Calimesa public meetings in 2021

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council will consider transitioning the Fire Department from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support paramedic services. The agenda also includes a third amendment to the CR&R Incorporated franchise agreement and a mutual aid agreement with Canyon Lake.

• Transition of Calimesa Fire Department to Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic provider
• Third Amendment to Franchise Agreement between the City and CR&R Incorporated
• Mutual Aid Agreement between Calimesa and Canyon Lake Fire Departments
• Acceptance of bonds and agreement for Summerwind Trails Plan Phase 1 Park
• Approval of Check Register Report totaling $345,799.69

The Calimesa City Council approved transitioning the Fire Department from Basic Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic provider status, directing staff to begin implementation. The council also approved a third amendment to the CR&R franchise agreement, a mutual aid agreement with Canyon Lake Fire Department, and reorganized city and redevelopment agency leadership. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved Fire Department transition from BLS to ALS paramedic provider (3-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to CR&R franchise agreement (3-0)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Canyon Lake Fire Department (3-0)
• Re-elected William Davis as Mayor (3-0)
• Elected Council Member Cervantez as Mayor Pro Tem (3-0)
• Kept Bill Davis as Successor Agency Chair and Linda Molina as Vice-Chair (3-0)
• Adopted ROPS 22-23 administrative budget via Resolution 2021-02 (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, audits, and reports (3-0)

Library Commission

The Commission will review the monthly budget update through November 30, 2021, and receive an update on the Library Improvement Project. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding fundraising ideas and the cancellation of the January 4, 2022, regular meeting.

• Monthly budget update through November 30, 2021
• Library Improvement Project update
• Cancellation of January 4, 2022 regular meeting
• Discussion of fundraising ideas

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will vote on routine consent items including warrants, a treasurer appointment, and a demolition completion, then consider approving a new city logo and color scheme. The council will also reorganize by selecting a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, and the Successor Agency to the RDA will choose its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Approve warrant registers totaling $426,150.20 plus payrolls
• Adopt Resolution 2021-53 appointing Celeste Reid as City Treasurer
• Accept demolition of 907 California Street and release $1,868.85 retention to Three Peaks Corporation
• Approve Resolution 2021-52 to purchase replacement mower and waive bidding
• Approve conceptual logo and color scheme for new city logo and website

The Calimesa City Council approved the consent calendar (items 1-10) in a 4-0 vote, with Council Member Duvall absent. They also approved a new city logo and color scheme, directing staff to adjust the logo's text placement. Joint meeting items 1 and 2 were continued to the December 20, 2021 meeting due to Duvall's absence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including warrants ($426,150.20), payroll, treasurer's report, Resolution 2021-53 appointing Celeste Reid as City Treasurer, Notice of Completion for demolition at 907 California Street, WRCOG JPA amendment, Resolution 2021-52 for mower purchase with bidding waiver, and DIF annual report (4-0)
• Approved new city logo and color scheme, directing staff to connect 'Calimesa California' text closer to the logo (consensus)
• Continued joint meeting items 1 and 2 to December 20, 2021 meeting (4-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold a joint workshop with the Planning Commission to receive a report and provide direction on programs, policies, and candidate sites for the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. The regular meeting also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes, warrants, and a travel expense report, plus a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Joint workshop on 2021-2029 Housing Element update
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $173,176.46
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-51 for the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2021-22
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one case)

The Calimesa City Council approved the consent calendar (5-0), including warrants, travel expenses, and the investment policy. A joint workshop with the Planning Commission on the 2021-2029 Housing Element was held, but no direction was given and no action was taken. The meeting adjourned in memory of Chief Building Official Dave Mitchell.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, travel expenses, and Resolution No. 2021-51 (5-0)
• Received and filed Housing Element workshop report; no action taken
• Adjourned in memory of Dave Mitchell

Library Commission

The November 2, 2021 Library Commission meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2021, at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Ave., Calimesa.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: December 7, 2021, 4:30 p.m.
• Location: Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Ave., Calimesa, CA 92320
• Contact City Clerk's Department at (909) 795-9801

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amended Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Schedule. The Council is also reviewing funding agreements for the I-10/Singleton Rd. Interchange construction phase.

• Public hearing for adoption of Resolution No. 2021-47 (Amended Transportation Mitigation Fee Schedule)
• Approval of TUMF Program Agreement and funding agreement with Oak Valley Partners, LLC for I-10/Singleton Rd. Interchange
• Resolution in support of Local Measure H benefiting San Gorgonio Hospital
• CDBG application for ADA parking and sidewalk improvements at Norton Younglove Senior Center
• Approval of First Amendment to IT services agreement with Mighty Oak Technology, Inc.

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-47, amending the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) schedule for all developments and approving a CEQA exemption. The Council also formed an ad-hoc committee, with Mayor Davis and Council Member Hewitt appointed, to review the city's membership in the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG).

• Adopted Resolution 2021-47 amending the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee schedule (5-0)
• Formed ad-hoc committee to review city's WRCOG membership (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Davis and Council Member Hewitt to the WRCOG review committee
• Approved TUMF Program Agreement to reimburse funds for I-10/Singleton Rd. Interchange construction (5-0)
• Approved Funding Agreement with Oak Valley Partners, LLC for Singleton Road/I-10 Interchange Phase 1 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-50 in support of Local Measure H benefiting San Gorgonio Hospital (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, ordinance second reading, and park improvements (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold public hearings on participating in the CMFA BOLD program for land development financing, adopting an amended Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee schedule, and a first reading of an ordinance to amend zoning for large family day care homes. They will also consider rejecting all bids for the County Line Road Transportation Corridor Improvement Project and directing staff to rescope and rebid it, plus receive reports on new state housing laws (SB 9 and SB 10) and a library expansion partnership.

• Reject all bids for County Line Road Transportation Corridor Improvement Project, Bid No. 2021-08
• Public hearing: Resolutions 2021-43/44 for CMFA BOLD program and Mello-Roos special taxes
• Public hearing: Resolution 2021-47 amending Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee schedule
• First reading of Ordinance 379 amending zoning code for large family day care homes
• Approve warrant registers totaling $630,747.56 plus payrolls

The Calimesa City Council approved resolutions to join the California Municipal Finance Authority and use the BOLD program for financing public infrastructure and impact fees for development projects. The council also approved a first reading of an ordinance to amend zoning for large family day care homes, and conceptually approved a partnership with Riverside County for a new library building. A public hearing on the transportation mitigation fee schedule was continued to November 1, 2021.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-43 and 2021-44 to participate in CMFA and BOLD program (5-0)
• Conducted first reading of Ordinance 379 for large family day care homes zoning amendment (5-0)
• Conceptually approved partnership with Riverside County for new library building and fund allocation (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee schedule to November 1, 2021
• Approved consent calendar including rejecting all bids for County Line Road project (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented with item 12 moved before public hearings (5-0)

Library Commission

The Commission will review the monthly budget update through September 30, 2021. The meeting includes discussions on YHS Scholarship disbursements and an update regarding the Library Improvement Project.

• Monthly budget update through September 30, 2021
• YHS Scholarship Recipients disbursements
• Library Improvement Project update
• Review of library circulation and computer usage

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will consider routine consent items including approval of warrants totaling $156,298.98, acceptance of permanent easements from County Line Neighborhood Market LP, and a supplemental agreement for CDBG funds. The council will also decide on cancelling the January 3, 2022 meeting and closing City Hall for the holidays, and will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Manager.

• Accept two permanent easements from County Line Neighborhood Market LP at 727 County Line Road
• Approve supplemental agreement for CDBG funds for FY 2021-2022
• Consider cancelling January 3, 2022 City Council meeting and closing City Hall Dec 27-30, 2021
• Approve warrant registers totaling $156,298.98 and payroll of $93,486.14
• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager

The Calimesa City Council approved the cancellation of the January 3, 2022 regular meeting and the closure of City Hall from December 27-30, 2021. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included accepting two permanent easements from County Line Neighborhood Market LP and approving a CDBG supplemental agreement. Mayor Davis was appointed to the Interstate 10 Strategic Plan Oversight Committee. No substantive decisions were made beyond these items.

• Approved cancellation of Jan. 3, 2022 meeting and City Hall closure Dec. 27-30, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including easements and CDBG agreement (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Davis to Interstate 10 Strategic Plan Oversight Committee (consensus)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine items, public hearings on joining the California Municipal Finance Authority's BOLD program for land development financing, and business items including an overview of Community Facilities Districts and appointments to the Library Commission and the Interstate 10 Strategic Plan Oversight Committee.

• Public hearing on Resolutions 2021-43 and 2021-44 to join CMFA and authorize BOLD program for Mello-Roos special taxes
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 380 to allow personal services (tanning, spas, massage, tattoo) in Downtown Visitor Serving zone with conditional use permit
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 381 adding Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction chapter to municipal code
• First Amendment to funding agreement with Calimesa Chamber of Commerce for economic development services
• Consent calendar includes warrant registers totaling $451,271.24 and payroll of $89,560.77

The Calimesa City Council approved the consent calendar 5-0, which included adopting Ordinance No. 380 (allowing personal services like tattoo parlors in the Downtown Visitor Serving zone with a conditional use permit) and Ordinance No. 381 (mandatory organic waste disposal reduction). The Council also ratified Rebecca Mugiishi's appointment to the Library Commission and approved Mayor Davis to serve on the Interstate 10 Strategic Plan Oversight Committee. Two public hearing items (BOLD program and Community Facilities Districts overview) were continued to the October 18, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the consent calendar (5-0), including adoption of Ordinance No. 380 (zone text amendment for personal services) and Ordinance No. 381 (organic waste reduction).
• Ratified Mayor Pro Tem Molina's appointment of Rebecca Mugiishi to the Library Commission and adopted Resolution No. 2021-42 (5-0).
• Consensus to have Mayor Davis serve on the Interstate 10 Strategic Plan Oversight Committee.
• Continued the public hearing on the BOLD program (Resolutions 2021-43 and 2021-44) to October 18, 2021.
• Continued the overview of Community Facilities Districts to October 18, 2021.

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to allow personal services (tanning salons, day spas, massage establishments, tattoo/body piercing parlors) in the Downtown Visitor Serving district with a conditional use permit. The council will also consider introducing an ordinance on mandatory organic waste disposal reduction, discuss participation in an Interstate 10 Strategic Plan, and review resolutions for the League of California Cities conference. Several consent items include approving warrants totaling over $1.6 million and reducing performance bonds for completed subdivisions.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 380 to allow personal services in DVS district with CUP
• First reading of Ordinance 381 adding mandatory organic waste disposal reduction
• Discussion on I-10 Strategic Plan resolution and possible MOU
• Caltrans supplemental agreements for County Line Road projects (Resolutions 2021-39, 2021-40)
• Warrant registers totaling $1,464,678.25 plus payrolls

The Calimesa City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 380, which changes the 'Personal Services' use in the Downtown Visitor Serving (DVS) zoning district from prohibited to allowed with a conditional use permit. The council also introduced the first reading of Ordinance 381 on mandatory organic waste disposal reduction, with amendments, and set a second reading for September 20, 2021. The consent calendar, including warrant registers totaling over $1.6 million, was approved 5-0.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 380 allowing personal services (e.g., tattoo parlors, day spas) in DVS zone with conditional use permit (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance 381 on mandatory organic waste disposal reduction, with amendments (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrant registers totaling $1,678,560.19 (5-0)
• Approved reducing faithful performance bonds to 10% for Tract Map 26811, Parcel Map 37489, and Tract Map 32702-3
• Approved amended agreement with Family Service Association for senior services at Norton Younglove Senior Center
• Authorized City Manager to execute Caltrans Program Supplemental Agreements for County Line Road projects
• Approved First Amendment to environmental consulting agreement with Albert A Webb Associates, including $16,900 budget change
• Consensus to support both resolutions and bylaw changes at League of California Cities conference

Library Commission

The September 7, 2021 Library Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2021, at the Norton Younglove Senior Center.

• September 7, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 5, 2021, 4:30 p.m. at Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Ave., Calimesa, CA

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City of Calimesa has cancelled its regularly scheduled City Council meeting for August 16, 2021. No specific agenda items were decided or discussed at this cancelled session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued for August 16, 2021
• Next regular meeting set for September 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

Library Commission

The August 3, 2021 regular Library Commission meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Ave., Calimesa, CA 92320. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items.

• Meeting cancelled for August 3, 2021
• Next meeting set for September 7, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
• Location: Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Ave., Calimesa, CA 92320
• Contact City Clerk's Department at (909) 795-9801

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council is meeting to approve routine items and discuss three main business items: a sewer services agreement with Beaumont for the Country Club Village project, direction on spending American Rescue Plan Act funds, and which streets to include in the 2021-22 pavement rehabilitation program. The agenda also includes a closed session on property negotiations and a city manager performance evaluation.

• Approve $45,000 Emergency Services Coordinator agreement with Riverside County
• Release and accept DIF bonds for Summerwind Trails at Oak Valley development
• Approve sewer services agreement with Beaumont for Country Club Village project
• Council to provide direction on ARPA funding spending
• Select streets for 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program pavement projects

The City Council approved allocating the first tranche of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, $1,095,633, to the Pavement Management Program, with the second tranche to be allocated in the future. The Council also approved a multi-jurisdictional sewer services agreement with the City of Beaumont for the Country Club Village Project. No formal action was taken on the Pavement Management Program street selections, as staff was directed to bring a prioritized list to the next meeting. The consent calendar, including warrants totaling $2,328,169.58 and other routine items, was approved 4-0-1.

• Approved $1,095,633 ARPA first tranche for Pavement Management Program (4-0-1)
• Approved multi-jurisdictional sewer services agreement with City of Beaumont (4-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, EMD agreement, DIF bond transfer, and consulting agreement (4-0-1)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-1)
• Excused absence of Council Member Hewitt (consensus)
• No formal action on street rehabilitation selections; staff to return with prioritized list

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will vote on a consent calendar covering routine items like minutes, warrants, and contracts, plus two public hearings on delinquent refuse fees and the landscaping/lighting district. They will also discuss street rehabilitation projects for the 2021-22 capital program and other business items.

• Approve warrant registers totaling $1,029,399.02
• Award $37,377 contract to Three Peaks Corp for demolition at 907 California Street
• Approve right-of-way acquisition for County Line Road project up to $13,000
• Public hearing on delinquent refuse fees special assessments
• Public hearing on final engineer's report for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 91-1

The Calimesa City Council approved the consent calendar 5-0, which included a $13,000 right-of-way easement purchase for the County Line Road project, a $37,377 demolition contract for 907 California Street, and contracts for street sweeping and traffic signal maintenance. The council also adopted resolutions for delinquent refuse fees and the landscaping/lighting district, and approved a website design agreement with CivicPlus. No items were pulled from the consent calendar for discussion.

• Approved consent calendar 5-0, including $13,000 right-of-way easement purchase
• Awarded $37,377 demolition contract to Three Peaks Corp for 907 California Street
• Awarded street sweeping contract to CR&R, Inc. and traffic signal maintenance to Siemens, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-37 confirming delinquent refuse fee assessments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-38 approving final engineer's report for Landscaping and Lighting District 91-1 (5-0)
• Approved website design and content management agreement with CivicPlus, LLC (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Davis and Council Member Hewitt to Mesa Verde Specific Plan ad-hoc committee (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Molina as League of California Cities voting delegate, with Duvall and Hewitt as alternates

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine library operations, including circulation and computer usage, and to review a monthly budget update through June 30, 2021. They will also consider thank-you letters from YHS scholarship recipients and an update on the Library Improvement Project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Monthly budget update through June 30, 2021
• YHS Scholarship Recipients thank you letters
• Update of Library Improvement Project
• Approval of June 1, 2021 action minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council is scheduled to approve a consent calendar containing 16 routine items, including the acceptance of a permanent easement for the I-10 Logistics Center project. The agenda also includes the second reading of an ordinance regarding sidewalk vending and preliminary approval of the engineer's report for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 91-1.

• Acceptance of street dedication on Cherry Valley Boulevard for MDPR 20-08 I-10 Logistics Center
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 378 amending Title 5 regarding a Sidewalk Vending Program
• Preliminary approval of Engineer's Report and public hearing date for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 91-1 FY 2021/2022
• Approval of $14,671.51 expenditure to U.S. Armor Corporation for Personal Protection Equipment under EMPG Program
• Final approval for Finance Parcel Map No. 38135 in Oak Valley Town Center within Summerwind Ranch Specific Plan

The Calimesa City Council approved the consent calendar 4-0-1, adopting the sidewalk vending ordinance (2nd reading), approving a COLA for city employees, and accepting street dedications for the I-10 Logistics Center. The council also approved the consent calendar as presented, which included the warrant registers and various agreements. No items were removed for discussion.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0-1, Cervantez absent)
• Approved consent calendar including sidewalk vending ordinance, COLA, and street dedication (4-0-1, Cervantez absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 378 amending Title 5 for sidewalk vending program (2nd reading)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-29 approving COLA for city employees and fire department salary adjustments
• Accepted street dedication for I-10 Logistics Center on Cherry Valley Boulevard
• Approved $14,671.51 expenditure for PPE under EMPG grant
• Approved contract with David Turch & Associates for legislative advocacy up to $20,000
• Approved First Amendment to law enforcement services agreement with County of Riverside

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, including the General Fund, Special Funds, Capital Improvement Program, and the Successor Agency budget. They will also discuss bus service, form a parks and recreation ad-hoc committee, consider a sidewalk vending ordinance, and hold a workshop on the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. A contract for the Housing Element update with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. is proposed for approval.

• Adopt FY 2021-22 budget via Resolutions 2021-26 and 2021-27, and CSA Resolution 2021-01
• Award contract to Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. for 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• First reading of Ordinance No. 378 amending Title 5 regarding Sidewalk Vending Program
• Public workshop on 2021-2029 Housing Element update and residential infill overlay zone
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 193 W. County Line Road (APN 410-100-227)

The City Council and Successor Agency adopted the FY 2021-22 budgets, including the General Fund, Special Fund, Capital Improvement Program, and Cost Allocation Plan, along with the Successor Agency budget. The Council also approved a contract with Kimley-Horn for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and formed a Parks and Recreation Ad-Hoc Committee. A public workshop on housing was held with no action taken.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-26 establishing FY 2021-22 Appropriation Limit (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-27 adopting FY 2021-22 General Fund, Special Fund, CIP, and Cost Allocation Plan (5-0)
• Adopted CSA Resolution 2021-01 adopting Successor Agency FY 2021-22 budget (5-0)
• Approved contract with Kimley-Horn Associates for 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (5-0)
• Formed Parks and Recreation Ad-Hoc Committee with Mayor Davis and Council Member Cervantez (consensus)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 378 amending Sidewalk Vending Program (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, reports, and resolutions (5-0)

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a library report, and discuss business items including a monthly budget update, YHS scholarship recipients, and the Library Improvement Project. Public comments will be taken on non-agenda items.

• Monthly budget update through May 31, 2021
• YHS Scholarship Recipients discussion
• Library Improvement Project update and discussion
• Approval of May 4, 2021 action minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The General Fund shows a projected deficit of $98,066, with total revenues of $8,031,356 and expenditures of $8,129,422. The meeting is a workshop for review and direction, not a final adoption.

• General Fund deficit of $98,066 for FY 2021-22
• Police budget proposed at $2,471,501 (30.4% of expenditures)
• Fire department budget proposed at $2,477,453 (30.5% of expenditures)
• Building & safety revenue projected to drop from $901,150 to $400,950
• Community Benefit Charge revenue reduced from $162,000 to $55,000

At a special budget workshop, the Calimesa City Council and Successor Agency reviewed the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and capital improvement projects. Council reached consensus to include $7 million in reserves for the Pavement Management Plan, up from an earlier discussed $1 million. The final budget will be brought to the June 7, 2021 meeting for review and final approval.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Consensus to include $7 million in reserves for Pavement Management Plan in FY 2021-22 budget
• Scheduled final budget review for June 7, 2021 meeting

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals, including warrants, minutes, and contracts. The main business item is an update on SB 1383 regarding short-lived climate pollutants. A closed session will discuss the potential acquisition of vacant parcels from the Billy W. Simmons Family Trust.

• Award landscape maintenance contract to Inland Empire Landscape, Inc. for CFD areas in JP Ranch
• Approve animal control services agreement with City of Beaumont
• Accept roadway and drainage improvements as complete, release $39,877.39 retention to LC Paving and Sealing, Inc.
• Closed session: negotiate price and terms for vacant parcels APNs 410-030-049 through 410-030-052
• Receive update on SB 1383 (short-lived climate pollutants)

The Calimesa City Council approved the consent calendar 5-0, which included awarding a landscape maintenance contract to Inland Empire Landscape, Inc., approving an animal control services agreement with the City of Beaumont, and accepting roadway and drainage improvements as complete. The council also received updates on SB 1383 and heard reports from the Chamber of Commerce, police, and fire departments. No items were removed from the consent calendar for discussion.

• Approved consent calendar 5-0, including landscape maintenance contract for JP Ranch
• Approved animal control services agreement with City of Beaumont
• Accepted roadway and drainage improvements as complete, authorized filing Notice of Completion
• Approved warrant registers totaling $238,282.88 and payrolls
• Received and filed SB 1383 update; ordinance to be brought at future meeting
• Closed session: 5-0 vote to provide direction on property negotiations (no further action)

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve April minutes, receive a library report on circulation and computer usage, and discuss the monthly budget update through April 30, 2021, the summer meeting schedule, and the Library Improvement Project. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Approval of April 6, 2021 action minutes
• Monthly budget update through April 30, 2021
• Summer meeting schedule discussion
• Library Improvement Project update and discussion

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2021, with a consent calendar covering routine approvals and several notable items. Key actions include the second reading of an ordinance to amend zoning code for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), a resolution approving a CPI-based rate increase for CR&R waste services, and a resolution to amend the Measure A capital improvement program and budget for road work on Singleton Road/Bryant Street and Brady Lane. The council will also consider a wildland protection agreement with CAL FIRE and a contract for landscape and lighting district services.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 369 amending zoning code for ADUs and junior ADUs (Zone Text Amendment 2021-01)
• Resolution No. 2021-20 approving CPI rate increase by CR&R, Inc. effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-21 approving wildland protection agreement with CAL FIRE
• Resolution No. 2021-22 amending Measure A Capital Improvement Program and FY 2020-21 budget for Singleton Road/Bryant Street and Brady Lane
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $683,975.07 and payroll of $71,145.25

The Calimesa City Council approved the consent calendar 5-0, which included the second reading of Ordinance No. 369 amending zoning code for accessory dwelling units, a CPI rate increase by CR&R effective July 1, 2021, a wildland protection agreement with CAL FIRE, a landscape and lighting maintenance services agreement, and amendments to the Measure A capital improvement program and budget. No items were removed for discussion. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Ordinance No. 369 (ADU zoning amendment) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-20 approving CR&R CPI rate increase effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-21 approving CAL FIRE wildland protection agreement (5-0)
• Approved landscape and lighting maintenance services agreement with Koppel & Gruber Public Finance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-22 amending Measure A capital improvement program and FY 2020-21 budget (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold a continued public hearing on a zoning text amendment to update rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs, and will discuss possible action on SB 556 wireless broadband infrastructure. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, warrants, and a city attorney appointment.

• Continued public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 21-01 (Ordinance 369) to amend Title 18 regarding ADUs and JADUs
• Discussion and possible action on SB 556 Wireless Broadband Infrastructure
• Appointment of Quinn Barrow as City Attorney (Resolution 2021-19)
• Adoption of Resolution 2021-18 for COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave policy
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $609,571.16 plus payrolls

The Calimesa City Council approved several items, including adopting Ordinance 377 to update the local development mitigation fee for natural ecosystem preservation (3-2), and introducing Ordinance 369 to amend zoning rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs (5-0). The council also approved the consent calendar items, including appointing Quinn Barrow as City Attorney, and canceled two summer meetings while scheduling a budget workshop.

• Adopted Ordinance 377 updating development mitigation fee for natural ecosystems (3-2)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance 369 for ADU and JADU zoning amendments (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-7 and 9, including appointment of Quinn Barrow as City Attorney (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Canceled July 5 and August 16, 2021 regular meetings (5-0)
• Scheduled FY 2021-2022 budget workshop for May 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Directed Mayor to sign letter opposing SB 556 on wireless broadband (consensus)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

This is a special meeting of the Calimesa City Council, held before the regular meeting, with a single closed-session item to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation for City Attorney (Gov. Code § 54957)

The Calimesa City Council held a special meeting on April 19, 2021, primarily to recess into closed session for a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No reportable action was taken in closed session, and the meeting adjourned to the regular meeting later that evening. The minutes were approved at a later date.

• Recessed to closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation (5-0)
• No reportable action from closed session
• Adjourned to regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve March minutes, receive a library report on circulation and computer usage, and discuss business items including a monthly budget update through March 31, 2021, selection of a vice-chairperson, and an update on the Library Improvement Project. Public comments are invited for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of March 2, 2021 action minutes
• Monthly budget update through March 31, 2021
• Selection of a Vice-Chairperson
• Update and discussion of Library Improvement Project

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold public hearings on an accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment and a development mitigation fee for habitat preservation, and will consider several routine items including a weed abatement contract, a bond reduction for a fuel station project, and a budget amendment for a new public works vehicle.

• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 21-01 (ADUs) continued to April 19
• Ordinance No. 377 to amend development mitigation fee for habitat conservation
• Award weed abatement contract to A.B. Landscape
• Reduce faithful performance bond for fuel station/car wash at County Line Road and 7th Place
• Adopt Resolution 2021-15 to purchase public works vehicle and surplus 2002 Ford Explorer

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 377 and adopted Resolution No. 2021-14, updating the local development mitigation fee for the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, with a 3-2 vote (Duvall and Hewitt opposed). The council also approved the consent calendar, including the weed abatement contract, and continued a public hearing on accessory dwelling unit zoning to April 19.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 377 (first reading) to amend Chapter 16.05 of the Municipal Code regarding the development mitigation fee (3-2 vote).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-14 establishing the updated local development mitigation fee (3-2 vote).
• Approved the consent calendar, including the weed abatement contract award to A.B. Landscape.
• Approved the partnership with the Chamber of Commerce for the 6th Annual Christmas Parade, including a $1,920 fee waiver.
• Continued the public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 21-01 (ADU ordinance) to April 19, 2021.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the March 15, 2021 regular meeting.

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will discuss proposed Senate Bill 9, which would increase density in single-family zones, and receive a legislative update. They will also review conceptual designs for a library interim expansion and a City Hall expansion, and receive a pavement management report. The meeting includes routine consent items like approving minutes and warrants.

• Discussion of Senate Bill 9 on increased density in single-family zones
• Review of conceptual designs for Calimesa Library Interim Expansion Project
• Review of Conceptual Plan for City Hall expansion and next steps
• Receive and file Pavement Management Program report
• Consent item: Third Amendment with Michael Baker International for HOME grant housing rehab program

The City Council voted 5-0 to approve a letter opposing Senate Bill 9, which would increase density in single-family zones, and directed the City Manager to send it after the Mayor's signature. The Council also directed staff to proceed with obtaining a building concept for a permanent library expansion (4-1 vote) and to move forward with the City Hall expansion project (5-0). The consent calendar, including warrants totaling $1,142,359.01 and various minutes, was approved 5-0.

• Approved letter opposing SB 9 and directed City Manager to send it after Mayor's signature (5-0).
• Directed staff to commence process for a permanent library building concept (4-1, Council Member Duvall dissenting).
• Directed staff to move forward with the City Hall expansion project (5-0).
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, payroll, and minutes (5-0).
• Received and filed the Pavement Management Program report.
• Approved agenda as presented, moving Business Item No. 7 before the consent calendar (5-0).

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of February minutes, and a library report. The main business items are a monthly budget update through February 28, 2021, discussion of the Fiscal Year 21-22 Library Budget, and an update on the Library Improvement Project. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Monthly budget update through February 28, 2021
• Fiscal Year 21-22 Library Budget Discussion
• Update and discussion of Library Improvement Project
• Approval of February 2, 2021 action minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council and Successor Agency will review the 2020-2021 mid-year financial report to adjust the current budget. The meeting also includes discussions on state housing grants and professional services for residential zoning projects.

• Adoption of Resolution 2021-10 to amend the 2020-2021 budget
• $203,900 professional services agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for residential infill project
• Acceptance of $160,000 SB 2 planning grant from HCD
• Acceptance of $65,000 LEAP grant from HCD
• Approval of check register totaling $195,982.86

The City Council and Successor Agency to the Calimesa Redevelopment Agency met jointly and adopted Resolution No. 2021-10, amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget to include recommended adjustments. The Council also approved the consent calendar, which included approving warrants, receiving the Treasurer's report, and accepting two state grants for housing planning. Additionally, the Council appointed Deborah Zylman to the Library Commission and selected voting delegates for the SCAG General Assembly.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-10 amending the FY 2020-2021 budget (5-0).
• Approved the consent calendar, including warrants totaling $195,982.86 and payroll of $72,677.54 (5-0).
• Approved a professional services agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for $203,900 for a residential infill overlay zone project (part of consent calendar).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-12 accepting $160,000 in SB 2 grant funds (part of consent calendar).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-13 accepting $65,000 in LEAP grant funds (part of consent calendar).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-11 appointing Deborah Zylman to the Library Commission (5-0).
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Molina as voting delegate and Council Member Duvall as alternate for the SCAG General Assembly.
• Agreed to discuss Senate Bill 9 further at the March 15, 2021 meeting and invite a presentation.

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 375 to adopt Development Agreement 20-01 with Oak Valley Development Company for the 219-acre Oak Valley Town Center project. The council will also consider several routine consent items, including warrants, payroll, and a $7,500 state grant, plus a mid-year budget adjustment and an appointment to a regional water alliance.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 375 for Oak Valley Town Center Development Agreement (DA 20-01) on 219 acres near I-10
• Check Register totaling $372,708.43 (Check Nos. 36534-36603) and payroll of $72,122.73
• Resolution 2021-09 accepting $7,500 EMPG-S grant from CalOES for COVID supplemental
• Resolution 2021-07 amending Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule 31)
• Resolution 2021-08 amending Fire Department Salary Table for Reserve Firefighter compensation

The Calimesa City Council approved the consent calendar, including the second reading of Ordinance No. 375 for the Oak Valley Town Center development agreement, amendments to personnel rules, a firefighter salary table change, and acceptance of a $7,500 EMPG-S grant. Councilmember Duvall was appointed to the San Gorgonio Pass Regional Water Alliance and as alternate to the Riverside Transit Agency and Transportation Now. One joint meeting item was continued to March 1, 2021.

• Approved agenda with continuation of Joint Meeting Business Item No. 1 to March 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Ordinance No. 375 (Oak Valley Town Center DA 20-01) (5-0, Hewitt recused on Item 6)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 amending Personnel Rules and Regulations (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-08 amending Fire Department Salary Table for Reserve Firefighter (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-09 accepting $7,500 EMPG-S grant and amending FY 2020-21 budget (consent)
• Appointed Councilmember Duvall to San Gorgonio Pass Regional Water Alliance (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Duvall as alternate to Riverside Transit Agency and Transportation Now (5-0)

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, a library report, and several business items. Key topics include annual commission reorganization, a budget update through January 31, 2021, a 2020 YHS Scholarships update, and the Library Improvement Project. The meeting is open for public comments on non-agenda items.

• Annual Commission Reorganization
• Monthly budget update through January 31, 2021
• 2020 YHS Scholarships update
• Update and discussion of Library Improvement Project

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council approved modifications to Tentative Parcel Map 37862 and introduced Ordinance 375, approving Development Agreement 20-01 with Oak Valley Development Company for the Oak Valley Town Center project. The council also ratified appointments to the Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission and approved the consent calendar, including a professional services agreement for an affordable housing in-lieu fee.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-01 modifying conditions 11.1 and 11.4 of TPM 37862 (4-0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance 375 approving Development Agreement 20-01 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $270,985.13 check register and $81,604.23 payroll (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Revenue & Cost Specialists for affordable housing in-lieu fee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 ratifying appointments to Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will interview eight applicants for the vacant council seat and schedule a special meeting for the final appointment. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, warrants totaling $854,415.20, and several resolutions, including one to add a Finance Director position and another to award a weed abatement contract for $4,300 per month.

• Interview 8 applicants for council vacancy; special meeting set for Jan. 25
• Resolution 2021-02 to add Finance Director position
• Resolution 2021-03 awarding weed abatement contract to AB Landscape at $4,300/month
• Approve $854,415.20 in checks and payroll totaling $176,436.02
• Support letter for DR Horton to seek Beaumont sewer service for Tract 37802

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The January 4, 2021 regular City Council meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: Jan 19, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue