City OfCalimesa City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting March 3, 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, CITY ATTORNEY FLOWER, CITY CLERK GERDES, FINANCE DIRECTOR REID, PLANNING DIRECTOR LUCIA, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SHAKIR, CITY ENGINEER THORNTON, FIRE CHIEF O'CONNELL AND SHERIFF CAPTAIN NORTHRUP. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fire Chief O'Connell. 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 factual information to be reported back to the Council at a later meeting. Ryan Harold, Crafton Hills Fire Academy Chief thanked the City Council for their donation to the Academy of a fire engine and stated his desire to memorialize the donation with a possible tour of the facility or a visit with the Engine to City Hall for a photo opportunity with the full Council. 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 ofi 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. Council Member Garcia requested that Item No. 6 be pulled for discussion. The agenda, consent Calendar Items 1 = 5 and 7 - 8 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 ITEM'S 1 -5 AND 7 - 8 AS PRESENTED AND WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2025 Page 1 of 5 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 -5,7&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 February 18, 2025 regular meeting. 2. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES. a) a) Library Commission action minutes of December 3, 2024 regular meeting. b) Parks, Trails & Community Services action minutes of December 4, 2024 regular meeting 3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS. a) Check Register Report with a total of $708,572.44 (Check Nos. 43170 to 43227). b) b) February 13, 2025 Payroll of $127,870.41 4. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 408 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 351 TO AMEND CHAPTER 18.105 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct 2nd reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 408, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 351 TO AMEND CHAPTER 18.105 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA. 5. RV FUELING STATION (DPR19-04): MAINTANENCE BOND RELEASE. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the release of the street improvement maintenance bond. 7. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO SOUTH MESA WATER COMPANY FOR WATER SERVICE UPGRADES AT MOUNTAINVIEW PARK CONSTRUCTION. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize a payment of $63,087.96 to South Mesa Water Company (SMWC) for water service upgrades at Mountainview Park 8. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT NO. 5.CM.05-24, CALIMESA LIBRARY ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO 2023-09. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Supplemental Agreement with Riverside County Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 5.CM.05-24 for the amount of $40,658 for the construction of the Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project, Project No. 2023-09. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2025 Page 2 of 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION 6. SUMMERWIND TRAILS PLAN PHASE 1 PARK: RELEASE OF MAINTANENCE BOND. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the release of the street improvement maintenance bonds for Tract 32702-4. Council Member Garcia requested clarification regarding required signage and striping of the parking lot at Summerwind Park. City Engineer Thornton stated that he would need to research the original plans and get back to Council with an answer. Staff requested that the item be continued to the March 17, 2025 meeting to allow time to research the park plans to provide Council with the requested information. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, CARRIED 5-0 TO CONTINUE ITEM NO. 6 TO THE MARCH 17, 2025 MEETING. SHERIFF CAPTAIN REPORT Sheriff Captain Northup reported 6,703 calls for service in 2024 an increase from 2023's total calls for service. He described the difference between priority one, priority three and priority four calls and reported a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle off Singleton Road. He further spoke regarding mail thefts and encouraged the reporting of crimes, adding that they can't assist with issues they do not know about. FIRE CHIEF REPORT Fire Chief O'Connell reported 436 calls for service since January 2025, with 278 being medical calls. Ten responses into Yucaipa with nine mutual aid calls received into the City. He reported a vehicle roll over on the freeway February 20th and a fire off Mustang Way February 23rd. He further reported that the ISO rating review was underway, and the Local Hazard Severity Zone Mapping would be available March 24th, which will provide mandates for compliance. BUSINESS ITEMS 9. PASSCOM REQUEST FOR FUNDING. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction to staff as to the request for funding from Passcom City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report. There was Council discussion regarding the grant process discussed at a previous Council meeting whereby funds would be requested through a grant funding process. City Manager Kolbow stated that the implementation of the grant process would take place with the next budget year. That this would be a one-time ask and would follow the grant process in the future. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2025 Page 3 of 5 Mike Barron, President of Passcom, spoke regarding Passcom and its purpose to the Pass Area in regard to emergency assistance and collaboration with the Pass Area cities. He further spoke regarding a needs assessment for the Mobile Home Parks that was completed in 2007. After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY MAYOR MOLINA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, CARRIED 4- 1(COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY VOTED NO) TO APPROVE A ONE-TIME $500 ALLOCATION TO PASSCOM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. 10. SENIOR CENTER MONTHLY FOOD COMMODITY PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider a proposal from the Senior Center Manager regarding a monthly food program. If the City Council would like to approve a contribution to the food program, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, Amending the FY 2024-25 Budget to Include an Adjustment in the Community Services Community Partnerships Account in the General Fund. City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report and introduced Sommer Wells, Sr. Center Manager who provided additional information and answered questions of the City Council. After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA CARRIED 4-1(COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY VOTED NO) TO APPROVE A ONE-TIME $5,000 ALLOCATION TO A MONTHLY FOOD PROGRAM AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 2025-07, A RESOUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 BUDGET TO INCLUDE AN ADJUSTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY PARTNERSHPS ACCOUNT IN THE GENERAL FUND. 11. CITY OF CALIMESA SALES TAX UPDATE - 3Q 2024 July 2024 = September 2024. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Sales Tax update for 3Q2024 July 2024 = September 2024. City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report. Report was received and filed by the City Council. 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 $ 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). City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2025 Page 4 of 5 Council Member Cundieff reported that he attended a Lions Club meeting on February 19th, a Ribbon cutting of the Santa Ana River Enhanced Recharge Project Phase 1B on February 20th, the South Mesa Water Company Shareholders meeting of February 25th and the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner on February 27th. Council Member Manly reported that he attended a Public Safety Ad-Hoc committee meeting on February 24th and a Summerwind Specific Plan Ad-Hoc Committee meeting on February 24th. Mayor Pro Tem Cervantez reported that he attended a Fire Ad-Hoc Committee meeting and a Mesa Verde Project Ad-Hoc Committee meeting. He further reported that earlier in the day he attended two meetings, one of the WRCOG and on for the RCA. He stated that he would provide a summary report at the next meeting. Council Member Garcia thanked City Manager Kolbow and City Engineer Thornton for the tour through the Summerwind development. Mayor Molina reported that she and members of staff met with Congressman Ken Calvert's office to discuss funding opportunities. She further reported that she attended an RCTC Workshop in Temecula on February 20th - 22nd, an RCTC Budget Committee meeting on February 24th, the South Mesa Water Company Shareholders meeting on February 25th, a SCAG Orientation meeting in Los Angeles on February 26th and an RTA Board meeting on February 27th. She further reported that she was appointed to the Metrolink Board and will meet monthly. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS City Manager Kolbow stated that he received a letter of thanks from Plantation on the Lakes thanking the City for the flashing red lights added to the stop signs on Desert Lawn Drive. He further stated that flashing red lights were added to the stop signs at Avenue K and Calimesa Blvd as well. Mayor Molina wished City Manager Kolbow's wife Jennifer a happy birthday and asked all to join her in singing happy birthday. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, MOTION COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ CARRIED 5-0 TO X ) APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2025 Darlene Gerdes, City Clerk REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED. APPROVED: April 7, 2025 OF CALI A AICORPORATED City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2025 December 1, 1990 Page 5 of 5 STATE OF ALPORHIE