City OfCalimesa City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting April 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, CITY ATTORNEY FLOWER, CITY CLERK GERDES, FINANCE DIRECTOR REID, 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 Mayor Molina. 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. Joyce Mcintire, Yucaipa Valley Water District Board Member provided an invitation for all to attend a Drinking Water, Recycled Water and Sewer Facility Tour that would take place on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 9:00 am = 1:30 pm with lunch included. She stated that the tour begins at Crystal Creek Water Treatment Facility on Oak Glen Road. Nyles O'harra, Yucaipa Valley Water District Board Member greeted the Council and thanked them for the opportunity to collaborate together. He invited all to attend the facility tour. Donna Johnson, 950 California Street, Calimesa, spoke regarding the Capital Improvement Petition submitted by the park owner, stating her concerns of various things submitted in the petition. She further stated concerns of elder abuse and bullying by the park owner of the park residents. Elizabeth Bishop, 950 California Street, Calimesa spoke regarding the Capital Improvement Petition submitted by the park owner, stating the park lighting is still not sufficient in the park. She stated her opposition to the replacement of the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Board with a hearing officer, adding that losing the Board loses a majority vote in the decision. She expressed her concerns that if the increase is approved it would be a hardship, and she would have nowhere to go if she loses her home. City Council Action Minutes oft the Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025 Page 1 of 7 Heather Carruthers, 950 California Street, Calimesa spoke regarding the Capital Improvement Petition submitted by the park owner, stating that the manager would not provide the residents with a copy oft the petition. She reported lies that were told by the park owner in the petition. She further stated that all amenities in the park were not open and available to the residents. 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. Waiveroffull. reading ofordinances 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 Item No's 6 and 9 be removed from the Consent Calenda for discussion. The agenda, consent Calendar Item's 1-5 and 7-8 and waiver of full reading of ordinances was approved by the following action.: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM'S 1-5 AND 7-8 AS PRESENTED AND WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES. 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) a) City Council action minutes of April 7, 2025 regular meeting. 2. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES. a) a) Library Commission action minutes of March 4, 2025. 3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS. a) Check Register Report with a total of $256,276.92 (Check Nos.4 43388-43451) b) April 10, 2025 Payroll of $121,724.98 4. COUNCIL TRAVEL EXPENSES. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council move to approve the Council Travel Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through March 31, 2025. 5. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2025. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended February 28, 2025. 7. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVICPLUS, LLC FOR AGENDA AND MEETING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE WITH AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE THEREOF. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025 Page 2 of7 RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: a) Approve the Software Service Agreement between the City of Calimesa and CivicPlus, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with CivicPlus for agenda and meeting management software services in substantially the same form as presented and in a final form approved by the City Attorney. b) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa amending the FY: 2024-25 Budget to include an additional appropriation to the Information Technology Fund for the purchase of CivicPlus Agenda Management Software. 8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13 APPROVING A CPI RATE INCREASE BY CR&R, INCORPORATED EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, Approving a CPI rate increase by CR&R, Incorporated effective July 1, 2025. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION 6. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa Regarding the Use of Social Media by the City and City Officials, Officers, and Employees. Council Member Garcia questioned whether the policy was reviewed by the City Attorney and questioned who brought the item up and why and its effect on freedom of speech. City Manager Kolbow stated that the policy was created by the City Attorney's office, adding that the policy establishes policies and guidelines for the city to disseminate information to the community while respecting the free speech and intellectual property rights of others. He further stated that city officials and employees may maintain or create personal social media accounts. After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, CARRIED 5-0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA REGARDING THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY THE CITY AND CITY OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES. 9. APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF SR. PERMIT TECHNICIAN AND SR. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND UPDATE TO AUTHORIZED POSITION LIST. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-14, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California adopting the job descriptions of Sr. Permit Technician and Sr. Code Enforcement Officer and revising the Authorized Position List for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to fund the positions of Public Works Director and Sr. Permit Technician. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025 Page 3 of7 Council Member Garcia requested that the education portion of the Senior Permit Technician job description be consistent with the Senor Code Enforcement Officer Job Description and state "high school diploma or GED" rather than equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade". After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF SR. PERMIT TECHNICIAN AND SR. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AS AMENDED AND REVISING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TO FUND THE POSITIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND SR. PERMIT TECHNICIAN. CALIMESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT Anthony Phillips, Chamber Board Vice-President provided a report as follows: April Chamber breakfast was successful with Craig and Sons Pest Control as the featured speaker. May meeting will be held on May 13, 2025. 19 scholarship applications have been received and are being reviewed by the Board. Scholarship Tea is scheduled for May 20, 2025 at the Edward Deam Museum in Cherry Valley. He reported 6 new members, 10 renewals with a total membership of 118. BUSINESS ITEMS 10. SCHEDULING OF BUDGET WORKSHOP, SUMMER MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDERATION OF THE POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF CITY HALL DURING THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Schedule the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget Study Session for May 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. 2. Provide direction to staff pertaining to the 2025 summer meeting schedule. 3. Consider the closure options of City Hall for the Christmas and New Year's Holiday. 4. Approve the cancellation of the January 5, 2026 Regular City Council meeting Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes presented the agenda report. AFTER COUNCIL DISCUSSION THERE WAS 5-0 CONSENSUS TO SCHEDULE THE 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET STUDY SESSION FOR MAY 19, 2025 AT 3:00 P.M. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF THE JULY7, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. APPROVE THE CLOSURE OF CITY HALL FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY FROM DECEMBER 24, 2025 = JANUARY 1, 2026 AND APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF THE JANUARY 5, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025 Page 4 of 7 11. LETTERS OF SUPPORT & OPPOSITION FOR VARIOUS STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Approve a Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) to be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the City Council. 2. Approve a Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 634 (Pérez) to be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the City Council. 3. Approve a Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 650 (Papan) to be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the City Council. 4. Approve a Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 1476 (Wallis) to be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the City Council. City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report. After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 79, APPROVE A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 634, APPROVE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 650 AND APPROVE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1476. 12. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 410, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9.05.030, 9.05.040, 9.05.050, 9.05.090, 9.05.100, 9.05.110, 9.05.120, 9.05.140 AND 9.05.180 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE MOBILE HOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM PERTAINING TO THE MPLEMENTATION OF A HEARING OFFICER PROCESS AND REPEAL OF THE MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION BOARD. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 410, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9.05.030, 9.05.040, 9.05.050, 9.05.090, 9.05.100, 9.05.110, 9.05.120, 9.05.140 AND 9.05.180 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE MOBILE HOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A HEARING OFFICER PROCESS AND REPEAL OF THE MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes presented the agenda report. After Council discussion the following action was taken: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, CARARIED 5-0 TO INTRODUCE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 410, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9.05.030, 9.05.040, 9.05.050, 9.05.090, 9.05.100, 9.05.110, 9.05.120, 9.05.140 AND 9.05.180 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE MOBILE HOME PARK RENT City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025 Page 5 of 7 STABILIZATION PROGRAM PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A HEARING OFFICER PROCESS AND REPEAL OF THE MOBILE HOME RENT STABILIZATION BOARD. 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). Council Member Cundieff reported that a copy of the Cal Cities Policy Committee meeting summary was provided to the Council for their convenience. He further reported that he attended the Easter Egg Hunt event on Saturday, April 19th and thanked staff for all their hard work, adding it was a great event and well attended. He spoke regarding an email he received from South Coast Air Quality Management District regarding proposed amendments to their rules. He suggested an item be placed on a future agenda for Council discussion. Council Member Manly spoke regarding the Annual Pavement Management Plan that was in full swing, adding that the contractor is making good progress. Council Member Garcia reported that the Beaumont Unified School District had been recognized as one of four districts in Riverside County receiving a SARB (School Attendance Review Board) Award. He thanked all the school district staff for their hard work. He further reported that he attended the City Easter Egg Hunt event and thanked staff for their work. Mayor Molina reported that she attended the Chamber Breakfast meeting on April 8th, 3 an RCTC Committee meeting on April gth, a 2 day workshop hosted by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and stated that she would provide copies of the workshop materials to the Council. She further reported that she attended the Riverside Victims Vigil and the City of Beaumont 2nd Street Extension ground breaking on April 16th. She announced the Ramona Pageant and stated that flyers would be mailed out to every Calimesa resident to attend at a discounted price. She added that the event is a wonderful outdoor play and encouraged all to attend. She further reported that she had been approached by a local pastor regarding adding invocations to the beginning of the City Council meetings. She requested that staff bring an item to a future meeting for Council consideration. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS City Manager Kolbow announced that he and Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes met with the University of Redlands regarding an agreement for tuition discounts for city employees and their spouses. He thanked Council Member Garcia for connecting the City with the University. He further announced that meeting rooms are also available for use by the City at the University if needed. City Manager Kolbow spoke regarding the City's Easter Egg Hunt and thanked staff fori their hard work on another successful event, adding that he received positive feedback on the City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025 Page 6 of7 professionalism and the wayi in which the event was conducted and thanked Interim Public Works Director Shakir and Deputy City Clerk Benson for their work in organizing the event. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Flower announced the Closed Session Item and Mayor Molina recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 7:33 p.m. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Will Kolbow, City Manager and Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk/Human Resources. Represented Employees: Calimesa Professional Firefighters Association. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT A. No Reportable Action ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, - Lu MOTION COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF CARRIED 5-0 TO ol APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING AS PRESENTED Darlene Gerdes, City Clerk APPROVED: May 5, 2025 OF CALIM ACORPORATEO December 1, 1990 STATEO OF CLFORETY City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 21, 2025 Page 7 of 7