Regular Meeting of the Calimesa City Council
Monday, March 3, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: MAYOR MOLINA, MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA AND COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY.
STAFF: CITY MANAGER KOLBOW, CITY ATTORNEY FLOWER, CITY CLERK
GERDES, FINANCE DIRECTOR REID, PLANNING DIRECTOR LUCIA, INTERIM
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SHAKIR, CITY ENGINEER THORNTON, FIRE CHIEF O’CONNELL AND SHERIFF CAPTAIN NORTHRUP.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to the Brown Act, this is the opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on any item within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Please note that this is also the time in which members of the public may address the Council on any item on the Consent Calendar. This is not the time for City Council discussion of non-agenda items. After receiving public comments, Council Members, or staff, after being recognized by the Mayor, may briefly respond to statements made by the public or questions posed by the public. In addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification or make a referral to staff for factual information to be reported back to the Council at a later meeting.
Regular Meeting of the Calimesa City Council
Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 3, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Norton Younglove Multipurpose Senior Center
908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320
Linda Molina, Mayor Jeff Cervantez, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Cundieff, Council Member Edgar Garcia, Council Member John Manly, Council Member Will Kolbow, City Manager Steven Flower, City Attorney The Calimesa City Council will be conducting this meeting in the Norton Younglove Senior Center. Members of the public may attend this meeting in person at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320, or the public may view the City Council meetings live at https://www.youtube.com/@calimesacity900/live beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Submission of Public Comments: Public comment will be allowed by completing a speaker slip and providing it to the City Clerk at the meeting. Please observe a time limit of three (3) minutes when giving your presentation. When called upon, please step forward to the microphone, state your name for the record, whom you represent and any statement you wish to make. Please be advised that you may not defer your three (3) minutes to another speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (909) 795-9801. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Any public writings distributed by the City to at least a majority of the Council Members regarding any item on this regular meeting agenda will be made available at the public counter at City Hall located at 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320.
Regular Meeting of the Calimesa City Council
Monday, March 3, 2025
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES This is the time for the City Council to notify the public of any changes to the agenda; such as removal of an agenda item, rearrangement of the agenda, postponement of an agenda item or continuance of an item to a future meeting. This is also the time for the City Council to remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Waiver of full reading of ordinances does not take policy action or approve or disapprove any ordinances on the agenda, it simply means that the entire text of the ordinance will not be read.
RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve the agenda and consent calendar Motion________________________ Second_______________________ Vote___________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 – 8)
The following items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion, with the exception of items previously removed during “Approval of the Agenda” for individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES.
a) City Council action minutes of February 18, 2025 regular meeting.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES.
a) There are no minutes ready for approval at this time,
3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS.
a) Check Register Report with a total of $708,572.44 (Check Nos. 43170 to 43227). b) February 13, 2025 Payroll of $127,870.41
4. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 408 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 351 TO AMEND CHAPTER 18.105 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN
THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct 2nd reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 408, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 351 TO AMEND CHAPTER 18.105 OF THE CALIMESA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA..
5. RV FUELING STATION (DPR19-04): MAINTANENCE BOND RELEASE.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the release of the street improvement maintenance bond.
6. SUMMERWIND TRAILS PLAN PHASE 1 PARK: RELEASE OF MAINTANENCE BOND.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the release of the street improvement maintenance bonds for Tract 32702-4.
7. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO SOUTH MESA WATER COMPANY FOR WATER SERVICE UPGRADES AT MOUNTAINVIEW PARK CONSTRUCTION.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize a payment of $63,087.96 to South Mesa Water Company (SMWC) for water service upgrades at Mountainview Park.
Regular Meeting of the Calimesa City Council
Monday, March 3, 2025
8. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS (HWS) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT NO. 5.CM.05-24, CALIMESA LIBRARY ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO 2023-09.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Supplemental Agreement with Riverside County Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 5.CM.05-24 for the amount of $40,658 for the construction of the Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project, Project No. 2023-09.
SHERIFF CAPTAIN REPORT
FIRE CHIEF REPORT
BUSINESS ITEMS
9. PASSCOM REQUEST FOR FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction to staff as to the request for funding from Passcom.
10. SENIOR CENTER MONTHLY FOOD COMMODITY PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider a proposal from the Senior Center Manager regarding a monthly food program.
If the City Council would like to approve a contribution to the food program, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, Amending the FY 2024-25 Budget to Include an Adjustment in the Community Services Community Partnerships Account in the General Fund.
11. CITY OF CALIMESA SALES TAX UPDATE – 3Q 2024 July 2024 – September 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Sales Tax update for 3Q2024 July 2024 – September 2024.
MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTING OF COUNTY & REGIONAL MEETINGS/CONFERENCES This is the time for general comments, announcements, reports on meetings attended at public expense as required by AB 1234, requests of staff, and other issues of concern to Council Members may be presented briefly at this time. The Council may not legally take action on any item presented at this time other than to direct staff to investigate a complaint or place an item on a future agenda unless (1) by a majority vote, the Council determines that an emergency situation exists, as defined by Government Code § 54956.5 or (2) by a four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is a need for immediate action and the need for action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as required by Government Code § 54954.2(b).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 1
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the action minutes as presented for the Regular City Council meeting of February 18, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: City Council action minutes of February 18, 2025 regular meeting.
City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 18, 2025
City Of Calimesa
City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Molina.
ROLL CALL: MAYOR MOLINA, MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA AND COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY.
ABSENT: None
STAFF: CITY MANAGER KOLBOW, CITY ATTORNEY FLOWER, CITY CLERK
GERDES, FINANCE DIRECTOR REID, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR SHAKIR, CITY ENGINEER THORNTON, FIRE CHIEF
O’CONNELL AND SHERIFF CAPTAIN NORTHRUP.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Cervantez.
PRESENTATIONS Dave Armstrong, General Manager - South Mesa Water Company South Mesa Water Company General Manager, Dave Armstrong provided an update reporting that South Mesa Water Company celebrated a milestone project that significantly improved water quality and fire flow provisions for the senior community at Hillcrest Mobile Home Park, adding that a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on January 17, 2025. He stated that the project was funded by a substantial grant of $10.2 million from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as part of the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) program. He further stated that this was a collaboration between South Mesa Water Company, the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency and the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. He further shared a video depicting the Calimesa Water Basin.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to the Brown Act, this is the opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on any item within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Please note that this is also the time in which members of the public may address the Council on any item on the Consent Calendar. This is not the time for City Council discussion of non-agenda items After receiving public comments, Council Members, or staff, after being recognized by the Mayor, may briefly respond to statements made by the public or questions posed by the public In addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification or make a referral to staff for factual information to be reported back to the Council at a later meeting.
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES - This is the time for the City Council to notify the public of any changes to the agenda; such as removal of an agenda item, rearrangement of the agenda, postponement of an agenda item or continuance of an item to a future meeting. This is also the time for the City Council to remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Waiver of full reading of ordinances does not take policy action or approve or disapprove any ordinances on the agenda, it simply means that the entire text of the ordinance will not be read.
Attachment 1A
City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 18, 2025
Mayor Molina asked if there were any necessary changes to the agenda or any items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. City Manager Kolbow requested that Item No. 1 be removed stating that there were a few corrections made to the minutes, adding that copies were provided to the Council. The agenda, consent Calendar and waiver of full reading of ordinances was approved by the following action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM’S 2 – 7 AS PRESENTED AND WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2 – 7)
The following items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion, with the exception of items previously removed during “Approval of the Agenda” for individual consideration Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES.
a) a) Library Commission action minutes of December 3, 2024 regular meeting. b) Parks, Trails & Community Services action minutes of December 4, 2024 regular meeting
3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS.
a) Check Register Report with a total of $1,050,497.90 (Check Nos. 43100 to 43169). b) January 30, 2025 Payroll of $171,176.77
February 1, 2025 Council Payroll of $5,441.45
4. COUNCIL TRAVEL EXPENSES.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council move to approve the Council Travel Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through January 31, 2025.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended December 31, 2024.
6. PARK AND CFD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AWARD OF CONTRACT.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award a contract to Garden Hills Landscape to provide landscape maintenance services at Summerwind Park, Mountainview Park and the Singleton Heights CFD in the amount of $148,420 per year.
7. APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN FLOWER AS CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2025-06 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIMESA APPOINTING STEVEN FLOWER AS CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF CALIMESA.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint Steven Flower as City Attorney of the City of Calimesa by the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-06.
City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 18, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES.
a) City Council action minutes of February 3, 2025 regular meeting.
City Attorney Flower stated that the amendments to the minutes included additional comments made by Council Member Garcia under Council Members Comments and Reports and that the Closed Session announcement for Item No. A should read as follows:
Council Member Garcia was recused from this item due to a potential conflict of interest based on the proximity of his property to a property that is a subject of the lawsuit. An update was given with no further reportable action.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 2025 AS AMENDED.
CALIMESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT
Heather Perry Board Member of the Calimesa Chamber of Commerce provided the following: A successful Chamber Breakfast was held on February 11th at the Kafe Royale and the March Breakfast would be held on March 11, 2025. A successful Annual Installation and Awards dinner was held on January 30, 2025 and thanked the City for their participation. The Chamber is accepting scholarship applications at the Chamber website for 2025 students in the Pass area.
The Scholarship Tea will be held on May 22, 2025. She announced 4 new members and 5 renewals with a total of 132 total members.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
8. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE TUMF PROGRAM; RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TUMF SCHEDULE.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing, take public testimony; and
2. Adopt First Reading by title only Ordinance No. 408, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Calimesa amending and superseding Ordinance No. 351 to amend chapter
18.105 of the Calimesa Municipal Code to update participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program and making a finding of exemption under CEQA; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa amending the applicable Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) applicable to all developments in the City of Calimesa..
Mayor Molina opened the Public Hearing.
City Engineer Thornton presented the agenda report and introduced Cameron Brown, representative from WRCOG who answered questions of the City Council.
City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 18, 2025
There was no public comment. Mayor Molina closed the Public Hearing.
After Council discussion the following action was taken:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CERVANTEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY, CARRIED 5-0 TO ADOPT FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 408, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 351 TO AMEND CHAPTER 18.105 OF THE CALIMESA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING THE
APPLICABLE TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF CALIMESA.
BUSINESS ITEMS
9. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction on the City’s Community Partnership Program.
City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report suggesting the creation of an application process with the adoption of policies related to a Community Partnership program.
After discussion there was Council consensus to direct staff to work on the creation of an application process and bring back to a future meeting for Council consideration.
MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTING OF COUNTY & REGIONAL
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES
This is the time for general comments, announcements, reports on meetings attended at public expense as required by AB 1234, requests of staff, and other issues of concern to Council Members may be presented briefly at this time. The Council may not legally take action on any item presented at this time other than to direct staff to investigate a complaint or place an item on a future agenda unless (1) by a majority vote, the Council determines that an emergency situation exists, as defined by Government Code § 54956.5 or (2) by a four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is a need for immediate action and the need for action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as required by Government Code § 54954.2(b).
Council Member Cundieff spoke regarding a request made by Mike Barron at the last Council meeting requesting a $500 donation to PassCOMM and requested that the item be placed on the next City Council agenda for consideration.
There was Council consensus to place the item on the next City Council meeting agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Cervantez reported that he attended a meeting of the RCA and a meeting of WRCOG and provided a written summary of each meeting to the City Council.
Council Member Garcia thanked City Manager Kolbow for following up and providing answers to his questions.
City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 18, 2025
Mayor Molina reported that she attend a meeting of YVWD on February 4th, an RTA Budget and Finance Meeting on February 5th, a SCAG Transportation Committee meeting in Los Angeles on February 6th, a Yucaipa/Calimesa Joint Unified School District Board meeting and announced the appointment of David Avila to the Board, jury duty on February 14th, installed flags on Calimesa Blvd. with the Lions Club on February 17th and a zoom call with Senator Ochoa-Bogh on February 18th. She announced that the School Lunch Program would be back for the summer beginning June 10th – July 18th.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
City Manager Kolbow spoke regarding a food commodities program that Sr. Center Manager Sommer Wells is putting together for homebound residents. He added that she has received non-perishable food items, enough for approximately 10 months but is asking for additional funds that will allow for purchase of additional items that would provide balanced nutrition packages for each recipient. He further added that Family Services Association has committed to adding a loaf of bread and Milk for each recipient. He requested the item be placed on a future meeting for Council consideration.
There was Council consensus to place the item on the next City Council meeting agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Darlene Gerdes, City Clerk
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk There are no minutes ready for approval at this time
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 3
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Celeste Reid, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Warrant Register as presented.
SUMMARY: The attached Check Register Report for City Council’s approval is as follows:
a) Check Register Report with a total of $708,572.44 (Check Nos.43170-43227) b) February 13, 2025 Payroll of $127,870.41
Fund 1 $ 485,429.09
Fund 14 Supplemental Law Enfocement $ 11,362.31
Fund 16 $ 6,790.00
Fund 19 $ 484.43
Fund 20 $ 10,925.00
Fund 24 $ 9,522.05
Fund 28 $ 8,048.31
Fund 32 $ 1,320.00
Fund 36 $ 158,787.48
Fund 39 $ 1,415.00
Fund 47 $ 1,716.70
Fund 49 $ 1,716.70
Fund 54 $ 1,716.70
Fund 55 $ 3,434.05
Fund 56 $ 3,321.74
Fund 57 $ 2,582.88
Total $ 708,572.44
Grand Total $ 708,572.44
Flood Facilities
LLMD
Gas Tax
Library
Capital Projects ADA Improvements
Capital Projects ARPA
Accounts Payable - Checks 43170 - 43227
Fund Distribution Breakdown
Council Date - March 03, 2025
General Fund
Park Improvement
Traffic Improvement
CFD_2018 IA1 Facilities Summerwind Ranch
CFD_2012-1 IA2 Facilities Singleton Heights
CFD_2013-1 IA3 Facilites JP Ranch
CFD_ 2013-1 Maintenance JP Ranch
CFD_2018-1 Maintenance Summerwind Ranch
CFD_2012-1B Maintenance Singleton Heights
2/25/2025
Attachment 3A
43170
43171
43172
43173
43174
43175
43176
43177
43178
43179
43180
43181
43182
43183
43184
43185
43186
43187
43188
43189
43190
43191
43192
43193
43194
43195
43196 02/19/2025 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT INC Feb 25_FD_PPE 02/12/2025 CRAIG & SONS TERMITE & PEST Dec 24 Pest Control 300.00
02/12/2025 CMAX COMMERCIAL
MAINTENANCE
Feb 25 Street Sweeping
2,824.40
02/12/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOC, INC Dec 24 Mtview Park 3,825.00
02/12/2025 YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT
Jan 25_Water_Waste Water
4,467.61
02/12/2025 WEX BANK Jan 25_Fuel
5,090.74
02/12/2025 TIMES MEDIA GROUP Jan 25_Ads
359.74
02/12/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
Jan 25_Services Summerwind
269.37
02/12/2025 SOUTH MESA WATER Jan 25_Water Services
1,226.07
02/12/2025 RICHARDS, WATSON &
GERSHON
Dec 24_Pro Services
28,139.46
02/12/2025 MANUEL RODRIGUEZ Recycle Deposit 2024-261
203.50
02/12/2025 LOGAN TAYLOR YOUNG Jan 25 - Feb 07, 2025
100.00
02/12/2025 KOPPEL & GRUBER PUBLIC
FINANCE
CFD No. 2013-1 (Highpointe JP
5,150.10
02/12/2025 KONICA MINOLTA Feb 25_Equipment Rental
2,019.26
02/12/2025 JONATHAN YBARRA Jan 25 - Feb 07, 2025
100.00
02/12/2025 FRONTIER Jan 25_Fax
77.50 02/12/2025 EXAM PROFESSIONALS, INC FD_Physicals & recruitment 1,774.00
02/12/2025 DINOSAUR TIRE SERVICE,INC. Dec 24_Vehicle Repair_COP 3,901.40
02/12/2025 CROWN ACE HARDWARE Jan 25_Supplies
953.39
02/12/2025 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Dec 24_Animal Control Services 5,053.68
02/12/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOC, INC Dec 24_Pro Services 22,685.00
02/12/2025 BIO-TOX LABORATORIES, INC Dec 24_Blood Draws 326.88
02/12/2025 BEAUMONT SAFE & LOCK Duplicate Keys - Sr Center
10.72 02/12/2025 BARBARA OLSON Jan 25_Cardmaking
182.00
02/12/2025 BANK OF AMERICA Jan 01 - Jan 31, 2025
9,043.92
25.00 02/12/2025 ALOHA PLUMBING &
MAINTENANCE
Sr. Center Ice Machine Repair
475.00
Check Description Amount
BANK OF AMERICA Checks
02/12/2025 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT INC Jan 25_FD_PPE
Check
Number
Check
Date
Vendor Name
Check Register Report
City of Calimesa BANK OF AMERICA Page: 1
43197
43198
43199
43200
43201
43202
43203
43204
43205
43206
43207
43208
43209
43210
43211
43212
43213
43214
43215
43216
43217
43218
43219
43220
43221
43222
43223
43224
43225 02/19/2025 MNS ENGINEERS, INC Dec 24 PSE Cherry Valley 02/19/2025 KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. Jan 25 Econcomic Development 2,282.80
02/19/2025 EXECUTIVE FACILITIES
SERVICES,
Jan 25 Janitorial
1,251.66
02/19/2025 YUCAIPA AUTO ELECTRIC Feb 25_FD_Vehicle
111.87
02/19/2025 VERIZON BUSINESS Feb 25_Long Distance
40.00 02/19/2025 TKE ENGINEERING, INC. Jan 25_Project Plan Check 26,992.50
02/19/2025 SUSTAINABLE MITIGATION Feb 25_Weed Abatement_FD 1,545.00
02/19/2025 SOYSOLV BIOSOLVENTS LLC PW Supplies
1,970.00
02/19/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
Feb 25_Services
7,598.70
02/19/2025 SAN G. PROPERTIES, LLC Developer Deposit Reimbursemen
69.00 02/19/2025 RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S Jan 25_Reg Patrol 184,443.28
02/19/2025 PRINTING SYSTEMS, INC. BL Forms (FB)
196.72
02/19/2025 NATIONWIDE MEDICAL
SURGICAL
Feb 25_FD_ALS_Supplies
313.30
02/19/2025 MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL
Jan 24_Pro Services
11,356.00
02/19/2025 LOUIS ENCISO Vehicle Rental Cost_Planning
243.04
02/19/2025 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE Calimesa Firefighter Associati 1,755.00
02/19/2025 LIBRARY SYSTEMS & SERVICES Jan 25_City of Calimesa Materi 113.67
02/19/2025 KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES
Oct 24 Housing Element
957.30
02/19/2025 JOHN HANCOCK LIFE
INSURANCE CO
02.13.25_Contributions
3,740.23
02/19/2025 INLAND KUBOTA, INC Kubota Parts and Service
555.48
02/19/2025 GREENSPOONMARDER Jan 25_Pro Services
990.00
02/19/2025 ENGLANDER INVESTIGATIONS Background for 1 candidate 125.00
02/19/2025 EDGAR GARCIA Reimbursement Milage
94.08 02/19/2025 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Sep 24_Blood Alcohol x3 105.00
02/19/2025 CHEVRON AND TEXACO CARD
SVCS
01.06.25_02.06.25_Fuel
321.72
02/19/2025 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS Feb 24_Fiber Internet Services 1,519.00
02/19/2025 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOC, INC Jan 25_Pro Services 900.00
02/19/2025 AUTOZONE Automotive Supplies
73.91 02/19/2025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
INC.
Jan 25_Orders
1,069.59
1,914.72
43226
43227
Grand Total (excluding void checks): 509,716.11
Checks Total (excluding void checks): 509,716.11
Bank Total (excluding void checks): 509,716.11
02/19/2025 TKE ENGINEERING, INC. Jan25 Calimesa Bd & CLR Round 15,575.00
02/19/2025 RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Jan 25 Landscape Services 200.00
142,708.80
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Acct No
LiabilityRecap
Social Security - EESocial Security Adj - EEMedicare - ER Taxes Debited
Earned Income Credit AdvancesMedicare Adj - EEFederal Income Tax 51 25
00 2 010 38
Medicare Surtax - EE
Tran/ABA
17 519 88
Social Security - ERMedicare - EE
51 25
2 010 38
00 Medicare Surtax Adj - EE
000000
Federal Unemployment TaxFMLA-PSL ER FICA CreditEmployee Retention Qualified Payments Credit 000000
COBRA Premium Assistance Payments
FMLA-PSL Payments CreditFMLA-PSL Health Care Premium CreditEmployee Retention Qualified Health Care Credit 000000
State Income Tax
XXXXXX5405
00 State Unemployment Insurance - EE
XXXXXXXXX
7 485 29
State Unemployment Insurance - ER
Acct No
00 State Unemployment Insurance Adj - EEState Disability Insurance - ER 380 46
State Disability Insurance - EEState Disability Insurance Adj - EE 0000
State Family Leave Insurance - EE
00 1 662 48
00 State Family Leave Insurance - ER
0000
State Family Leave Insurance Adj - EE
Tran/ABA
00 State Medical Leave Insurance - EE
XXXXXX5405
00 State Medical Leave Insurance - ERState Parental Leave Insurance - EE 00 State Medical Leave Insurance Adj - EEState Parental Leave Insurance - ER 00 State Parental Leave Insurance Adj - EE
00 State LTCare - EE
00 State Childcare Contribution - EEWorkers’ Benefit Fund Assessment - EE 00 State Childcare Contribution - ERWorkers’ Benefit Fund Assessment - ERLocal Income Tax 0000
Transit Tax - EE
00000000
School District Tax
Other Transfers
ADP Check
00 ADP Direct Deposit
Total Taxes Debited
94 860 03
Wage Garnishments
Bank Debits andOther Liability
31,171.37
XXXXXXXXX
719 48
Total Amount Debited From Your AccountsAdjustments/Prepay/Voids Acct No
127,870.41
00 XXXXXX5405
1 119 53
Tran/ABA XXXXXXXXX
Acct No XXXXXX5405 Tran/ABA XXXXXXXXX
Attachment 3B
Statistical Summary Batch : Period Ending : Week
Company Code: Quarter Number: Pay Date : Page
Region Name: Current Date : Copyright 1996, 2023 ADP, Inc.
CITY OF CALIMESA
LAPALMA REGION
EJZ
Service Center:
4071070 02/11/2025
02/07/202502/13/2025
07 Recap 1 2
Taxes - YourResponsibility
None This Payroll
Statistical Summary Batch : Period Ending : Week
Company Code: Quarter Number: Pay Date : Page
Region Name: Current Date : Copyright 1996, 2023 ADP, Inc.
CITY OF CALIMESA
LAPALMA REGION
EJZ
Service Center:
4071070 02/11/2025
02/07/202502/13/2025
07 Recap 1 3
LiabilityReport
Adjustments/Prepay/VoidsTaxes Your Responsibility
Total
ChecksDirect Deposit
.00.00
Sub-Total
.00
127,870.41127,870.41
Running Total
Taxes Debited/Other Transfers
.00
127,870.41
127,870.41
127,870.41
127,870.41
Statistical Summary Batch : Period Ending : Week
Company Code: Quarter Number: Pay Date : Page
Region Name: Current Date : Copyright 1996, 2023 ADP, Inc.
CITY OF CALIMESA
LAPALMA REGION
EJZ
Service Center:
4071070 02/11/2025
02/07/202502/13/2025
07 Detail 1 4
from your account
Net Pay
Direct DepositsSubtotal Net PayChecks
95,579.51
AdjustmentsTotal Net Pay Liability (Net Cash)
Taxes
719 48
00 95,579.51
You are responsible for
Depositing these amounts
Agency
94 860 03
Amount debited
Rate EE withheld ER contrib. EE withheld ER contrib.
Federal Income TaxEarned Income Credit AdvancesSocial SecurityMedicare Federal
17 519 88
51 25
2 010 38
Medicare SurtaxFederal Unemployment Tax
Other
51 25
2 010 38
Transfers
Subtotal Federal
XXXXXX5405
19,581.51
FMLA-PSL Health Care Premium CreditEmployee Retention Qualified Payments Cre 2,061.63
FMLA-PSL Payments CreditFMLA-PSL ER FICA CreditEmployee Retention Qualified Health Care 21,643.14
Cobra Premium Assistance PaymentsTotal Federal
Tran/ABA
19,581.51
State
CA State Unemployment Insurance-ERCA State Disability Insurance-EESubtotal CA 2,061.63
CA State Income Tax
380 46
1 662 48
9,147.77
21,643.14
7 485 29
3 4000
Amount ADP Debited From AccountADP Direct Deposit 39 Employee Transactions ADP CheckWage Garnishments
Amount ADP Debited From Account
94 860 03
719 48
1 119 53
XXXXXX5405
127,870.41
Tran/ABA
380.46 9,528.23
Total Taxes
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Total Amount ADP Debited From Your Accounts
.00
31,171.3796,699.04
.00
Excludes Taxes That Are Your Responsibility
28,729.28 2,442.09 31,171.37
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4
SUBJECT: 2
ND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 408 - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING
AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 351 TO AMEND
CHAPTER 18.105 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
(TUMF) PROGRAM AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
UNDER CEQA.
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct 2nd reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 408, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 351 TO AMEND CHAPTER 18.105 OF THE CALIMESA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Ordinance No. 408
ORDINANCE NO. 408
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIMESA AMENDING AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE
NO. 351 TO AMEND CHAPTER 18.105 OF THE CALIMESA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PARTICIPATION IN THE
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE (TUMF) PROGRAM AND
MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
The City Council of the City of Calimesa, California “(City”) ordains as follows:
Section 1. Findings.
A. The City is a member agency of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (“WRCOG”), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Riverside and 18 cities located in Western Riverside County. Acting in concert, the WRCOG Member Agencies developed a plan whereby the shortfall in funds needed to enlarge the capacity of the Regional System of Highways and Arterials in Western Riverside County (the “Regional System”) could be made up in part by a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (“TUMF”) on future residential, commercial and industrial development.
A map depicting the boundaries of Western Riverside County and the Regional System is attached here as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. As a Member Agency of WRCOG and as a TUMF Participating Jurisdiction, the City participated in the preparation of a certain “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Fee Nexus Study,” dated October 18, 2002 (the “2002 Nexus Study”) prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code §§ 66000 et seq.) and adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. Based on the 2002 Nexus Study, the City adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing the City’s participation in a TUMF Program.
B. In 2016, the TUMF Nexus Study (“2016 Nexus Study”) was updated for the purpose of updating the fees. On July 10, 2017, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2016 Nexus Study and TUMF Program and recommended TUMF Participating Jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF Program.
C. On August 21, 2017, the City adopted Ordinance No. 351 which adopted the 2016 Nexus Study and updated the TUMF.
D. In 2018, the TUMF Program was altered to adopt a process in which WRCOG calculates and collects TUMF on behalf of member agencies under the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Ordinance of 2018.
E. The City adopted Ordinance No. 362 on February 4, 2019 allowing WRCOG to calculate and collect TUMF on behalf of the City.
F. WRCOG, with the assistance of TUMF Participating Jurisdictions, has prepared an updated nexus study entitled “Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Nexus Study: 2024 Update” (“2024 Nexus Study”) pursuant to California Government Code sections 66000 et seq. (the Mitigation Fee Act), for the purpose of updating the fees.
Attachment 4A
On September 9, 2024, the WRCOG Executive Committee reviewed the 2024 Nexus Study and TUMF Program and recommended TUMF Participating Jurisdictions amend their applicable TUMF ordinances to reflect changes in the TUMF network and the cost of construction in order to update the TUMF Program.
G. Consistent with its previous findings made in the adoption of Ordinance No. 351, the City Council has been informed and advised and hereby finds that if the capacity of the Regional System is not enlarged and unless development contributes to the cost of improving the Regional System, the result will be substantial traffic congestion in all parts of Western Riverside County, with unacceptable Levels of Service. Furthermore, the failure to mitigate growing traffic impacts on the Regional System will substantially impair the ability of public safety services (police and fire) to respond and, thus, adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare. Therefore, continuation of a TUMF Program is essential.
H. The City Council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the use of the TUMF and the type of development projects on which the fees are imposed because the fees will be used to construct the transportation improvements that are necessary for the safety, health and welfare of the residential and non-residential users of the development in which the TUMF will be levied.
I. The City Council finds and determines that there is a reasonable and rational relationship between the need for the improvements to the Regional System and the type of development projects on which the TUMF is imposed because it will be necessary for the residential and non-residential users of such projects to have access to the Regional system. Such development will benefit from the Regional System improvements and the burden of such developments will be mitigated in part by payment of the TUMF.
J. The City Council finds and determines that the cost estimates set forth in the new 2024 Nexus Study are reasonable cost estimates for constructing the Regional System improvements and the facilities that compromise the Regional System, and that the amount of the TUMF expected to be generated by new development will not exceed the total fair share cost to such development.
K. The fees collected pursuant to this Ordinance shall be used to help pay for the design, planning, construction of and real acquisition for the Regional System improvements and its facilities as identified in the 2024 Nexus Study. The need for the improvements and facilities is related to new development because such development results in additional traffic and creates the demand for the improvements.
L. On February 18, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the 2024 Nexus Study, this Ordinance amending Chapter 15.08, and the TUMF fees set forth in Resolution No. 2025-01. The public hearing was noticed by publication in a newspaper of general circulation at least ten (10) days prior to this hearing. The City made the following documents available to the public on the City’s website at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing: 1) 2024 Nexus Study; 2) this Ordinance amending Chapter 18.105; 3) the Resolution approving the new TUMF fees; and 4) other data and information concerning the new TUMF.
M. On February 5, 2025, the City mailed a Notice of the Public Hearing to interested parties who had filed a written request with the City for mailed notice of the meeting on new or increased fees or service charges within the previous twelve (12) months.
N. At the time and place set for the hearing, the City Council duly considered data and information provided by the public relative to the cost of the improvements and facilities for which the fees are proposed and all other comments, whether written or oral, submitted prior to the conclusion of the hearing.
O. The City Council finds and determines that the 2024 Nexus Study proposes a fair and equitable method for distributing a portion of the unfunded costs of improvements and facilities to the Regional system.
P. The City Council hereby adopts the 2024 Nexus Study and its findings.
The 2024 Nexus Study and its findings is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” as though set forth in full.
Section 2. Chapter 18.105 of Title 18 (“Zoning, Land Use and Development Regulations”) of the Calimesa Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Chapter 18.105
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
Sections:
18.105.010 Title.
18.105.020 Definitions.
18.105.030 Establishment of the transportation uniform mitigation fee.
18.105.040 Reimbursements.
18.105.050 Procedures for the levy, collection and disposition of fees.
18.105.060 Appointment of the TUMF administrator.
18.105.070 Effect.
18.105.010. Title.
This Ordinance shall be known as the “Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Ordinance of 2025”.
18.105.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings:
A. “Class ‘A’ Office” means an office building that is typically characterized by high quality design, use of high end building materials, state of the art technology for voice and data, on-site support services/maintenance, and often includes full service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office
building classified as Class ‘A” Office shall be as follows: (i) minimum of three stories (exception will be made for March JPA, where height requirements exist); (ii) minimum of 10,000 square feet per floor; (iii) steel frame construction; (iv) central, interior lobby; and (v) access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/ exits for commercial uses within the building.
B. “Class ‘B’ Office” means an office building that is typically characterized by high quality design, use of high end building materials, state of the art technology for voice and data, on-site support services/maintenance, and often includes full service ancillary uses such as, but not limited to a bank, restaurant/office coffee shop, health club, printing shop, and reserved parking. The minimum requirements of an office building classified as Class ‘B” Office shall be as follows: (i) minimum of two stories; (ii) minimum of 15,000 square feet per floor; (iii) steel frame, concrete or masonry shell construction; (iv) central, interior lobby; and (v) access to suites shall be from inside the building unless the building is located in a central business district with major foot traffic, in which case the first floor may be accessed from the street to provide entrances/exits for commercial uses within the building.
C. “Development Project” or “Project” means any project undertaken for the purposes of development, including the issuance of a permit for construction.
D. “Disabled Veteran” means any veteran who is retired or is in process of medical retirement from military service who is or was severely injured in a theatre of combat operations and has or received a letter of eligibility for the Veterans Administration Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program.
E. Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities means any owned and operated facilities by a government entity in accordance with CMC 18.105.030(F)(2). A new development that is subject to a long-term lease with a government agency for government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities shall fall under this defintion only if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The new development being constructed is subject to a long-term lease with a government agency.
(b) The project shall have a deed restriction placed on the property that limits the use to government/public facility for the term of the lease, including all extension options, for a period of not less than 20 years. Any change in the use of the facility from government shall trigger the payment of the TUMF in effect at the time of the change is made. (c) No less than ninety percent of the total square footage of the building is leased to the government agency during the term of the deed restriction the long term and any extensions thereof.
(d) The new development is constructed at prevailing wage rates. (e) A copy of the lease is provided to the applicable jurisdiction and to WRCOG.
(f) Based on the facts and circumstances WRCOG determines that the intent of the lease is to provide for a long-term government use, and not to evade payment of TUMF.
F. “Gross Acreage” means the total property area as shown on a land division of a map of record, or described through a recorded legal description of the property. This area shall be bounded by road rights of way and property lines.
G. “Guest Dwellings” and “Detached Second Units” according to the State of California legal definition as following: 1) Complies with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook and 2) Are ministerially approved by each jurisdiction’s local codes.
H. “Habitable Structure” means any structure or part thereof where persons reside, congregate or work and which is legally occupied in whole or part in accordance with applicable building codes, and state and local laws.
I. “Industrial Project” means any development project that proposes any industrial or manufacturing use allowed in CMC Title 18 zoning classifications L-I (light industrial), B-P (business park) or S-P (specific plan) with one of the aforementioned zones used as the base zone.
J. “Long-Term Lease” as used in the TUMF Program, a “long-term lease” shall mean a lease with a term of no less than twenty years.
K. “Low Income Residential Housing” means ”Residential Affordable Units”: (A) for rental housing, the units shall be made available, rented and restricted to “lower income households” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5) at an “affordable rent” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50053); and (B) for for-sale housing, the units shall be sold to “persons or families of low or moderate income” (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50093) at a purchase price that will not cause the purchaser’s monthly housing cost to exceed “affordable housing cost (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5). Affordable units that are rental housing shall be made available, rented, and restricted to lower income households at an affordable rent for a period of at least fifty-five (55) years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for new residential development. Affordable units that are forsale housing units shall be restricted to ownership by persons and families of low or moderate income for at least forty-five (45) years after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new residential development.
L. “Mixed-Use Development” as used in the TUMF Program, means Developments with the following criteria: (1) three or more significant revenue-producing uses, and (2) significant physical and functional integration of project components.
M. “Multi-Family Residential Unit” means a structure with two or more legal independent residential dwelling units intended for human habitation.
N. “Non-profit Organization” means an organization operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial portion of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates. For the purposes of the TUMF Program, the non-profit may be a 501(c) (3) charitable organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
O “Non-Residential Unit” means retail commercial, service commercial and industrial development which is designed primarily for non-dwelling use, but shall include hotels and motels.
P. “Recognized Financing District” means a Financing District as defined in the TUMF Administrative Plan as may be amended from time to time.
Q. “Residential Dwelling Unit” means a building or portion thereof used by one (1) family and containing but one (1) kitchen, which is designed primarily for residential occupancy including single-family and multi-family dwellings. “Residential Dwelling Unit” shall not include hotels or motels.
R. “Retail Commercial Project” means any development project that proposes any retail commercial activity use not defined as a service commercial project allowed in the following CMC Title 18 zoning classifications: C-N (neighborhood commercial), C-C (community commercial), C-R (regional commercial), O-P (office professional) or S-P (specific plan) with one of the aforementioned zones used as the base zone.
S. “Service Commercial Project” means any development project that is predominately dedicated to business activities associated with professional or administrative services, and typically consists of corporate offices, financial institutions, legal, and medical offices eating/dining facilities, and other uses related to personal or professional services.
T. “Single Family Residential Unit” means each residential dwelling unit development which is situated on one lot which shares no common wall, foundation, or other interconnection with another dwelling unit.
U. “TUMF Administrative Plan” means that the TUMF Administration Plan adopted by the WRCOG Executive Committee May 5, 2003, as amended, setting forth detailed administration procedures and requirements for the TUMF program.
V. “TUMF Participating Jurisdiction” means a jurisdiction in Western Riverside County which has adopted and implemented an ordinance authorizing participation in the TUMF Program and complies with all regulations established in the TUMF Administrative Plan, as adopted and amended from time to time by the WRCOG.
18.105.030. Establishment of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee.
A. Adoption of TUMF Schedule. The City Council shall adopt an applicable TUMF schedule through a separate resolution, which may be amended from time to time.
B. Fee Calculation. The fees shall be calculated by WRCOG according to the calculation methodology fee set forth in the WRCOG TUMF Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time. In addition to data in the Fee Calculation Handbook, WRCOG Staff may consider the following items when establishing the appropriate fee calculation methodology:
• Underlying zoning of the site
• Land-use classifications in the latest Nexus Study
• Project specific traffic studies
• Latest Standardized reference manuals such as the Institute of Traffic Engineers Trip Generation Manual
• Previous TUMF calculations for similar uses
• WRCOG staff shall approve final draft credit / reimbursement agreement prior to execution
WRCOG shall have final determination regarding the appropriate methodology to calculate the fee based on the information provided by the local agency. In case of a conflict between the applicant, WRCOG, and/or the local agency regarding the fee calculation methodology, the dispute resolution process in the TUMF Administrative Plan will apply.
C. Fee Adjustment. The fee schedule may be periodically reviewed and the amounts adjusted by the WRCOG Executive Committee. By amendment to the Resolution referenced in subsection A, above, the fees may be increased or decreased to reflect the changes in actual and estimated costs of the Regional System including, but not limited to, debt service, lease payments and construction costs. The adjustment of the fees may also reflect changes in the facilities required to be constructed, in estimated revenues received pursuant to this chapter, as well as the availability or lack thereof of other funds with which to construct the Regional System. WRCOG shall review the TUMF Program no less than every four (4) years after 2025.
D. Purpose. The purpose of the TUMF is to fund those certain improvements to the Regional System as depicted in Exhibit “A” and identified in “Exhibit “B” of the 2024 Nexus Study.
E. Applicability. The TUMF shall apply to all new development within the City, unless otherwise exempt hereunder.
F. Exemptions. The following types of new development shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter and in the TUMF Administrative Plan:
1. Low income residential housing as described in CMC Section
18.105.020(K) and in the TUMF Administrative Plan.
2. Government/public buildings, public schools, and public facilities as described in CMC Section 18.105.020(E) and in the TUMF Administrative Plan.
Airports that are public use airports and are appropriately permitted by Caltrans or other state agency also fall under this exemption.
3. Development projects which are the subject of a Public Facilities Development Agreement entered into pursuant to Government Code section 65864 et seq, prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 204, wherein the imposition of new fees are expressly prohibited, provided that if the term of such a Development Agreement is extended by amendment or by any other manner after the effective date of Ordinance No. 204, the TUMF shall be imposed.
4. The rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of any habitable structure in use on or after January 1, 2000, provided that the same or fewer traffic trips are generated as a result thereof.
5. Guest Dwellings and Detached Second Units as described in CMC Section 18.105.020(G) and in the TUMF Administrative Plan.
6. Kennels and Catteries established in connection with an existing single family residential unit.
7. Any sanctuary, or other activity under the same roof of a church or other house of worship that is not revenue generating and is eligible for a property tax exemption (excluding concert venues, coffee/snack shops, book stores, for-profit pre-school day-cares, etc., which would be assessed TUMF.)
8. Any nonprofit corporation or nonprofit organization offering and conducting full-time day school at the elementary, middle school or high school level for students between the ages of five and eighteen years.
9. New single-family homes, constructed by non-profit organizations, specially adapted and designed for maximum freedom of movement and independent living for qualified Disabled Veterans as defined in CMC Section
18.105.020(D).
10. Other uses may be exempt as determined by the WRCOG Executive Committee as further defined in the TUMF Administrative Plan.
G. Credit. Regional System improvements may be credited toward the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF Administrative Plan and the following:
1. Regional Tier
a. Arterial Credits: If a developer constructs arterial improvements identified on the Regional System, the developer shall receive credit for all costs associated with the arterial component based on approved Nexus Study for the Regional System effective at the time the credit agreement is entered into. WRCOG staff must pre-approve any credit agreements that deviate from the standard WRCOG approved format.
b. Other Credits: In special circumstances, when a developer constructs off-site improvements such as an interchange, bridge, or railroad grade separation, credits shall be determined by WRCOG and the City in consultation with the developer. All such credits must have prior written approval from WRCOG. c. The amount of the development fee credit shall not exceed the maximum amount determined by the Nexus Study for the Regional System at the time the credit agreement is entered into or actual costs, whichever is less.
2. Local Tier
a. The local jurisdictions shall compare facilities in local fee programs against the Regional System and eliminate any overlap in its local fee program except where there is a Recognized Financing District has been established. b. If there is a Recognized Financing District established, the local agency may credit that portion of the facility identified in both programs against the TUMF in accordance with the TUMF Administrative Plan.
18.105.040 Reimbursements.
Should the developer construct Regional System improvements in excess of the TUMF fee obligation, the developer may be reimbursed based on actual costs or the
approved Nexus Study effective at the time the agreement was entered into, whichever is less. Reimbursements shall be enacted through an agreement between the developer and the City, contingent on funds being available and approved by WRCOG.
In all cases, however, reimbursements under such special agreements must coincide with construction of the transportation improvements as scheduled in the five-year Zone Transportation Improvement Program’s adopted annually by WRCOG.
18.105.050 Procedures for the Levy, Collection and Disposition of Fees.
A. Authority of the Building Department. The Director of Building & Safety, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to provide WRCOG with development project specifics for the calculation of TUMF in a manner consistent with the TUMF Administrative Plan.
B. Payment and Collection. Payment of the fees shall be as follows:
1. All fees collected hereunder shall be collected by WRCOG for deposit, investment, accounting and expenditure in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, TUMF Administrative Plan, and the Mitigation Fee Act.
2. The fees shall be paid at the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for the Development Project or upon final inspection, whichever comes first (the “Payment Date”). However, this section should not be construed to prevent payment of the fees prior to issuance of an occupancy permit or final inspection. Fees may be paid at the issuance of a building permit, and the fee payment shall be calculated based on the fee in effect at that time, provided the developer tenders the full amount of his or her TUMF obligation. If the developer makes only a partial payment prior to the Payment Date, the amount of the fee due shall be based on the TUMF fee schedule in place on the Payment Date.
The fees shall be calculated according to fee schedule set forth in the this chapter, or resolution adopted pursuant thereto, and the calculation methodology set forth in the Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time.
3. The fees required to be paid shall be the fee amounts in effect at the time of payment is due under this chapter, not the date the Ordinance adopting this chapter, or any amendment thereto, is initially adopted. The City shall not enter into a development agreement which freezes future adjustments of the TUMF.
4. If all or part of any development project is sold prior to payment of the fee, the property shall continue to be subject to the requirement for payment of the fee. The obligation to pay the fee shall run with the land and be binding on all the successors in interest to the property.
5. Fees shall not be waived.
C. Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The City shall not issue a certificate of occupancy for any Development Project until WRCOG has provided written evidence that it has collected the fee.
D. Appeals. Appeals shall be filed with WRCOG in accordance with the provisions of the TUMF Administrative Plan. Appealable issues shall be the application of the fee, application of credits, application of reimbursement, application of the legal action stay and application of exemption.
E. Reports to WRCOG. The Director of Building and Safety, or his/her designee, shall prepare and deliver to the Executive Director of WRCOG, periodic reports as will be established under Section 18.105.070 of this chapter.
18.105.060 Appointment of the TUMF Administrator.
WRCOG is hereby appointed as the Administrator of the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program. WRCOG is hereby authorized to collect all fees generated from the TUMF within the City, and to invest, account for and expend such fees in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Mitigation Fee Act. The detailed administrative procedures concerning the implementation of this chapter shall be contained in the TUMF Administrative Plan . Furthermore, the TUMF Administrator shall use the Fee Calculation Handbook adopted July 14, 2003, as amended from time to time, for the purpose of calculating a developer’s TUMF obligation. In addition to detailing the methodology for calculating all TUMF obligations of different categories of new development, the purpose of the Fee Calculation Handbook is to clarify for the TUMF Administrator, where necessary, the definition and calculation methodology for uses not clearly defined in the respective TUMF ordinances.
WRCOG shall expend only that amount of the funds generated from the TUMF for staff support, audit, administrative expenses, and contract services that are necessary and reasonable to carry out its responsibilities and in no case shall the funds expended for salaries and benefits exceed two percent (2%) of the revenue raised by the TUMF Program. The TUMF Administrative Plan further outlines the fiscal responsibilities and limitations of the Administrator.
18.105.070 Effect.
No provisions of this chapter shall entitle any person who has already paid the TUMF to receive a refund, credit or reimbursement of such payment. This chapter does not create any new TUMF.”
Section 3. CEQA.
The amendments to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program as described in this Ordinance is not a “project” within the meaning of Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines and is therefore exempt from the requirements of CEQA.
Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines states that a project does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. The Ordinance does not approve the construction nor cause the construction of any specific transportation improvements within Riverside County. This Ordinance will have no effect on the environment.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(d) and 15062, a Notice of Exemption will be prepared, executed and filed for the foregoing determination in the manner required by law, that this is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and therefore, no environmental impact assessment is necessary.
Section 4. Severability.
If any one or more of the terms, provisions or sections of this Ordinance shall to any extent be judged invalid, unenforceable and/or voidable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, then each and all of the remaining terms, provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable.
Section 5. Judicial Review.
In accordance with State law, any judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void or annul this Ordinance shall be commenced within ninety (90) days of the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Ordinance No.
This Ordinance supersedes the provisions of Ordinance No. 351 provided this Ordinance is not declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction.
If, for whatever reason, this Ordinance is declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, Ordinance No. 351 all other related ordinances and polices shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect on April 1, 2025.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED UPON FIRST READING by title only, this 18th day of February, upon the following vote
AYES: Cervantez, Cundieff, Garcia, Manly and Molina
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March upon the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
LINDA MOLINA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
STEVEN FLOWER, CITY ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT “A”
EXHIBIT “A”
MAP OF REGIONAL SYSTEM
EXHIBIT “B”
NEXUS STUDY CAN BE VIEWED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK
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FULL DOCMENT WILL BE ATTACHED TO ORDINANCE UPON FINAL APPROVAL AND
EXECUTION BY THE MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 5
SUBJECT: RV FUELING STATION (DPR19-04): MAINTANENCE BOND
RELEASE
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
Michael Thornton, City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize the release of the street improvement maintenance bond.
BACKGROUND: On August 2, 2021, City Council authorized City staff to execute a Project Improvement Agreement along with Faithful Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds for the street improvements to be constructed along County Line Road near County Line Lane. The Bond amounts are summarized below:
• Faithful Performance in the amount of $207,000 (Bond No. 54-236172) • Payment Bond in the amount of $103,500 (Bond No. 54-236172) On August 7th, 2023, Council authorized the reduction of the Faithful Performance Bond (Bond No. 54-236172) to the amount of $20,700 and release of the Payment Bond but did not begin the 1-year maintancence period. The Developer completed all work except for streetlight installations, which was delayed due to Southern California Edison (SCE). SCE provided the City with written notice that there was a supply chain delay for the streetlights and that this delay was out of the Developer’s control. SCE accepted the responsibility to install streetlights and repair any damage to the adjacent improvements caused by streetlight installation. All work, including SCE’s work, was completed January 25, 2024 and the 1-year maintenance period officially began February 6th, 2024.
The City Engineer hereby notifies the City Council that the Developer’s 1-year warranty period has elapsed and recommends that Council authorizes the release of the Warranty Bond.
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6
SUBJECT: SUMMERWIND TRAILS PLAN PHASE 1 PARK: RELEASE OF
MAINTANENCE BOND
MEETING DATE: March 3rd, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
Michael Thornton, City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize the release of the street improvement maintenance bonds for Tract 32702-4.
BACKGROUND: On December 20, 2021, City Council approved and executed a Project Improvement Agreement between the City and Developer for the Summerwind Trails Phase 1 Park Improvements. The Bond amounts are summarized below:
• Faithful Performance in the amount of $2,303,000.00 (Bond No. 1087128) • Payment (Labor and Materials) in the amount of $1,151,500.00 (Bond No. 1087128) On November 6, 2023, City Council accepted the Summerwind Trails Phase 1 park improvements that were completed by the developer and authorized staff to release the payment bond and reduce the faithful performance bond to $230,300.00 (10% of the total amount) to be retained as the warranty bond for a period of 1 year. The City Engineer hereby notifies the City Council that the Developer’s 1-year warranty period has elapsed and recommends that Council authorizes the release of the Warranty Bonds.
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO SOUTH MESA WATER COMPANY
FOR WATER SERVICE UPGRADES AT MOUNTAINVIEW PARK
CONSTRUCTION
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Mari Shakir, Interim Public Works Director RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize a payment of $63,087.96 to South Mesa Water Company (SMWC) for water service upgrades at Mountainview Park.
BACKGROUND: As part of the Mountainview Park construction project, water service upgrades are required to accommodate park amenities, including a restroom facility and irrigation system.
The current 5/8-inch water meter is insufficient to meet the increased demand; therefore, the project designer has determined that an upgrade to a 1.5-inch meter and the addition of a separate 1.5- inch meter are necessary. One meter will serve the park restroom, while the second will be dedicated to the irrigation system.
DISCUSSION: SMWC has provided an invoice in the amount of $104,802.09 which includes a $41,714.13 imported water fee. SMWC has agreed to waive this fee for the City, but due to internet issues at SMWC offices, they have been unable to provide an updated invoice. Therefore, staff is recommending authorization for the partial amount of $63,087.96.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of $63,087.96 will be funded through Fund 39 Park Improvement Fees. Sufficient funds are available to cover this expense.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: South Mesa Invoice
Invoice #: 13025BL Date: January 30, 2025
City of Calimesa
908 Park Ave
Calimesa, CA 92320-1148
# of
Items Item Description Cost Per Item Total Cost
1 Upgrade from 5/8" meter to 1 1/2" meter $25,565.63 $25,565.63 1 1 1/2" meter $37,522.33 $37,522.33
1 Imported water fee $41,714.13 $41,714.13
Total Cost $104,802.09
Please make all checks payable to South Mesa Water Company If you have any questions concerning this invoice, use the following contact information:
P:909-795-2401 or email: [email protected]
Thank you for your business!
Bill To: Reference:
Upgrade to a 1 1/2" Meter and a 1
1/2" Meter for Mountain View Park
South Mesa Water Company
P O Box 458 391 W. Avenue L, Calimesa, CA 92320
909-795-2401
Attachment 7A
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 8
SUBJECT: APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND WORKFORCE
SOLUTIONS (HWS) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT NO. 5.CM.05-24, CALIMESA LIBRARY
ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECT NO 2023-09.
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
Mari Shakir, Interim Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Supplemental Agreement with Riverside County Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 5.CM.05-24 for the amount of $40,658 for the construction of the Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project, Project No. 2023-09.
BACKGROUND: The City Council approved an application for funding from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a plan for the Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project, Project No. 2023-09 (Project) on December 19, 2023. This plan provided an ADA accessible walkway along the frontage of the Calimesa Library. The agreement with HWS for award of CDBG funding is $40,658.
DISCUSSION: On March 1, 2024, HWS approved the eligibility of project. Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the funding for the Program Year of 2024-2025 on August 2, 2024, which included the City’s Project. The unspent funding of $13,375 from the previous year has been rolled into the current program and added to the exiting funding of $27,283 previously approved on October 8, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT: Council approved a preliminary construction budget of $34,482. The plans, specifications and estimate has been revised to reflect the higher funding. The current budget estimate is $42,185. This includes design, construction, inspection and project management. The agreement with HWS is for $42,185 leaving the remainder of $1,527 to be funded from the City’s ADA fund. The agreement has been approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Staff recommend approval of the agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: HWS Supplemental Agreement
Attachment B: Exhibit A-1
Attachment C: Site Plan
File No. 5.CM.05-24
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE USE OF 2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS This AMENDMENT No.1 to the Supplemental Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”) made and entered this _____ day of __________________ 2025, by and between the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California, herein called, ("COUNTY"), and the CITY OF CALIMESA, a political subdivision of the State of California, herein called ("CITY").
COUNTY and CITY are sometimes referred to herein as “Party” and together as “Parties”.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and CITY entered into a certain Supplemental Agreement (“Agreement”), for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds (“CDBG”) funds effective November 22, 2024 wherein $27,283 in CDBG funds were allocated to said CITY and designated for a specific use.; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY has available unspent CDBG funds and pursuant to authority of Citizen Participation Plan for Five Year Consolidated Plan 2024-2029 COUNTY may reprogram unspent CDBG funds to CITY; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend the Supplemental Agreement to reflect an increase in CDBG funds allocated to CITY in the additional amount of $13,375, for a new total grant amount of $40,658;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, the COUNTY and CITY hereby agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE. Section 2 of said Supplemental Agreement entitled, “PURPOSE,” is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following language:
CITY has been allocated $40,685 in CDBG Entitlement funds for the 2024-2025 CDBG year. CITY promises and agrees to undertake and assist with the community development activities, within its jurisdiction, by utilizing the sum of $40,658, Community Development Block Grant, Entitlement Funds as specifically identified in Amended Attachment 8A
Exhibit “A-1” , which is attached hereto, and by this reference is incorporated herein, for the following project(s)”:
A. 5.CM.05-24 Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project, $40,658.
2. AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT. Exhibit “A” pages 1 through 6 to said Supplemental Agreement is hereby amended by deleting said Exhibit “A” in its entirety and replacing with “Exhibit A-1Amended” pages 1 through 6 which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
3. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING. This Amendment No.1 to the Supplemental Agreement and the Supplemental Agreement taken together set forth and contain the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties hereto. There are no oral or written representations, understandings, or ancillary covenants, undertakings or agreements, which are not contained or expressly referred to within this Amendment No.1 and the Supplemental Agreement.
4. AGREEMENT IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. Except to the extent specifically amended herein all of the terms, covenants and conditions of said Supplemental Agreement dated November 14, 2024, shall remain in full force and effect between the parties hereto.
5. EFFECTIVENESS OF AMENDMENT. The effective date of this Amendment No.1 to the Supplemental Agreement is the date the parties execute this Amendment. If the parties execute this Amendment on more than one date, then the last date this Amendment is executed by a party shall be the Effective Date.
6. FURTHER ASSURANCES. The Parties agree to execute such other documents and to take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to further the purpose of this Amendment No.1 to the Supplemental Agreement.
7. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together will constitute one instrument. Each party of this Agreement agrees to the use of electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ((“CUETA”) Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this Agreement. The parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the parties included in this
Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to time. The CUETA authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a government agency. Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be reasonably relied upon by the parties. For purposes of this section, a digital signature is a type of "electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (h) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code. [Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank]
[Signatures on Following Page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment No.1 to the Supplemental Agreement to be duly executed as of the dates set forth below.
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CITY OF CALIMESA,
a political subdivision of the a general law city
State of California
BY: ____________________________ BY: _________________________ Juan Garcia, Linda Molina,
Deputy Director Mayor
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MINH C. TRAN,
COUNTY COUNSEL
_______________________
Paula S. Salcido,
Deputy County Counsel
EXHIBIT A-1 AMENDED
File No.: 5.CM.05-24
EXHIBIT A-1 AMENDED
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
SCOPE OF WORK
(NON-PUBLIC SERVICE)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
CITY NAME: City of Calimesa UEI #: LGKAFGWH22K3
ADDRESS: 908 Park Avenue
Calimesa, CA 92320
PROGRAM CONTACTS: Will Kolbow, City Manager
PHONE: 909-795-9801 FAX: (909) 795-4399
E-MAIL: [email protected]
PROJECT NAME: Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project
PROJECT LOCATION: 974 Calimesa Blvd, Calimesa, CA 92320 LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE: Categorical Exclusion §58.35(a)(1) CDBG ELIGIBILITY CODE: 570.201 (c)
PROJECT FUNDING SUMMARY: $40,658
Project to be administered by County (HWS) on behalf of City: YES NO II. SCOPE OF SERVICE
A. Activities
City will be responsible for administering a 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant for the Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project in a manner satisfactory to the County of Riverside and consistent with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will include the following activities eligible under the Community Development Block Grant program:
Activity #1 The City of Calimesa will use CDBG funds for ADA improvements to the Calimesa Public Library. All improvements are recommended in the City’s ADA Transition Plan Report.
CDBG funds will be used for design, construction, project management, compliance monitoring, inspection, and other related costs. Calimesa Library ADA Improvement Project
Attachment 8B
EXHIBIT A-1 AMENDED
File No.: 5.CM.05-24
B. National Objective
All activities funded with CDBG funds must comply with one of more of the CDBG program’s National Objective Criteria as required under 24 CFR 570.200(a)(2). City certifies that the activity(ies) carried out under this Agreement will meet the following National Objective:
National Objective Criteria: 570.208 (a)(2)(i)(A)
CFR Reference: Low Mod Limited Clientele Presumed
C. Levels of Accomplishment – Goals and Performance Measures The City agrees to implement and complete the following activity(ies):
Activity #1 Perform ADA upgrades to the Calimesa Library Activity #2 Design, construction, project management, compliance monitoring, inspection, and other related expenses
CPD OUTCOME PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Objectives (select one): Creating Suitable Living Environments Providing Decent Affordable Housing
Creating Economic Opportunities
Outcome (select one): Availability/Accessibility
Affordability
Sustainability (promoting livable or viable communities) D. City Capacity
By executing this Supplemental Agreement, the City certifies that it has the appropriate number of trained and knowledgeable staff, adequate facilities, proper equipment, required licensing and permitting, and sufficient amount of financial resources necessary to implement and carry out the activities funded with CDBG funds.
City will immediately notify County of any significant changes in organizational management, assigned staff, change in facilities, loss or change in matching funds, or any other event that could potentially impact the City or subrecipient’s performance under this Agreement.
Any changes in the above items are subject to the prior approval of the County.
E. Performance Monitoring
The County of Riverside will monitor the performance of the City and its subrecipients against goals and performance standards as stated above. Substandard performance as determined by the County will constitute noncompliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by the City within a reasonable period of time after being notified by the County, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated.
EXHIBIT A-1 AMENDED
File No.: 5.CM.05-24
F. Program Budget
It is expressly agreed and understood that the total amount to be paid by the County under this Agreement shall not exceed $40,658 Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses shall be made against the line item budgets specified in this Section and in accordance with performance. Payments may be contingent upon certification of the Subrecipient’s financial management system in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200).
The County may require a more detailed budget breakdown than the one contained herein, and the City shall provide such supplementary budget information in a timely fashion in the form and content prescribed by the County. Any amendments to the budget must be approved in writing by both the County and City.
Line Item CDBG Granted
Funds
Total of NonCDBG Funds Total Activity/Project
Budget
Notes
Design/Engineering Costs X $0
Project Administration Costs X
Construction Costs X
Acquisition Costs
Relocations Costs
Capital Equipment Costs
Code Enforcement
Clearance
Interim Assistance
Indirect Costs:
TOTAL CDBG BUDGET $40,658 $40,658
EXHIBIT A-1 AMENDED
File No.: 5.CM.05-24
G. Total Amount of Non- CDBG Leveraging
TYPE SOURCE AMOUNT SOURCE AMOUNT SOURCE AMOUNT TOTAL
FEDERAL
STATE/LOCAL
PRIVATE
OTHER
TOTAL: ________$0___________
III. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Accounting Standards
The City agrees to comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200) and agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred.
B. Cost Principles
The City shall administer its program in conformance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200).
These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis.
C. Documentation and Record Keeping
1. Records to be Maintained
The Subrecipient shall maintain all records required by the Federal regulations specified in 24 CFR 570.506 that are pertinent to the activities to be funded under this Agreement. Such records shall include but not be limited to:
I Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken; ii. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the National Objectives of the CDBG program;
iii. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities; iv. Records required to document the acquisition, improvement, use or disposition of real property acquired or improved with CDBG assistance;
v. Records documenting compliance with the fair housing and equal opportunity components of the CDBG program;
vi. Financial records as required by 24 CFR 570.502, and 2 CFR 200; and vii. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24 CFR Part 570.
EXHIBIT A-1 AMENDED
File No.: 5.CM.05-24
2. Records Retention
The City shall retain all CDBG-related financial records, supporting documents, contracts, and agreements for a period of four (4) years. The retention period begins on the date of the submission of the County’s annual performance and evaluation report to HUD in which the activities assisted under the Agreement are reported for the final time. The City will retain all National Objective documentation, including low-moderate income certification, ethnicity, and other pertinent data for a period of four (4) years after submission of the County’s annual performance and evaluation report to HUD.
Notwithstanding the above, if there is litigation, claims, audits, negotiations or other actions that involve any of the records cited and that have started before the expiration of the four-year period, then such records must be retained until completion of the actions and resolution of all issues.
3. Client Data
The City shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address, income level or other basis for determining eligibility, and description of service provided. Such information shall be made available to County monitors or their designees for review upon request.
4. Disclosure
The City understands that client information collected under this contract is private and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly connected with the administration of the County’s or City’s responsibilities with respect to services provided under this contract, is prohibited by applicable federal and State law unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving service and, in the case of a minor, that of a responsible parent/guardian.
5. Close-outs
The City’s obligation to the County shall not end until all close-out requirements are completed.
Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and accounts receivable to the County), and determining the custodianship of records. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement shall remain in effect during any period that the City has control over CDBG funds, including program income.
6. Audits & Inspections
All City records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made available to the County, HUD, and the Controller General of the United States or any of their authorized representatives, at any time during normal business hours, as often as deemed necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully cleared by the City within 30 days after receipt by the City. Failure of the City to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this contract and may result in the withholding of future payments. The City hereby agrees to have an annual agency audit conducted in accordance with current County policy concerning subrecipient audits the Single Audit Act, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Costs Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
EXHIBIT A-1 AMENDED
File No.: 5.CM.05-24
IV. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND SCHEDULE
Unless pre-approved by County, City will perform and complete the activities described in Section II in conformance with the schedule of tasks and milestones listed below:
Tasks / Milestone Start Date Completion Date
Complete CDBG Training September 2024 September 2024
Implement Project Activities Upon Notification from HWS Execute Supplemental Agreement & Notice to Incur Cost September 2024 January 2025 Tasks / Milestone Start Date Completion Date
Submit Quarterly Performance Reports to County October 2024 Through June 2025 County Monitoring of City Program/Performance To be determined by Program Manager Specific Project Activities
1. City executes Supplemental Agreement; receives Authorization to Incur Cost letter
2. City prepares final construction documents (incorporating Special Federal Provisions) for HWS review and approval
3. HWS authorizes City to advertise for bids
4. HWS reviews and approves bidding process
5. City awards construction contract
6. City and HWS conduct “pre-construction meeting”
7. HWS authorizes City to issue “Notice to Proceed”
City Submits Reimbursement Requests Monthly Submittal Other Schedule To be determined by CDBG Program manager
CDBG-funded Project Complete June 30, 2025
V. SPECIAL CONDITIONS /PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
The City must follow proper procurement and construction policies and procedures of the City and CDBG regulations. Construction shall commence using CDBG funding with a Notice to Proceed. A pre-bid and pre-construction meeting are required. The City must contact the CDBG Program Manager for review before submitting RFP, construction activity, or cost without prior written approval. The County must be contacted 10 (ten) days in advance for attendance of the Pre-Construction meeting. Original signed Certified payrolls are to be submitted on a weekly basis to the HWS-CDBG program manager once construction starts.
CITY OF CALIMESA
CALIMESA LIBRARY
CITY OF CALIMESA
CALIMESA LIBRARY
VICINITY MAP
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
#Item Description Quantity /Unit of Measure
CALIMESA BLVD.
PROJECT LOCATION
CITY OF CALIMESA
LIBRARY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PLANS
PROJECT #2023-09; CDBG #5.CM.05-24
Attachment 8C
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 9
SUBJECT: PASSCOM REQUEST FOR FUNDING
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction to staff as to the request for funding from Passcom.
BACKGROUND: The San Gorgonio Pass Area Communications Committee, or Passcom, is a non-profit organization started in 1983 that comprised of volunteers and representatives from local law enforcement, fire departments, water districts, utility companies, cities, Riverside County, school districts, chambers of commerce, communications professionals, medical facilities, local businesses, and private individuals. Passcom provides a forum for emergency responders to exchange ideas and to share training techniques on a professional level. The purpose of Passcom is to stimulate awareness of the need for emergency preparedness in the Pass Area, organize training about what to do before, during, and after an emergency or disaster, assist local governments in preparing for their role in emergency incidents, and enhance working relationships between emergency response organizations.
DISCUSSION: At a recent City Council, Mike Barron, representing Passcom, requested that the City consider providing funding in the amount of $500 through the City’s community partnership program. At the February 17, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare an item to consider a contribution to Passcom. The City of Calimesa previously provided funding to Passcom, most recently providing $500 in 2017 according to the City’s financial records.
FISCAL IMPACT: Based on a contribution amount of $500, sufficient appropriations are available in the City’s Community Partnership Program budget line item (01-4900-7800). For an alternative amount, staff would need to determine whether an additional appropriation would be necessary based on the proposed amount.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 10
SUBJECT: SENIOR CENTER MONTHLY FOOD COMMODITY PROGRAM
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider a proposal from the Senior Center Manager regarding a monthly food program.
If the City Council would like to approve a contribution to the food program, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, Amending the FY 2024-25 Budget to Include an Adjustment in the Community Services Community Partnerships Account in the General Fund.
BACKGROUND: Since 2006 the City has contracted with Family Services Association (FSA) to provide nutrition services to the Senior Community of Calimesa. Congregate lunch meals were served daily at the center until the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance for the meals fluctuated from year to year, however just prior to COVID the numbers participating in the congregate meals were very low. As a result of the COVID-19 virus and consistent with State and County recommended guidelines, City Offices were closed to the public with services being provided by appointment only or through virtual and electronic means. With the exception of the Senior Meal Program, the Monthly Newsletter, other outreach efforts and administrative duties, the programming at Norton Younglove Senior Center (Senior Center) was also suspended.
The Senior Meal Program, previously a daily lunch program, was quickly transformed into a weekly senior meal distribution program. Under this program, meal packages consisting of five (5) frozen meals, which are nutritionally balanced for senior citizens, half-gallon of milk, bread, and fruit are distributed to individuals aged 60 and above, with no residency restrictions.
On March 18, 2020, FSA had approximately 70 participants. That number grew to approximately 150 participants per week. The need to continue the program at current levels was supported by the phenomenal growth in the program over those 6 months. At that time the program was serving individuals residing in Calimesa, Yucaipa, Redlands, Cherry Valley, Beaumont and Banning.
On September 30, 2020, the City received a letter from FSA stating that State and Federal funding for the program was winding down and, as a result, the program would be cut by 15% for the balance of the 2020-21 Fiscal Year. This meant that the maximum number of seniors serviced per week would drop from 150 to 128. At that time, City Staff spoke with FSA in order to fully understand the funding shortfall. In short, to sponsor a senior for one week was $25 which translated to a funding
shortfall of approximately $550 per week, or $19,250 for the balance of the 2020-21 Fiscal Year (October 14, 2020 to June 30, 2021). At that time, staff recommended that the City allocate the needed funding to support the program at current levels with the use of CARES Act funding. The State of California authorized CARES Act allocations from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to California cities of which the City of Calimesa received $115,186. The CARES Act provided that payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund should only be used to cover expenses that (i) are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19; (ii) were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved by the City as of March 27, 2020 (the date of enactment of the CARES Act); and (iii) were incurred during the period that began on March 1, 2020, and ended on December 30, 2020.
At that time staff recommended that $19,250 of the City’s CARES Act Funding be allocated toward the Senior Meal Program as there were excess funds available and the City had already qualified for its full CARES Act allocation. FSA would then bill the City based upon actual meals provided in excess of 128 per week. However, for unknown reasons, FSA never invoiced the City for the costs of the meals provided in excess of 128 per week. We continue to provide the meals under this same meal distribution program, and we are currently up to 230 per week.
In November 2023, staff provided an update to the City Council regarding the status of the meal program. In that report, staff informed the City Council that effective July 1, 2023, the State of California and the Department on Aging required that all “grab-and-go” type meal programs cease, and congregate meals resume. The additional funding provided during the pandemic is no longer available to fund these programs. FSA, who provides the meals for the Calimesa Sr. Center in collaboration with the Riverside County Office on Aging, informed the City that the grab-and-go meal program would cease and congregate meals would resume no later than January 1, 2024. The City Council remained committed to the grab-and-go program, and City staff informed both FSA and the County of the City’s desire to continue with the grab-and-go program as long as possible. The graband-go program has continued to the present time with no additional requests for funding.
After receiving City Council direction and researching the underlying legislation authorizing federally funded senior meal programs, the City Manager reached out to the City’s federal and state legislative representatives for assistance. In February, Assemblymember Greg Wallis’s staff contacted the City Manager to collaborate on legislation to add grab-and-go meals as an additional option under the existing senior nutrition program. This effort led to the authoring of Assembly Bill 2410 (AB 2410).
In April 2024, the City Manager and Assemblymember Wallis spoke in favor of AB 2410 in front of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, where the bill received unanimous support. The Assembly Appropriations Committee also unanimously supported the bill, and the full Assembly voted 73-0 to approve the bill. The Senate Human Services Committee, which Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh is a member of, unanimously supported the bill. However, the bill was held in the Senate Appropriations Suspense File, effectively killing the bill.
While AB 2410 was not successful, it has brought the importance of the grab-and-go meal program to the attention of the California legislature and the California Department of Aging. Staff will
continue to work with Assemblymember Wallis and the Riverside County Office on Aging to ensure that grab-and-go meal programs remain an option going forward.
More recently, FSA contacted the staff to inform us that funding for senior meal programs had been cut by approximately 25% by the State. As a result, FSA was once again asking the City to revert back to congregate meals, as there was insufficient funding to support the City’s successful program. In September 2024, the City Council approved an appropriation of $40,000 to provide funding to continue the grab-and-go meal program through December to allow for sufficient notice to the seniors that were utilizing the program.
DISCUSSION: In February, the grab-and-go meal program was discontinued and replaced with a daily congregate meal program. Some of the participants in the grab-and-go meal program are homebound seniors and had friends or loved ones pick up the meals on their behalf. The congregate meal program requires that meals be eaten onsite, so homebound seniors have no way to participate in the congregate meal program.
The Calimesa Senior Center Manager, Sommer Wells, has established a program to provide essential nonperishable foods to those homebound seniors. The Senior Center received a generous donation that will provide food for approximately 20 seniors for ten months. FSA has also agreed to contribute a loaf of bread and a half-gallon of milk each month to each participant.
However, some additional foods are needed to make the food packages well-rounded nutritionally.
Therefore, the Senior Center Manager is requesting a contribution from the City, along with providing community awareness of the program to support outreach efforts. Attached to this staff report is a letter from Ms. Wells outlining their request in further detail.
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council as to whether the City will contribute to the program and, if so, how much. A Resolution is attached for the Council’s consideration should the City Council choose to participate. A dollar amount will be filled in based on the City Council’s direction.
FISCAL IMPACT: If the City Council approves a contribution, the Resolution accompanying the approval will provide sufficient appropriations to cover the cost of the contribution. Any contribution will come from unreserved General Fund balance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Letter Requesting Assistance for Senior Monthly Food Commodity from Sommer Wells, Calimesa Senior Center Manager
Attachment B: Resolution 2025-07
Request for Support: Senior Monthly Food Commodity Program Date: March 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Calimesa City Council From: Sommer Wells, Center Manager and Program Lead, Calimesa Senior Center Subject: Request for Assistance in Expanding the Senior Monthly Food Commodity Program
Introduction
Dear Honorable Mayor and Esteemed Council Members,
The Calimesa Senior Center urgently seeks your assistance in sustaining and expanding our Senior Monthly Food Commodity Program, which provides essential food supplies to homebound seniors in our community.
Previously, our center served 120 to 180 seniors per week, ensuring access to nutritious meals. Unfortunately, due to funding constraints, our program ended on January 29, 2025, leaving many homebound seniors without reliable food assistance. The Riverside County Office on Aging is at full capacity and unable to accept new applicants into the Meals on Wheels program, leaving our most vulnerable residents without alternatives.
Recognizing this critical need, I have been working diligently to establish a sustainable food commodity program at our center. However, securing consistent support has been challenging, as many organizations are already at capacity or do not serve our region.
While a generous food donation will sustain us for the next 10 months, additional funding, resources, and logistical support are crucial to expanding and maintaining this program.
To further assist our seniors, I have partnered with Tom from Family Service Association, who has committed to providing a loaf of bread and a half-gallon of milk each month for our participants. This initiative specifically supports homebound seniors who are ineligible for home-delivered meals through the Office on Aging.
Currently, our program is limited to seniors previously enrolled in our meal program, with only 20 participants receiving support. However, demand continues to grow, and many more seniors require assistance.
Attachment 10A
Request for Support
To effectively meet the needs of our seniors, we respectfully request assistance from the City of Calimesa in the following areas:
• Funding Allocation – Financial support to supplement the program budget and expand food distribution efforts.
• Community Awareness – Support in promoting the program through city newsletters, social media, and other outreach efforts.
Impact on the Community
With your assistance, we can provide consistent, nutritious food to an increasing number of seniors, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. Your support will directly improve the health and quality of life of Calimesa’s older adults, allowing them to live with dignity and security.
Conclusion
We deeply appreciate the City Council’s dedication to serving the Calimesa community. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this request further and explore ways to collaborate in strengthening this vital program. Please let me know a convenient time to present this request in person or provide additional information as needed.
Why This Matters
Many seniors in our community face food insecurity, struggling to afford groceries while living on fixed incomes. As costs continue to rise, additional resources are needed to sustain and expand this critical program.
Your support—whether through funding, food donations, or volunteer assistance—will have a direct and lasting impact on seniors in need. Together, we can ensure that no senior in our community goes hungry.
Please let me know if you would be open to discussing potential ways to collaborate.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Sommer Wells
Center Manager & Program Lead
Calimesa Senior Center
909-795-2287 | [email protected]
RESOLUTION 2025-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 BUDGET TO INCLUDE AN
ADJUSTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS ACCOUNT IN THE GENERAL FUND
WHEREAS, Family Services Association (“FSA”) provides various senior services for the City of Calimesa under an Agreement to provide said services; and WHEREAS, among other services, FSA provides a Senior Meal Program that is funded by the State of California via the Riverside County Office on Aging; and WHEREAS, FSA informed the City that due to funding cuts by the State, FSA could no longer sustain the service levels of the successful grab-and-go senior meal program; and WHEREAS, the grab-and-go senior meal program was discontinued and replaced by a congregate meal program in February 2025; and
WHEREAS, some participants in the grab-and-go meal program are homebound seniors and are unable to attend the congregate meal program; and WHEREAS, there are no home delivery meal programs currently available in the City for those homebound seniors to participate in; and
WHEREAS, the Senior Center Manager has created a Senior Monthly Food Commodity Program to provide essential food supplies to homebound seniors in the Calimesa community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to contribute to the Senior Monthly Food Commodity Program to supplement the program budget and expand food distribution efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
The Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Budget is hereby amended as follows:
• Increase appropriations in account 01-4900-7800 by $________.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 3
rd day of March 2025.
_____________________________________
LINDA MOLINA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK
Attachment 10B
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 11
SUBJECT: CITY OF CALIMESA SALES TAX UPDATE – 3Q 2024
July 2024 – September 2024
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
Celeste Reid, Finance Director & Treasurer
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Sales Tax update for 3Q2024 July 2024 – September 2024.
BACKGROUND: The City of Calimesa has a professional services contract with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates (hereinafter referred to as HDL) to provide compiled sales tax data and analysis relating to sales tax collections and business operations within the City of Calimesa. The City Manager and Finance Director meet quarterly with the HDL professionals to review data provided in compiled reports to discuss data analytics in relation to industry sectors, major business groups, trends with prior years, other cities, counties and state overall sales tax rate collections.
The report includes City of Calimesa highlights, statewide results and information about overall changes in sectors. Most of the information shared with staff is confidential in accordance with State law. However, the attached report, appropriate for public consumption, is provided to the City Council for review and includes the top 25 producers of sales tax for the City of Calimesa, reported in alphabetical order.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: City of Calimesa Sales Tax Update 3Q2024 July 2024 - September 2024 Attachment B: California Forecast Sales tax Trends and Economic Drivers
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Q3 2023*
Q3 2024*
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$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
SALES TAX BY MAJOR BUSINESS GROUP *Allocation aberrations have been adjusted to reflect sales activity General
Consumer
Goods
Business
and
Industry
Food
and
Drugs
Restaurants
and
Hotels
Fuel and
Service
Stations
County
and State
Pools
CITY OF CALIMESA HIGHLIGHTS TOP 25 PRODUCERS
Published by HdL Companies in Winter 2025
SALES TAX UPDATE
CITY OF CALIMESA
3Q 2024 (JULY - SEPTEMBER)
21 Sushi House
7 Eleven
76 Circle K
All Seasons Hay Co
Arco AM PM
AutoZone
Baker’s Burgers
Burger King
Calimesa Shell Station
Chevron
Del Taco
Denny’s
Dollar Tree
Domino’s
Fire Rock Burgers &
Brews
Jack in the Box
McDonald’s
Panda Express
Press Print
Stater Bros
Taco Bell
Thai Chili Restaurant
Tractor Supply
Walgreens
Wingstop
Calimesa’s receipts from July through
September were 12.2% below the third
sales period in 2023. Excluding reporting
aberrations, actual sales were down
7.0%.
Mixed results from most of the major
industry groups combined with
tepid third quarter results to slow
expectations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
This is the second consecutive year of
statewide declines in revenues. Factors
contributing to this slower economy
include uncertainty about how much
the Fed funds interest rates may decline
further in 2025 and higher business
costs.
The City experienced the largest decline
in service stations. This sector continues
to endure significant downward pressure
on regular, diesel, and oil barrel prices
compared to a year ago, which has
moved the overall forecast lower in Fiscal
Year 2024-2025. Recent legislation and
regulations imposed on suppliers of fuel
in California will likely have an upward
pressure on fuel prices and help offset
the overall reduction in sales tax in the
second half of 2025.
The restaurants-hotels industry has
experienced slowing traffic the past two
quarters, and casual dining results were
lower.
Receipts from business-industry and the
state and county pools were also down.
On the positive side, returns from
convenience stores, quick service
restaurants, and general consumer
goods grew compared to a year ago,
which helped to offset the overall net
quarterly loss.
Net of aberrations, taxable sales for all of
Riverside County declined 3.2% over the
comparable time period; the Southern
California region was down 2.3%.
TOTAL: $ 412,058
-7.0% -3.2% -2.3%
COUNTY STATE
CALIMESA
3Q2024
Attachment 11A
TOP NON-CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS TYPES
Q3 '24
Calimesa
Business Type Change Change Change
County HdL State
Service Stations 121,109 -19.8% -12.9% -12.8%
Quick-Service Restaurants 57,398 5.7% 3.9% 1.1%
Casual Dining 32,216 -9.3% 0.7% 1.1%
Convenience Stores/Liquor 13,661 91.2% 1.2% -2.1%
Specialty Stores 4,681 15.7% -3.3% -2.9%
Business Services 1,357 8.1% 19.9% 4.6%
Heavy Industrial 1,226 40.0% -1.3% -0.4%
*Allocation aberrations have been adjusted to reflect sales activity $0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
Calimesa
Q3
21 Q3
24 Q3
22 Q3
23 County California
SALES PER CAPITA*
*ADJUSTED FOR
ECONOMIC DATA
3Q 2024 CITY OF CALIMESA SALES TAX UPDATE
STATEWIDE RESULTS
California’s local one cent sales and use tax
receipts during the months of July through
September were 2.3% lower than the
same quarter one year ago after adjusting
for accounting anomalies. The calendar
year third quarter traditionally is noted for
pleasant weather and statewide tourism;
however, taxes fell when compared to a
year ago. As such, it also means a weak
start of the 2024-25 fiscal year for many
California agencies.
Once again, autos-transportation receipts
took a hit and declined 4.8%. This period
marks the seventh consecutive quarter of
downturn for the sector. While used autos
returns and leasing activity have improved,
revenues from new car sales struggled due
to sustained high interest rates, tightened
credit standards, and increased cost of
auto insurance. As such, inventories for
many dealers remain elevated, applying
downward pressure on prices and growth
into 2025.
The summer season is usually an
advantageous time for home repairs and
construction work, however, this industry
is also struggling with high consumer
interest rates and limited access to equity
for homeowners. New projects remain
sidelined as developers await more
favorable investment conditions.
Brick-and-mortar general consumer
retailers pulled back 3.8% - worsened by
lower gas prices. Consumers appear more
interested in lower priced/discounted items
vs higher priced/luxury goods, forcing
merchants to again consider inventory
needs. Additionally, competition from
online merchants is as fierce as ever, as
shoppers look for greater value. With
holiday shopping around the corner, local
store expectations remain soft.
Fuel generating taxpayers had a rough
quarter; a combination of consumption
declines and falling fuel prices thrust
comparisons down by 13%. Further
contraction of national drug store locations
coupled with the steady fall from cannabis
merchants dating back to 2021, caused a
decrease of 2.8% in the food-drugs category.
Expect similar percentage declines for the
upcoming end of 2024 quarter.
Although statewide tourism appears to
have improved over 2023, revenue from
restaurants experienced only a modest gain
of 0.7%, which included a dramatic drop
from fine dining establishments – consistent
with spending trends in other sectors. State
mandated minimum wage requirements
remained a challenge, with higher menu
prices reducing patron visits.
These sluggish results solidify 2024 as a
down year. Recent reductions to the Fed
Funds Rate aren’t considered to help until
later in 2025. Agencies should expect
fiscal year 2024-25 sales taxes to stay flat
or decline slightly as sluggish economic
conditions leave consumers cautious in their
spending patterns, especially for big ticket
items and discretionary products.
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CALIFORNIA FORECAST
SALES TAX TRENDS & ECONOMIC DRIVERS
DECEMBER 2024
Mt. Baldy, San Bernardino County
Attachment 11B
STATEWIDE
SALES TAX TRENDS
2024/25 | 2025/26 2024/25 | 2025/26
Overview: Sluggish third quarter 2024 tax filings and mixed short-term performance coming from the eight groups noted below combine to reduce sales taxes expectations for fiscal year 2024-25. This negative outlook reflects a second year of statewide revenue declines. Contributing factors in this uncertain economy include higher business operating costs and to what extent Federal Funds interest rates may decline further into 2025. Looking ahead, election results have introduced additional economic uncertainty. Nationally, consumer confidence and sentiment recently soared but future policy decisions could exert upward pressure on prices, resulting in fewer sales transactions.
Fuel/Service Stations -8.3% | 3.7%
The 13% decline in July to September payments revealed a drop in consumption, down 10% over the year ago quarter, as well as reductions in per gallon fuel rates paid by buyers. This sector again is expected to endure significant downward pressure on regular, diesel, and oil barrel prices compared to a year ago. As a result, the overall forecast in fiscal year 2024-25 is lower. Recent legislation and regulations imposed on suppliers of fuel in California are likely to have an upward pressure on fuel prices, which will offset the overall reduction in sales tax toward the second half of 2025. As a result, anticipate a slow recovery beginning in fiscal year 2025-26.
General Consumer Goods -1.9% | 1.4%
Numerous classifications remained depressed throughout the third quarter, contracting more than anticipated as the group absorbed some of the impact caused by lower gas prices. Despite cost reductions of some core goods, consumers battled stubborn inflation in non-taxable areas, forcing more attention on balancing needs versus wants. Brick-and-mortar storefronts remain in competition with the convenience of and investment in online shopping which has added negative headwinds for overall direct tax allocations across this segment. The outlook is cloudy with expectations for lower receipts throughout fiscal year 2024-25 and a return to mild growth in the following year driven by a bump in the overall costs of goods.
Restaurants/Hotels 1.2% | 3.7%
The restaurant industry is experiencing moderate growth, substantiated by a 1% increase in the recent quarter. However, higher labor and food costs persist as significant challenges, leading to menu prices increasing about 7% on average over the last year. This trend is causing budget-conscious diners to reduce their restaurant visits. Both fine dining and leisure-entertainment categories saw declines in 3rd quarter returns with price sensitivity remaining a big factor. While recent hotel stays have slowed, the outlook for room rates and occupancy in the coming year is positive.
State and County Pools 3.0% | 3.5%
Large audit corrections tied to county pools over allocations in prior years hurt cash payments in the third quarter of 2024, while economic basis gains of 3% were right in line with estimates for this period. Retail ecommerce holiday season sales growth rose once again, doubling the increase seen at physical retail locations.
Perceptive companies looking to enhance sales are making future investments in warehouse automation, artificial intelligence tools, and augmented reality; all with an eye toward directing shoppers to spend more purchasing time on devices to satisfy spending needs. The forecast captures steady year over year improvement, overcoming the (-0.5%) decline that occurred fiscal year 2023-24.
Autos/Transportation -0.9% | 3.5%
Affordability concerns have weighed on car sales, but a gradual easing of new vehicle prices, declining interest rates, and a strong labor market are expected to support demand over time. With the average age of vehicles on the road now at a record 12.6 years, significant pent-up demand has positioned the market for recovery. Short-term factors, such as the threat of potential tariffs and year-end incentives to clear excess inventory, could provide a temporary boost. The recovery is likely to be gradual, however, as structural challenges including high insurance costs, limited affordable models, and added complexity posed by the transition to electrification will continue to act as headwinds to the market.
Building/Construction -1.8% | 2.6%
This quarter’s results repeated much of what happened last quarter.
Sales at big box home improvement centers extended their slide while lumber and roofing supply sales held steady in the northern and southern ends of the state. Retailers providing rooftop solar materials and installation have yet to find the bottom of that market as sales receded yet again. Asphalt and cement batch plants reported a stable sales volume overall, but any progress came from outside the Central Valley. Optimism for future construction-related gains has been dampened by the Fed’s cautious and minimal adjustments to interest rates so far, while the specter of higher tariffs and uncertainty over the future of the home loan industry leave many unanswered questions.
Business/Industry 0.0% | 1.8%
Ecommerce continues to rule as consumers embrace the convenience of shopping online. Related sales jumped and CA-based fulfillment centers filled more “local” orders, contributing 27% of all B&I revenues. While business-to-business edged a little higher, most other categories remained relatively flat or declined as economic variables such as high interest rates stunted growth. The industrial and information technology sectors broke even compared to last year. Medical/-biotech, office supplies/furniture, and garden/ agricultural supplies all declined. Solar/energy projects across the State slowed as well. Given the diversity of this group, the outlook is modest. With twenty-one unique tax segments, predictions vary widely based on the size and character of local businesses.
Food/Drugs -1.8% | 0.4%
Grocery stores’ profits grew 1.4% as more customers ate at home because of elevated restaurant menu prices, especially for lowerincome patrons. Convenience/liquor markets see shrinkages as consumers pivot and buy more snack foods and alcohol at big box merchants. Cannabis retailers’ gross receipts tumbled for the fourth consecutive quarter; yielding an (-11.6%) return over this period.
Additionally, national brands’ recent announcements accelerating outlet closures could provoke drugstore graveyards while product inventory is scarce in some local communities. As such, until the drugstore category is transformed, anticipate this group to finish lower at the end of June and fiscal year 2025-26 to stay relatively flat.
TOTAL -0.8% | 2.6%
2024/25 | 2025/26
HdL Companies California Forecast
December 2024
Proposition 172
Total fiscal year 2023-24 Proposition 172 (P-172) statewide revenues ended about 1% lower than the prior year. The December projection anticipates a similar result for the 2024-25 fiscal period with a projected 1.1% decrease. Fiscal year 2025-26 reflects anticipated growth of 2.7%. Current county projections include updated pro-rata factors published by the SCO in September 2024. As the calendar year Bradley-Burns results fluctuate due to taxpayer modifications, statewide audits, economic impacts, etc. – Proposition 172 pro-rata factors and resultant P-172 revenues will vary for many counties.
NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE
ECONOMIC DRIVERS
U.S. Real GDP Growth 2.6% | 2.5%
As 2024 comes to an end, the U.S. economy continues to exceed expectations. Real GDP growth has averaged 3% over the past nine quarters, and preliminary data for the final quarter of 2024 suggests this momentum remains intact. Beacon Economics expects real GDP growth to continue, driven by the strength of U.S. household finances, which in turn is characterized by falling debt-to-income ratios, a decent savings rate, record high net worth, and rising real incomes. Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. economic output, meaning when consumers are doing well, the broader economy tends to follow suit.
CA Unemployment Rate 5.3% | 5.1%
While the U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in October, California’s labor market is showing clear signs of strain. The state’s unemployment rate ticked up from 5.3% in September to 5.4% in October 2024—0.3 percentage points higher than October 2023 and a full percentage point above pre-pandemic levels. In contrast, the national unemployment rate is just 0.5 percentage points above pre-pandemic levels, and without California, the national unemployment rate drops to 3.98%. California’s increased unemployment rate is not driven by more people entering the labor force, as the state’s labor force participation rate has shrunk by nearly one percentage point since February 2020. In September, California had nearly two unemployed individuals for every job opening; a ratio of 1.9. The U.S. ratio remains significantly lower at 0.9, indicating that California’s challenges may stem as much from a shortage of job openings as from a constrained labor force.
CA Total Nonfarm
Employment Growth 1.2% | 1.0%
Total nonfarm employment in California fell to approximately 18.1 million on a seasonally adjusted basis in October, a decline of 5,500 positions. These losses were largely concentrated in the public sector, while the private sector added 2,000 jobs. The state has faced three months of job declines this year, with the first drop in service-sector employment occurring last month. Meanwhile, California’s household and payroll surveys continue to diverge: Payroll employment has risen 1.8% over the past two years, while household employment has remained nearly flat. A downward correction in payroll numbers may be on the horizon in March, when the annual revision takes place.
U.S. Unemployment Rate 4.3% | 4.1%
The nation’s unemployment rate continues to hover around historically low levels, despite rising slightly to 4.2% in November 2024. This rate represents an improvement over July 2024 and solid wage growth continues to underscore the U.S. economy’s strong performance. In October 2024, there were approximately 1.1 job openings for every unemployed person in the nation, indicating a tight labor market despite a decline from 1.44 job openings per person a year earlier. The U.S. job openings rate was 4.6% in October 2024, down from its peak in March 2022, but still at a historically elevated level, a sign of a persistently tight labor market.
CA Residential
Building Permits 98,521 | 102,959
Residential permits in California have declined in eight of the last twelve quarters YoY, including a nearly 13% drop in Q3 2024. High interest rates and borrowing costs, which have strained the housing market for two years, continue to hinder progress. The current pace of permitting remains far below what is needed to close the state’s substantial housing supply gap. Although recent Federal Reserve rate cuts have lowered short-term borrowing costs and offered relief to developers, the number of permits being issued remains far lower than demand. With further rate cuts expected, modest growth in permits is likely, but without accelerated issuance and more aggressive efforts to increase supply, California’s housing shortfall will persist, leaving homeownership out of reach for many residents.
CA Median Existing
Home Price $719,877 | $728,425
After several quarters of sluggish activity, California’s housing market is beginning to show signs of recovery despite ongoing affordability challenges. Single-family home sales rose nearly 11% year-over-year in November 2024, with the median price up nearly 6%. A drop in mortgage rates to 6.43% has encouraged hesitant sellers to return to the market, but high prices and limited supply keep affordability out of reach for many. Flattening mortgage rates are anticipated in 2025, which will likely spur additional demand and provide stability in the market. With the combined effects of stable mortgage rates and increased market activity, home prices are expected to continue rising, particularly in the latter half of the year, as demand intensifies, and inventory remains tight. 2024/25 | 2025/26 2024/25 | 2025/26
HdL Companies California Forecast
December 2024
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