Calimesa public meetings in 2025

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

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 special meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No items were decided or discussed.

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

Planning Commission

The September 8, 2025, Regular Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council will consider approving an exclusive representation agreement with Kosmont Real Estate Services to assist in identifying and acquiring properties for public purposes. The body will also meet in closed session regarding existing litigation.

• Proposed Buyer-Broker Exclusive Representation Agreement with Kosmont Real Estate Services
• Closed session regarding City of Calimesa v. Everest Reinsurance Company (Case No. EDCV 24-828-KK-SHKX)

Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission

The regularly scheduled Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission meeting for September 3, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The next meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at the Norton Younglove Senior Center.

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for September 2, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

Library Commission

The Library Commission will meet to continue discussions regarding its vision and goals for the future. The body will also review a monthly budget update through August 30, 2025, and receive reports on circulation and computer usage.

• Monthly budget update through August 30, 2025
• Continued discussion of Commission Vision and Goals
• Library reports on circulation and computer usage

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.

Planning Commission

The August 11, 2025, Regular Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for August 6, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No items were decided or discussed.

Library Commission

The Library Commission will review a budget update through July 31, 2025, and discuss the commission's future vision and goals. The body will also receive reports on library circulation and computer usage.

• Monthly budget update through July 31, 2025
• Commission Vision and Goals for future
• 2025 Yucaipa High School Scholarship Recipient Update
• Library Grand Opening Follow-Up

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council is deciding on several ordinances regarding land use and development agreements for the Summerwind Ranch at Oak Valley and Birtcher Logistics Center projects. The body will also consider adopting updated 2025 California building and safety codes.

• Ordinance No. 412: Modifying land use on 853.4 acres of Summerwind Ranch at Oak Valley
• Ordinance No. 414: Development agreement for Birtcher Logistics Center on 115 acres
• Purchase of Caterpillar Pavement Roller for $42,691.10
• Contract with Merrell Johnson Geotechnical, Inc. up to $14,000 for Mountainview Park Expansion
• Ordinance No. 415: Adoption of 2025 California Building and Safety Standards Codes

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including second readings of Ordinances No. 412, 413, and 414, which adopt land use amendments and development agreements for the Summerwind Ranch and Birtcher Logistics Center projects. They also introduced Ordinance No. 415 to adopt the 2025 California building codes, set a public hearing for August 18, and continued a mayor rotation policy discussion to that meeting. The council authorized a shade structure purchase and budget amendment, and received reports from the Sheriff and Fire Chief.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 412 (SPA 22-01) for Summerwind Ranch land use amendment (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 413 (Development Agreement 25-02) with JEN SoCal 1, LLC (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 414 (Development Agreement 25-03) with QR Birtcher Oak Valley Owner LLC (4-0-1-0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance No. 415 (2025 building codes) and set public hearing for Aug 18 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved purchase of shade structure for $16,265.46 and budget amendment of $4,265.46 (4-0-1-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-10 and 12, including $1,123,033.15 in warrants and $42,691.10 pavement roller (4-0-1-0, Garcia abstained on item 7)
• Continued item 14 (mayor rotation policy) to Aug 18 meeting (4-0-1-0)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session involves a conference with labor negotiators regarding the Calimesa Professional Firefighters Association.

• Closed session conference with Calimesa Professional Firefighters Association

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 City Council will discuss several public hearings regarding special assessments for weed abatement and delinquent refuse fees. The body is also deciding on multiple contracts, including legislative advocacy and animal shelter services, and the annual levy of special taxes for four community facilities districts.

• Purchase of a cold planer attachment and water tank kit from Inland Kubota, Inc. for $43,029.57
• Legislative advocacy agreement with David Turch & Associates not to exceed $30,000 annually
• Public hearings for special assessments of delinquent refuse fees and weed abatement charges
• Closing of Myrtlewood Drive between Fifth Street and Calimesa Boulevard on August 30, 2025
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Calimesa Professional Firefighters Association

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)

Planning Commission

The Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission

The Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission will discuss the 2025 event calendar and receive an update on the Mountainview Park expansion. The body will also review facility use permits and rental costs, noting that current expenses for rentals outweigh the revenue generated.

• Review of Facility Use Permit and Rental Cost
• Progress update on Mountainview Park (4th Street Park) expansion
• Discussion of Friday Food Round-Up raffle rules and booth participation
• Review of Popsicles in the Park event at Summerwind Park on July 10, 2025
• Approval of June 4, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for July 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025.

Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 2, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Library Commission

The regularly scheduled Library Commission meeting for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding residential and logistics developments. The body will also conduct its annual reorganization to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Summerwind Trails Phases II-V: Proposal for 3,129 single family dwelling units, 83.6 acres of park, and 13.2 acres for a K-8 school
• Summerwind Ranch: General Plan Amendment 23-02 to shift approximately 70 acres for residential, school, park, and open space
• Birtcher Logistics Center: Development Agreement 25-03 for an approximate 115-acre site
• Annual reorganization to choose a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2024, meeting

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to adopt the General Fund Operating Budget, Special Fund Budget, and Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-2026. The body will also hold public hearings regarding fee increases and vacant positions.

• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 budgets for the City and Successor Agency
• CPI increase to Master Fee Schedule, weed abatement, and demolition fees
• Warrant registers totaling $671,641.94 plus payroll
• 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 411 designating fire hazard severity zones
• Professional services agreements with Palacios Law Office, Municipal Finance of Meridian ID LLC, and Yunex, LLC

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)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission

The Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission will review the 2025 community events calendar and receive a progress update on the Mountainview Park expansion. The body will also consider canceling the July 2 meeting and rescheduling it for July 9.

• Mountainview Park (4th Street Park) expansion progress update
• Discussion of 2025 events including Friday Food Roundup ($8,000 budget) and Popsicles in the Park ($500 per event)
• Proposed cancellation of July 2, 2025 meeting and rescheduling to July 9, 2025
• Review of pending events: Spay/Neuter Clinic, Movies in the Park, and Community Garage Sale
• Approval of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Commission

The regularly scheduled Library Commission meeting for June 3, 2025 has been cancelled. The July 1, 2025 meeting is also cancelled.

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to adopt the General Fund Operating Budget, Special Fund Budget, and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also consider a new ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones.

• Adoption of FY 2025-26 budgets for the City of Calimesa and the Successor Agency
• Public works contract of $39,000 to Kormex Construction, Inc. for Calimesa Library sidewalk improvements
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 411 designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $857,959.82 and payroll of $119,743.91
• Resolution of intention to certify solid waste delinquent account lien list

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 will review several routine consent items, including payroll and travel expenses. The body is deciding on the early purchase of three vehicles and a contract amendment for on-call planning services.

• Budget appropriation of $225,000 from the General Fund Reserve to purchase three Ford vehicles
• Approval of a Check Register Report totaling $1,188,551.19
• Third amendment to the on-call planning consulting agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc.
• Approval of May 1 and May 8, 2025 payrolls totaling $119,537.90
• Approval of Council Travel, Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through April 30, 2025

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

The City Council and Successor Agency to the Calimesa Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint workshop to review the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Staff will focus on General Fund revenues and expenditures. A final budget document is expected to be presented for adoption on June 2, 2025.

• Joint review of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Operating Budget
• Review of the Capital Improvement Program (Draft)

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)

Planning Commission

The May 12, 2025 Regular Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center.

• No items to consider; meeting cancelled.

Library Commission

The Library Commission will review and select the 2025 Yucaipa High School Scholarship recipient. The body will also discuss the New Library Construction Project and review the budget through April 30, 2025.

• Selection of 2025 Yucaipa High School Scholarship recipient
• Discussion of New Library Construction Project
• Monthly budget update through April 30, 2025
• 2025 Commission Summer Meeting Schedule

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance No. 410, which would replace the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Board with a hearing officer process. The consent calendar includes approval of $464,968.13 in checks, $114,383.44 in payroll, and a resolution opposing South Coast Air Quality Management District proposed rules. The council will also discuss a budget adjustment for additional funding to the Calimesa Cultural and Performing Arts Association.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 410 to replace Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Board with a hearing officer process
• Resolution opposing South Coast Air Quality Management District's proposed amended Rules 1111 and 1121
• Approve 4th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Agreement with San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (Flordason Drive to County Line Road)
• Discuss budget adjustment for additional FY 2024-25 funding for Calimesa Cultural and Performing Arts Association
• Approve warrant registers totaling $464,968.13 (check nos. 43452-43505) and April 24 payroll of $114,383.44

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 will hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 410, which changes the mobile home park rent stabilization program by replacing the Rent Stabilization Board with a hearing officer process. The council will also consider a CPI rate increase for CR&R waste services, approve a new social media policy, and allocate funds for CivicPlus agenda management software. Other items include scheduling a budget workshop and taking positions on several state legislative bills.

• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 410 to replace the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Board with a hearing officer process
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-13 approving a CPI rate increase by CR&R for waste services effective July 1, 2025
• Approval of agreement with CivicPlus for agenda and meeting management software and budget amendment (Resolution No. 2025-12)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-11 establishing a social media policy for city officials and employees
• Approval of letters of opposition to Senate Bills 79 and 634, and support for Assembly Bills 650 and 1476

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)

Planning Commission

The Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will vote on second reading of an ordinance repealing the $250 campaign contribution limit. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants totaling over $1 million and a budget amendment for City Hall lobby remodel. Business items include appointing a delegate for SCAG General Assembly and directing staff on state-mandated fire hazard severity zone mapping. The council will also hold closed session labor negotiations with firefighters and unrepresented employees.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 409 to repeal $250 campaign contribution limits
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $1,000,495.67 and payrolls
• Budget amendment for City Hall front lobby remodel (Capital Improvement Project No. 2030)
• Agreement with Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District for summer lunch program
• Directing staff to begin public comment period for Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Mapping

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

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission will discuss updates on the new library construction project, a monthly budget through March 31, 2025, and the Yucaipa High School Scholarships process. The meeting also includes approval of March 4, 2025 minutes, a library report on circulation and computer usage, and commissioners' comments. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion.

• Discussion of New Library Construction Project update
• Monthly budget update through March 31, 2025
• Yucaipa High School Scholarships process update
• Approval of March 4, 2025 action minutes
• Library report on circulation and computer usage

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council will discuss and provide direction on the draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program budget. This workshop is intended to inform a final budget document for adoption on June 2, 2025.

• Proposed 5-year total Capital Improvement Program budget of $80,055,459
• FY 2025-26 proposed spending of $4,243,859
• Transportation projects including Cherry Valley Blvd. Interchange and Singleton Road Interchange
• Storm drain projects including Calimesa Creek Stage III Improvements ($3,463,579 in FY 2025-26)
• Vehicle replacement fund proposed at $386,000 for FY 2025-26

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)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will consider several business items, including a proposal to repeal campaign contribution limits (Ordinance No. 409). The council will also vote on annexing the Fifth Street Townhomes project into Community Facilities District No. 1 for law enforcement, fire, paramedic, and park maintenance services. Other items include authorizing up to $80,000 for ERP Pro accounting software from Tyler Technologies and directing staff to issue an RFP for a mobile home rent stabilization hearing officer, which would eliminate the current appeal process. The meeting also includes a presentation on Southern California Edison's wildfire mitigation plan.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 409 to repeal campaign contribution limits set forth in Section 2.65.060
• Annexation of Fifth Street Townhomes project into Community Facilities District No. 1 as Annexation Area No. 5
• Authorize up to $80,000 for ERP Pro accounting software license and implementation from Tyler Technologies
• Direct staff to issue RFP for mobile home rent stabilization hearing officer and eliminate the appeal process
• Release of maintenance bond for Summerwind Trails Phase 1 Park

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 409, which would repeal the city's campaign contribution limits and default to the state limit of $5,900. The council also approved annexing the Fifth Street Townhomes project into the city's Community Facilities District No. 1, and directed staff to seek a hearing officer for mobile home rent stabilization while keeping the appeal process with the council.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 409 to repeal campaign contribution limits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 annexing Fifth Street Townhomes into CFD No. 1 (4-0, Manly recused)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for mobile home rent stabilization hearing officer, keeping appeal process (4-1, Garcia no)
• Approved agenda and consent calendar as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent items including warrant registers totaling $764,877.76 and payrolls
• Authorized release of maintenance bond for Summerwind Trails Phase 1 Park
• Authorized ERP Pro software licensing and consultant services up to $80,000
• Approved council travel expenses report through February 28, 2025

Planning Commission

The March 10, 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025.

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission will consider approval of February 4 meeting minutes and discuss the monthly budget update through February 28, 2025, as well as preliminary discussions for the FY 2025-2026 budget. Commissioners will also receive an update on the new library construction project and a demonstration of the electronic filing system for the Statement of Economic Interest Form 700.

• Approval of February 4, 2025 action minutes
• Monthly budget update through February 28, 2025
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Discussion & Recommendations
• Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 Electronic Filing Demonstration
• Update and discussion of New Library Construction Project

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council will discuss funding requests from Passcom and a proposal for a monthly food commodity program at the Senior Center. The body is also deciding on several maintenance bond releases and infrastructure payments.

• 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 408 regarding the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program
• Payment of $63,087.96 to South Mesa Water Company for water service upgrades at Mountainview Park
• Supplemental Agreement of $40,658 for the Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project
• Approval of warrant registers totaling $708,572.44 and payroll of $127,870.41
• Maintenance bond releases for RV Fueling Station (DPR19-04) and Summerwind Trails Plan Phase 1 Park

The Calimesa City Council approved a one-time $5,000 allocation to a monthly Senior Center food program and adopted Resolution 2025-07 amending the FY 2024-25 budget (4-1). The Council also approved a one-time $500 allocation to Passcom for emergency assistance (4-1). A maintenance bond release for Summerwind Trails Phase 1 Park was continued to the March 17 meeting for further research.

• Approved $5,000 for Senior Center monthly food program, adopted Resolution 2025-07 (4-1)
• Approved $500 one-time allocation to Passcom for FY 2024-25 (4-1)
• Continued Summerwind Trails Phase 1 Park maintenance bond release to March 17 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda and consent calendar items 1-5, 7-8 (5-0)
• Approved warrant registers totaling $708,572.44 and payroll of $127,870.41
• Adopted Ordinance No. 408 updating TUMF program participation (2nd reading)
• Approved $63,087.96 payment to South Mesa Water Company for Mountainview Park water upgrades
• Approved $40,658 supplemental agreement for Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council will consider updating the city's participation in the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program. The body will also vote on a landscape maintenance contract and the appointment of a City Attorney.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 408 and Resolution No. 2025-01 to update Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) schedules
• Proposed $148,420 annual contract with Garden Hills Landscape for Summerwind Park, Mountainview Park, and Singleton Heights CFD
• Appointment of Steven Flower as City Attorney via Resolution 2025-06
• Approval of Check Register totaling $1,050,497.90
• Approval of January 30, 2025 payroll of $171,176.77

The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 408, updating the city's participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program, and adopted Resolution No. 2025-01 amending the applicable TUMF fees. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $148,420 annual landscape maintenance contract and the appointment of Steven Flower as City Attorney. No public comment was made on the TUMF item.

• Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 408 updating TUMF program participation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-01 amending TUMF fees (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 2-7 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 as amended (5-0)
• Awarded landscape maintenance contract to Garden Hills Landscape for $148,420/year (consent)
• Appointed Steven Flower as City Attorney via Resolution 2025-06 (consent)
• Directed staff to develop a Community Partnership Program application process
• Agreed to place PassCOMM $500 donation request and food commodities program on future agendas

Planning Commission

The February 10, 2025, Regular Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Library Commission

The Calimesa Library Commission will discuss the new library construction project, a monthly budget update through January 31, 2025, and YHS 2025 scholarships. They will also consider annual reorganization and approve minutes from December 3, 2024.

• Update and discussion of New Library Construction Project
• Monthly budget update through January 31, 2025
• YHS 2025 Scholarships
• Commission Annual Reorganization
• Approval of December 3, 2024 action minutes

The Library Commission voted 5-0 to keep Deborah Zylman as Chairperson and Robert Pettiford as Vice-Chairperson for 2025. It approved the monthly budget update, showing $476,543 in total available funds, and agreed to continue awarding three $1,000 scholarships with preference for Calimesa residents studying liberal arts or education. The commission also approved the December 3, 2024 minutes and received a construction update on the Library Improvement Project.

• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Retained Deborah Zylman as Chairperson and Robert Pettiford as Vice-Chairperson for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved monthly budget update as presented (consensus)
• Continued scholarship program with three $1,000 awards (consensus)

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The City Council will consider a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget based on a mid-year financial report, appoint two members to a joint truck route committee with Banning and Beaumont, and authorize a professional services agreement for a paramedic medical director. The consent calendar includes approval of warrant registers totaling $966,250.50 and payroll of $143,231.82, as well as a report on energy efficiency projects for City Hall and the Senior Center.

• Resolution No. 2025-05 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget (mid-year adjustments)
• Appointment of two councilmembers to the 2x2x2 Ad Hoc Committee with Banning and Beaumont to discuss truck routes
• Professional Services Agreement with Dr. William Seth Dukes for Fire Department Advanced Life Support Paramedic Program Medical Director ($15,000/year)
• Approval of warrant registers: $966,250.50 (check nos. 43038-43100) and January 16, 2025 payroll of $143,231.82
• Receive and file report on City Hall and Senior Center energy efficiency projects

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-05, amending the FY 2024-25 budget to include recommended adjustments, with a projected net change of -$1,242,729 and an ending fund balance of $7,425,312. The council also appointed Mayor Molina and Council Member Garcia to a 2x2x2 ad hoc committee with Banning and Beaumont to discuss truck routes. Consent calendar items were approved, including a professional services agreement for a medical director for the fire department's paramedic program. The meeting included public comments on the County Line Road project and a donation request from PassCOMM, but no action was taken on those items.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-05 amending FY 2024-25 budget (4-0-1-0)
• Appointed Mayor Molina and Council Member Garcia to 2x2x2 ad hoc committee on truck routes
• Approved agenda and consent calendar items 1-4 (4-0-1-0)
• Received and filed report on City Hall and Senior Center energy efficiency project
• Approved warrant registers totaling $966,250.50 and payroll of $143,231.82
• Approved professional services agreement with William Seth Dukes for paramedic medical director
• Excused Council Member Manly's absence

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council will vote on consent calendar items including the purchase of park furnishings for Mountainview Park, a weed abatement contract for JP Ranch, and a construction contract for the Senior Center restroom renovation. A public hearing on the TUMF program update ordinance will be continued to February 3, 2025. The council will also ratify appointments to the Library and Planning Commissions.

• Approve purchase of Poligon Shelter ($39,815.98), benches/trash/bike rack ($21,346.67), and picnic tables/seatwall ($27,811.35) for Mountainview Park
• Award weed abatement contract to Integrity Arborists & Ecoscape Inc. for JP Ranch CFD areas ($47,448/year)
• Award construction contract to California Custom Builders for Senior Center restroom renovation ($131,233 plus $50,302 contingency)
• Continue public hearing on TUMF program update ordinance to February 3, 2025
• Approve one appointment to Library Commission and one to Planning Commission

The Calimesa City Council approved a consent calendar that included awarding a $131,233 construction contract to California Custom Builders for the Senior Center Restroom Renovation, along with a $50,302 contingency and design budget. The council also approved purchases for park amenities, a weed abatement contract, and appointed Julie Saba to the Library Commission and Louis Enciso to the Planning Commission. A public hearing on the TUMF program was continued to February 3, 2025.

• Approved $131,233 construction contract for Senior Center restroom renovation (5-0)
• Approved $50,302 for contingency, design, and construction management for the renovation (5-0)
• Approved $39,815.98 for Poligon Shelter from Miracle Playground (5-0)
• Approved $21,346.67 for benches, trash receptacles, and bike rack from Avalon Amenities (5-0)
• Approved $27,811.35 for picnic tables and planter seatwall from Outdoor Creations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 waiving formal purchasing procedures for picnic tables (5-0)
• Awarded $47,448/year weed abatement contract to Integrity Arborists & Ecoscape (5-0)
• Appointed Julie Saba to Library Commission and Louis Enciso to Planning Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The January 13, 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled because no items were scheduled for discussion. The next meeting is set for February 10, 2025.

Library Commission

The January 7, 2025 regular Library Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2025 at the Norton Younglove Senior Center. No items were discussed or decided.

• January 7, 2025 Library Commission meeting cancelled; next meeting February 4, 2025

City Council/Successor Agency to the RDA

The Calimesa City Council meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norton Younglove Senior Center.