time other than to direct staff to investigate a complaint or place an item on a future agenda unless (1) by a majority vote, the Council determines that an emergency situation exists, as defined by Government Code S 54956.5 or (2) by a four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is a need for immediate action and the need for action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as required by Government Code S 54954.2(b). Council Member Cundieff reported that he attended the Chamber hosted ribbon cutting for the new business Happy Mediums, the League of California Cities Riverside Division meeting in Desert Hot Springs on January 13th, the Calimesa Chamber breakfast on January 14th and the South Mesa Water Company Ribbon Cutting on January 17th. He further reported that he was able to tour the Fire Emergency Center based at Noble Creek Park in Beaumont. Mayor Molina reported that she attended the Yucaipa Valley Water District Board Meeting on December 17th an RCTC meeting and RTA Board meeting on January 8th, the Chamber hosted ribbon cutting for the new business Happy Mediums on January 11th the League of California Cities Riverside Division Meeting on January 13th, the Chamber Breakfast on January 14th, and the South Mesa Water Company Ribbon Cutting on January 17th. She announced that she would be attending the Veterans Expo Event on January 25th in Beaumont and the League of California Cities Mayor and Council Member Academy in Garden Grove January 29th - January 31st and the Chamber Installation and Awards Dinner on January 30, 2025. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025 Page 5 of 6 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS City Manager Kolbow announced that staff is working with So Cal Gas and the IREN Program for the installation of tankless water heaters in the Sr. Center and the Fire Department. He further provided an explanation of the IREN program and its purpose. He reported that he participated in various conference calls with SCE regarding the wind events and power outages that occurred in the area. ADJOURNMENT A moment of silence was held to honor Riverside County Sheriff Deputy Timothy Corlew who was killed in a traffic collision while on duty on January 8, 2025. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. MOTION COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, SECONDED Respectfully Submitted, BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ CARRIED 4-0-1- O(COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY WAS ABSENT) TO S ay APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 2025 Darlene Gerdes, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED. APPROVED: February 3, 2025 OF / CALI NCO ORPORATEO December 1, 1990 - STATEOF CLPORHIE City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025 Page 6 of 6