Calimesa public meetings in 2023

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold public hearings on adopting resolutions of necessity to acquire property via eminent domain for the County Line Road Transportation Corridor Project, and on a General Plan amendment to adjust the city boundary with Beaumont. The council will also consider several routine consent items, including warrants, minutes, and reports, as well as business items like a fire pumper purchase and a city manager contract amendment.

• Public hearing on Resolutions 2023-75 and 2023-76 for eminent domain acquisition of property interests for County Line Road project
• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment 23-03 to adjust city boundary with Beaumont along Champions Drive
• Purchase of 2023 Sutphen Monarch G2 Pumper for $925,801 and waiver of formal bidding
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-80 for 5% merit adjustment to City Manager's employment agreement
• Approval of warrant register totaling $555,972.28 and payroll of $108,162.81

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the monthly budget update, a follow-up on the Christmas Tree Lighting event, and the new library construction project. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of minutes, and commissioner reports.

• Monthly budget update through November 30, 2023
• December 1, 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting event follow-up report
• Update and discussion of New Library Construction Project

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act and amending the municipal code's purchasing provisions. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants totaling $485,917.78, a payroll of $109,694.63, and an annual report on development impact fees. The council will also consider a $88,907.51 amended agreement for ADA improvements at the Norton Younglove Senior Center and reorganize its leadership.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-73 and Ordinance No. 395 to adopt UPCCAA and amend purchasing code
• Approve amended CDBG agreement for $88,907.51 for Norton Younglove Senior Center ADA Phase II
• Approve warrant register of $485,917.78 and payroll of $109,694.63
• Receive annual report on development impact fees, including findings for four fee categories
• Approve optional Roth accounts in the 457 plan effective January 1, 2024

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will consider approving a full cost allocation plan and user fee rate study, with fee changes effective July 1, 2024, and annual CPI-based increases. They will also receive a status report on the senior nutrition program and handle routine consent items including warrants, minutes, and reports.

• Approve cost allocation plan and fee recommendations with July 1, 2024 implementation and annual CPI-based increases
• Status report on Calimesa Senior Nutrition Program
• Approve warrant register totaling $274,094.64 plus payrolls of $1,683.75 and $117,757.69
• Release survey monumentation bond for Final Tract Map No. 32702-4
• Closed session: real property negotiation for APN 413-280-064 with Oak Valley Development Company

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss the monthly budget update through October 31, 2023, and the new library construction project. They will also consider the Tree Lighting Event on December 1, 2023, and the cancellation of the January 2, 2024 meeting. Public comments are invited for items not on the agenda.

• Monthly budget update through October 31, 2023
• Tree Lighting Event discussion – December 1, 2023
• Cancellation of January 2, 2024 regular meeting
• 2023 YHS Scholarships update
• Update and discussion of New Library Construction Project

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council is reviewing several routine financial items and business proposals. Key discussions include a new digital gift card program to support local businesses and funding for ADA improvements at the Norton Younglove Senior Center.

• Proposed $50,000 allocation for a 'Shop Local Calimesa' digital gift card program
• $32,722 amended agreement for Norton Younglove Senior Center ADA Improvements, Phase III
• Release of $1,000,000 CV Communities, LLC bond for the I-10/Cherry Valley Interchange
• Approval of $895,288.71 check register report
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Statement of Investment Policy

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold second readings and vote on Ordinances 392, 393, and 394 to adopt the Residential Infill Priority Overlay Zone (RIPAOZ) and amend zoning code sections. The council will also consider a Lions Club beautification project for the Myrtlewood median, approve routine consent items including warrants and minutes, and allocate funds for website accessibility compliance.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinances 392, 393, 394 for Zone Change 21-01 (RIPAOZ)
• Resolution 2023-67: $6,500 appropriation for AB 434 digital accessibility compliance
• Check register approval totaling $365,023.82 (Check Nos. 40967-41020)
• Payroll approvals: $105,185.66 (Sept 28) and $1,683.75 (Oct 1)
• Myrtlewood Median Beautification Project by Calimesa Breakfast Lions Club

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the monthly budget update, future community events, and the new library construction project. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of minutes, and commissioner reports.

• Monthly budget update through September 30, 2023
• Discussion of future community events: State of the City, Trunk or Treat, Tree Lighting
• Update and discussion of New Library Construction Project
• Approval of September 5, 2023 action minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Residential Infill Priority Area Overlay Zone, which would allow higher-density residential development. The council will also consider consent items including a construction contract for ADA improvements at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, a grant agreement with RCTC for street improvements, and routine financial approvals.

• Public hearing on Environmental Assessment 22-05, General Plan Amendment 22-01, and Zone Change 21-01 for the Residential Infill Priority Area Overlay Zone
• Award construction contract to Three Peaks Corp. for $67,990.95 for Norton Younglove Senior Center ADA Improvements, Phase II (total project cost $103,403.95)
• Authorize grant agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission for Calimesa Boulevard realignment at Cherry Valley Boulevard
• Adopt Resolution 2023-53 extending abandoned vehicle abatement service fee until May 2034
• Approve warrant register totaling $1,658,726.35 plus payrolls

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss library operations, including circulation and computer usage, and to review a monthly budget update through August 31, 2023. The commission will also discuss future community events and receive an update on the new library construction project.

• Monthly budget update through August 31, 2023
• Future community events: State of the City, Trunk or Treat, Tree Lighting
• Update and discussion of New Library Construction Project
• Approval of May 2, 2023 action minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The September 5, 2023 regular City Council meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: September 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Norton Younglove Senior Center

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council is reviewing the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Calimesa Creek Stage III flood control project, which includes a detention basin and storm drain system. The document responds to comments from state and federal agencies, a tribe, and local districts. The Council will decide whether to approve the environmental document, which would allow the project to proceed.

• 53-acre-foot detention basin on 4.5 acres between County Line Road, 3rd, Rogers Lane/Court, and 4th Street
• Storm drain system along County Line Road from 5th Street to Interstate 10
• 35,000 cubic yards of material export to San Timoteo Landfill
• Comments from California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Riverside County Flood Control, and Riverside Transit Agency
• Project provides 100-year flood protection along County Line Road and Calimesa Creek

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will consider annexing the commercial portion of the Summerwind Commons development into two community facilities districts (CFDs) to fund public services and improvements, setting public hearings for October 2, 2023. The council will also decide on a new name for 4th Street Park, approve an environmental document for the Calimesa Creek Stage III project, and handle routine consent items including warrants, payroll, and a claims policy.

• Resolution 2023-48: Annex commercial portion of Summerwind Commons into CFD No. 2018-1 (Summerwind Trails) as Annexation No. 2, adding Improvement Area No. 3
• Resolution 2023-49: Annex Summerwind Commons into Public Services CFD No. 1 (law enforcement, fire, paramedic, park maintenance) as Annexation No. 4
• Resolution 2023-50: Approve Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Calimesa Creek Stage III Project
• Resolution 2023-47: Adopt policy delegating public entity claims handling to Risk Manager; reject claim CRD No. 202306-20925508 (Cari McCormick vs CalPERS)
• Accept and record offer of dedication for APN 413-270-021 (grant deed from Calimesa 2 Holdings LLC) for I-10/Cherry Valley Blvd interchange improvements

The City Council ratified a local emergency proclamation following Tropical Storm Hilary and approved the renaming of 4th Street Park to Mountainview Park. The Council also advanced two resolutions of intention to annex the Summerwind Commons development into community facilities districts.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-51 ratifying the local emergency proclamation for Tropical Storm Hilary (4-0-1-0)
• Approved renaming 4th Street Park to Mountainview Park (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-48 to annex commercial portion of Summerwind Commons into CFD No. 2018-1 (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-49 to annex Summerwind Commons into CFD No. 1 (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-50 approving IS/MND and MMRP for Calimesa Creek Stage III Project (4-0-1-0)
• Approved $393,287.36 check register and payrolls totaling $102,068.44
• Adopted Resolution 2023-47 delegating claims handling to Risk Manager and rejected Claim CRD No. 202306-20925508
• Authorized staff to accept grant deed for Summerwind Commons APN 413-270-021

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will vote on several routine items and a major road project. Key actions include approving a mitigated negative declaration for the Calimesa Boulevard realignment at Singleton Road, purchasing and outfitting a fire command vehicle, accepting a surplus water tender, and authorizing two closed-session property negotiations for potential acquisitions. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and reports.

• Adopt Resolution 2023-46 for Calimesa Boulevard realignment at Singleton Road (initial study/mitigated negative declaration)
• Approve $1,415,549.54 warrant register and $101,503.29 payroll
• Purchase and outfit 2023 Ford F250 as Fire Department command vehicle (waive bidding, piggyback on Kern County contract)
• Accept 2003 International water tender from Federal Excess Property Program
• Closed session: negotiate property acquisition on County Line Road (APNs 410-030-049-052) and 301 West County Line Road (7-Eleven)

The City Council accepted the grant deed for Summerwind Park in fee simple title. The council also approved several fire department equipment acquisitions and a road realignment environmental addendum.

• Accepted Grant Deed for Summerwind Park in fee simple title (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-46 for Calimesa Boulevard Realignment at Singleton Road environmental addendum (4-0)
• Appointed Council Member Molina as voting delegate for Cal Cities Annual Conference (5-0)
• Approved purchase and outfitting of Fire Department Command Vehicle via Resolution 2023-44 (5-0)
• Accepted 2003 International 4x2 Type II Water Tender via Resolution 2023-45 (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Community Works Design Group for landscape architecture (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to engineering services agreement with TKE Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized bond reduction and payment bond release for DPR19-04 RV Fueling Station (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council is reviewing an addendum to the 2013 General Plan EIR for the Calimesa Boulevard Realignment Project, which would shift the Calimesa Boulevard/Singleton Road intersection about 300 feet east and widen both roads. The addendum concludes the project would not create new significant environmental impacts beyond those already analyzed in the certified EIR. The Council will decide whether to approve the addendum and proceed with the project.

• Realign 0.6-mile portion of Calimesa Boulevard, moving intersection with Singleton Road ~300 feet east
• Widen Calimesa Boulevard and Singleton Road to ~75 feet; total graded area ~9 acres
• Export ~60,000 cubic yards of soil, intended for use at Oak Valley Town Center project
• Includes design features for bird surveys, burrowing owl surveys, cultural resources management, and paleontological monitoring
• Addendum finds no new significant impacts; no subsequent EIR required

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss library operations, including a monthly budget update, future community events, a potential student committee, and an update on the new library construction project. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, and commissioner reports.

• Monthly budget update through July 31, 2023
• Discussion of future community events: State of the City, Trunk or Treat, Tree Lighting
• Discussion of potential student committee establishment
• Update and discussion of New Library Construction Project
• Approval of May 2, 2023 action minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will vote on routine consent items including warrants totaling $2,754,364.35, a $42,142.80 annual street sweeping contract, and a fire command vehicle purchase. They will hold public hearings on delinquent refuse fees, weed abatement charges, and the landscaping and lighting district. The council will also consider approving an agreement for eight Flock cameras for citywide surveillance.

• Approve warrant register totaling $2,754,364.35 (Check Nos. 40497-40632)
• Award contract to CMAX Commercial Maintenance for street sweeping at $42,142.80 annually
• Purchase fire command vehicle (pick-up truck or SUV) and waive formal bidding via Resolution 2023-43
• Adopt resolutions for annual special tax levies in four community facilities districts (CFD No. 1, 2012-1, 2013-1, 2018-1)
• Approve Flock Group, Inc. agreement for installation and annual subscription of eight Flock cameras

The City Council approved a series of routine consent items, including a street sweeping contract and several annual special tax levies for community facilities districts. The Council also adopted resolutions for special assessments regarding weed abatement and delinquent refuse fees.

• Approved street sweeping contract with CMAX Commercial Maintenance, Inc. for $42,142.80 (4-0-1-0)
• Authorized purchase of a Fire Department command vehicle and waived formal bidding (4-0-1-0)
• Approved purchase of a Public Works service vehicle and surplus of a 2001 Ford Explorer (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted annual special tax levies for CFDs No. 1, 2012-1, 2013-1, and 2018-1 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved participation in Riverside County’s Urban County Program for FY 2024-2027 (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-40 for delinquent refuse fee assessments, excluding property owned by Ed & Carol Marquez (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-41 for 2023-2024 weed abatement special assessments (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-42 approving the Final Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 91-1 (4-0-1-0)

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meetings for June 6, 2023, and July 4, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center. This notice is purely procedural; no agenda items are listed.

• Cancellation of June 6, 2023 meeting
• Cancellation of July 4, 2023 meeting
• Next meeting: August 1, 2023, 4:30 p.m. at Norton Younglove Senior Center

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting a resolution of necessity to acquire a permanent road easement on the 7-Eleven parcel at 301 W. County Line Road for the County Line Road Transportation Corridor Project, potentially authorizing eminent domain proceedings. The council will also consider a consent calendar with routine items, including a $1.73 million check register, a $7,500 animal spay-neuter grant, and several consulting agreements, plus a public hearing on animal control services.

• Resolution of Necessity for eminent domain of permanent road easement on APN 410-030-041 (301 W. County Line Road, 7-Eleven parcel)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 390 adopting Riverside County Title 6 (Animal) and agreement with County for animal control services
• Check Register Report totaling $1,732,474.11 and payroll of $98,054.59
• Approval of $7,500 Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Grant for spay-neuter services
• Agreement with David Turch & Associates for legislative advocacy services up to $20,000

The City Council approved the adoption of Riverside County's animal control code and a service agreement for field and licensing services. The council also approved several professional service agreements and a cost-of-living adjustment for city and fire employees.

• Approved Ordinance No. 390 adopting Riverside County Code Title 6 for animal control (4-0-1-0)
• Approved animal control field and licensing services agreement with County of Riverside (4-0-1-0)
• Approved cost-of-living adjustment and increased cafeteria plan benefit for miscellaneous and fire employees (4-0-1-0)
• Approved $100,000 annual public finance consultant agreement with Koppel and Gruber Public Finance (4-0-1-0)
• Approved $20,000 legislative advocacy agreement with David Turch & Associates (4-0-1-0)
• Approved $7,500 grant for spay-neuter services from 2023 Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Grant (4-0-1-0)
• Approved Final Map 37739 for Summerwind Commons Phase 1 (4-0-1-0)
• Postponed Business Item No. 19 regarding eminent domain for County Line Road (4-0-1-0)

Library Commission

The City of Calimesa Library Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled meetings for June 6, 2023, and July 4, 2023. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320. This notice contains no other agenda items.

• June 6, 2023 meeting cancelled
• July 4, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 1, 2023, 4:30 p.m. at Norton Younglove Senior Center

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, including the General Fund, Special Fund, Capital Improvement Program, and Successor Agency budget. The council will also consider consent items such as approving warrants totaling over $1 million, a solid waste lien hearing, an ALS first responder agreement, and a resolution opposing Assembly Bill 742. Two closed session items involve real property negotiations for potential acquisitions.

• Adopt FY 2023-24 budget resolutions (2023-28, 2023-29, CSA 2023-01)
• Approve warrant registers totaling $998,185.17 plus payroll of $99,911.26
• Resolution 2023-25 setting July 17, 2023 public hearing on solid waste liens
• Resolution 2023-26 approving ALS first responder agreement with Riverside County
• Resolution 2023-27 opposing Assembly Bill 742 on police canines

The City Council and Successor Agency approved the General Fund Operating Budget, Special Fund Budget, and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2023-2024. The Council also approved several maintenance contracts and an emergency medical services agreement.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 General Fund Operating Budget, Special Fund Budget, and Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Established FY 2023-2024 Appropriation Limit via Resolution 2023-28 (5-0)
• Adopted Calimesa Successor Agency Budget for FY 2023-24 (5-0)
• Approved $30,902.98 purchase of asphalt maintenance trailer from Concord Road Equipment, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded on-call asphalt repair contract to B-81 Paving, Inc. not to exceed $35,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved Riverside County Advanced Life Support First Responder Program operating agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-25 to set a July 17, 2023 hearing for solid waste delinquent account liens (5-0)
• Approved warrant registers totaling $998,185.17 plus payroll (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council and Successor Agency conducted a joint workshop to review the draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The session focused on projected revenues, proposed one-time expenditures, and requests for new staff positions. No final budget approval was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will vote on a consent calendar covering routine approvals, including warrants totaling $767,473.38 and a $99,039.49 payroll, plus a $15,590 contract for City Hall releveling. The main business item is introducing an ordinance to adopt Riverside County's animal control code, with a public hearing set for June 19, 2023. The council will also consider a professional services agreement with AP Triton, LLC to review and update the Calimesa Fire Department Policy Manual.

• Introduce Ordinance No. 390 adopting Riverside County Title 6 (Animal) code, with urgency ordinance and June 19 public hearing
• Award $15,590 contract to IE General Engineering, Inc. for City Hall Releveling Project
• Approve professional services agreement with AP Triton, LLC for Fire Department Policy Manual review
• Approve $767,473.38 in checks and $99,039.49 payroll
• Approve $2,520 fee waiver for Calimesa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance to implement the Riverside County Code for animal control. The Council also approved several service contracts, including a City Hall releveling project and fire department policy updates.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 390-U for animal control (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 390 for animal control (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance No. 390 for June 19, 2023 (5-0)
• Awarded $15,590 contract to E General Engineering, Inc for City Hall Releveling Project (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for property tax management (5-0)
• Approved agreement with AP Triton, LLC to update Fire Department Policy Manual (5-0)
• Approved $2,520 fee waiver for Calimesa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-22 for Wildland Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council is meeting to approve routine items including meeting minutes, warrant registers totaling over $775,000, and a resolution adopting the list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 SB1 road funding. The main action is adopting Resolution No. 2023-20 to submit the County Line Road Corridor Improvement Project to the California Transportation Commission for an estimated $269,426 in state funding.

• Resolution No. 2023-20 approving SB1 project list for FY 2023-24, including County Line Road Corridor Improvements from Calimesa Blvd. to Bryant St.
• Check Register Report totaling $670,498.85 (Check Nos. 40224-40274)
• Payroll of $103,673.83 (April 27, 2023) and $1,683.75 (May 1, 2023 Council payroll)
• Approval of City Council action minutes from April 17, 2023
• No commission minutes ready for approval

The City Council approved the agenda and a consent calendar that included the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-20. This resolution approves the list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The Council also approved several warrant registers and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved the agenda (4-0-1-0)
• Approved City Council action minutes from April 17, 2023 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved Check Register Report totaling $670,498.85 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved April 27, 2023 Payroll of $103,673.83 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 Council Payroll of $1,683.75 (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-20 approving FY 2023-24 SB1 road project list (4-0-1-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint workshop to educate the public and themselves on the land-use and entitlement process. Staff will present on topics like the General Plan, zoning, CEQA, types of applications, public meetings, and the roles of various parties. No specific development applications will be discussed, and the only action is to receive and file the workshop report.

• Workshop covers General Plan, Specific Plans, zoning, and CEQA
• Entitlement process explained: ministerial vs. discretionary applications, permits, variances, subdivisions
• Discussion of public meeting types and Brown Act rules
• No pending applications on agenda; Brown Act prohibits discussion
• Fiscal impact: None

The Joint City Council and Planning Commission conducted a workshop on land use, entitlements, and CEQA processes. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session; the body received a staff report and heard public comments.

• Received and filed the Land Use and Entitlement workshop report

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council approved an agreement with the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District to implement a summer feeding program. The Council also adopted updated policies and procedures for city meetings and commissions. Additionally, the city formally opposed Senate Bill 423.

• Approved agreement for Summer Feeding Program with Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District (5-0)
• Approved letter of opposition to Senate Bill 423 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-18 updating Council Policies and Procedures for Council Meetings (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-19 updating Policies and Procedures for City Commissioners, Committee and Board Members (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-16 approving a CPI rate increase by CR&R, Incorporated effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-17 approving boundary maps for assessment districts for Oak Valley Town Center, Summerwind EPC, and Mesa Verde (5-0)
• Approved $1,020,086.46 Check Register Report and $101,239.77 payroll (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to landscape maintenance agreement with Inland Empire Landscape (5-0)

Library Commission

The Commission approved the monthly budget update through March 31, 2023. Discussions regarding a student committee and the Library Improvement Project were continued or received as reports.

• Approved monthly budget update as presented (consensus)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will consider routine consent items including approving minutes, warrants totaling $503,197.72, and several agreements. A notable item is accepting a $6,979 state emergency management grant to purchase a fuel storage cell for the fire department, with a matching city contribution. The council will also appoint a member to the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission.

• Accept $6,979 EMPG grant for fire department fuel cell, with $3,558 city match
• Approve check register of $402,417.87 and payroll of $100,779.85
• Reduce faithful performance bonds for Tract Map 32702 to 10% warranty bonds
• Award auditing services to Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP for 3 years plus options
• Approve assignment of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee agreement from Sunny-Cal to Exeter

The City Council approved a professional services agreement for auditing and appointed a new member to the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission. The council also accepted an emergency management grant and approved several land development and bond adjustments via the consent calendar.

• Approved professional auditing services agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody, & Scott, LLP (5-0)
• Ratified appointment of Scott Stamper to the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 to accept EMPG grant funding not to exceed $6,979.00 (5-0)
• Approved reduction of Street Improvement Faithful Performance Bonds to 10% for Tract Map No. 32702 and 32702-5 (5-0)
• Approved Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Sunny-Cal 1 Inv, LLC and Exeter Cherry Valley Land, LLC (5-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023, City Council action minutes (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will vote on routine consent items including warrants, minutes, and a $197,173.34 purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus for the fire department, with a waiver of formal bidding. They will also discuss taking a position on a state tax initiative and schedule workshops and holiday closures.

• Approve $1,560,956.23 in checks and $103,186.22 payroll
• Purchase SCBA equipment from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. for $197,173.34
• Reject all bids for City Hall Releveling Project Bid #2023-01
• Discuss opposing Initiative 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act)
• Schedule joint land use workshop and budget study session

The City Council approved the purchase of new respiratory protection equipment for the Fire Department and rejected all bids for the City Hall Releveling Project. Council also decided not to take a position on a state taxpayer protection initiative and scheduled several upcoming workshops and holiday closures.

• Approved $197,173.34 purchase of SCBA equipment from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for City Hall Releveling Project Bid #2023-01 (4-0)
• Decided not to take a position on Initiative 21-0042A1 (4-0)
• Scheduled Land Use and Development Workshop for April 22, 2023 (Consensus)
• Scheduled FY 2023/2024 Budget Study Session for May 22, 2023 (Consensus)
• Cancelled July 3, 2023 and September 4, 2023 meetings (Consensus)
• Approved City Hall closure Dec 25, 2023 through Jan 1, 2024 (Consensus)
• Cancelled January 2, 2024 regular meeting (Consensus)

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss library operations and finances. Key items include a monthly budget update through February 28, 2023, and a discussion of the FY 2022-2023 budget with recommendations. The commission will also receive updates on the YHS 2023 scholarship application process and the Library Improvement Project.

• Monthly budget update through February 28, 2023
• FY 2022-2023 Budget Discussion & Recommendations
• YHS 2023 Scholarships Application Process Update
• Update and discussion of Library Improvement Project

The Library Commission approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the monthly budget update through February 28, 2023. The Commission also received reports on the YHS scholarship process and the Library Improvement Project.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1-0)
• Approved monthly budget update through February 28, 2023 (consensus)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Library Budget (3-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will consider ratifying an emergency contract for fire station rear parking lot repairs, approving a change order for citywide pavement work, and reviewing a concept design for the 4th Street Park expansion. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, warrants, and a COVID-19 prevention program update.

• Ratify $72,010 emergency contract to Roadway Engineering and Construction Corp. for fire station parking lot repairs
• Approve Change Order #1 for $199,554.25 for additional paving on Mesa Grande Drive and Buena Mesa Drive
• Approve concept design #4 for 4th Street Park expansion
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-11 adding COVID-19 Prevention Program to Risk Management Policy Manual
• Approve $880,618.85 in checks and $104,487.21 in payroll

The City Council approved a $72,010 emergency contract for fire station parking lot repairs and the concept design for the 4th Street Park expansion. Council also authorized additional funding for citywide pavement rehabilitation and accepted the City Hall expansion as complete.

• Approved $72,010 emergency contract to Roadway Engineering and Construction Corp. for fire station parking lot repairs (5-0)
• Approved concept design #4 for 4th Street Park expansion (5-0)
• Approved $199,554.25 Change Order #1 for paving on Mesa Grande Drive and Buena Mesa Drive cul-de-sac, plus $19,955.43 contingency increase (Consensus)
• Accepted City Hall expansion as complete and authorized $21,779.00 retention payment to IE General Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $9,576.60 Change Order #1 for IE General Engineering, Inc. for Senior Center roofing (5-0)
• Approved $2,801.00 Change Order #2 for Troy Alarm for security alarm extension (5-0)
• Approved warrant registers totaling $880,618.85 and payrolls of $1,683.75 and $102,803.46 (5-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 388 to comply with Senate Bill 9 regarding accessory dwelling units and urban lot splits. The Council also approved several routine consent calendar items and appointed a new member to the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 388 regarding accessory dwelling units and urban lot splits (5-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Taylor to the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved check register total of $219,989.21 (5-0)
• Approved February 16, 2023 payroll of $102,928.70 (5-0)
• Approved reduction of Faithful Performance Bonds for Tract Map No. 30386-1 and 30386-2 (5-0)
• Approved Council Travel Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses through January 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss library operations, including circulation and computer usage, and to review the monthly budget update through January 31, 2023. They will also discuss the Library Improvement Project and conduct the annual commission reorganization. The meeting includes public comments and commissioner reports, but no formal action is expected on those items.

• Annual Commission Reorganization
• Monthly budget update through January 31, 2023
• Update and discussion of Library Improvement Project
• Approval of November 1, 2022 action minutes
• Library report on circulation and computer usage

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will hold public hearings on the Oak Valley Town Center subdivision, a street vacation on West Avenue L, and a zoning text amendment for accessory dwelling units and urban lot splits. The council will also consider a mid-year budget amendment, a contract for traffic signal maintenance, and a grant application for automated solar permitting.

• Public hearing to approve Final Map 37862 and amended conditions for Oak Valley Town Center
• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 22-02 for ADUs, JADUs, urban lot splits, and SB 9 housing
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of West Avenue L south of APN 413-060-001
• Award contract to Yunex, LLC for citywide traffic signal maintenance
• Approve mid-year budget amendments for FY 2022-23 (Resolution 2023-09)

The City Council approved final maps and agreements for the Oak Valley Town Center and adopted a mid-year budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Council also conducted a first reading of a zoning amendment regarding accessory dwelling units and approved a street vacation on West Avenue L.

• Approved Oak Valley Town Center Final Map 37862 and related agreements (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 authorizing special assessment proceedings for Yucaipa Valley Water District (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-08 to vacate a portion of West Avenue L (4-0-1-0)
• Conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 388 regarding ADUs, junior ADUs, and urban lot splits (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget (4-0-1-0)
• Appointed Council Member Molina as voting delegate and Council Member Manly as alternate for SCAG General Assembly (4-0-1-0)
• Awarded traffic signal maintenance contract to Yunex, LLC (4-0-1-0)
• Authorized application for California Energy Commission residential solar permit grant (4-0-1-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will consider awarding a $1.665 million construction contract for citywide pavement rehabilitation, with a 10% contingency, and will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2022 California building codes and related amendments. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as warrants, minutes, and a $38,300 consultant agreement for a cost allocation and user fee study. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being routine approvals.

• Award $1,665,000 contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for citywide pavement rehabilitation, plus $166,500 contingency
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 389 adopting 2022 California Building Codes and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
• Approve $38,300 professional services agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for cost allocation and user fee study
• Approve purchase of Speed Alert 24 radar message sign for $17,566.02
• Approve $13,800 agreement with Rene's Commercial Management for right-of-way weed control

The City Council approved a major road construction contract and adopted updated building and property maintenance codes. The council also ratified three appointments to city commissions and approved several smaller service contracts.

• Awarded $1,665,000 contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for citywide pavement rehabilitation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 389 updating building, residential, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, historical, and green building codes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-04 for local modifications to 2022 California Building, Residential and Fire Codes (5-0)
• Appointed Patricia Reeves to the Library Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Alicia Aponte to the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Appointed John Keith to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved $38,300 contract with Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd. for a cost allocation and user fee study (5-0)
• Approved $17,566.02 purchase of a Speed Alert 24 Radar message sign (5-0)

Library Commission

This notice announces that the Library Commission's December 6, 2022 and January 3, 2023 meetings are cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Ave., Calimesa, CA 92320. No agenda items are listed because the meeting is cancelled.

• Cancellation of December 6, 2022 Library Commission meeting
• Cancellation of January 3, 2023 Library Commission meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at Norton Younglove Senior Center

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The January 2, 2023 regular City Council meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for January 2, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Norton Younglove Senior Center