Calimesa public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council will discuss a non-binding memorandum of understanding to collaborate with Beaumont, Banning, and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians on a regional animal control solution. The body will also review several routine financial reports and equipment purchases.
- Proposed MOU for regional animal control with Beaumont, Banning, and Morongo Band of Mission Indians
- Purchase of a Caterpillar 416 Backhoe for $149,884.37 (net $142,384.37 after trade-in)
- CDBG grant application for ADA ramp replacements at East Avenue L/Douglas Street and Bryant Street/Green Tree Circle
- Professional services agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for General Plan GIS mapping
- Approval of check register totaling $475,924.89
Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Public Hearings
The Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing to consider the Californian Mobile Home Estates’ petitions for capital‑improvement rent increases and a temporary rent increase to cover petition and hearing costs. The petitions request specific per‑space monthly increases based on documented project costs. After the hearing, the officer will issue a written decision on whether to grant, modify, or deny the requested increases.
- Capital Improvement Rent Increase of $49.05 per space per month for 15 years for street work ($646,453 total cost)
- Capital Improvement Rent Increase of $2.44 per space per month for 15 years for solar park lighting ($57,160.59 total cost)
- Capital Improvement Rent Increase of $4.80 per space per month for 15 years for pool and spa modifications ($112,374.05 total cost)
- Capital Improvement Rent Increase of $4.38 per space per month for 20 years for clubhouse and roof work ($136,736 total cost)
- Temporary Rent Increase of $7.23 per space per month for five years to cover petition and hearing costs ($45,795.50 total cost)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will first approve the action minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on EA 23-01 Revision 1, which proposes to modify the project's required noise mitigation measures. The recommendation is to adopt PC Resolution 2025-09 and remove the western sound wall for the development at 109 W County Line Road.
- Approve action minutes of the October 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
- Public hearing on EA 23-01 Revision 1 for the project at 109 W County Line Road, proposing removal of the western sound wall
Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission
The Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission will approve minutes from September and October and discuss the progress of the Mountainview Park expansion. The body is also set to cancel its regular January meeting and reschedule it as a special meeting.
- Approval of September and October meeting minutes
- Cancellation of January 7, 2026 regular meeting
- Mountainview Park (4th Street Park) expansion update
- Discussion of event calendar and projects
Library Commission
The Library Commission will review circulation and computer usage reports. The body will discuss the monthly budget through November 30, 2025, and the upcoming Christmas Parade/Christmas Village Used Book Sale.
- Monthly budget update through November 30, 2025
- Christmas Parade/Christmas Village Used Book Sale on December 6, 2025
- Cancellation of the January 6, 2026 regular Commission meeting
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The council will consider the consent calendar and several individual items, including adopting an inclusionary‑housing in‑lie fee ordinance, approving a $161,052.37 purchase of a Caterpillar backhoe, and authorizing the purchase of the former Bank of America building at 1055 Calimesa Boulevard. They will also adopt resolutions for a library ADA improvement project, a grant‑writing services amendment, and employee compensation changes.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 418 establishing an inclusionary housing in‑lie fee (Zone Text Amendment 25‑02).
- Approve purchase of a Caterpillar 416 backhoe for $161,052.37 and trade‑in of a 1986 backhoe valued at $7,500.
- Approve purchase and sale agreement for former Bank of America building at 1055 Calimesa Boulevard (APN 411‑180‑023).
- Adopt Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the supplemental agreement for the Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project (CDBG Project No. 5.CM.06‑25).
- First amendment to the professional services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount to $98,520.
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss an amendment allowing in-lieu fee payments to satisfy the city's inclusionary housing ordinance. The body will also consider accepting the completion of the County Line Road transportation project.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 418 to add in-lieu fee payments for inclusionary housing
- Proposed release of $403,500.00 retention payment to Roadway Engineering and Construction Corp for County Line Road project
- Amendment to professional services agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for code enforcement through December 31, 2026
- Approval of check register totaling $277,193.20 and payrolls of $3,767.75 and $147,260.08
- Review of 2024 General Plan and Housing Element annual progress reports
Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission
The special meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No items were decided or discussed.
Planning Commission
The Calimesa Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Norton Younglove Multi‑Purpose Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue.
Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission
The regularly scheduled meeting for November 5, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No items were decided or discussed.
Library Commission
The Calimesa Library Commission will approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a library report on circulation and computer usage, and discuss several items. These include a budget update through October 31, 2025, the November 21 Christmas Tree Lighting, the December 6 Christmas Parade and Used Book Sale, and the commission's meeting schedule for 2026.
- Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
- Monthly budget update through October 31, 2025
- Christmas Tree Lighting event – November 21, 2025
- Christmas Parade/Christmas Village Used Book Sale – December 6, 2025
- Discussion of Library Commission meeting schedule for 2026
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council will discuss a professional services agreement for a strategic plan and mission assessment. The body is also considering contract amendments for housing rehabilitation and development impact studies, as well as a municipal code update regarding purchasing.
- Professional Services Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates, Inc. for $77,600
- Check Register Report totaling $875,256.07 and payroll of $146,768.82
- Contract extension with Willdan Financial Services for Development Impact Fee Study to December 31, 2026
- Amendment to agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for HOME grant housing rehabilitation
- Ordinance 417, Section 3.15.070 amendment regarding informal contract purchasing procedures
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The Calimesa City Council will vote on several items, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 410 that amends multiple sections of the municipal code governing the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Program. The Council will also adopt Resolution No. 2025-54 to update the administrative rules for that program, replacing Resolution 2025-36. Additional actions include approving a fire‑department vehicle emergency‑equipment purchase from Johnson Equipment Company with a waiver of formal bidding, and reviewing a contract amendment with Kimley‑Horn for the 6th Cycle Housing Element update. The Council will consider a request for proposals to design and install a video surveillance system at Summerwind Park.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 410 amending sections 9.05.030‑9.05.180 of the Calimesa Municipal Code for mobile home rent stabilization
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-54 updating administrative rules for the mobile home rent stabilization ordinance, superseding Resolution 2025-36
- Approve purchase and installation of fire department squad vehicle emergency equipment from Johnson Equipment Company, waiving formal bidding
- Approve Fifth Amendment to consulting services agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates for 6th Cycle Housing Element update (including safety element)
- Consider issuance of RFP for design and installation of video surveillance system at Summerwind Park
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will adopt PC Resolution 2025‑08, recommending that the City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 25‑02 and adopt Ordinance No. 418, which adds an in‑lieu fee as an alternative means of compliance with the city's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The resolution also calls for a separate resolution establishing the inclusionary housing in‑lieu fee. The commission will receive and file the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2024 Housing Element Progress Report, and will approve the minutes of the June 23 2025 Special Planning Commission meeting.
- Adopt PC Resolution 2025‑08 recommending City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 25‑02 and Ordinance No. 418 adding an in‑lieu fee for inclusionary housing compliance
- Adopt a resolution establishing an inclusionary housing in‑lieu fee
- Receive and file the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and 2024 Housing Element Progress Report
- Approve the minutes of the June 23 2025 Special Planning Commission meeting
- Public hearing on the inclusionary housing fee amendment (Item 3)
Library Commission
The Calimesa Library Commission will review monthly budget updates and discuss upcoming events like Trunk or Treat and a Christmas Tree Lighting. The body will also discuss a report previously taken to the City Council regarding its vision and goals.
- Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
- Monthly budget update through September 30, 2025
- Discussion of Trunk or Treat and Christmas Tree Lighting events
- Discussion of report taken to City Council regarding vision and goals
- Public comments on non-agenda items
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The body is also deciding on several facility improvements for the Senior Center and a final tract map for Heritage Oaks.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 416 to adopt 2025 California Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Codes
- Approval of $13,385 for HVAC system replacement at the Senior Center
- Approval of $13,922.88 for two new ADA restroom doors at the Senior Center
- Approval of $26,644 supplemental agreement for Calimesa Library ADA improvements
- Adoption of Final Tract Map 37204 for Heritage Oaks
Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission
The Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission will vote to select a Chairperson and a Vice‑Chairperson, as required by Calimesa Municipal Code Section 2.20.030 after recent resignations. Commissioners will also review and discuss the 2025 community events calendar, including confirmed events such as the Easter Egg Hunt ($2,000) and the Friday Food Round‑Up ($8,000). An oral update on the Mountainview Park (4th Street Park) expansion will be presented.
- Election of a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson per Code Section 2.20.030, requiring nominations and a majority vote.
- Review of the 2025 event calendar, with confirmed events and budgets (e.g., Easter Egg Hunt – $2,000; Friday Food Round‑Up – $8,000).
- Discussion of pending 2025 events such as the Trunk or Treat (Oct 31, $3,000) and Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov 21, $2,000).
- Progress update on Mountainview Park (4th Street Park) expansion.
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda.
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The Calimesa City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with the city manager and Bank of America National TR & SVGS Assn. to negotiate price and terms for acquiring the property at 1055 Calimesa Blvd. Public members may address the item before the council considers it. No other agenda items are listed for this special meeting.
- Closed‑session conference with real property negotiators to discuss acquisition of 1055 Calimesa Blvd., Calimesa (negotiating with Bank of America National TR & SVGS Assn.)
Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission
The Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission will elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson following recent resignations. Members will also discuss the 2025 event calendar, including the Trunk or Treat event and home decoration spotlights. The body will receive a progress update on the Mountainview Park expansion.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Mountainview Park (4th Street Park) expansion progress update
- Trunk or Treat event planning and proposed theme change to 'Jurassic Park'
- Fall Flair and Winter Wonderland home decoration spotlight timeframes
- Citizen Recognition Award committee member selection update
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items and several individual actions, including adopting an urgency ordinance that updates the California Wildland‑Urban Interface and Fire Codes by reference to Title 24 and setting a public hearing for its second reading on Oct 6, 2025. They will also approve contracts for senior‑center roof repair ($88,025 plus $8,803 contingency) and audio‑visual upgrades ($46,049.54) in the Council Chamber. Additional actions include bond releases, commission appointments, and forming an annexation ad‑hoc committee.
- Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 416‑U updating California Wildland‑Urban Interface and Fire Codes (Title 24) and schedule a public hearing for Oct 6, 2025
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Sunset Audio Visual for Council Chamber sound system improvements, $46,049.54
- Award contract to Titans Group Corp. for Norton Younglove Senior Center tile roof repair, $88,025 plus $8,803 contingency (total $96,828)
- Approve release of bonds for Tract 30386‑1/2 and Summerwind Trails park DIF bond
- Appoint two council members to an Annexation Ad Hoc Committee for Golden Triangle discussions with Beaumont
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt updated California building, fire, and energy standards codes. The body is also deciding on budget amendments for road improvements and a partnership for the annual Christmas parade.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 415 to adopt 2025 California building and safety standards codes
- Budget amendment of $207,000 for TKE Engineering Inc. for the County Line Road Transportation Corridor Improvements Project
- Estimated $2,600 fee waiver for the Calimesa Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Calimesa Christmas Parade
- Approval of check register totaling $268,221.40 and payroll of $144,133.42
- Closed session regarding the acquisition of property at 1055 Calimesa Blvd.
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council approved the agenda and consent calendar with a 5‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 2025‑38, confirming special assessments for delinquent refuse fees, also by a 5‑0 vote. The request from the Calimesa Lions Club to begin fundraising for a veterans memorial was postponed to a future meeting with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda and consent calendar (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-38 confirming special assessments for delinquent refuse fees (5-0)
- Deferred Lions Club veterans memorial project to a future council meeting (5-0)
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The council approved the minutes of the July 21, 2025 special meeting with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The closed‑session discussion on labor negotiations resulted in no reportable action. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved July 21, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
- Closed‑session labor negotiation: no reportable action
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The Council approved the FY 2025‑26 General Fund operating budget, special fund budget, capital improvement program, cost allocation plan, and amended the FY 2024‑25 budget. It also adopted a CPI‑based increase to several municipal fees. The council approved the FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit and the Successor Agency’s FY 2025‑26 budget. All actions passed with a 4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain vote.
- Approved agenda and consent calendar, waived full reading of ordinances (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑26 approving CPI increase to master fee schedule and related fees (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑24 establishing FY 2025‑26 appropriation limit (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑25 adopting FY 2025‑26 General Fund operating budget, special fund budget, capital improvement program and cost allocation plan, and amending FY 2024‑25 budget (4-0-1-0)
- Adopted CSA Resolution 2025‑01 adopting the Successor Agency FY 2025‑26 budget (4-0-1-0)
- Approved Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services with Richards, Watson & Gershon (4-0-1-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with Palacios Law Office for hearing officer services (vote not specified, but included in consent calendar)
- Approved new agreement with Yunex, LLC for citywide traffic signal maintenance services (vote not specified, but included in consent calendar)
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council approved the agenda and consent calendar, removing item 10, with a 5‑0 vote. It then voted 5‑0 to reject all bids for the Calimesa Library sidewalk improvement CDBG project and directed staff to readvertise the contract. The Council also appointed Mayor Pro Tem Cervantez and Councilmember Cundieff to the 2x2x2 animal‑control ad‑hoc committee (5‑0). Finally, it introduced the first reading of Ordinance No. 411 designating fire‑hazard severity zones (5‑0).
- Approved agenda and consent calendar, removing item 10 (5‑0)
- Rejected all bids for Library sidewalk CDBG project and ordered readvertising (5‑0)
- Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Cervantez and Councilmember Cundieff to 2x2x2 animal‑control ad‑hoc committee (5‑0)
- Introduced first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 411 designating fire‑hazard severity zones (5‑0)
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council approved the agenda and consent calendar by a 5‑0 vote, which included routine items such as the May 5, 2025 council minutes, warrant registers and travel expenses. It also approved the early purchase of three Ford vehicles, appropriating $225,000 from the General Fund Reserve. In addition, the Council authorized emergency mechanical repair of the Fire Department’s F‑2019 Ford patrol vehicle, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting minutes were later adopted with a 4‑0‑1 vote.
- Approved agenda and consent calendar (5-0)
- Approved May 5, 2025 council minutes (as part of consent calendar, 5-0)
- Approved $1,188,551.19 check register and payroll expenses (as part of consent calendar, 5-0)
- Approved amendment to consulting agreement with Michael Baker International (as part of consent calendar, 5-0)
- Authorized early purchase of three Ford vehicles and $225,000 budget appropriation (as part of consent calendar, 5-0)
- Authorized emergency mechanical repair of Fire Dept Ford patrol vehicle (5-0)
- Approved council travel expenses (as part of consent calendar, 5-0)
- Adopted meeting minutes (4-0-1)
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
Council approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5‑0) and later approved the meeting minutes (4‑0‑1). The FY 2025‑26 draft budget was presented for review, with staff planning to bring it to the council on June 24. Council members agreed to allocate $75,000 from the Parks & Trails reserve to hire a consultant to update the trails master plan. They also agreed to hold future discussions on park security cameras and to review the duties of city commissions and boards.
- Agenda approved (5‑0)
- Minutes approved (4‑0‑1)
- $75,000 allocated for trails master plan consultant (consensus)
- Future discussion on park security cameras scheduled (consensus)
- Future review of city commissions and boards duties (consensus)
- FY 2025‑26 draft budget presented (informational)
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The council approved the agenda and consent calendar unanimously and adopted several items, including Ordinance No. 410 that implements a hearing‑officer process and repeals the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Board. It also passed resolutions opposing South Coast Air Quality District rule changes, amending personnel rules, and approving a new cafeteria plan, and authorized the mayor to sign a 4th Street pavement rehabilitation agreement. Council members declined to provide additional funding to the Calimesa Cultural and Performing Arts Association at this time.
- Approved agenda and consent calendar (5-0)
- Approved City Council action minutes for April 21, 2025
- Approved warrant registers: check register $464,968.13 and payroll $114,383.44
- Adopted Ordinance No. 410 amending mobile home rent stabilization program
- Adopted Resolution 2025-15 opposing South Coast AQMD proposed rules 1111 and 1121
- Adopted Resolution 2025-16 amending city personnel rules
- Adopted Resolution 2025-17 approving restated cafeteria plan
- Authorized Mayor to execute 4th Street Pavement Rehabilitation agreement with San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The Calimesa City Council approved the agenda and consent calendar items, adopted a social media policy and new job descriptions for senior staff, and approved a software service agreement with CivicPlus. It scheduled the 2025/2026 budget study session, cancelled three regular council meetings, and approved the holiday closure of City Hall. The council also approved letters of opposition to two Senate Bills and support for two Assembly Bills, and introduced the first reading of Ordinance No. 410 to repeal the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Board.
- Approved agenda and consent calendar items 1‑5, 7‑8 (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑11, social media policy (5‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑14, job descriptions for Sr. Permit Technician and Sr. Code Enforcement Officer (5‑0)
- Approved software service agreement with CivicPlus and related budget amendment (5‑0)
- Scheduled budget study session for May 19 2025; cancelled July 7, Sept 2 2025 and Jan 5 2026 council meetings; approved City Hall holiday closure Dec 24 2025‑Jan 1 2026 (5‑0)
- Approved letters of opposition to SB 79 and SB 634 and support for AB 650 and AB 1476 (5‑0)
- Introduced first reading of Ordinance No. 410 to repeal the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Board (5‑0)
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council approved the agenda and consent calendar items, including a repeal of campaign contribution limits, a fund allocation for the City Hall front lobby remodel, an amendment to a consulting agreement, and a resolution designating the City Manager as the authorized agent for the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program. The Council also approved the agreement with the Yucaipa‑Calimesa Joint Unified School District for the Summer Lunch Program and appointed Mayor Molina as the voting delegate and Councilmember Cundieff as the alternate delegate to the SCAG General Assembly. Direction was given to begin compliance measures for the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping. All actions were taken with unanimous 5‑0 votes where recorded.
- Approved agenda and consent calendar items (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 409 repealing campaign contribution limits
- Approved allocation of funds for City Hall front lobby remodel project
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to consulting agreement with Michael Baker International
- Adopted Resolution 2025-10 designating City Manager as authorized grant agent
- Approved agreement for Summer Lunch Program with Yucaipa‑Calimesa Joint Unified School District (5-0)
- Appointed Mayor Molina as SCAG voting delegate and Councilmember Cundieff as alternate (5-0)
- Directed staff to begin compliance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping
City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA
The City Council approved the meeting agenda (3‑0‑2‑0) and later approved the minutes of the special Capital Improvement Plan workshop (5‑0). Staff presented the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program budget, and the Council asked for additional time to consider it. A follow‑up budget workshop is scheduled for May 19, 2025, with final adoption planned for the June 2, 2025 meeting.
- Approved agenda (3-0-2-0)
- Excused absences of Mayor Pro Tem Cervantez and Council Member Manly (consensus)
- Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 workshop (5-0)