Calimesa City Council
September 15, 2025

City of Calimesa
Investment Policy

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….Page 3
PURPOSE/STANDARD OF CARE…………………………………..Page 3
OBJECTIVES ………..……………………………………………………Page 3
INVESTMENT PARAMETERS…..……………………………………...Page 5
SAFEKEEPING……………………………………………………..…….Page 8
RESPONSIBILITIES………………………………………………….….Page 9
REPORTING…………………………………………………………..….Page 10
ANNUAL REVIEW………………………………………………………..Page 12
GLOSSARY OF TERMS……………………………………………..….Page 12

3 INTRODUCTION
It is the policy of the City of Calimesa, the Successor Agency to the Calimesa Redevelopment Agency, and other related entities of the City for which the City Councilmembers serve as governing body (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “City”) to predicate their investment policies, procedures, and practices upon the limitations placed upon them by governing legislative bodies. Such policies, procedures, and practices shall embody the following three principles: (1) compliance with federal, state and local laws governing the investment of public monies under the City’s control; (2) protection of the principal monies entrusted to the City; (3) maximization of profit within the parameters of prudent risk management, as defined in this Statement of Investment Policy (“SOIP” or “Investment Policy”).

PURPOSE
To establish an overall policy and procedure for the management of the investment of unexpended funds.

STANDARD OF CARE
Prudence: Investment officials shall adhere to the “prudent investor” standard of Government Code Section 53600.3 when managing the City’s investment portfolio. The prudent investor standard provides that investments shall be made with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence under circumstances then prevailing, including but not limited to the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the City, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims to safeguard the principal of capital and maintain the liquidity needs of the City.

OBJECTIVES
Temporarily idle or surplus funds of the City shall be invested in accordance with principles of sound treasury management and in accordance with provisions of California Government Code Sections 53600 et seq., the Municipal Code, and this Investment Policy.

A. Overall Risk Profile
The basic objectives of Calimesa's investment program are, in order of priority:

1. Safety of invested funds (i.e., to safeguard the principal of the funds);

2. Maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet cash flow needs; and

3. Attainment of the maximum return possible consistent with the first two objectives.

B. Achievement of Objectives
The achievement of these objectives shall be accomplished in the manner described below:

1. Safety
The City shall ensure the safety of its invested funds by limiting credit and interest rate risks. Credit risk is the risk of loss due to the failure of the security issuer or backer.

Interest rate risk is the risk that the market value of portfolio securities will fall due to market conditions, such as an increase in general interest rates.

4 a. Credit Risk will be mitigated by:
(1) Limiting investments to the safest types of securities; (2) Pre-qualifying with an established procedure the financial institutions with which it will do business;
(3) Diversifying the investment portfolio so that the failure of any one issuer or backer will not place an undue financial burden on the City; and b. Interest rate risk will be mitigated by:
(1) Structuring the City's portfolio so that securities mature to meet the City's cash requirements for ongoing operations, thereby avoiding the need to sell securities on the open market prior to their maturation to meet those specific needs;
(2) Investing primarily in short-term securities; and
(3) Occasionally restructuring the portfolio to minimize the loss of market value and/or to maximize cash flows.
c. The physical security or safe-keeping of the City's investments is also an important element of safety. Detailed safekeeping requirements are defined in the section of this Investment Policy entitled "Safekeeping of Securities".

2. Liquidity
The City's financial portfolio must be structured in a manner which will provide that securities mature at approximately the same time as cash is needed to meet anticipated demands. Additionally, since all possible cash demands cannot be anticipated, the portfolio should consist largely of securities with active secondary or resale markets.

The specific percentage mix of different investment instruments and maturities is described herein.

3. Return
The investment portfolio shall be designed with the overall objective of obtaining a total rate of return throughout economic cycles, commensurate with investment risk constraints and cash flow needs.

C. Time Frame for Investment Decisions
The City's investment portfolio shall be structured to provide that sufficient funds from investments are available every month to meet the City's anticipated cash needs.

Subject to the safety provisions outlined above, the choice of investment instruments and maturities shall be based upon an analysis of anticipated cash needs, existing and anticipated revenues, interest rate trends and specific market opportunities. As a

5 general rule, and subject to annual review by the Investment Committee, the average maturity of the investment portfolio will not exceed three years, and no investment will have a maturity of more than five years from its date of purchase.

D. Definition of Unexpended Funds
Unexpended funds for the purpose of this Investment Policy are all City funds which are available for investment at any time, including the estimated checking account float, excepting those minimum balances required by the City's banks to compensate them for the cost of banking services.

Investment Parameters
A. Types of Investments Authorized
The City may invest unexpended funds through national or state-chartered banks, savings and loans, authorized broker/dealers (each of the foregoing as more specifically described in California Government Code Section 53601.5), and the State Local Agency Investment Fund ("LAIF").

No investments shall have a maturity greater than five years. An investment’s term or remaining maturity shall be measured from the settlement date to final maturity.

Investments shall not have a forward settlement date exceeding 45 days from the time of investment. Combined investments with maturities greater than one year shall not exceed 70% of the total portfolio. Funds may be invested only in the following:

1. United States Treasury notes, bonds, bills, or certificates of indebtedness, or those for which the full faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest.

2. The Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).

3. Collateralized and/or FDIC-insured demand deposits in nationally or state-chartered banks or state or federal associations (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code) meeting the requirements of Article 2 (commencing with Section 53630) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code).

4. Certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank or a state or federal association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code), maturing in two years or less, the total of which shall not exceed 15% of the total portfolio, and which shall be insured by each institution at the maximum amount required by regulations of the F.D.I.C. and any amount above the insured amount must be collateralized in accordance with State law.

5. Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government-sponsored

6 enterprises, the total of which shall not exceed 75% of the total portfolio. Purchases shall be limited to senior issues as detailed below:
a. Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae).
b. Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) in an amount not to exceed 20% of the total portfolio.
c. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). d. Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB).
e. Federal Farm Credit Banks (FFCB).
f. Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (FAMC or Farmer Mac). g. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

6. Money market mutual funds. Shares of beneficial interest issued by diversified management companies that are money market funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Sec. 80a-1 et seq.),. To be eligible for purchase, the money market fund shall be a “AAA” rated Government or U.S. Treasury money market fund. In addition, the company shall have met either of the following criteria: (A) Attained the highest ranking or the highest letter and numerical rating provided by not less than two nationally recognized statistical rating organizations. (B) Retained an investment adviser registered or exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less than five years' experience managing money market mutual funds with assets under management in excess of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000).

The percentage limitations listed above on the amount of the City’s portfolio that may be invested in each investment category or issuer apply at time of purchase.

B. Prohibited Investments and Activities
Investments by the City in securities permitted by the California Government Code, but not specifically approved by this Investment Policy are prohibited without the prior approval of the City Council.

As required by California Government Code Section 53601.6, the City shall not invest any funds in inverse floaters, range notes, mortgage derived interest-only strips or any security that could result in zero interest accrual if held to maturity.

No representative of the City is authorized to engage in margin transactions, derivatives, nor reverse repurchase agreements on behalf of the City.

While it may occasionally be necessary or strategically prudent of the City to sell a security prior to maturity to either meet unanticipated cash needs or to restructure the portfolio, this Investment Policy specifically prohibits trading securities for the sole purpose of speculating or taking an unhedged position on the future direction of interest rates. Specifically, "when, as and if issued" trading and open-ended portfolio restructuring transactions are prohibited.

7 C. Qualification of Brokers, Dealers and Financial Institutions United States Treasury issue transactions shall be conducted only with the Federal Reserve, or the bank providing banking services for the City, or broker/dealers currently authorized to provide investment services to the City.

The City Treasurer shall maintain a list of financial institutions and broker/dealers authorized to provide investment purchase and sale services to the City. The authorized financial institutions and broker/dealers shall meet the requirements of Government Code Section 53601.5, maintain an office in the State of California, and shall qualify under the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule). If at any time the City Treasurer learns that a financial institution or broker/dealer does not maintain an office in the State of California or no longer meets the requirements of Government Code Section 53601.5 or qualifies under the SEC Rule 15C3-1, the Treasurer shall immediately notify the City Council and shall place the item on the next agenda. Annually, all authorized firms must supply the City Treasurer with a current audited financial statement and documents verifying compliance with Rule 15C3-1. This information shall be transmitted annually to the City Council not later than July 31.

Annually, the investment advisory firms shall provide to the City, a list of Investment Brokers approved by the investment advisory firms. For transactions executed by the investment advisory firms engaged by the City, the firms’ approved lists may be used, with the exception of any specific broker(s) that may be excluded by the City.

D. Collateralization Requirements
Uninsured time deposits with banks and savings and loans shall be collateralized in the manner prescribed by law (i.e., Government Code Section 53630 et seq.) for depositories accepting municipal investment funds.

E. Ethics & Conflicts of Interest
Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Such employees and investment officials shall disclose to the City Council and the City Manager any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within this jurisdiction, and they shall further disclose any large personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the City's portfolio. Such employees and officers shall subordinate their personal investment transactions to those of the City, particularly with regard to the time of purchases and sales.

F. Pre-formatted Wire Transfers
Wherever possible, the City shall use pre-formatted wire transfers to restrict the transfer of funds to pre-authorized accounts only. Authorized City officials are the City Manager and the Director of Finance/City Treasurer. Wire transfers between brokers and/or security dealers are prohibited. Wire transfers directly between LAIF and the City’s safekeeping bank are permitted.

8 G. Notice of Investment Policy
The City shall send a copy of the current edition of this Investment Policy and enabling resolution upon opening an account and annually to all institutions which are approved to handle City investments. Receipt of the Investment Policy and authorizing resolution, including confirmation that it has been reviewed by persons handling the City's account, shall be acknowledged in writing within thirty days.

H. Investing Bond Proceeds
For the purpose of this section, "Bond Proceeds" shall include any notes, bonds or other instruments issued on behalf of the City, for which the members of the City Council serve as the governing body. Should the City elect to issue bonds for any purpose, the Indenture of Trust or Trust Agreement shall be the governing document specifying allowable investments for the proceeds of the issue as prescribed by law (i.e., Government Code Section 5922(d)). If the bond documents are silent as to the permitted investments, bond proceeds shall be invested in securities permitted by this Investment Policy. With respect to maximum maturities, if in the opinion of the City Treasurer matching the segregated investment portfolio of the bond reserve fund with the maturity schedule of an individual bond issue is prudent given current economic analysis, the Investment Policy authorizes extending beyond the five-year maturity limitation.

Safekeeping of Securities and Certificates of Deposit (CD) A. Safekeeping Agreement
The City shall contract with a state or national bank or trust company located within the State of California for the safekeeping of securities, other than CDs, LAIF, and money market mutual funds, which are owned by the City as part of its investment portfolio.

B. Handling of City-Owned Securities and Certificates of Deposit All CDs owned by the City shall be held by the City. The collateral for non-FDIC insured, nonnegotiable CDs purchased from a nationally or state-chartered bank or state or federal association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code) shall be held pursuant to a depository contract between the City and the issuer of the CD per Government Code Section 53649. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 53649, 53656, 53657, and 53659, such collateral shall be held by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, or a trust company located within the State of California or a trust department of a bank located within the State of California, that has been authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 53657 by the Administrator of Local Agency Security designated under Government Code Section 53661 (currently, the State Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation) to act in such a capacity.

C. Security Transfers
All security transactions entered into by the City shall be conducted on a Delivery-VersusPayment (DVP) basis. DVP is delivery of securities with an exchange of money for the securities, and with an exchange of a signed receipt for the securities. Pursuant to Government

9 Code Section 53608, the City Council delegates to the City Treasurer the authority to deposit for safekeeping the City’s securities, and all securities, except CDs and money market funds, shall be held in an account in the City's name by a third-party custodian designated by the City Treasurer and meeting the requirements of Government Code Section 53608. LAIF accounts shall be held in the name of the City or related entity for which the members of the City Council serve as the governing body.

The authorization to release City securities shall be provided in writing signed by two authorized signatories. Authorized City officials are the City Manager/Director of Finance and the City Treasurer.

D. Verification of Certificates of Deposit Collateral
The collateral for non-FDIC insured certificates of deposits shall be an amount at least equal to the minimum specified in Government Code Section 53652 (currently ranging from 105% to 150% of the deposited funds, depending on the type of collateral). Per Government Code Section 53661, the Administrator of Local Agency Security designated thereunder (currently, the State Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation) will monitor the collateral held by the custodian of collateral pledged for local agency deposits.

Responsibilities
A. Responsibilities of the Finance Department
Subject to Government Code Section 53608 and the direction and supervision of the City Treasurer as the City Council’s delegate thereunder, the Finance Department is charged with responsibility for maintaining custody of all public funds and securities belonging to or under the control of the City and for the deposit and investment of those funds in accordance with principles of sound treasury management and with applicable laws and ordinances. However, duties related to day-to-day investment activities shall be performed by an official other than the person responsible for accounting for those investments.

B. Responsibilities of the Director of Finance
The Finance Director is appointed by the City Manager and is subject to his or her direction and supervision, subject to Government Code Section 53607 and the direction and the supervision of the City Treasurer as the City Council’s delegate thereunder with respect to investment authority. The Director of Finance is charged with responsibility for the conduct of all Finance Department functions, and the development of procedures to implement this Investment Policy as approved by the City Council.

C. Responsibilities of the City Manager
The City Manager is responsible for directing and supervising the Director of Finance. He or she is responsible further to keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition of the City.

D. Responsibilities of the City's Auditing Firm
The City's auditing firm's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the examination and analyses of fiscal procedures and the examination, checking and verification of accounts

10 and expenditures. A review of the City's investment program is a part of the responsibility described above.

E. Responsibilities of the City Council
The City Council shall annually consider and adopt a written investment policy. As provided in that policy, the Council shall receive, review, and accept monthly and quarterly Investment Reports.

G. Responsibilities of the City Treasurer
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53607, the City Council delegates to the City Treasurer for a one-year period the authority to invest or to reinvest funds of the City, and to sell or exchange securities so purchased, and the City Treasurer shall be responsible to carry out all investment transactions. Such delegation may be annually renewed by the City Council pursuant to Government Code Section 53607.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 53608, the City Council has delegated to the City Treasurer the authority to deposit for safekeeping the City’s securities, and the City Treasurer shall be responsible for such safekeeping in accordance with applicable law, including but not limited to Government Code Section 53608 and, as to deposit accounts or non-negotiable certificates of deposit, Government Code Section 53630 et seq.

H. Responsibilities of Investment Advisors
The City Treasurer, as the City Council’s delegate of investment authority under Government Code Section 53607, may select a third party investment advisor to assist with the investment of City funds, provided that the City Treasurer exercises prudence in the selection of the investment advisor, imposes suitable safeguards to prevent abuse in the exercise of discretion by the investment advisor, and remains responsible for any investment decisions made by the investment advisor. Approved investment advisors shall provide the service within the following parameters:

1. All investments made on behalf of the City shall be accomplished in accordance with this Investment Policy.

2. All investment advisors must be explicitly authorized by the City Council.

3. All investment advisors must provide services within the scope of responsibility consistent with their contract with the City.

4. All investment advisors must be duly registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.

Reporting
So long as the City Council’s annual delegation of investment authority to the City Treasurer pursuant to Government Code Section 53607 is effective, the City Treasurer shall make a monthly report of all investment transactions to the City Council.

The Director of Finance shall prepare a quarterly investment report containing the information required by Government Code Section 53646(b), including a succinct management summary that provides a

11 clear picture of the status of the current investment portfolio and all security transactions made over the past three months. This report shall be submitted to the City Council members within forty-five (45) days following the end of the quarter as contemplated by Government Code Section 53646(b)(1); provided, if the information required to be contained in the quarterly Investment Report (as described below) is not yet available from the applicable financial institutions, the quarterly Investment Report shall be submitted to the City Council members as soon as possible thereafter, not to exceed sixty (60) days following the end of the quarter.

The quarterly Investment Report shall include the following:

A. A listing of individual securities and deposits held at the end of the reporting quarter; B. The type of investment, issuer, date of maturity, par amount, cost and market value of marketable securities at the end of the quarter; provided, for City investments that have been placed in the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund or in FDIC-insured accounts of an eligible bank or savings and loan association, the Director of Finance may supply to the City Council the most recent statement(s) received from these institutions in lieu of the foregoing information.

C. All security transactions occurring during the quarter whether or not the transaction has been fully settled;
D. Interest or dividend income credited to the account. If interest or dividends are not paid as earned, the interest amounts receivable should be shown; E. Realized gains or losses on sales of investments;
F. Unrealized gains or losses during the period;
G. The nature of all such investments in the portfolio should be described; H. With respect to interest bearing investments, the Investment Report shall indicate the face rate of interest and the effective yield to the City based on its cost of the investment.

I. The following statement shall be included in each report prepared by the Director of Finance and signed by the City Treasurer:
“All City investments are shown above and conform to the City Investment Policy. All investment transactions during this period are included in this report. As City Treasurer of the City of Calimesa, I hereby certify that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenue are available to meet the next six (6) months' estimated expenditures.” If the first sentence of the foregoing statement cannot be reasonably made, the City Treasurer shall include the disclosure statement required by J. below in lieu of such sentence. If the second sentence of the foregoing statement cannot be reasonably made, the City Treasurer

12 shall provide in lieu of such sentence an explanation as to why sufficient money will or may not be available for the next six months’ estimated expenditures.

J. If a discrepancy exists between any restrictions in the Investment Policy, when compared to the period reflected on the Quarterly Investment Report, the following disclosure statement shall be included on the Report:
“I hereby certify that this report accurately reflects all investments, including pooled investments, and is in compliance with California Government Code Sections 53640 through 53646, as amended, and is in conformity with the City of Calimesa Investment Policy, except for the following deviation(s):”
Annual Review
This Investment Policy shall be effective September 15, 2025 and will be reviewed each year by the City Council to ensure its consistency with respect to the overall objectives of safety, liquidity, and yield. Proposed amendments to the Investment Policy shall be prepared and be forwarded to the City Council for consideration.

GLOSSARY OF INVESTMENT TERMS
AGENCIES: Federal agency and instrumentality securities.

ASKED: The price at which securities are offered.

BANKERS’S ACCEPTANCE (“BA”): A draft, bill, or exchange accepted by a bank or a trust company. Both the issuer and the accepting institution guarantee payment of the bill.

BID: The price offered by a buyer of securities (when one sells securities, one asks for a bid).

BROKER: A broker brings buyers and sellers together so that he can earn a commission.

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (“CD”): A time deposit with a specific maturity, as evidenced by a certificate. Large-denomination CDs are typically negotiable.

COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit, or other property which a borrower pledges to secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of public monies.

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (“CAFR”): It includes combined statements for each individual fund and account group, that are prepared in conformity with GAAP. It also includes supporting schedules that are necessary to demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions, extensive introductory material, and a detailed statistical section.

COUPON: (a) The annual rate of interest that a bond’s issuer promises to pay the bondholder on the bond’s face value. (b) A certificate attached to a bond that evidences interest due on a payment date.

13 DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and selling for his own account.

DEBENTURE: A bond secured only by the general credit of the issuer.

DELIVERY VERSUS PAYMENT: There are two methods of delivery of securities: (1) delivery versus payment (DVP); and (2) delivery versus receipt (DVR). DVP is delivery of securities with an exchange of money for the securities. DVR is delivery of securities with an exchange of a signed receipt for the securities.

DERIVATIVES: (1) Financial instruments that are linked to, or derived from, the movement of one or more underlying indexes or securities, and may include a leveraging factor; or (2) financial contracts based upon a notional amount whose value is derived from an underlying index or security (e.g., interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equities, or commodities).

DISCOUNT: The difference between the acquisition cost of a security and its value at maturity, when quoted at lower than face value. A security that sells below original offering price shortly after sale, is also is considered to be at a discount.

DISCOUNT SECURITIES: Non-interest bearing money market instruments that are issued a discount and that are redeemed at maturity for full face value (e.g., U.S. Treasury Bills).

DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities that offer independent returns.

FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal Government that were established to supply credit to various classes of institutions and individuals (e.g., S&Ls, small business firms, students, farmers, farm cooperatives, and exporters).

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (“FDIC”): A federal agency that insures bank deposits, currently up to $250,000 per depositor per insured bank.

FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Fed funds are traded. This rate is currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open-market operations.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (“FHLB”): Government-sponsored wholesale banks (currently 11 regional banks) which lend funds and provide correspondent banking services to member commercial banks, thrift institutions, credit unions, and insurance companies. The mission of the FHLBs is to liquefy the housing-related assets of its members, who must purchase stock in their District Bank.

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FNMA” or “Fannie Mae”): FNMA, like GNMA, was chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. Due to its federal charter, FNMA is considered a U.S. government-sponsored enterprise. It is the largest single provider of residential mortgage funds in the United States. Fannie Mae, as the corporation is called, is a publicly-traded stockholder-owned corporation that has also been under the conservatorship of

14 the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) since September 6, 2008The corporation’s purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans, in addition to fixed-rate mortgages.

FNMA’s securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted. For some securities issued by FNMA, FNMA provides guarantees as to the payment of principal and interest.

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the United States created by Congress and consisting of a seven-member Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., 12 regional banks, and about 5,700 commercial banks that are members of the system.

GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“GNMA” or “Ginnie Mae”): Mortgagebacked securities that influence the volume of affordable housing loans and that are guaranteed by GNMA. A security holder is protected by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Underlying mortgages for Ginnie Mae securities include those issued, insured, or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development (RD), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH). The term “pass-throughs” is often used to describe Ginnie Maes.

LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash without a substantial loss of value. In the money market, a security is said to be liquid if the spread between bid and asked prices is narrow, and reasonable size can be done at those quotes.

LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (“LAIF”): Monies from local governmental units may be remitted to the California State Treasurer for deposit in this special fund for the purpose of investment.

MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumably be purchased or sold.

MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due and payable.

MONEY MARKET: The market in which short-term debt instruments (e.g., bills, commercial paper, banker’s acceptances) are issued and traded.

OFFER: The price asked by a seller of securities (when one buys securities, one asks for an offer).

See “Asked” and “Bid”.

PORTFOLIO: A collection of securities that an investor holds.

PRUDENT INVESTOR RULE: An investment standard. A fiduciary, such as a trustee, may invest in a security if it is one that would be bought by a prudent investor acting in like capacity, who is seeking reasonable income and preservation of capital. As to the City (including its related entities), the prudent investor standard is established by, and specifically described in, California Government Code Section 53600.3

15 RATE OF RETURN: The yield obtainable on a security based on its purchase price or its current market price.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (“RP” OR “REPO”): A holder of securities sells them to an investor with an agreement to repurchase the securities at a fixed price on a fixed date. The security “buyer”, in effect, lends the “seller” money for the period of the agreement, and the terms of the agreement are structured to compensate him for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their positions.

Exception: when the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money (increasing bank reserves).

SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank‘s vaults and/or a customer custodial account (as to non-certificated securities) for protection.

SECONDARY MARKET: A market made for the purchase and sale of outstanding issues following the initial distribution.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION: An agency created by Congress to administer securities legislation for the purpose of protecting investors in securities transactions.

SEC RULE 15c3-1: See “Uniform Net Capital Rule”.

TREASURY BILLS: A non-interest bearing discount security that is issued by the U.S. Treasury to finance the national debt. Most T-bills are issued to mature in three months, six months, or one year.

TREASURY BONDS: Long-term, coupon-bearing U.S. Treasury securities that are issued as direct obligations of the U.S. Government, and having initial maturities of more than 10 years.

TREASURY NOTES: Medium-term, coupon-bearing U.S. Treasury securities that are issued as direct obligations of the U.S. Government, and having initial maturities of two to 10 years.

UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: SEC requirement that member firms, as well as non-member broker-dealers in securities, maintain a maximum ratio of indebtedness-to-liquid capital of 15 to one.

Also called net capital rule and net capital ratio. Indebtedness covers all money that is owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to purchase securities (one reason that new public issues are spread among members of underwriting syndicates). Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash.

YIELD: The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. (a) Income Yield is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price for the security. (b) Net Yield or Yield to Maturity is the current income yield minus any premium above par or plus any discount from par in purchase price, with the adjustment spread over the period from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond.

City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 15
SUBJECT: URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 416-U AND ORDINANCE NO 416 - ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 7 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION (PART 7, TITLE 24,

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS), INCLUDING APPENDICES A,

B, C, F, G AND H AMENDS THE INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE , 2025 EDITION; PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION (PART 9, TITLE 24,

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS), INCLUDING APPENDIX
CHAPTER 4 AND APPENDICES B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, O, P AND Q AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL

CODE REGARDING THE SAME
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2025
PREPARED BY: Tim O’Connell, Fire Chief and David Fredborg, Building Official That the City Council:

1. Adopt an Urgency Ordinance read by title only ORDINANCE NO. 416-U - AN URGENCY

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 7 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION (PART 7, TITLE 24, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS), INCLUDING APPENDICES A,

B, C, F, G AND H AMENDS THE INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE , 2025 EDITION; PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION (PART 9, TITLE 24, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS), INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 4 AND APPENDICES B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, O, P AND Q AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF

THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE SAME

2. Introduce by title only, ORDINANCE NO. 416 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 7 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION (PART 7, TITLE 24, CALIFORNIA CODE OF

REGULATIONS), INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, F, G AND H AMENDS THE INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE , 2025 EDITION; PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION (PART 9, TITLE 24, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS), INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 4 AND APPENDICES B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N,

O, P AND Q AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE SAME.

3. Set a public hearing on second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 416 for October 6, 2025.

BACKGROUND: Every three years, the State adopts new model codes (known collectively as the California Building Standards Code) to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings. This includes the California Fire Code and the California Wildlife-Urban Interface Code, which must in turn be adopted or utilized by each city or county. Cities may establish more restrictive building standards that are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. Findings of the local condition(s) and the adopted local building standard(s) must be filed with the California Building Standards Commission. Such findings are not necessary for local amendments that are only administrative.

To adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code and the 2025 Edition of the California WildlifeUrban Interface Code with local amendments, the procedure is as follows: (1) introduce the ordinance and set a public hearing for a later date prior to second reading and adoption; (2) publish notice of the hearing for two successive weeks; and (3) conduct the public hearing and adopt the ordinance.

Once the adoption is completed, the findings of local condition(s), if necessary, and the adopted local building standard(s) will be filed with the California Building Standards Commission.

DISCUSSION: The City of Calimesa Fire Department is responsible for providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, and fire marshal services within the City’s jurisdiction and recommends adoption of the 2025 Edition Fire Code, subject to certain amendments that would be incorporated into Chapter 15.10 of Title 15 of the Calimesa Municipal Code and adoption of the of the 2025 Edition of the California Wildlife-Urban Interface Code, subject to certain amendments that would be incorporated into a new Chapter 15.95 of Title 15 of the Calimesa Municipal Code.

ENVIRONMENTAL: Adoption of the Ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review as a Class 8 Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3). It is further exempt in that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance, and the regulations established thereby, may have a significant effect on the environment, because the Ordinance will impose greater limitations on development in the City, and will thereby serve to reduce potential significant adverse environmental impacts. It is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Urgency Ordinance No. 416-U
Attachment B: Ordinance No. 416

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 416-U

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 7 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, F, G AND H; PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 4 AND APPENDICES B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, O, P AND Q AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING

THE SAME
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Certain model and uniform codes, including the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2025 California Fire Code located within Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and including building standards therein, are adopted and amended by the State of California in the 2025 California Building Standards Code. On January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Building Standards Code will become applicable in the City, subject to amendments set forth in this Ordinance.

Section 2. Chapter 15.10 (“Adoption of the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Municipal Code of the City of Calimesa is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 15.10
ADOPTION OF THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

15.10.010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as herein after provided, the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition (Part 9, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including Appendix Chapter 4 and appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, O, P and Q, which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Calimesa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, provisions of the Fire Code systems, or other provisions in the City of Calimesa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Fire Code, and excepting Section 103, published by the International Code Council, which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, City of Calimesa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance
B. A copy of the Fire Code of the City of Calimesa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Community Development Department in the City of Calimesa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.”

15.10.020 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS.

The California Fire Code, as adopted herein, is amended as follows:

A. Definitions.

A.1.1. Wherever the word "Jurisdiction" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the City of Calimesa.

A.1.2. Wherever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the City Attorney for the City of Calimesa.

A.1.3. Wherever the term "Chief' is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Calimesa, or his or her authorized representative.

A.1.4. Wherever the term "Fire Department" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Department of the City of Calimesa.

A.1.5. An employee or agent of the City of Calimesa, when enforcing the California Fire Code, the Calimesa Municipal Code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "Peace Officer" as those words are used in Section 830.31 of the California Penal Code.

B. Amendments.

A new Section 103.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
103.4 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1. Any person who negligently, intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response, including but not limited to, a traffic accident or spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in Health and Safety Code Section 13009 et seq. and Government Code Section 53150 et seq.

Any expense incurred by the fire department for securing such an emergency may constitute a debt of such person and may be collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.

Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Responsibilities. The Chief is authorized to administer and enforce this Code. Under the Chief's direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the State pertaining to the prevention of fires, the suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires, the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials, the installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and firePage 229 of 321 extinguishing equipment, the maintenance and regulation of fire escapes, the maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction, the maintenance of means of egress, and the investigation of the cause. origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

Employees and agents of the City of Calimesa are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this Code (except as provided in Section 108.1) and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law.

Section 108.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
108.1.1 Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by City Council resolution shall be collected by the Finance Department. Proof of receipt shall accompany all permit applications prior to inspection and approval by the fire department.

Section 111.1 of the California Fire Code is amended and restated in its entirety read as follows:
111.1 Board of appeals established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief or his or her designee shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.

Section 112.4 of the California Fire Code is amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties. Violations of any provision of this chapter or the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to punishment or remedy as provided in Title 1 of the Municipal Code.

Section 202 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

Section 202 Definitions.

ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE. is an approved concrete, asphalt, or engineered surface approved by the Code Official of sufficient thickness, installed upon soil compacted to a minimum of 95% and designed to support the imposed loads of the fire apparatus.

BED AND BREAKFAST. See Lodging House.

EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Explosive materials are explosives, blasting agents and detonators including, but not limited to, dynamite and other high explosives; slurries, emulsions and water gels; black powder and pellet powder; initiating explosives; detonators or blasting caps; safety fuses; squibs; detonating cord;

igniter cord; igniters and fireworks, 1.3G (Class B special fireworks) and any explosives as defined in Section 841 of Title 18 of the United States Code and published pursuant to Section 55.23 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

FIREWORKS. Fireworks means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effects which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment. The term fireworks includes, but is not limited to, devices designated by the manufacturer as fireworks, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, Daygo bombs, sparklers, party poppers, paper caps, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial bombs, and fireworks kits. (H&S 12511). Including, but not limited to, all fireworks defined in the California Health and Safety Code starting with Section 12500.

FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES shall mean those areas identified by the State of California/Cal-Fire as "Moderate Fire Severity Zone," "High Fire Severity Zone" or “Very High Fire Severity Zone". Finding: The State of California Fire Marshal has designated areas within the City of Calimesa as ‘Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone,’ High Fire Hazard Severity Zone’ or ‘Very High Fire Severity Zone’ in which all new construction must comply with requirements as set forth in the California Building Code Chapter 7A and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

HIGH EXPLOSIVE. An explosive material, such as dynamite, which can be caused to detonate by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined and any explosive defined in Section 12000 of the California Health and Safety Code.

HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Land which is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest, whether privately, or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such inaccessible location that a fire originating upon such land would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated on maps entitled "Hazardous Fire Areas of San Bernardino County" on file in the office of the Chief
MODEL ROCKET. Any toy or educational device, which weighs not more than 500 grams, including the engine and any payload, that is propelled by model rocket engines (H&SC 12519).

MODEL ROCKET ENGINE. A commercially manufactured, non-reusable rocket propulsion device which is constructed of a nonmetallic casing and solid propellant, wherein all of the ingredients are self-contained so as not to require mixing or handling by the user and which have design and construction characteristics determined by the State Fire Marshal to provide a reasonable degree of safety to the user (H&SC 12520).

Section 305.5.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

305.5.1 Spark Arresters Required. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester, and the spark arrester shall meet all the following requirements:

1. The net area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net area of the outlet of the chimney.

2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance equivalent to 12-gauge wire, 19-gauge galvanized wire, or 24-gauge stainless steel.

3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch.

4. The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning, and the screen or chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue.

Section 307 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1 General. No person shall kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open and outdoor burning except as permitted by, and subject to the requirements of this Section 307, inclusive of Sections 307.1 through 307.5.

Section 307.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 307.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1.2 Burning Operations. The burning of salvage vehicles and salvage or waste materials shall be prohibited:

Section 307.1.2.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1.2.1 Material restrictions. Open burning of rubbish containing paper products, trash and debris containing non-organic material is prohibited. 307.2 Definitions. The terms below shall have the following respective meanings for purposes of this Section 307.

1. “Agricultural Burning” means an outdoor open fire of burning clean vegetation for silvicultural, range, or wildlife management practices, prevention, or control of disease or pests.

2. “Approved” means acceptable to the City of Calimesa Fire Department Fire Chief or designee.

3. “Barbecue grill” (also known as a barbecue or BBQ) means a portable or fixed device constructed of non-combustible material for the primary purpose of

cooking food with a fuel fire consisting of either liquefied petroleum (LP), natural gas, clean wood, or charcoal.

4. “Barbecue pit” means a trench or depression in the ground for the primary purpose of cooking food with a fuel fire consisting of either clean wood or charcoal.

5. “Bonfires” means an outdoor open fire for pleasure, entertainment, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or other similar activities with a fueled fire consisting of either liquefied petroleum (LP), natural gas, or clean wood with a total fuel area of three (3) feet or greater in width, length, or diameter or a total fuel area of two (2) feet or greater in height.

6. “Kindle” means to light or set on fire.

7. “Open and outdoor burning” means burning materials wherein combustion products are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open and outdoor burning activities include, without limitation: (i) agricultural burning; (ii) burning operations associated with barbecue grilling and barbecue pits; (iii) bonfires; (iv) portable outdoor fireplaces; (v) recreational fires; and (vi) residential burning. For this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues, or chimneys that are open are those necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas.

8. “Portable outdoor fireplace” means an outdoor open fire with a portable outdoor solid, burning fireplace constructed of steel, concrete, clay, or other noncombustible material for the primary purpose of a recreational fire with a fueled fire consisting of either liquefied petroleum (LP), natural gas, clean wood, or charcoal. A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney opening on the top.

9. “Recreational Fire” means an outdoor open fire for pleasure, entertainment, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or other similar activities with a fueled fire consisting of either liquefied petroleum (LP), natural gas, clean wood, or charcoal in a fire ring style with a total fuel area less than three (3) feet in width, length, or diameter or a total fuel area less than two (2) feet in height. Recreational fires shall not include fires occurring in an incinerator, portable outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill, or barbecue pit.

10. “Residential Burning” means an outdoor open fire burning clean waste vegetation, tree and yard trimmings, other than rubbish for disposal on residential privately owned property.

11. “Structure” means any dwelling, house, building, or flammable construction attached to or near any other structure.

307.3 Residential Burning Prohibited. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Municipal Code, including this Section 307, residential burning is prohibited.

No person kindle, maintain, or authorize to be kindled or maintained any residential burning operation anywhere in the City.
307.4 Requirements Applicable to all Open and Outdoor Burning. Any open and outdoor burning operation allowed under this Section 307 must be conducted in accordance with the following requirements:

1. No person younger than eighteen (18) years of age shall kindle or maintain any open and outdoor burning operation of any kind.

2. All open and outdoor burning operations of every kind must be continuously attended to by one or more persons at least eighteen (18) years of age or older until the fire is extinguished.

3. At least one functioning portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved fire-extinguishing equipment must be readily available for use at times during open and outdoor burning operations.

4. All open and outdoor burning operations shall be conducted in compliance with all state or local law or regulations. Where state or local law or regulations require prior approval of an open and outdoor burning operation, no person shall conduct such open and outdoor burning operation without such approval or in a manner that violates the conditions of such approval, if any.
307.5 Permits required for Agricultural Burning and Bonfires.

1. No persons shall kindle, maintain, or authorize to be kindled or maintained any agricultural burning or bonfire without an operational permit approved in advance by the City of Fire Chief or their designee.

2. The Fire Chief or their designee shall not approve an operational permit for any agricultural burning or bonfire the proposed operations comply with all requirements of this Section 307 and the Fire Chief or their designee finds that the agricultural burning or bonfire will be conducted in a manner consistent with protection of life, health, safety, and property from fire hazards.

3. The Fire Chief or their designee shall have the authority to impose such conditions on the approval of any permit as are reasonably necessary to make such finding.
307.6 Setback Requirements. Where and when permitted by this Section 307, open and outdoor burning operations must be maintained at a reasonable setback from any structure, but in no case less than the following minimum distances:

1. Agricultural burning operations – at least fifty (50) feet from any structure.

2. Barbecue grills and barbecue pits – at least fifteen (15) feet from any structure.

3. Bonfires – at least fifty (50) feet from any structure.

4. Recreational fires – at least twenty-five (25) feet from any structure. 307.7 Enforcement. In addition to any other authority granted by law to the Fire Chief, the Fire Chief or their designee shall have the authority to:

1. Issue an order prohibiting any or all open and outdoor burning operations at such time or in such manner or locations that the Fire Chief or their designees determine are hazardous due to atmospheric conditions or local circumstances.

No person shall knowingly kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open and outdoor burning in violation such an order by the Fire Chief or their designee.

2. Order the extinguishment of any open and outdoor burning operation conducted in violation of this Section 307 or when such operation creates, threatens to create, or adds to a hazardous situation.

Section 315.8. is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
315.8 Removal. Combustible rubbish stored in containers outside of noncombustible vaults or rooms shall be removed from buildings at least once each working day or when determined by the Chief to be a fire hazard.

Section 315.9 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
315.9 Abatement. In the event that abatement is not performed as required in this code, the Chief may give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists to correct such prohibited condition, and if the owner fails to correct such condition the Chief may cause the same to be done and may cause the expense of such correction to become a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.

Section 324 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 324 USE OF EQUIPMENT
324.1 General. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. 324.2 Spark Arrester. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
324.3 Specifications. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other

flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels, or which is qualified and rated by the U.S. Forest Service.

EXCEPTIONS: Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhaust gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.

Section 325 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 325 RESTRICTED ENTRY
325.1 General. The Chief shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on, and occupation of, hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas, or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.

EXCEPTIONS: (1) Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas, and their invitees and guests going to, or being upon, their lands; (2) Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department, and members of the U.S. Forest service
Section 326 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 326 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY
326.1 General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.
326.2 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area. 326.3 Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

EXCEPTION: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posed areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state or federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

Section 327 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 327 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING
327.1 General. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported, or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.

Section 328 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 328 OUTDOOR FIRES
328.1 General. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.

EXCEPTION: Outdoor fires within inhabited premises or designated camp sites where such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9,144 mm) from a grass-, grain-, brush, - or forest covered area.
328.2 Permits. Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions that will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:

1. When high winds are blowing.

2. When a person aged 17 or over is not always present to watch and tend such fire.

3. When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited. 328.2 Prohibited Burning. Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash, or combustible waste material.

Section 503.1 The California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.5 Section 503.1.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.4 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads or modification of fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire marshal for review and approval prior to construction.

Section 503.1.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

503.1.5 Fire Lane designation. The Chief may designate fire apparatus access roads as a "Fire Lane," pursuant to the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 22500.1.

Section 503.2.3 The California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus, minimum of 75,000 lbs., and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Gravel, Turf block, Ritter Rings, Turf Paver and other similar products shall not be used for fire department access surfacing.

Section 503.2.7 the California Fire Code amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The gradient for fire apparatus access road grades shall not exceed a maximum of 10% unless approved by the City of Calimesa. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 10-12% may be approved at the discretion of the City of Calimesa Fire Marshall. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 12-16% may be approved at the discretion of the City of Calimesa Fire Chief/Fire Code Official.

Section 505.1 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background.

New Group R, Division 3 Occupancy addresses shall be posted with a minimum of 4-inch (102 mm) numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours of darkness the numbers shall be low voltage, internally electrically illuminated.

Posted numbers shall contrast with their background and be legible from the street. Where building setbacks exceed 100 feet (30,480 mm) from the roadway or where the addresses are not visible from the roadway, additional nonilluminated contrasting 4-inch (102 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance.

New Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R Division I and S occupancy addresses shall be posted with a minimum of 8-inch (203 mm) numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours of darkness shall be electrically illuminated. Where the building setback exceeds 200 feet (60,960 mm) from the roadway or where the addresses are not visible from the roadway, additional non-illuminated contrasting 6-inch (152 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. Where commercial occupancies have multiple tenants, addresses or unit numbers shall be posted with a minimum of 3-inch contrasting numbers and displayed on both the front and the rear doors of the tenant spaces.

Section 505.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
505.1.1 Map directory. A lighted directory map shall be installed and maintained at each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential projects and mobile home parks, where the total number of units in the project exceeds fifteen (15).

Section 605.3.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.1 Sparks from Chimneys or Vents. Chimneys or vents used in conjunction with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be equipped and maintained with an approved / listed spark arrester.

An approved spark arrester shall be defined as a device constructed of stainless steel, copper, brass or woven galvanized wire mesh. The spark arrester screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12-gauge wire, 19-gauge galvanized wire or 24-gauge stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch (9.5 mm). The screen shall be mounted per the manufacturers listing in or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or near vertical position, adequately supported to prevent movement and visible from the ground.

Section 605.3.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.2 Incinerators. Free-standing non-commercial incinerators are prohibited.

Commercial and industrial incinerators shall be constructed and installed in accordance with other governing agencies regulating emissions. For other requirements and for other types of incinerators, see the Building and Mechanical Codes.

Section 905.4 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following:

7. The centerline of the 2.5" outlet shall be no less than 18" above, and no more than 24" above, the finished floor.

8. Hose connections shall be provided on every floor of the building.

9. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5" outlet so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45,720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height.

Section 2809.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
2809.1.1 Pallet Yards. Pallet storage, handling, repair or manufacturing shall comply with the requirements of this Article. Pallets must be stored in an orderly manner not to exceed 16 feet in height, 20 feet in width, and 70 feet in length. Pile

separation shall be a minimum of 20 feet and no closer than 26 feet to property lines or exposures. Fire department access roadways shall be no less than 26 feet in width with a vertical clearance of 14 feet 6 inches. All fire department roadways shall be maintained within 150 feet of all pallet storage and structures.

Pallet yards shall be considered as a heavy industrial use.

Section 5601.2 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.2 Permits Required. Permits shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for the following:
• To manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of explosives blasting agents or phosphoric compounds.
• To manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of explosives blasting agents or phosphoric compounds.
• To transport explosives or blasting agents. To use explosives or blasting agents.
• To operate a terminal for handling explosives or blasting agents. • To transport blasting caps or electric blasting caps in the same vehicle with explosives.

Section 5601.2.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.2 Permit Holder. The handling and firing of explosives or blasting agents shall be performed only by persons possessing a valid explosives permit issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

Section 5601.2.4.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.3 Display. The maximum quantities, storage conditions, and fire protection requirements for gunpowder and ammunition displayed in a building shall be as follows:

Smokeless powder - 20 pounds in original containers. Containers shall not exceed one pound.

Section 5601.2.4.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.4 Displays. Permits are required to conduct a fireworks display. See Section 105.6.14. Permit application shall be made not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled date of the display. The permit application shall include a diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged; the location of buildings, highways and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience will be restrained; and the location of nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines and other overhead

obstructions. At the time of permit application, the Chief shall be consulted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus and personnel. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.

Section 5601.2.4.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.5 Additional Requirements. In addition to the requirements set forth in this Article, the police department, the fire department or the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department may, for the safety and security of the public, set additional requirements for a permit application.

Section 5601.7 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.7 Seizure of Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.30 is prohibited. The sales, use and/or display of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) is prohibited. The Chief, the police department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department are authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks, offered or exposed for sale, stored, handled or held in violation of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6.

EXCEPTION: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.

Section 5604.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.1.2 Temporary Storage. For the purpose of this part, temporary storage shall mean no longer than 4 hours or the end of the workday, whichever time is less.

Section 5604.1.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.1.3 Storage. The police department and the Chief may authorize the storage of smokeless powder not to exceed 100 pounds, sporting black powder not to exceed 25 pounds, and up to 75,000 small arms primers in approved portable magazines in approved establishments. Sporting black powder, when authorized, shall be stored in an approved portable magazine. Small arms primers or percussion caps shall be stored in a manner prescribed by the police department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the Chief.

Section 5604.3.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.4 Magazines Required. Explosive materials shall be stored in magazines in accordance with Section 5604.3. Magazines shall at all times be in the custody of a person holding a valid explosives permit who shall be at least 21 years of age and who shall be held responsible for compliance with all safety precautions.

Section 5604.3.4.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

5604.3.4.1 Magazine Size. Indoor magazines shall not be of a size greater than the exit door or contain more than 50 pounds of explosive materials.

Section 5604.3.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.5 Powder. The amount of powder stored in an indoor magazine shall not exceed 50 pounds.

Section 5604.3.6 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.6 Classification and Use of Magazines. Magazines shall be classed as Type 1,2, 3, 4 or 5 and used in accordance with Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart K, and Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 6, Section 989, as amended.

Section 5604.3.7 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.7 Use and Handling. The police department, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and the fire department shall be notified prior to detonation of any explosives.

Section 5604.3.8 is hereby added to the California Fire Code added to read as follows:
5604.3.8 Personnel Qualifications. The handling and firing of explosives shall be performed only by person(s) possessing a valid explosives permit issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

Section 5604.3.9 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.9 Utility Notification. When blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of gas, electric, water, sewer, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph, cable television or stream utilities, the blasting person shall notify the appropriate representative of such utilities at least 24 hours in advance of blasting specifying the location and intended time of such blasting.

EXCEPTION: In an emergency, advance notification may be waived by the Chief, the police department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The fire department shall be notified prior to detonation of any explosives.

Section 5604.10.2.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.10.2.1 Deteriorated Material Handling. When an explosive has deteriorated to an extent that it is in an unstable or dangerous condition, or when a liquid has leaked from an explosive material, the person in possession of such explosive material shall immediately contact the police department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the Chief. The work of destroying

explosive materials shall be directed by persons experienced in the destruction of explosive materials. Explosive materials recovered from blasting misfires shall be handled in a standard method for disposal. Only persons holding a valid explosives pem1it shall do the work of destroying explosives.

Section 5605.1 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5605.1 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited.

Section 5605.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5605.1.2 Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. A permit is required to manufacture, compound, store or use pyrotechnic special effects material. A permit for use shall be granted only to a licensed pyrotechnic operator. See Section 105.6.36.

Section 5704.3.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5704.3.1.2 Lubricating Oil. Lubricating oil that has been drained from motor vehicles shall be stored and handled as required for Class III-B liquids. Crankcase drainings and waste oil products may be stored in an above-ground tank as approved by the Chief. Drainings and used oils may also be stored outside a building in not more than 3 tight drums having an aggregate capacity not exceeding 180 gallons.

15.10.030 Regulation of building construction.

Section 15.10.030 is hereby repealed and replaced by the addition of Calimesa Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.95
Section 3. Chapter 15.95 (“Adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California WildlandUrban Interface Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Municipal Code of the City of Calimesa is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 15.95
ADOPTION OF THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Chapter 15.95 of Title 15 of the Calimesa Municipal Code is hereby added in its entirety, with amendments, to read as follows:
“15.95.010 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE ADOPTED

A. Except as herein after provided, the 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition (Part 7, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including Appendices A, B, C, F, G and H amends the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Calimesa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, provisions of the Fire Code systems, or other provisions in the City of Calimesa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and excepting Section 103, published by the International Code Council, which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, City of Calimesa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance B. A copy of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Calimesa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Community Development Department in the City of Calimesa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.”

15.95.020 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
AMENDMENTS.

The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as adopted herein, is amended as follows:

Section 202 Definitions is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to include the following definition:
. Areas that correspond to those areas identified by the State of California/CalFire as "Moderate Fire Severity Zone," "High Fire Severity Zone" or “Very High Fire Severity Zone".

Section 302.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
302.3. Division of Review Areas
Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be as established by CAL FIRE and as adopted and amended by the City of Calimesa. Each area represents a different level of wildland hazard. A different set of requirements is applied in each severity zone.

The provisions for these requirements, are cumulative in that all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Hazard Severity Zone 3 shall also apply to Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2, and all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2 and 3 shall also apply to Fire Hazard Severity Zone

1.

a. Fire Hazard Severity Zone 1 (FHSZ-1)
Fire Hazard Severity Zone 1 includes wildland areas that are marginally developable, areas which are not likely to be developed, and the area of transition between wildlands and areas that are partially developed or are likely to be developed in the future. The area of transition is often characterized by an abrupt slope change. Natural hazards are prevalent throughout Zone 1, especially in areas with natural ungraded slopes greater than thirty percent (30%). Zone 1 includes areas of very high to extreme fire hazard.
b. Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2 (FHSZ-2)
Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2 is relatively flat, and is either partially or completely developed, or, if it is not developed, is usually suitable for development. Present and future development within Zone2 is exposed to the impacts of wildland fires and other natural hazards primarily due to its proximity to Zone 1.
c. Fire Hazard Severity Zone 3 (FHSZ-3)
Land within Area 3 provides for the transition from the wildland areas of FHSZ-1 and FHSZ-2 to the developed portions of the City and this Zone is often developed. Present and future development within Zone 3 is exposed to the impacts of wildland fires and other natural hazards that would come from Zone 1 and extend past Zone 2.

Section 403.1.7 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
403.1.7 Static Water Source Access.

There shall be vehicular access, at least twelve (12) feet in width, to within at least ten (10) feet of any static water source including ponds, lakes, swimming pools, reservoirs and water storage tanks. Access shall be either to a plumbed outlet with two and one-half (2-1/2) inch National Hose Thread Fitting or directly to the source. This requirement shall be waived if the fire authority determines that the water source is sufficiently below the elevation of existing or proposed roads or driveways to make drafting of water from the source through a plumbed outlet infeasible, and that direct vehicular access to the water source would require an impractical extension of a road or driveway.

Section 404.4.1 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
404.4.1 Hydrant Identification.

Fire Hydrants shall be identified by a method specified by the fire authority.

Section 504.10.4 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
504.10.4 Eave-type attic ventilators. Eave-type attic ventilators are prohibited.

Section 601.4 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
601.4 General Provisions.
a. The provisions of this section shall apply to all phases of a development project.
b. A notice of all land use applications and/or development permits that would lead to the construction of structures, or the subdivision of land shall be filed with the responsible fire authority by the Community Development Department.
c. All proposed land use applications that would lead to the construction or expansion of a structure or the subdivision of land shall be submitted to the responsible fire authority and the appropriate Resource Conservation District Office for review and recommendation. Any recommendations received shall be indicated in any staff report and/or presentation for the proposed development and shall be incorporated into the conditions of approval where possible.
d. All proposed development must meet all other applicable standards set forth by the responsible fire authority.
e. When the requirements of the underlying land use district or an applicable specific plan are more restrictive than the provisions of this section, such requirements shall prevail.
f. When an addition, alteration, enlargement or reconstruction of a structure equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the roof for the roofing requirements only, the provisions of the City of Calimesa Development Code, regarding construction requirements shall apply to the entire structure and/or the whole roof as applicable.

Such structures and/or roofs shall be entirely retrofitted to comply with the provisions of this section.

Section 609.2.8 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.8 Slope Development.

Structures in areas with slopes exceeding thirty percent (30%) and thirty feet (30') in height shall comply with the following:
(a) Where structures are proposed or within two hundred (200) feet of slopes that are greater than thirty percent (30%) prior to grading and where

such slopes are at least thirty (30) feet in height, the vegetation on such slopes shall be treated in such a manner that it becomes a fuel modified area. Such fuel modified area shall be maintained for either the entire slope, or one hundred (100) feet, or to the property line, whichever distance is less.
(b) Where grading is utilized which does not conform to the natural slope and the graded area is adjacent to natural ungraded slopes which are greater than thirty percent (30%) and which are greater than thirty (30) feet in height, structures shall be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the edge(s) of the graded area adjacent to such natural ungraded slopes.

Section 608.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
608.3 Building Separations.

1. Building Separation Standards
(a) All buildings on parcels created after the effective date of this section and all other parcels with lot widths sixty (60) feet of greater shall have exterior wall separations of at least thirty (30) feet. (b) All buildings on parcels created prior to the effective date of this section with lot widths less than sixty (60) feet shall have interior side yards which shall not be less than five (5) feet and need not exceed fifteen (15) feet. In no case shall exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet for all buildings, including those on adjoining parcels.
(c) When exterior walls of residential and accessory buildings or portions thereof are within fifteen (15) feet of interior side or rear lot lines, or the exterior wall separation is less than thirty (30) feet, the following shall apply:
(i) The outside of all such exterior walls or portions
thereof shall be covered with materials which are approved for exterior locations and are of fire resistive construction as defined in the California Building Code.
(ii) All exterior doors made of wood or wood portions shall be solid core wood, and
(iii) Windows, skylights, sliding glass doors or glass
inserts in doors shall be constructed of approved tempered dual-pane glass.

2. Intent of Standards

The intent of the exterior wall separation standards is to reduce the exposure and risk from adjacent structural fires and to reduce the potential spread of fire from structure to structure.

3. Alternate Measures (Exterior Wall Separation)
Pursuant to Subsection 5, of this section and dependent upon site specific conditions, the following measures or combinations thereof may be substituted for the exterior walls separation requirements specified for all buildings in Subsection b.(1)(a) above; provided, that in no case shall such exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet:
(a) The expansion of fuel modified areas around the
development perimeter of the development project beyond that required through the provisions of this section or other parts of this Title.
(b) A substantial transfer of density from steeper slopes, including areas with slopes less than thirty percent (30%) if they exist on site, to less steep areas within the development project. (c) Clustering of structures away from the development
perimeter and away from fire hazardous areas. When this alternative is utilized, multi-residential dwelling units shall be located as far as practical from fuel modified areas and fire hazardous areas.
(d) The provision of more fire resistive construction standards than normally required through the provisions of the Fire Safety (FR) District and otherwise required through the California Building Code or California Fire Code.
(e) Other alternate measures if approved by the Community Development Department pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 5 of this Section.

Section 610.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
610.3 Project Design Requirements.
(1) All development projects and each phase thereof, except for a development project located exclusively on a cul-de-sac, shall have a minimum of two (2) points of vehicular ingress and egress, designed to City roadway standards, with a minimum width of twenty-four 24 feet of allweather surface as defined in the California Fire Code, from existing and surrounding streets. One such point of vehicular access may be an

emergency access route with an all-weather surface if the Community Development Department makes and justifies all of the following findings:
(a) Two points of non-emergency access are physically
infeasible.
(b) Provisions have been made to reasonably ensure that the emergency access will be maintained.
(c) Based on the review and consideration of the Fire Authority's recommendation, the emergency access route will provide adequate vehicular ingress and egress during emergencies. (2) All development projects shall provide eight (8) inch or larger circulating (loop) water mains as required by the California Fire Code, proper hydrant location and spacing, and have sufficient water storage capacity to provide the minimum fire flow duration requirements (gallons per minute (GPM) for a minimum number of hours or portions thereof) as specified by the minimum system standards established by the Fire Authority. Circulating (loop) mains are not required for cul-de-sacs and are not required for subdivisions that exclusively take all access from cul-de-sacs. In areas not served by water purveyors, on-site fire flow and water storage requirements will be as specified by the California Fire Code. (3) All public or private streets within or bordering a development project shall have noncombustible and reflective street name signs designed to City standards and visible at all street intersections.

Section 602.3.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
602.3.3 Additional Fire Protection Plan Requirements.
(a) A final fire protection plan and fuel modification area may be required to address areas around development projects of portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection. The recommended width of the fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible Fire Authority in conjunction with the Fire Department, but in no case shall it be less than the lot line one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the development structure(s) perimeter. The width of the fuel modification area shall be determined based upon:
(1) The natural ungraded slope of the land within the project and in the areas adjacent to the project;
(2) Fuel loading;

(3) Access to the project and access directly to the fuel modified area;
(4) The on-site availability of water that can be used for firefighting purposes;
(5) Adequate provisions shall be made for the continual maintenance of such areas, and, where feasible, such areas shall be designated as common open space rather than private open space;
(6) Fuel modification areas shall also incorporate soil erosion and sediment control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion.
(b) When development projects are phased, individual phases may be required to provide temporary fuel modification areas, where the development perimeter of a phase is contiguous to a subsequent phase of a project, which in its undeveloped state is a hazardous fire area. The need for a temporary fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible fire authority in conjunction with the Fire Department and shall be based upon the same consideration described in Subsection c.(4)(a) of this Section for permanent fuel modification areas.
(c) Erosion and Sediment Control
All development projects, building permits, grading and any other significant land disturbing activity shall install erosion control measures in compliance with the provisions established by Title 16, Land Use and Development of the Calimesa Municipal Code for such erosion control measures.

Section 604.6 hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.6. Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth From Transmission Lines. 604.6.1 Support Clearance. Persons owning, controlling, operating or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines upon hazardous fire areas, including but not limited to, any mountainous land, forest-covered land, brushcovered land, or grass-covered land shall have an approved program in place that identifies poles or towers with equipment and hardware types that have a history of becoming an ignition source, and provides a combustion free space consisting of a clearing of not less than 10 feet in each direction from the outer circumference of such pole, tower or line.

EXCEPTION: Lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, messenger call, alarm transmission or other lines classed as communication circuits by the Public Utilities Commission. The Chief may permit other exceptions from the

requirements of this section that are based upon the specific circumstances involved.
604.6.2 Electrical Distribution and Transmission Line Clearance. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 604.6.3 below, any Persons owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines upon hazardous fire areas, including but not limited to any mountainous land, forestcovered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land shall maintain the clearance specified in all directions between vegetation and conductors carrying electrical current: The Chief may permit exceptions from the requirements of this section which are based upon the specific circumstances involved. 604.6.3 Exceptions to Minimum Clearance Provisions. Low voltage lines.

Section 604.6.2 above does not apply if the transmission or distribution line voltage is 750 volts or less. Poles and towers. The minimum clearance provisions of subsection 318.1 above are not required around poles and towers, including line junction, comer and dead end poles and towers:

A. Where all conductors are continuous over and through a pole or tower; or B. Where all conductors are not continuous over or through a pole or tower, provided all conductors and subordinate equipment are of the types listed below and are properly installed and used for the purpose for which they were designed and manufactured.
(1) Compression connectors.
(2) Automatic connectors.
(3) Parallel groove connectors.
(4) Hot line tap or clamp connector that are designed to absorb any expansion or contraction by applying spring tension on the main line or running conductor and top connector.
(5) Fargo GA 300 series piercing connectors designed and manufactured for use with tree wire.
(6) Flat plate connectors installed with not less than two bolts. (7) Tapered C-shaped member and wedge connectors.
(8) Solid blade single phase bypass switches and solid blade single phase disconnect switches associated with circuit reclosures, sectionalizers and line regulators.
(9) Equipment that is completely sealed and liquid filled. (10) Current limiting, non-expulsion fuses.

604.6.4 Abatement. In the event that the abatement is not performed as required in Sections 4907.3.2.1 or 49007.3.2 of this section, the Chief may give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists to correct such prohibited conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the Chief may cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.

Section 604.7 hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7 Unusual Circumstances.
604.7.1 General. The fire code official may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this chapter if he determines in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

3. Presence of plants included in any state or federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society, and County approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions of this chapter undesirable or impractical.

Section 4. Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.

The Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map entitled “City of Calimesa Fire Hazard Severity Zones” attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and designated as the official FHSZ map of the City. The City Clerk and Fire Chief shall maintain the map on file and ensure that a searchable digital copy is posted on the City’s website.

Section 5. REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NOS. 327, 328, AND 352-U Ordinance Nos. 327, 328, and 352-U, and any and all other provisions of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed in their entirety.

Section 6. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the City council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this Ordinance regardless of the absence of any such invalid part or portion. The City Council of the City of Calimesa hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 7. PENALTY
Except where specified to be an infraction, violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any Code adopted herein by reference shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this Ordinance.

Section 8. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby, shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption, but no sooner than January 1, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15
th day of September 2025, upon
the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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LINDA MOLINA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STEVEN L. FLOWER, CITY ATTORNEY

ORDINANCE NO. 416

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 7 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, F, G AND H; PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 4 AND

APPENDICES B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, O, P AND Q AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE CALIMESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE SAME
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Certain model and uniform codes, including the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2025 California Fire Code located within Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and including building standards therein, are adopted and amended by the State of California in the 2025 California Building Standards Code. On January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Building Standards Code will become applicable in the City, subject to amendments set forth in this Ordinance.

Section 2. Chapter 15.10 (“Adoption of the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Municipal Code of the City of Calimesa is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 15.10
ADOPTION OF THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

15.10.010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ADOPTED.

A. Except as herein after provided, the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition (Part 9, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including Appendix Chapter 4 and appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, O, P and Q, which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Calimesa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, provisions of the Fire Code systems, or other provisions in the City of Calimesa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Fire Code, and excepting Section 103, published by the International Code Council, which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, City of Calimesa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance
B. A copy of the Fire Code of the City of Calimesa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Community Development Department in the City of Calimesa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.”

15.10.020 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS.

The California Fire Code, as adopted herein, is amended as follows:

A. Definitions.

A.1.1. Wherever the word "Jurisdiction" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the City of Calimesa.

A.1.2. Wherever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the City Attorney for the City of Calimesa.

A.1.3. Wherever the term "Chief' is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Calimesa, or his or her authorized representative.

A.1.4. Wherever the term "Fire Department" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Department of the City of Calimesa.

A.1.5. An employee or agent of the City of Calimesa, when enforcing the California Fire Code, the Calimesa Municipal Code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "Peace Officer" as those words are used in Section 830.31 of the California Penal Code.

B. Amendments.

A new Section 103.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
103.4 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1. Any person who negligently, intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response, including but not limited to, a traffic accident or spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in Health and Safety Code Section 13009 et seq. and Government Code Section 53150 et seq.

Any expense incurred by the fire department for securing such an emergency may constitute a debt of such person and may be collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.

Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Responsibilities. The Chief is authorized to administer and enforce this Code. Under the Chief's direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the State pertaining to the prevention of fires, the suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires, the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials, the installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fireextinguishing equipment, the maintenance and regulation of fire escapes, the

maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction, the maintenance of means of egress, and the investigation of the cause. origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.

Employees and agents of the City of Calimesa are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this Code (except as provided in Section 108.1) and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law.

Section 108.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
108.1.1 Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by City Council resolution shall be collected by the Finance Department. Proof of receipt shall accompany all permit applications prior to inspection and approval by the fire department.

Section 111.1 of the California Fire Code is amended and restated in its entirety read as follows:
111.1 Board of appeals established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief or his or her designee shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.

Section 112.4 of the California Fire Code is amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties. Violations of any provision of this chapter or the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to punishment or remedy as provided in Title 1 of the Municipal Code.

Section 202 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

Section 202 Definitions.

ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE. is an approved concrete, asphalt, or engineered surface approved by the Code Official of sufficient thickness, installed upon soil compacted to a minimum of 95% and designed to support the imposed loads of the fire apparatus.

BED AND BREAKFAST. See Lodging House.

EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Explosive materials are explosives, blasting agents and detonators including, but not limited to, dynamite and other high explosives; slurries, emulsions and water gels; black powder and pellet powder; initiating explosives; detonators or blasting caps; safety fuses; squibs; detonating cord; igniter cord; igniters and fireworks, 1.3G (Class B special fireworks) and any

explosives as defined in Section 841 of Title 18 of the United States Code and published pursuant to Section 55.23 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

FIREWORKS. Fireworks means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effects which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment. The term fireworks includes, but is not limited to, devices designated by the manufacturer as fireworks, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, Daygo bombs, sparklers, party poppers, paper caps, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial bombs, and fireworks kits. (H&S 12511). Including, but not limited to, all fireworks defined in the California Health and Safety Code starting with Section 12500.

FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES shall mean those areas identified by the State of California/Cal-Fire as "Moderate Fire Severity Zone," "High Fire Severity Zone" or “Very High Fire Severity Zone". Finding: The State of California Fire Marshal has designated areas within the City of Calimesa as ‘Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone,’ High Fire Hazard Severity Zone’ or ‘Very High Fire Severity Zone’ in which all new construction must comply with requirements as set forth in the California Building Code Chapter 7A and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

HIGH EXPLOSIVE. An explosive material, such as dynamite, which can be caused to detonate by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined and any explosive defined in Section 12000 of the California Health and Safety Code.

HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Land which is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest, whether privately, or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such inaccessible location that a fire originating upon such land would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated on maps entitled "Hazardous Fire Areas of San Bernardino County" on file in the office of the Chief
MODEL ROCKET. Any toy or educational device, which weighs not more than 500 grams, including the engine and any payload, that is propelled by model rocket engines (H&SC 12519).

MODEL ROCKET ENGINE. A commercially manufactured, non-reusable rocket propulsion device which is constructed of a nonmetallic casing and solid propellant, wherein all of the ingredients are self-contained so as not to require mixing or handling by the user and which have design and construction characteristics determined by the State Fire Marshal to provide a reasonable degree of safety to the user (H&SC 12520).

Section 305.5.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

305.5.1 Spark Arresters Required. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester, and the spark arrester shall meet all the following requirements:

1. The net area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net area of the outlet of the chimney.

2. The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance equivalent to 12-gauge wire, 19-gauge galvanized wire, or 24-gauge stainless steel.

3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch.

4. The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning, and the screen or chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue.

Section 307 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1 General. No person shall kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open and outdoor burning except as permitted by, and subject to the requirements of this Section 307, inclusive of Sections 307.1 through 307.5.

Section 307.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 307.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1.2 Burning Operations. The burning of salvage vehicles and salvage or waste materials shall be prohibited:

Section 307.1.2.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1.2.1 Material restrictions. Open burning of rubbish containing paper products, trash and debris containing non-organic material is prohibited. 307.2 Definitions. The terms below shall have the following respective meanings for purposes of this Section 307.

1. “Agricultural Burning” means an outdoor open fire of burning clean vegetation for silvicultural, range, or wildlife management practices, prevention, or control of disease or pests.

2. “Approved” means acceptable to the City of Calimesa Fire Department Fire Chief or designee.

3. “Barbecue grill” (also known as a barbecue or BBQ) means a portable or fixed device constructed of non-combustible material for the primary purpose of

cooking food with a fuel fire consisting of either liquefied petroleum (LP), natural gas, clean wood, or charcoal.

4. “Barbecue pit” means a trench or depression in the ground for the primary purpose of cooking food with a fuel fire consisting of either clean wood or charcoal.

5. “Bonfires” means an outdoor open fire for pleasure, entertainment, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or other similar activities with a fueled fire consisting of either liquefied petroleum (LP), natural gas, or clean wood with a total fuel area of three (3) feet or greater in width, length, or diameter or a total fuel area of two (2) feet or greater in height.

6. “Kindle” means to light or set on fire.

7. “Open and outdoor burning” means burning materials wherein combustion products are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open and outdoor burning activities include, without limitation: (i) agricultural burning; (ii) burning operations associated with barbecue grilling and barbecue pits; (iii) bonfires; (iv) portable outdoor fireplaces; (v) recreational fires; and (vi) residential burning. For this definition, a chamber shall be regarded as enclosed when, during the time combustion occurs, only apertures, ducts, stacks, flues, or chimneys that are open are those necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust gas.

8. “Portable outdoor fireplace” means an outdoor open fire with a portable outdoor solid, burning fireplace constructed of steel, concrete, clay, or other noncombustible material for the primary purpose of a recreational fire with a fueled fire consisting of either liquefied petroleum (LP), natural gas, clean wood, or charcoal. A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney opening on the top.

9. “Recreational Fire” means an outdoor open fire for pleasure, entertainment, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or other similar activities with a fueled fire consisting of either liquefied petroleum (LP), natural gas, clean wood, or charcoal in a fire ring style with a total fuel area less than three (3) feet in width, length, or diameter or a total fuel area less than two (2) feet in height. Recreational fires shall not include fires occurring in an incinerator, portable outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill, or barbecue pit.

10. “Residential Burning” means an outdoor open fire burning clean waste vegetation, tree and yard trimmings, other than rubbish for disposal on residential privately owned property.

11. “Structure” means any dwelling, house, building, or flammable construction attached to or near any other structure.

307.3 Residential Burning Prohibited. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Municipal Code, including this Section 307, residential burning is prohibited.

No person kindle, maintain, or authorize to be kindled or maintained any residential burning operation anywhere in the City.
307.4 Requirements Applicable to all Open and Outdoor Burning. Any open and outdoor burning operation allowed under this Section 307 must be conducted in accordance with the following requirements:

1. No person younger than eighteen (18) years of age shall kindle or maintain any open and outdoor burning operation of any kind.

2. All open and outdoor burning operations of every kind must be continuously attended to by one or more persons at least eighteen (18) years of age or older until the fire is extinguished.

3. At least one functioning portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved fire-extinguishing equipment must be readily available for use at times during open and outdoor burning operations.

4. All open and outdoor burning operations shall be conducted in compliance with all state or local law or regulations. Where state or local law or regulations require prior approval of an open and outdoor burning operation, no person shall conduct such open and outdoor burning operation without such approval or in a manner that violates the conditions of such approval, if any.
307.5 Permits required for Agricultural Burning and Bonfires.

1. No persons shall kindle, maintain, or authorize to be kindled or maintained any agricultural burning or bonfire without an operational permit approved in advance by the City of Fire Chief or their designee.

2. The Fire Chief or their designee shall not approve an operational permit for any agricultural burning or bonfire the proposed operations comply with all requirements of this Section 307 and the Fire Chief or their designee finds that the agricultural burning or bonfire will be conducted in a manner consistent with protection of life, health, safety, and property from fire hazards.

3. The Fire Chief or their designee shall have the authority to impose such conditions on the approval of any permit as are reasonably necessary to make such finding.
307.6 Setback Requirements. Where and when permitted by this Section 307, open and outdoor burning operations must be maintained at a reasonable setback from any structure, but in no case less than the following minimum distances:

1. Agricultural burning operations – at least fifty (50) feet from any structure.

2. Barbecue grills and barbecue pits – at least fifteen (15) feet from any structure.

3. Bonfires – at least fifty (50) feet from any structure.

4. Recreational fires – at least twenty-five (25) feet from any structure. 307.7 Enforcement. In addition to any other authority granted by law to the Fire Chief, the Fire Chief or their designee shall have the authority to:

1. Issue an order prohibiting any or all open and outdoor burning operations at such time or in such manner or locations that the Fire Chief or their designees determine are hazardous due to atmospheric conditions or local circumstances.

No person shall knowingly kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open and outdoor burning in violation such an order by the Fire Chief or their designee.

2. Order the extinguishment of any open and outdoor burning operation conducted in violation of this Section 307 or when such operation creates, threatens to create, or adds to a hazardous situation.

Section 315.8. is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
315.8 Removal. Combustible rubbish stored in containers outside of noncombustible vaults or rooms shall be removed from buildings at least once each working day or when determined by the Chief to be a fire hazard.

Section 315.9 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
315.9 Abatement. In the event that abatement is not performed as required in this code, the Chief may give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists to correct such prohibited condition, and if the owner fails to correct such condition the Chief may cause the same to be done and may cause the expense of such correction to become a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.

Section 324 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 324 USE OF EQUIPMENT
324.1 General. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. 324.2 Spark Arrester. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
324.3 Specifications. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other

flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels, or which is qualified and rated by the U.S. Forest Service.

EXCEPTIONS: Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhaust gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.

Section 325 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 325 RESTRICTED ENTRY
325.1 General. The Chief shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on, and occupation of, hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas, or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.

EXCEPTIONS: (1) Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas, and their invitees and guests going to, or being upon, their lands; (2) Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department, and members of the U.S. Forest service
Section 326 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 326 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY
326.1 General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.
326.2 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area. 326.3 Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

EXCEPTION: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posed areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state or federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

Section 327 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 327 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING
327.1 General. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported, or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.

Section 328 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

SECTION 328 OUTDOOR FIRES
328.1 General. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.

EXCEPTION: Outdoor fires within inhabited premises or designated camp sites where such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9,144 mm) from a grass-, grain-, brush, - or forest covered area.
328.2 Permits. Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions that will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:

1. When high winds are blowing.

2. When a person aged 17 or over is not always present to watch and tend such fire.

3. When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited. 328.2 Prohibited Burning. Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash, or combustible waste material.

Section 503.1 The California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.5 Section 503.1.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.4 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads or modification of fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire marshal for review and approval prior to construction.

Section 503.1.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

503.1.5 Fire Lane designation. The Chief may designate fire apparatus access roads as a "Fire Lane," pursuant to the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 22500.1.

Section 503.2.3 The California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus, minimum of 75,000 lbs., and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Gravel, Turf block, Ritter Rings, Turf Paver and other similar products shall not be used for fire department access surfacing.

Section 503.2.7 the California Fire Code amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The gradient for fire apparatus access road grades shall not exceed a maximum of 10% unless approved by the City of Calimesa. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 10-12% may be approved at the discretion of the City of Calimesa Fire Marshall. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 12-16% may be approved at the discretion of the City of Calimesa Fire Chief/Fire Code Official.

Section 505.1 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background.

New Group R, Division 3 Occupancy addresses shall be posted with a minimum of 4-inch (102 mm) numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours of darkness the numbers shall be low voltage, internally electrically illuminated.

Posted numbers shall contrast with their background and be legible from the street. Where building setbacks exceed 100 feet (30,480 mm) from the roadway or where the addresses are not visible from the roadway, additional nonilluminated contrasting 4-inch (102 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance.

New Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R Division I and S occupancy addresses shall be posted with a minimum of 8-inch (203 mm) numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours of darkness shall be electrically illuminated. Where the building setback exceeds 200 feet (60,960 mm) from the roadway or where the addresses are not visible from the roadway, additional non-illuminated contrasting 6-inch (152 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. Where commercial occupancies have multiple tenants, addresses or unit numbers shall be posted with a minimum of 3-inch contrasting numbers and displayed on both the front and the rear doors of the tenant spaces.

Section 505.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
505.1.1 Map directory. A lighted directory map shall be installed and maintained at each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential projects and mobile home parks, where the total number of units in the project exceeds fifteen (15).

Section 605.3.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.1 Sparks from Chimneys or Vents. Chimneys or vents used in conjunction with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be equipped and maintained with an approved / listed spark arrester.

An approved spark arrester shall be defined as a device constructed of stainless steel, copper, brass or woven galvanized wire mesh. The spark arrester screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12-gauge wire, 19-gauge galvanized wire or 24-gauge stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch (9.5 mm). The screen shall be mounted per the manufacturers listing in or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or near vertical position, adequately supported to prevent movement and visible from the ground.

Section 605.3.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.2 Incinerators. Free-standing non-commercial incinerators are prohibited.

Commercial and industrial incinerators shall be constructed and installed in accordance with other governing agencies regulating emissions. For other requirements and for other types of incinerators, see the Building and Mechanical Codes.

Section 905.4 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following:

7. The centerline of the 2.5" outlet shall be no less than 18" above, and no more than 24" above, the finished floor.

8. Hose connections shall be provided on every floor of the building.

9. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5" outlet so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45,720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height.

Section 2809.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
2809.1.1 Pallet Yards. Pallet storage, handling, repair or manufacturing shall comply with the requirements of this Article. Pallets must be stored in an orderly manner not to exceed 16 feet in height, 20 feet in width, and 70 feet in length. Pile

separation shall be a minimum of 20 feet and no closer than 26 feet to property lines or exposures. Fire department access roadways shall be no less than 26 feet in width with a vertical clearance of 14 feet 6 inches. All fire department roadways shall be maintained within 150 feet of all pallet storage and structures.

Pallet yards shall be considered as a heavy industrial use.

Section 5601.2 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.2 Permits Required. Permits shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for the following:
• To manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of explosives blasting agents or phosphoric compounds.
• To manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of explosives blasting agents or phosphoric compounds.
• To transport explosives or blasting agents. To use explosives or blasting agents.
• To operate a terminal for handling explosives or blasting agents. • To transport blasting caps or electric blasting caps in the same vehicle with explosives.

Section 5601.2.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.2 Permit Holder. The handling and firing of explosives or blasting agents shall be performed only by persons possessing a valid explosives permit issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

Section 5601.2.4.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.3 Display. The maximum quantities, storage conditions, and fire protection requirements for gunpowder and ammunition displayed in a building shall be as follows:

Smokeless powder - 20 pounds in original containers. Containers shall not exceed one pound.

Section 5601.2.4.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.4 Displays. Permits are required to conduct a fireworks display. See Section 105.6.14. Permit application shall be made not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled date of the display. The permit application shall include a diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged; the location of buildings, highways and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience will be restrained; and the location of nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines and other overhead

obstructions. At the time of permit application, the Chief shall be consulted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus and personnel. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.

Section 5601.2.4.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.5 Additional Requirements. In addition to the requirements set forth in this Article, the police department, the fire department or the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department may, for the safety and security of the public, set additional requirements for a permit application.

Section 5601.7 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.7 Seizure of Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.30 is prohibited. The sales, use and/or display of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) is prohibited. The Chief, the police department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department are authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks, offered or exposed for sale, stored, handled or held in violation of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6.

EXCEPTION: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.

Section 5604.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.1.2 Temporary Storage. For the purpose of this part, temporary storage shall mean no longer than 4 hours or the end of the workday, whichever time is less.

Section 5604.1.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.1.3 Storage. The police department and the Chief may authorize the storage of smokeless powder not to exceed 100 pounds, sporting black powder not to exceed 25 pounds, and up to 75,000 small arms primers in approved portable magazines in approved establishments. Sporting black powder, when authorized, shall be stored in an approved portable magazine. Small arms primers or percussion caps shall be stored in a manner prescribed by the police department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the Chief.

Section 5604.3.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.4 Magazines Required. Explosive materials shall be stored in magazines in accordance with Section 5604.3. Magazines shall at all times be in the custody of a person holding a valid explosives permit who shall be at least 21 years of age and who shall be held responsible for compliance with all safety precautions.

Section 5604.3.4.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:

5604.3.4.1 Magazine Size. Indoor magazines shall not be of a size greater than the exit door or contain more than 50 pounds of explosive materials.

Section 5604.3.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.5 Powder. The amount of powder stored in an indoor magazine shall not exceed 50 pounds.

Section 5604.3.6 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.6 Classification and Use of Magazines. Magazines shall be classed as Type 1,2, 3, 4 or 5 and used in accordance with Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart K, and Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 6, Section 989, as amended.

Section 5604.3.7 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.7 Use and Handling. The police department, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and the fire department shall be notified prior to detonation of any explosives.

Section 5604.3.8 is hereby added to the California Fire Code added to read as follows:
5604.3.8 Personnel Qualifications. The handling and firing of explosives shall be performed only by person(s) possessing a valid explosives permit issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

Section 5604.3.9 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.9 Utility Notification. When blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of gas, electric, water, sewer, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph, cable television or stream utilities, the blasting person shall notify the appropriate representative of such utilities at least 24 hours in advance of blasting specifying the location and intended time of such blasting.

EXCEPTION: In an emergency, advance notification may be waived by the Chief, the police department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The fire department shall be notified prior to detonation of any explosives.

Section 5604.10.2.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.10.2.1 Deteriorated Material Handling. When an explosive has deteriorated to an extent that it is in an unstable or dangerous condition, or when a liquid has leaked from an explosive material, the person in possession of such explosive material shall immediately contact the police department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the Chief. The work of destroying

explosive materials shall be directed by persons experienced in the destruction of explosive materials. Explosive materials recovered from blasting misfires shall be handled in a standard method for disposal. Only persons holding a valid explosives pem1it shall do the work of destroying explosives.

Section 5605.1 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5605.1 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited.

Section 5605.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5605.1.2 Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. A permit is required to manufacture, compound, store or use pyrotechnic special effects material. A permit for use shall be granted only to a licensed pyrotechnic operator. See Section 105.6.36.

Section 5704.3.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5704.3.1.2 Lubricating Oil. Lubricating oil that has been drained from motor vehicles shall be stored and handled as required for Class III-B liquids. Crankcase drainings and waste oil products may be stored in an above-ground tank as approved by the Chief. Drainings and used oils may also be stored outside a building in not more than 3 tight drums having an aggregate capacity not exceeding 180 gallons.

15.10.030 Regulation of building construction.

Section 15.10.030 is hereby repealed and replaced by the addition of Calimesa Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.95
Section 3. Chapter 15.95 (“Adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California WildlandUrban Interface Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Municipal Code of the City of Calimesa is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 15.95
ADOPTION OF THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Chapter 15.95 of Title 15 of the Calimesa Municipal Code is hereby added in its entirety, with amendments, to read as follows:
“15.95.010 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE ADOPTED

A. Except as herein after provided, the 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition (Part 7, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including Appendices A, B, C, F, G and H amends the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Calimesa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, provisions of the Fire Code systems, or other provisions in the City of Calimesa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and excepting Section 103, published by the International Code Council, which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, City of Calimesa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance B. A copy of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Calimesa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Community Development Department in the City of Calimesa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.”

15.95.020 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
AMENDMENTS.

The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as adopted herein, is amended as follows:

Section 202 Definitions is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to include the following definition:
. Areas that correspond to those areas identified by the State of California/CalFire as "Moderate Fire Severity Zone," "High Fire Severity Zone" or “Very High Fire Severity Zone".

Section 302.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
302.3. Division of Review Areas
Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be as established by CAL FIRE and as adopted and amended by the City of Calimesa. Each area represents a different level of wildland hazard. A different set of requirements is applied in each severity zone.

The provisions for these requirements, are cumulative in that all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Hazard Severity Zone 3 shall also apply to Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2, and all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2 and 3 shall also apply to Fire Hazard Severity Zone

1.

a. Fire Hazard Severity Zone 1 (FHSZ-1)
Fire Hazard Severity Zone 1 includes wildland areas that are marginally developable, areas which are not likely to be developed, and the area of transition between wildlands and areas that are partially developed or are likely to be developed in the future. The area of transition is often characterized by an abrupt slope change. Natural hazards are prevalent throughout Zone 1, especially in areas with natural ungraded slopes greater than thirty percent (30%). Zone 1 includes areas of very high to extreme fire hazard.
b. Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2 (FHSZ-2)
Fire Hazard Severity Zone 2 is relatively flat, and is either partially or completely developed, or, if it is not developed, is usually suitable for development. Present and future development within Zone2 is exposed to the impacts of wildland fires and other natural hazards primarily due to its proximity to Zone 1.
c. Fire Hazard Severity Zone 3 (FHSZ-3)
Land within Area 3 provides for the transition from the wildland areas of FHSZ-1 and FHSZ-2 to the developed portions of the City and this Zone is often developed. Present and future development within Zone 3 is exposed to the impacts of wildland fires and other natural hazards that would come from Zone 1 and extend past Zone 2.

Section 403.1.7 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
403.1.7 Static Water Source Access.

There shall be vehicular access, at least twelve (12) feet in width, to within at least ten (10) feet of any static water source including ponds, lakes, swimming pools, reservoirs and water storage tanks. Access shall be either to a plumbed outlet with two and one-half (2-1/2) inch National Hose Thread Fitting or directly to the source. This requirement shall be waived if the fire authority determines that the water source is sufficiently below the elevation of existing or proposed roads or driveways to make drafting of water from the source through a plumbed outlet infeasible, and that direct vehicular access to the water source would require an impractical extension of a road or driveway.

Section 404.4.1 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
404.4.1 Hydrant Identification.

Fire Hydrants shall be identified by a method specified by the fire authority.

Section 504.10.4 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
504.10.4 Eave-type attic ventilators. Eave-type attic ventilators are prohibited.

Section 601.4 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
601.4 General Provisions.
a. The provisions of this section shall apply to all phases of a development project.
b. A notice of all land use applications and/or development permits that would lead to the construction of structures, or the subdivision of land shall be filed with the responsible fire authority by the Community Development Department.
c. All proposed land use applications that would lead to the construction or expansion of a structure or the subdivision of land shall be submitted to the responsible fire authority and the appropriate Resource Conservation District Office for review and recommendation. Any recommendations received shall be indicated in any staff report and/or presentation for the proposed development and shall be incorporated into the conditions of approval where possible.
d. All proposed development must meet all other applicable standards set forth by the responsible fire authority.
e. When the requirements of the underlying land use district or an applicable specific plan are more restrictive than the provisions of this section, such requirements shall prevail.
f. When an addition, alteration, enlargement or reconstruction of a structure equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the roof for the roofing requirements only, the provisions of the City of Calimesa Development Code, regarding construction requirements shall apply to the entire structure and/or the whole roof as applicable.

Such structures and/or roofs shall be entirely retrofitted to comply with the provisions of this section.

Section 609.2.8 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.8 Slope Development.

Structures in areas with slopes exceeding thirty percent (30%) and thirty feet (30') in height shall comply with the following:
(a) Where structures are proposed or within two hundred (200) feet of slopes that are greater than thirty percent (30%) prior to grading and where

such slopes are at least thirty (30) feet in height, the vegetation on such slopes shall be treated in such a manner that it becomes a fuel modified area. Such fuel modified area shall be maintained for either the entire slope, or one hundred (100) feet, or to the property line, whichever distance is less.
(b) Where grading is utilized which does not conform to the natural slope and the graded area is adjacent to natural ungraded slopes which are greater than thirty percent (30%) and which are greater than thirty (30) feet in height, structures shall be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the edge(s) of the graded area adjacent to such natural ungraded slopes.

Section 608.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
608.3 Building Separations.

1. Building Separation Standards
(a) All buildings on parcels created after the effective date of this section and all other parcels with lot widths sixty (60) feet of greater shall have exterior wall separations of at least thirty (30) feet. (b) All buildings on parcels created prior to the effective date of this section with lot widths less than sixty (60) feet shall have interior side yards which shall not be less than five (5) feet and need not exceed fifteen (15) feet. In no case shall exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet for all buildings, including those on adjoining parcels.
(c) When exterior walls of residential and accessory buildings or portions thereof are within fifteen (15) feet of interior side or rear lot lines, or the exterior wall separation is less than thirty (30) feet, the following shall apply:
(i) The outside of all such exterior walls or portions
thereof shall be covered with materials which are approved for exterior locations and are of fire resistive construction as defined in the California Building Code.
(ii) All exterior doors made of wood or wood portions shall be solid core wood, and
(iii) Windows, skylights, sliding glass doors or glass
inserts in doors shall be constructed of approved tempered dual-pane glass.

2. Intent of Standards

The intent of the exterior wall separation standards is to reduce the exposure and risk from adjacent structural fires and to reduce the potential spread of fire from structure to structure.

3. Alternate Measures (Exterior Wall Separation)
Pursuant to Subsection 5, of this section and dependent upon site specific conditions, the following measures or combinations thereof may be substituted for the exterior walls separation requirements specified for all buildings in Subsection b.(1)(a) above; provided, that in no case shall such exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet:
(a) The expansion of fuel modified areas around the
development perimeter of the development project beyond that required through the provisions of this section or other parts of this Title.
(b) A substantial transfer of density from steeper slopes, including areas with slopes less than thirty percent (30%) if they exist on site, to less steep areas within the development project. (c) Clustering of structures away from the development
perimeter and away from fire hazardous areas. When this alternative is utilized, multi-residential dwelling units shall be located as far as practical from fuel modified areas and fire hazardous areas.
(d) The provision of more fire resistive construction standards than normally required through the provisions of the Fire Safety (FR) District and otherwise required through the California Building Code or California Fire Code.
(e) Other alternate measures if approved by the Community Development Department pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 5 of this Section.

Section 610.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
610.3 Project Design Requirements.
(1) All development projects and each phase thereof, except for a development project located exclusively on a cul-de-sac, shall have a minimum of two (2) points of vehicular ingress and egress, designed to City roadway standards, with a minimum width of twenty-four 24 feet of allweather surface as defined in the California Fire Code, from existing and surrounding streets. One such point of vehicular access may be an

emergency access route with an all-weather surface if the Community Development Department makes and justifies all of the following findings:
(a) Two points of non-emergency access are physically
infeasible.
(b) Provisions have been made to reasonably ensure that the emergency access will be maintained.
(c) Based on the review and consideration of the Fire Authority's recommendation, the emergency access route will provide adequate vehicular ingress and egress during emergencies. (2) All development projects shall provide eight (8) inch or larger circulating (loop) water mains as required by the California Fire Code, proper hydrant location and spacing, and have sufficient water storage capacity to provide the minimum fire flow duration requirements (gallons per minute (GPM) for a minimum number of hours or portions thereof) as specified by the minimum system standards established by the Fire Authority. Circulating (loop) mains are not required for cul-de-sacs and are not required for subdivisions that exclusively take all access from cul-de-sacs. In areas not served by water purveyors, on-site fire flow and water storage requirements will be as specified by the California Fire Code. (3) All public or private streets within or bordering a development project shall have noncombustible and reflective street name signs designed to City standards and visible at all street intersections.

Section 602.3.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
602.3.3 Additional Fire Protection Plan Requirements.
(a) A final fire protection plan and fuel modification area may be required to address areas around development projects of portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection. The recommended width of the fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible Fire Authority in conjunction with the Fire Department, but in no case shall it be less than the lot line one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the development structure(s) perimeter. The width of the fuel modification area shall be determined based upon:
(1) The natural ungraded slope of the land within the project and in the areas adjacent to the project;
(2) Fuel loading;

(3) Access to the project and access directly to the fuel modified area;
(4) The on-site availability of water that can be used for firefighting purposes;
(5) Adequate provisions shall be made for the continual maintenance of such areas, and, where feasible, such areas shall be designated as common open space rather than private open space;
(6) Fuel modification areas shall also incorporate soil erosion and sediment control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion.
(b) When development projects are phased, individual phases may be required to provide temporary fuel modification areas, where the development perimeter of a phase is contiguous to a subsequent phase of a project, which in its undeveloped state is a hazardous fire area. The need for a temporary fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible fire authority in conjunction with the Fire Department and shall be based upon the same consideration described in Subsection c.(4)(a) of this Section for permanent fuel modification areas.
(c) Erosion and Sediment Control
All development projects, building permits, grading and any other significant land disturbing activity shall install erosion control measures in compliance with the provisions established by Title 16, Land Use and Development of the Calimesa Municipal Code for such erosion control measures.

Section 604.6 hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.6. Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth From Transmission Lines. 604.6.1 Support Clearance. Persons owning, controlling, operating or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines upon hazardous fire areas, including but not limited to, any mountainous land, forest-covered land, brushcovered land, or grass-covered land shall have an approved program in place that identifies poles or towers with equipment and hardware types that have a history of becoming an ignition source, and provides a combustion free space consisting of a clearing of not less than 10 feet in each direction from the outer circumference of such pole, tower or line.

EXCEPTION: Lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, messenger call, alarm transmission or other lines classed as communication circuits by the Public Utilities Commission. The Chief may permit other exceptions from the

requirements of this section that are based upon the specific circumstances involved.
604.6.2 Electrical Distribution and Transmission Line Clearance. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 604.6.3 below, any Persons owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines upon hazardous fire areas, including but not limited to any mountainous land, forestcovered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land shall maintain the clearance specified in all directions between vegetation and conductors carrying electrical current: The Chief may permit exceptions from the requirements of this section which are based upon the specific circumstances involved. 604.6.3 Exceptions to Minimum Clearance Provisions. Low voltage lines.

Section 604.6.2 above does not apply if the transmission or distribution line voltage is 750 volts or less. Poles and towers. The minimum clearance provisions of subsection 318.1 above are not required around poles and towers, including line junction, comer and dead end poles and towers:

A. Where all conductors are continuous over and through a pole or tower; or B. Where all conductors are not continuous over or through a pole or tower, provided all conductors and subordinate equipment are of the types listed below and are properly installed and used for the purpose for which they were designed and manufactured.
(1) Compression connectors.
(2) Automatic connectors.
(3) Parallel groove connectors.
(4) Hot line tap or clamp connector that are designed to absorb any expansion or contraction by applying spring tension on the main line or running conductor and top connector.
(5) Fargo GA 300 series piercing connectors designed and manufactured for use with tree wire.
(6) Flat plate connectors installed with not less than two bolts. (7) Tapered C-shaped member and wedge connectors.
(8) Solid blade single phase bypass switches and solid blade single phase disconnect switches associated with circuit reclosures, sectionalizers and line regulators.
(9) Equipment that is completely sealed and liquid filled. (10) Current limiting, non-expulsion fuses.

604.6.4 Abatement. In the event that the abatement is not performed as required in Sections 4907.3.2.1 or 49007.3.2 of this section, the Chief may give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists to correct such prohibited conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the Chief may cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.

Section 604.7 hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7 Unusual Circumstances.
604.7.1 General. The fire code official may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this chapter if he determines in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

3. Presence of plants included in any state or federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society, and County approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions of this chapter undesirable or impractical.

Section 4. Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.

The Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map entitled “City of Calimesa Fire Hazard Severity Zones” attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and designated as the official FHSZ map of the City. The City Clerk and Fire Chief shall maintain the map on file and ensure that a searchable digital copy is posted on the City’s website.

Section 5. REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NOS. 327, 328, AND 352-U Ordinance Nos. 327, 328, and 352-U, and any and all other provisions of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed in their entirety.

Section 6. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the City council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this Ordinance regardless of the absence of any such invalid part or portion. The City Council of the City of Calimesa hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 7. PENALTY
Except where specified to be an infraction, violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any Code adopted herein by reference shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day such a violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation of this Ordinance.

Section 8. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby, shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption, but no sooner than January 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED AND PASSED UPON FIRST READING by title only, this 15th day of September 2025, upon the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6
th day of October 2025, upon the following
vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________

LINDA MOLINA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________

DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
STEVEN L. FLOWER, CITY ATTORNEY

City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 16
SUBJECT: CITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2025
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That Mayor Molina appoint one member to the Parks Trails & Community Services Commission and that the City Council ratify the appointment by a majority vote and adopt Resolution No. 2025-51 providing for the appointment made.

SUMMARY: Calimesa Municipal Code Chapter 2.20 provides for the regulations and processes of City established Commissions and Boards. Chapter 2.25 established the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission.

A vacancy exists on the Parks Trails & Community Services Commission and is Mayor Molina’s appointment. An application has been received by Jennifer Taylor and Mayor Molina has expressed her intention of appointing her to this vacancy.

The appointee’s term will coincide with Mayor Molina’s position and expire December 2028.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Resolution No. 2025-51
Attachment B: Citizen Service Application from Jennifer Taylor

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-51

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO
THE PARKS, TRAILS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION.

WHEREAS Section 2.20.050 of the Calimesa Municipal Code requires that the City Council shall, by resolution, establish policies and procedures for appointing and removing Commissioners.

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 98-26, Section 2(a) requires that members of each Commission shall be appointed and shall serve for a period of time set forth in the ordinance creating the commission.

WHEREAS, Chapter 2.25.010 of the Calimesa Municipal Code requires that the Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission shall consist of five (5) members and be appointed as follows: Each Council Member shall appoint one (1) Commissioner who shall serve at the pleasure of that appointing City Council Member for the term (or remainder thereof) of the City Council Member or to fill the unexpired term of a former incumbent, in which case, the appointment shall be for the unexpired term. Each Parks, Trails and Community Services Commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Appointments to the Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission shall be ratified by a majority vote of the City Council.

WHEREAS, Mayor Molina appoints Jennifer Taylor to the Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission, for a term to expire December 2028.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA DOES HEREB Y RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

The City Council ratifies Mayor Molina’s appointment of Jennifer Taylor to the Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of September 2025. ________________________________

LINDA MOLINA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________

DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK

City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 17
SUBJECT: CALIMESA LIBRARY COMMISSION REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2025
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the report as presented by the Calimesa Library Commission.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Library Commission was established in 1999 with the duties to recommend policies and procedures to the city council for the administration, operation, development and improvement of library facilities and programs within the city.

Recommend policies and procedures to the city council for the acquisition, location and function of libraries within the city. Assist staff in drafting and submitting an annual budget for library activities and supplies, including a long-range capital improvement program, methods of financing operations and acquisitions and undertake fundraising efforts as approved by the city council and with the review and oversight of city staff to assist in the operation, development and improvement of library facilities and programs.

In October 2021 the City Council approved a partnership between the City and the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development for the building of a new Calimesa Library Building.

In July 2024 the Ground Breaking Ceremony was held and construction of the facility commenced. On July 19, 2025 a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony was held, and the new Calimesa Library Facility was open for business.

The final project results in the County owning the building, and the City owning the land that its built on. Since the County owns the building they have the authority to decide what will be housed in the library and how the building will be used. Library staff informed the Commission that the County does not want to store the used books(Friends of the Library donated books) in the new facility. It also looks as though there will not be a space in the new facility for historical items to be displayed, as was originally requested by the Commission in prior years of planning a new facility.

At the last two Library Commission meetings, discussions were held regarding the Commissions role since the new facility has been built and open to the public. During discussions it was understood by the Commission that their duties also include the submitting of an annual budget for library activities and supplies and undertake fundraising efforts to assist in the operation, development and improvement of library facilities and programs and that they would continue to perform those duties.

Since it looks as though the new facility would not display Calimesa historical items, the Commission and city staff, discussed the possibility of rehabilitating the old post office, otherwise known as the “pink building” that sits on the city-owned property adjacent to the library facility for use as the City’s Historical Museum. Calimesa’s historical items are currently displayed at the Mousley Museum in Yucaipa, thanks to Jackie Davis, Jo Sutt and others who have worked tirelessly for many years on Calimesa’s History.

Currently Historical duties fall under the Parks, Trails and Community Services Commission.

However, the Library Commission suggested that perhaps the historical duties could be moved under the duties of the Library Commission, who would then work with city staff in the rehabilitation project of the “pink building” becoming the Calimesa historical museum.

Calimesa’s historical items would then be moved from the Mousley Museum to Calimesa.

They also discussed a possible area in the building that could house the “Used Book Store”.

Another idea for the “Used Book Store” was to purchase a van type vehicle that could become a “Used Book Mobile” that could be stationary on the museum property and opened a couple of times a week or month. Books sale proceeds would go to the library Fund as they currently do.

The intention of this report is to inform the Council of the Commission’s desire in expanding their role to include Calimesa’s historical Commission and their willingness to assist city staff with a potential Calimesa Historical Museum and Used Book Store. The Commission appreciates Council consideration and discussion at a future meeting.

City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 18
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF TWO COUNCILMEMBERS TO AN

ANNEXATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1) Appoint two of its members to the Annexation Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of meeting with councilmembers from the City of Beaumont to discuss annexations in the area of the Golden Triangle.
2) Direct the City Manager to write a letter to the City of Beaumont requesting that Beaumont also consider appointing two of their councilmembers to an ad hoc committee for the purpose of annexation discussions.

BACKGROUND: The area at the southeastern corner of the I-10/Cherry Valley Blvd. interchange is a 78.48-acre site in unincorporated Riverside County that has been informally called the “Golden Triangle” due to the shape it makes with Cherry Valley Blvd. to the north, the border with the City of Calimesa on the southwest, and the border with the City of Beaumont to its east. The area is mostly undeveloped, with one existing business currently operating (Bonafide Truck and Equipment Repair) and a static billboard fronting westbound Interstate 10 just south of the Cherry Valley Blvd. offramp.

In 2022, the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) completed a countywide City Municipal Services Review (MSR) and Sphere of Influence Reviews report (excerpt in Attachment A). In that report, the City of Calimesa had expressed interest in annexing the Golden Triangle. However, LAFCO was unable to action at the time since the City had not completed the necessary General Plan Amendment required. For whatever reason, the City never moved forward with an amendment to the General Plan to place the Golden Triangle into its Sphere of Influence.

DISCUSSION: In late May, the City of Beaumont City Manager informed the Calimesa City Manager of their intention to annex the Golden Triangle. Staff discussions ensued on this matter, and Calimesa had shared with Beaumont the relevant sections of the MSR report mentioned previously.

On September 2, the Beaumont City Council considered a Resolution to Initiate Annexation of the Golden Triangle. The Calimesa City Manager sent a letter stating Calimesa’s opposition to the

annexation based on our previous intentions mentioned in the MSR report (Attachment B). After discussion, the Beaumont City Council did not take action on the Resolution and continued the item to a meeting in October.

Given there is a potential dispute between the cities over the annexation, it is anticipated that LAFCO may direct both cities to resolve such dispute should both cities opt to submit applications for annexation. Therefore, it would be in both cities best interests to discuss this issue now and try to come to a resolution prior to the submission of any applications. Therefore, staff recommends that the Calimesa City Council take action to appoint two councilmembers to an Annexation Ad Hoc Committee and direct the City Manager to request that Beaumont does the same.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Excerpt from 2022 LAFCO Municipal Services Review Report & related staff report Attachment B: Letter to City of Beaumont opposing their Resolution to Initiate Annexation

City of Calimesa
Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update Riverside County
Final Draft – July 28, 2022
528

SOI RECOMMENDATIONS
Two (2) unincorporated areas that are not within the Calimesa SOI are being considered for inclusion in the Calimesa SOI and future annexation. The areas are outlined below and illustrated in Exhibit 33:

Cherry Valley & Roberts: According to City staff, there is interest by both the property owner and City to proceed with extension of the Calimesa SOI and future annexation of a rectangular un-sphered and unincorporated area roughly 230 acres in size, located on the City’s eastern boundary north of Cherry Valley Boulevard and east of Roberts Street. This area is largely undeveloped, but may contain some improvements.

Golden Triangle: There is also interest in an area known as the “Golden Triangle” that is also un-sphered and unincorporated, which is located immediately southwest of the abovementioned Cherry Valley Boulevard and Roberts Street area. The Golden Triangle is south of Cherry Valley Boulevard and northeast of Interstate 10. According to City staff, the property owner intends to develop the property with commercial uses and will need certain municipal improvements, such as water, wastewater, and storm drain infrastructure, to support the commercial operations.

RSG’s recommended determinations related to the Calimesa SOI are presented by topic below:

1. Present and Planned Land Uses
The Calimesa SOI extends west of the City’s existing boundary to include mountainous areas that are difficult to develop.

2. Present and Probable Need for Public Facility and Services City staff did not identify any present or probable need for public facilities in the Calimesa SOI. As the City expands into the potential SOI expansion, the City has reported that they will be looking at a new City Hall and an additional fire station. The City also reports that they are working with the County on a new library facility.

City of Calimesa 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, California 92320 Telephone 909.795.9801 Facsimile 909.795.4399
www.calimesa.gov
“Celebrating 35 Years of Incorporation  1990 - 2025”
September 2, 2025

SENT VIA E-MAIL
Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
[email protected]
Dear Ms. Gibbs,
This letter is to inform you of the City of Calimesa’s intentions to seek annexation of the 78.98-acre area located at the southeast corner of the I-10 & Cherry Valley Blvd. interchange, also know as the “Golden Triangle”. The City has reached out to LAFCO to discuss this process and have expressed our intentions to the County of Riverside through Chief Operating Officer Juan Perez.

Calimesa is aware of the agenda item for your September 2, 2025, City Council meeting to consider a Resolution initiating annexation of this same area. As you know, this is not the first time that our cities have had intentions to annex the same area, the most significant area being the Oak Valley & SCPGA Specific Plan area, which eventually led to a settlement between the cities and ended up adding hundreds of millions of dollars to Beaumont’s assessed value rolls. It has also created significant impacts to the Cherry Valley Blvd. interchange, which is located in the City of Calimesa and which Calimesa has largely funded proposed improvements, currently in Plans, Specifications & Estimates, despite a majority of the impacts coming from Beaumont. It is for these reasons, among others, that the City of Calimesa strongly feels that the “Golden Triangle” area should be annexed into Calimesa, so that we may also be able to increase our tax base as Beaumont has, albeit on a much smaller scale in this case.

As such, the City of Calimesa does not support the City of Beaumont’s effort to annex the Golden Triangle. It is our hope that the cities may work together to come to a compromise on this area.

Sincerely,
Will Kolbow
City Manager
City of Calimesa

City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 19
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE PURCHASING

PROVISION
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
Celeste Reid, Finance Director and Treasurer
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, introduce and read by title only, Ordinance No. 417, An ordinance of the City of Calimesa, California, amending Municipal Code Chapter 3.15 (supplies, services and equipment purchase procedure).

DISCUSSION: The City’s original purchasing ordinance was adopted in 1990 and was recently updated in December 2023 to implement and affirm participation with UPCCAA for public projects, update approval limits and informal bid procedures of supplies, equipment and services. The State Legislature established the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act to provide alternative bidding procedures with high dollar thresholds that would account for escalating construction costs over time. More than 225 cities statewide and nearly half of Los Angeles County’s general law cities have elected to adopt the UPCCAA procedures due to the enhanced ability to quickly implement smaller public projects that are valued between $5,000 and $75,000. The UPCCAA also introduces less formal procedures for contracts of $225,000 or less. These informal procedures provide local agencies with more flexibility in letting small public projects.

In discussion with the Finance Committee comprised of the Mayor and Mayor ProTem and consideration of the scale of operations of Calimesa, a proposed ordinance update is presented for the City Council. This proposed ordinance will update the purchasing provisions to increase approval authority and adjust informal and competitive bidding thresholds. The current authority limits require significant staff and time resources to meet reporting requirements to the City Council as most financial transactions and activity exceed the authority limit. The current thresholds for informal bidding and competitive bidding are relatively low, resulting in fewer vendors participating in competitive bidding options. The vendors that do participate present higher cost proposals based on the additional work required by vendors to submit for bonding and competitive bids.

Currently, the City Manager has authority up to $10,000 to approve the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services which is the same authority limit from 1990. To meet with inflationary considerations since 1990 and consistent with City Manager approvals in the geographic region, staff respectfully recommend the City Council increase the City Manager purchasing authority limit from $10,000 to $25,000. This would still be on the low end of other cities in the region. The Ordinance will also update the approval authority of Department Directors and Managers from

$1,000 to $10,000. All purchases more than $10,000 will require the approval of the City Manager.

All purchases more than $25,000 will require the approval of the City Council.

Currently, a uniform informal bidding procedure is available for all purchases above $1,000 and up to $25,000 which may be made in the open market pursuant without prescribing to formal bidding procedures. The current ordinance provides for exemptions from the bidding requirements for: (i) purchases below $1,000 (as discussed above); (ii) if there is only one source for the required equipment, supplies or services; (iii) where purchases are to be made in concert with or through agreements executed by other agencies; or where competitive bid procedures have already been conducted by other agencies; and (iv) during proclaimed local emergencies.

Most purchases that require formal bidding more than $25,000 to $100,000 are routinely requiring staff to prepare resolutions to waive formal bidding requirements as most equipment supplies will not participate in the formal bidding process at the scale of $25,000 to $100,000. Staff respectfully recommend the informal bidding procedures be extended to $50,000 for all supplies, equipment and services. Purchases of supplies, equipment, and services above $50,000 will be required to be formally bid, pursuant to a published notice inviting bids, and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Vehicle and large equipment purchases will be exceptions, with the informal bidding procedures proposed to be $100,000. Contracts for services of specially trained and professional persons are exempt from bidding and may procured by the Department Head, with City Manager approval for amounts up to $25,000. Any contracts for professional services above $25,000 must be approved by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact to adopt the proposed Ordinance. The proposed changes will result in more efficient and effective use of staff time to procure goods and services with a streamlined approval process.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Ordinance No. 417 - Calimesa Purchasing Ordinance Proposed Current
Limit Limit
Purchasing Authority Approval Limits
City Council $25,001 and above $10,000 and above
City Manager $ 25,000 $ 10,000
Department Director/Manager $ 10,000 $ 1,000
Formal Bidding Requirements
Supplies and Equipment $ 50,000 $ 25,000
Vehicles and Large Equipment $ 100,000 $ 25,000

ORDINANCE NO. 417

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.15 (SUPPLIES,

SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE PROCEDURE)
, APPLYING THE RESIDENTIAL INFILL PRIORITY AREA OVERLAY ZO

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Chapter 3.15 (SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE PROCEDURE) of Title 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) of the Calimesa Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows, with the amendments indicated by text in bold with the additions underlined and the additions in strikethrough:
“Chapter 3.15

SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE PROCEDURE

3.15.010 Adoption of purchasing system.

The provisions of this chapter are adopted in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Sections 54201 through 54205 regarding the purchase of supplies, equipment and services. In order to establish efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment at the lowest possible cost commensurate with quality needed, to exercise positive financial control over purchases, to clearly define authority for the purchasing function, and to assure the quality of purchases, a purchasing system is hereby adopted for the purchase of all city supplies, services and equipment.

3.15.020 - Centralized Purchasing Division.

There is hereby created a centralized Purchasing Division in which is vested authority for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services. The Purchasing Agent shall administer and be responsible for the successful performance of all functions of the Purchasing Division. The Purchasing Agent shall purchase supplies, equipment, and services at the lowest possible cost commensurate with quality needed.

3.15.030 - Purchasing Agent.

The City Manager is designated as purchasing officer pursuant to Section 2.05.060(i) of this municipal code, and shall assign an employee to act as a Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent shall be the head, and have general supervision of the Purchasing Division, and shall act as the

purchasing agent for the City. The Purchasing Agent shall have authority to:

A. Purchase or contract for supplies, equipment, and services required by any using department or agency in accordance with the provision of Section 54201 et seq. of the California Government Code, and with purchasing procedures prescribed by this chapter, such administrative regulations as the Purchasing Agent shall adopt for the internal management and operation of the Purchasing Division and such other rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the Council or City Manager; B. Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services;
C. Act to procure for the City the needed quality in supplies, equipment, and services at least expense to the City;
D. Discourage collusion in bidding and induce full competition on all purchases;
E. Prepare and recommend to the City Manager rules governing the purchase of supplies, equipment and services for the City; F. Prepare and recommend to the Council revisions and
amendments to the purchasing rules;
G. Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products; H. Prescribe and maintain processes as are reasonably
necessary to the operation of this chapter and other rules and regulations; I. Supervise the inspection of all supplies, equipment, and services purchased to insure conformance with specifications; and J. Recommend the transfer of surplus or unused supplies and equipment between departments as needed and the sale of all supplies and equipment which cannot be used by any agency and which have become unsuitable for City use.

K. Recommend local purchases whenever feasible, reasonable, and in the City’s best interest.

3.15.040 - Reserved.

Reserved.

3.15.050 - Specifications.

As needed, the Purchasing Agent, in conjunction with the using department or agency, shall develop standard specifications for repetitively procured items and services. Every specification shall be prepared to assure the broadest possible bidder participation consistent with the needs of the using department or agency. Alternate specification provisions for any particular bid invitation may be established by the Purchasing Agent.

3.15.060 - Formal contract procedure.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section or in other sections of this chapter, purchases of supplies, equipment and services of an estimated value exceeding $25,000$50,000 shall be by formal sealed competitive bids. Awards for such expenditures shall be made by the Council to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the following provisions:

A. Lowest Responsible Bidder. "Lowest responsible bidder," as used in this chapter, shall mean that bidder who best responds in price, quality, service, fitness, or capacity to the particular requirements of the City. Price alone shall not be the determining factor but shall be considered along with the other factors, including, but not limited to, the ability of the bidder to deliver, availability of parts or service, prior experience and other factors relating to the particular needs of the City for the supplies, equipment or services to be purchased.

B. Notices Inviting Bids. The Purchasing Agent shall be responsible for posting notification of solicitation of bids, which shall include a general description of the articles to be purchased, state where bid specifications may be secured and the time and place for opening of the bids. The notice shall specify the factors referred to in subsection A of this section, which factors will be given special consideration in determining the lowest responsible bid for the supplies or equipment to be purchased.

Notices shall be posted on the City's website and other public posting locations may be utilized as determined by the Purchasing Agent.

C. Bidders' Security. When deemed necessary by the
Purchasing Agent, bidders' security may be prescribed in the notices inviting bids. Bidders shall be entitled to the return of bid securities; provided, however, a successful bidder shall forfeit his bid security upon his refusal or failure to execute the contract within the time designated in the bid specifications. The Council, on the refusal or failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract, may award the contract to the next lowest responsible bidder. If the Council awards the contract to the next lowest bidder, the amount of the lowest bidder's security shall be applied by the City to the contract price differential between the lowest bid and the second lowest bid and the surplus, if any, shall be returned to the lowest bidder.

D. Performance Bonds. The Purchasing Agent shall have
authority to require a performance bond before entering a contract in an amount reasonably necessary to protect the best interests of the City.

E. Bid Opening Procedure. Bids shall be submitted electronically through the electronic bidding system used by the City's Purchasing Division, unless the Purchasing Agent determines otherwise. Bids shall be made publicly available upon opening.

F. Confidentiality of Bids. All bids received pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall not be revealed directly or indirectly to any other bidder until the bidding process is completed and all submitted bids have been verified. A tabulation of all bids received shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours after the bids have been verified.

G. Rejection of Bids. The Purchasing Agent may reject any and all bids presented and re-advertise for bids.

H. Award of Contracts. Any resulting contract shall be awarded by the Council to the lowest responsible bidder as defined in subsection A of this section.

3.15.070 - Informal contract procedure.

Subject to other applicable provisions of this chapter:

A. Value of Purchases. General purchases of supplies,
equipment and services of $1,000 or less, shall be purchased directly by the departments under established administrative rules and authority.

Purchases valued above $1,000 and up to $25,000$50,000 may be made in the open market pursuant to the procedure prescribed in this section without observing the procedures prescribed in Section 3.15.060 of this chapter. For purchases of vehicles and large equipment valued above $1,000 and up to $100,000 may be made in the open market pursuant to the procedure prescribed in this section without observing the procedures prescribed in Section 3.15.060 of this chapter.

B. Approval of Purchases. Any purchase above $1,000 and up to $10,000 shall be made by the Purchasing Agent, and require the prior approval of the City Manager. Any purchases above $10,000$25,000 must be approved by the City Council.

C. Minimum Number of Bids. Open market purchases above
$1,000 and up to $25,000$50,000 shall, whenever possible, be based on at least three bids, and shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. For purchases of vehicles and large equipment, open market purchases

up to $100,000 shall, whenever possible, be based on at least three bids, and shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder

3.15.080 - Purchase orders.

A. Purchase Orders. Purchases of supplies, equipment, and services shall be made only by numbered purchase order and consistent with written purchasing policy that includes specifics as to when the use of purchase orders are applicable.

B. Change Orders. Any change order for an approved purchase or contract shall be documented by a purchase order addendum. The City Manager may authorize cumulative increases up to $10,000$25,000 as long as sufficient funding is available.

3.15.090 - Encumbrance of funds.

Except in cases of emergency, the Purchasing Agent shall not issue any purchase order for supplies, equipment or services unless there exists an unencumbered appropriation in the fund account against which such purchase is to be charged.

3.15.100 - Inspection and testing.

The Purchasing Agent shall inspect supplies and equipment delivered and contractual services performed to determine their conformance with the specifications set forth in the order or contract. The Purchasing Agent shall have authority to require chemical and physical tests of samples submitted with bids and samples of deliveries which are necessary to determine their quality and conformance with specifications.

3.15.110 - Emergency procurement.

For purposes of this section, an emergency shall be deemed to exist only when a condition exists that presents an immediate threat to health, safety or improved property and when a local emergency or disaster has been proclaimed.

A. When a local emergency is proclaimed, the City's normal purchasing procedures may be superseded by the following provisions to deal with the exigent circumstances.

B. Solicited bids that are non-responsive shall count towards the minimum number of bids required when there is a declared emergency or disaster in the City.

C. When an emergency or disaster is proclaimed, the City's normal requirements for sealed formal bids will be suspended to allow for telephonic or other electronic bids from potential vendors or suppliers, in

lieu of written and/or sealed bids. In addition, the requirement for public posting may be waived. Also, if the purchase exceeds $10,000, those expenditures will be presented to the Council for ratification within 60 days.

D. If the emergency requires the immediate procurement of supplies, equipment or services and the amount is above $1,000 and does not exceed $10,000, the Purchasing Agent will obtain the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Director's approval prior to making a purchase.

E. If during the proclaimed emergency, the Purchasing Agent is not available, the EOC Director may order the needed commodity or service from the nearest available source. As soon as possible thereafter, the EOC Director shall submit to the Purchasing Agent a notation that the commodity or service has been ordered on an emergency basis from the vendor designated and the Purchasing Agent shall prepare an after-the-fact purchase order.

F. If the emergency requires the immediate procurement of supplies, equipment or services needed to preserve life and/or property, the purchase may be made without following bidding procedures. However, written justification enumerating one or more of the following rationale, must be included with the purchase request: emergency protective measure, scarce commodity, emergency consulting services, emergency road clearance, other emergency requirement, and/or lack of bids. The use of a pre-existing contract may be utilized under these circumstances.

G. During a declared emergency or disaster, the Purchasing Agent has the authority to rescind a contract for non-performance within 24 hours when a contractor or vendor, once awarded a contract, is unable to perform under the terms of the contract and the resulting delay or nonperformance present an immediate threat to life, safety or improved property.

H. All purchases made under emergency or disaster conditions shall require separate invoicing from routine (non-disaster related) purchases. All invoices shall state the goods, services or equipment provided and shall specify where the purchases were delivered and/or used.

3.15.120 - Professional services.

Contracts for services of specially-trained and professional persons shall be exempt from bidding. Such contracts may be procured by the Director of the Department (or designee) that requires the services, in accordance with established administrative rules and procedures. If the amount exceeds $1,000$10,000 the City Manager's approval is required. All contracts exceeding $10,000$25,000 must be approved by the Council.

3.15.130 - Waivers.

At its discretion, the Council may, at any time by majority vote and without amending this chapter, waive purchasing procedures or alter these proceedings to fit a specific purchase when such waiver is not in violation of California State law. Whenever special market conditions require it, the City Manager may waive the open market requirements for replenishment of supplies, materials, and equipment, or for services, where the best interest of the City is served, provided that such waiver is ratified by the Council at a meeting within 30 days of the purchase.

3.15.140 - Alternative Purchasing Procedures.

In lieu of the purchasing and bid procedures set forth in this article, the following alternative purchasing procedures may be used in the discretion of the Purchasing Agent for the purchase of supplies, equipment or services,
A. Where purchases are to be made in concert with or through agreements executed by other agencies, formal bid requirements as outlined in Section 3.15.060 of this chapter may be waived by the City Council.

B. Purchases of supplies, equipment or services where
competitive bid procedures have already been utilized, such as purchases from federal, state or county governments, including, state of California agencies, counties, cities, joint power agencies, special districts, and nonprofit agencies whose main purpose is to assist cities or other public entities, and the supplies or equipment are supplied to the City at the same or better price, as was obtained through the competitive bid procedures of that entity.

C. When the requesting department determines in writing, after conducting a good faith review of the available sources, that there is only one source for the required equipment, supplies or services or that a sole source procurement is necessary to ensure compatibility with existing City equipment. The department requesting sole source procurement shall provide written evidence to support a sole source determination. Such evidence shall be approved by the Purchasing Agent. The City Manager may require that negotiations be conducted as to price, delivery and terms.

The City Manager may also require the submission of cost or pricing data in connection with an award under this section.

3.15.150 - Unauthorized purchases and contracts.

It shall be unlawful for an officer, employee, or agent of the City to order the purchase of supplies, equipment, or services, or to make any contract in violation of this chapter, and any order, purchase or contract made contrary

to the provisions of this chapter shall not be binding on the City, and the City shall not be obligated thereunder.

3.15.160 - Prohibition against splitting purchases.

Purchase of supplies, equipment or services shall not be divided or staged for the purpose of circumventing the bidding or approval requirements of this chapter.

3.15.170 - Disposition of City obsolete and surplus property.

The City Manager shall have authority to sell as surplus, materials and equipment which cannot be used by any department or which have become unsuitable for city use, or to exchange the same for, or trade in the same one, new supplies, materials and equipment.

A. The sale of surplus supplies and equipment shall be made pursuant to rules prescribed by the city manager, and only after authorization from the City Council as to any items of an estimated value of $1010,000 or more.

B. Surplus supplies and equipment may be sold to the public if so prescribed by the city manager and/or the city council. City officials and employees, and their immediate families, however, shall be ineligible to purchase such surplus items.

3.15.180 - Reimbursement Agreements; Contracts Paid by Third Parties.

The City Manager is authorized to enter into the following agreements:

A. Reimbursement agreements, whereby a third party (typically a developer or project applicant) pays for services relating to processing a development application, or for services relating to conditions of approval for a project.

B. Professional services agreements that are paid solely by third parties pursuant to a reimbursement agreement.

Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it to be published in the manner required by law.”

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED UPON FIRST READING this 15th day of September 2025 upon the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING this __th day of _______ 2025, upon the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________________

LINDA MOLINA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________

DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
STEVEN L. FLOWER, CITY ATTORNEY

City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 20
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A MAYOR ROTATION POLICY
MEETING DATE: September 15, 2025
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1) Decide on which options to include in the proposed Mayor Rotation Policy where multiple policy directions were discussed.
2) Adopt Resolution 2025-52, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, Establishing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Rotation Policy. The decisions made in Recommendation #1 will be integrated into the final version of the Resolution.

BACKGROUND: At its meeting of August 18, 2025, the City Council held a discussion regarding the possible adoption of a formal Mayor Rotation Policy. Some councilmembers had expressed interest in a structured approach to ensure fairness, transparency, and predictability in the annual selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

Staff presented sample policies from several California cities, including Beaumont, Del Mar, Murrieta, and Saratoga. The City Council further discussed the merits of a rotation system and provided detailed feedback on key elements. While there was general consensus that some form of rotation should be implemented, there were divisions on specific points, including eligibility, confirmation voting, and safeguards. Following that discussion, staff was directed to return with a draft policy framework for Council consideration.

DISCUSSION: Based on Council’s deliberations and examples from Beaumont and Murrieta, staff has prepared a draft Resolution establishing a Mayor Rotation Policy. The draft incorporates areas of agreement while presenting options for Council decision where multiple perspectives were expressed.

The following areas are key policy elements where additional direction is needed to craft the final policy. It is recommended that City Council vote on each section individually in order to provide clear direction on the final draft of the Resolution.

Section 4. Eligibility Requirements
Option A: Require at least two years of service before a Councilmember may serve as Mayor, and at least one year before serving as Mayor Pro Tem
.

Option B: Require only one year of service before eligibility for either position.

Section 6. Confirmation Vote / Failure to Secure Majority Confirmation Vote.

Option A: Nominees must be ratified by at least three votes. If they fail, they remain in sequence and the next Councilmember is considered
.

Option B: Eliminate the confirmation vote requirement and rely solely on the rotation sequence, except where legal disqualification applies (Section 7).

Failure to Secure Majority (only needed if Option A is selected above) Option A: If nominee fails, they remain in sequence and the next Councilmember is considered.

Option B: If nominee fails, they move to the end of the sequence but ahead of the outgoing Mayor..

Option C: If nominee fails, they move to the end of the sequence.

Section 7. Safeguards for Disqualification
Provide authority to skip a Councilmember or remove title of Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem in cases of censure, legal or ethical violations, or state law violations.

Option A: Skipping or removal of title requires a simple majority vote (3 votes).

Option B: Skipping or removal of title requires a four-fifths vote (4 votes).

Other provisions in the draft policy, such as rotation based on seniority, succession from Mayor Pro Tem to Mayor, placement of new members at the back of the line (ordered by votes received), and allowance for members to decline service, were generally supported by Council and are included without modification.

Once the Council selects among the options above, the City Council may consider adoption of the Resolution. The final draft of the Resolution will incorporate the options decided upon by Council.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Draft of Resolution 2025-52
Attachment B: Beaumont Ordinance No. 1126
Attachment C: Murrieta Resolution No. 16-3517

1 RESOLUTION 2025-52

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MAYOR

AND MAYOR PRO TEM ROTATION POLICY

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Calimesa is a general law city, governed by the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, approximately two-thirds of cities in California have a Mayor selected by and from the City Council, including the City of Calimesa; and WHEREAS, Section 2.10.030 of the Calimesa Municipal Code requires that the City Council elect one of its members as Mayor and another as Mayor Pro Tem annually; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36802 and Section 2.10.030 of the Calimesa Municipal Code, the Mayor, or, in the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro Tem, shall be the presiding officer of the City Council; and WHEREAS, aside from being the presiding officer of the City Council, the Mayor has the same powers and duties of a council member; and WHEREAS, the City Council has expressed interest in establishing a structured rotation process to provide clarity, transparency, and equal opportunity for all Councilmembers to serve in these positions; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed examples from the Cities of Beaumont and Murrieta, as well as input from Council discussion on August 18, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Policy Adoption.

This Resolution sets forth the City of Calimesa’s official policy governing the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Calimesa, California. This Resolution may be cited as the City’s “Mayor Rotation Policy.” SECTION 2. Purpose.

This policy establishes the process for rotation of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in order to ensure fairness, transparency, and preparedness for councilmembers serving in presiding officer roles.

2 SECTION 3. Term of Office.

3.1 The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem shall each serve a one-year term commencing as follows:

3.1.1 In the years in which a general municipal election is scheduled, as soon as possible after the official canvass is received from the county following the election.

3.1.2 In the years in which no general municipal election is scheduled, the first regularly scheduled meeting of December.

3.2 No Councilmember shall serve consecutive terms as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, unless all other Councilmembers decline to serve.

SECTION 4. Eligibility Requirements.

OPTION A:

A Councilmember must serve at least two years on the City Council before being eligible for Mayor, and at least one year before being eligible for Mayor Pro Tem.

OPTION B:

A Councilmember is eligible for Mayor after one year of service on the City Council.

SECTION 5. Rotation Process.

5.1 Sequence.

5.1.1 The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem shall rotate each year according to seniority of service.

5.1.2 After serving as Mayor, a Councilmember moves to the end of the sequence.

5.1.3 The Mayor Pro Tem shall normally succeed the Mayor in the following year.

5.2 Newly Elected and Appointed Members.

5.2.1 A newly elected or appointed Councilmember shall be placed after all incumbents in the rotation, but before the outgoing Mayor.

5.2.2 If multiple members are elected at the same time, their order in the sequence shall be based on votes received in the election (highest votes = higher seniority).

3 5.2.3 If multiple members are appointed at the same time, their order in the sequence shall be based on a random draw conducted by the City Clerk at the first regular meeting in which the appointed members take their seats on City Council.

5.3 Re-elected Members. Members re-elected to successive terms retain their original placement in the sequence.

5.4 Effects on Rotation due to a vacancy in the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem position. If a vacancy occurs in the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem position, the next council member in the rotation shall fill the position until the end of the term as defined in Section 3 and subject to the confirmation requirements of Section 6.

5.4.1 If the Mayor position becomes vacant, the Mayor Pro Tem shall be elevated to Mayor and the next eligible council member in the rotation shall be appointed as Mayor Pro Tem. However, the new Mayor would be eligible to serve as Mayor in the following year, and the new Mayor Pro Tem would be eligible to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in the following year. In this instance, time served in the partial year shall not count toward as a term for each respective office.

5.4.2 If only the Mayor Pro Tem position becomes vacant, the next eligible council member in the rotation shall be appointed as Mayor Pro Tem and then be eligible for Mayor at the next regular appointment window in accordance with Section 3. The rotation would then continue like normal.

SECTION 6. Confirmation of Officers.

6.1 Confirmation Vote.

OPTION A:

Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem must be ratified by a majority vote (3 votes).

OPTION B:

No confirmation vote is required for the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, unless a motion is made to disqualify a Councilmember from the rotation in accordance with Section 7.2.

6.2 (ONLY REQUIRED IF OPTION A IS SELECTED FOR SECTION 6.1) Effect on Rotation if Nomination Fails.

OPTION A:

If a nominee fails to receive three votes, they remain in sequence, and the position passes to the next member.

4 OPTION B:

If a nominee fails to receive three votes, they are moved to the end of the sequence, but ahead of the outgoing Mayor.

OPTION C:

If a nominee fails to receive three votes, they are moved to the end of the sequence.

SECTION 7. Declination or Disqualification.

7.1 Decline to Serve. A Councilmember may decline to serve as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. In such case, the position passes to the next Councilmember in sequence.

7.2 Disqualification from Rotation or Removal of Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem Title.

7.2.1 A Councilmember may be deemed ineligible for the position or, if already in the position, removed from the position, and removed from the rotation if:

7.2.1.1 They have been censured by the Council, or

7.2.1.2 They have violated state ethics laws, the Brown Act, or other applicable legal provisions.

7.2.2 Vote of Disqualification or Removal of Title.

OPTION A:

Disqualification under this section 7.2 requires a motion and a simple majority vote (3 votes) of the City Council.

OPTION B:

Disqualification under this section 7.2 requires a motion and a fourfifths vote (4 votes) of the City Council.

SECTION 8. Administrative Maintenance.

The City Clerk shall maintain and update the official list of the rotational sequence.

5 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ____ day of ____, 2025. _____________________________________

LINDA MOLINA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________

DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK

ORDINANCE NO. 1126

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT APPROVING

AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL

CODE PERTAINING TO RULES OF PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, Chapter 2. 04 ofTitle 2 of the Beaumont Municipal Code currently sets forth the City Council adopted Rules of Procedures for Council meetings; and WHEREAS, to facilitate the orderly and timely conduct of City meetings and to promote wider community understanding and participation in City meetings, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 2. 04 of Title 2 of the Beaumont Municipal Code to expand the application of Rosenberg' s Rules of Order as procedural guidance for City Council meetings and for meetings of other City boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide further guidance and clarity on the process to be utilized by the City Council in selecting its Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide further clarity regarding the process to be utilized by the City Council in appointing individuals to City boards and commissions and to the boards of outside agencies;

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. CEOA. The City Council finds that the actions contemplated by this Ordinance are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA") pursuant to Section 15060( c)( 2) ( the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060( c)( 3) ( the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

SECTION 2. Severability. The City Council hereby declares that if any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance is rendered or declared to be invalid or unconstitutional by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Ordinance, and to this end the provisions ofthis Ordinance are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof and intends that the invalid portions should be severed and the balance of the Ordinance enforced.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby amends Title 2, Chapter 2. 04, " City Council Meetings" to read as follows:

Chapter 2. 04

CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
Sections:

2. 04. 010 Time and place — Generally.

2.04.020 Time and place — Holiday.

2. 04. 030 Notice of Meetings.

2. 04. 040 Rules of Procedure.

2. 04. 050 Presiding Officer.

2. 04. 060 Maintenance of Order.

2. 04. 070 Decorum.

2. 04. 080 Items for Future Agendas and Time Limits for Comments.

2. 04. 090 Nomination of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.

2. 04. 100 Appointments to City Boards and Commissions.

2. 04. 110 Appointment of Council Members to Boards and Commissions of Outside Agencies.

2. 04. 120 Mayoral Responsibilities.

2. 04. 130 Council Member Conduct.

2. 04. 140 Council Member Vacancies.

2. 04. 010. Time and Place — Generally. Regular meetings ofthe City Council shall be held at such times and places as may be fixed by resolution duly adopted by the City Council.

2. 04. 020. Time and Place — Holiday. If a regular meeting ofthe City Council falls on a legal holiday, such meeting shall be held on the next Wednesday not a legal holiday.

2. 04. 030. Notice of Meetings. Notice of City Council Meetings shall be given in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, as may be amended from time to time, and as required by California Law.

2. 04. 040 - Rules of procedure.

The City Council will utilize Rosenberg' s Rules of Order: Simple Parliamentary Procedures for the 21 st Century as guidance for parliamentary procedure for all City Council meetings. The Beaumont Planning Commission and other City Council created commissions and committees that are required to hold open meetings in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, shall utilize Rosenberg' s Rules of Order as guidance for parliamentary procedure during their respective meetings.

2. 04. 050 - Presiding Officer.

The Mayor shall be the Presiding Officer at all City Council meetings. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tempore shall be the Presiding Officer. In the absence of both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tempore, the City Council shall elect a temporary Presiding Officer to serve until the arrival of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore, or until adjournment.

2. 04. 060 - Maintenance of Order.

The Mayor or Presiding Officer is responsible for the maintenance of order and decorum at all times. In the absence of a rule to govern a point of procedure, the decision of the Mayor or Presiding Officer shall be final and binding, unless overruled by a majority of a quorum ofthe Council. No person should be allowed to speak without first being recognized by the Mayor or Presiding Officer. A Council Member, once recognized by the Mayor or Presiding Officer, shall not be interrupted while speaking unless called to order by the Mayor or Presiding Officer. All questions and remarks should be addressed to the Mayor or Presiding Officer.

The Mayor or Presiding Officer may order any person or group to leave a meeting where said person or group, after warning, willfully interrupts a meeting so as to render the orderly conduct of the meeting unfeasible. If said person or group refuses to leave the meeting after being directed to do so by the Mayor or Presiding Officer, the Mayor or Presiding Officer may implement the procedures authorized by law to evict a disruptive person or group from the meeting and to restore order, including but not limited to the procedures authorized by Government Code Sections 54957. 9 and 36813.

2. 04. 070 - Decorum.

No City Council member shall be allowed to speak more than once upon any one subject until every other City Council member wishing to speak thereon shall have had the opportunity to speak. The Mayor and Council Members shall accord the utmost courtesy to each other, to City staff, and to the public appearing before the City Council and shall refrain at all times from rude or derogatory remarks.

2. 04. 080 - Items for Future Agendas and Time Limits for Comments.

A. During a City Council meeting, the Mayor or any member of the Council may direct the City Manager to place an item on a future agenda.

B. If a member of the City Council believes that their comments on any item will exceed five minutes, they shall ask the Mayor or Presiding Officer for additional time to speak on the item.

C. Public comments shall be limited to three minutes per person per agenda item unless otherwise authorized by majority vote.

2. 04.090 — Nomination of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.

The City Council selection ofthe Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore shall occur annually at the first Council meeting in December during a year in which no Council Member seat is open for election or at the second regular or special Council meeting in December during a year in which Council Member seats are open for election. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore selection shall occur by a seniority rotation process as follows:

A. The office of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore shall rotate each year based on the number of years each council member has been in office. Each Council Member shall be given a specified position in the rotation sequence. The first person in the sequence, as determined by tenure on the City Council, shall serve as Mayor. The second person in the sequence, shall serve as Mayor Pro Tempore.

B. After serving as Mayor, that Council Member moves to the end of the rotation sequence and the other four Council Members move forward, causing the Mayor Pro Tempore to become the Mayor.

C. The next Council Member in the rotation after the Mayor Pro Tempore shall then become the Mayor Pro Tempore.

D. When a Council Member is newly elected or appointed, the new Council Member is placed in the fourth position in the rotation, after all incumbents, but before the current outgoing Mayor.

E. Iftwo or more Council Members are newly elected at the same time, the number of votes received in the election determines the Council Members position in the sequence, with the Council Member receiving the fewest votes placed last in the rotation but before the current outgoing Mayor.

F. Incumbent Council Members, when re-elected, retain their placement in the rotation.

G. Iffor any reason a Council Member is removed from the rotation, the remaining Council Members move forward in the sequence.

H. A Council Member may decline to serve as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore. In this case, the office would pass to the next Council Member on the list. The Council Member who declined may drop back one position in the rotation.

I. The selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore must be ratified by three affirmative votes. If the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore fail to receive three affirmative votes, they retain their current position in the rotation and the office would pass to the next Council Member on the list, subject to ratification by three affirmative votes. This process continues until a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore are ratified by three affirmative votes. The newly selected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore shall be seated in their positions immediately after they have been approved by three affirmative Council Member votes.

J. The City Clerk shall keep and update a list outlining the rotational sequence.

K. A Council Member may serve as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore a total of two years during a four-year term of office on the Council, but shall not serve as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore in consecutive years.

2. 04. 100 — Appointments to City Boards and Commissions.

The City Council shall appoint all City board and commission members as determined by Sections 2.24.040, 2. 30.020, and 2. 35. 040. The following guidelines shall control the appointment process:

A. Members ofthe public may apply when a vacancy on a board or commission occurs.

The City Council will conduct interviews of applicants at a City Council meeting once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

B. Upon completion of applicant interviews, Council Members may nominate applicants to be appointed to the board or commission. Once all nominations are received, a vote will be taken for each nomination beginning with the first applicant nominated.

Council Members may vote multiple times if there are multiple vacancies for the board or commission.

C. If a nominee receives a majority vote from a quorum of the Council, that nominee shall be appointed to the board or commission.

2. 04. 110 — Appointment of Council Members to Boards and Commissions of Outside Agencies.

At the first regular Council meeting after a new Mayor is installed, the Mayor shall appoint members to Boards and Commissions of outside agencies in the manner provided for herein. At said meeting, the Mayor shall announce the board or commission for which nominations will be considered and invite nominations from the Council. Once all nominations have been received for the specified position, the Mayor shall close nominations. If only one Council Member is nominated to a specified position, the Mayor shall appoint that Council Member to said Board or Commission. In the event more than one Council Member is nominated for a specified position, the Mayor shall ask the nominees ifthey are willing to serve in the specified position. If a Council Member declines to serve, that Council Member' s nomination shall be withdrawn. The Council shall hold a discussion and receive statements from nominees where multiple willing Council Members have been nominated for a specified position. Thereafter, the Mayor shall make an appointment to the specified position from among the willing nominees. This process shall be continued until all open positions on boards and commissions of outside agencies are filled. If no nominations are received for a particular board or commission, the Mayor may appoint a Council Member to fill the position.

2.04. 120 — Mayoral Responsibilities.

The following tasks are the responsibility ofthe Mayor or ifthe Mayor is unavailable the Mayor Pro Tempore or Presiding Officer.

A. To conduct meetings ofthe City Council as its chair.

B. Ensure decorum is maintained at the meeting.

C. To represent the City as its chief elected official at community functions, events, and meetings.

D. To review and propose additions to the agendas ofmeetings of the City Council.

E. Appoint individuals to ad hoc committees;
F. Serve as the primary spokesperson of the Council in communications with the press; G. Sign all letters authorized by and on behalf ofthe Council.

2. 04. 130 — Council Member Conduct.

City Council Members shall:

A. Treat each other, staff, and members of the public with courtesy and respect; B. Maintain confidentiality of all closed session materials and discussion; C. Be attentive to others and limit interruptions and distractions; D. Encourage diverse viewpoints in debate while avoiding personal attacks; E. Agree to respectfully disagree;
F. Promote discussion and resolution ofproblems;
G. Comply with and adhere to official decisions and policies ofthe City Council as approved by a majority ofthe Council;
H. Work in furtherance ofthe City' s best interests;
I. Limit the use of texting and other forms of electronic messaging during Council Meetings to emergency situations.

2. 04. 140 — Council Member Vacancies.

Within 60 days of its occurrence, the City Council shall fill a vacancy on the City Council by appointment or by calling a special election in compliance with the Government Code. In the event the City Council chooses to fill the vacancy by appointment, the Mayor shall invite qualified individuals to apply for the vacant position. At a public meeting held in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Council shall interview applicants for the vacant position.

Upon completion of the applicant interviews, the Mayor shall request nominations for the vacant Council position. Once all nominations have been received for the vacant position, the Mayor shall close nominations and a vote shall be taken on the nominations in the order received. This process shall continue until such time as a nominee receives three affirmative votes ofthe Council. Upon a nominee receiving three affirmative Council Member votes, the nominee shall be sworn into office and assume the vacant Council position.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, approves an amendment to the City Code.

INTRODUCED AND READ for the first time and ordered posted at a regular meeting ofthe City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, held on the l5th day of September 2020, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: White, Martinez, Carroll, Lara, Santos
NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofBeaumont, California, held on the 6th day of October 2020.

AYES: White, Martinez, Carroll, Lara Santos
NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Rey antos, Mayor

Attest:

Nicole{ Wheelwright, Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form:
of inkney, C. ttorney

RESOLUTION NO. 16- 3517

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 14-3301, RULES OF

PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, REGARDING ROTATION OF

PRESIDING OFFICERS AND CEREMONIAL TRANSITION OF OFFICERS WHEREAS, Section 2.04.040 of the Municipal Code requires that the City Council adopt Rules of Procedure (the "Rules") to govern the conduct of its meetings and any of its other functions and activities, and regulations pertaining thereto; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 10-2571, adopted on August 3, 2010, amended Resolution No. 07- 1778, related to the process for selection of presiding officers to insure experience of the meeting chair, to provide continuity for City Council, and to equitably share the burden and responsibility of the position of meeting chair; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 13-3052, adopted on February 19, 2013, re-established the Rules in their entirety; with improved meeting efficiency by consolidating Governing Body Announcements with Governing Body Actions/Comments near the end of the meeting; moving Department/Commission Announcements to follow Governing Body Announcements/Actions/Comments near the end of the meeting; and moving Consent Calendar to follow the public comments, rather than at a time specific, potentially allowing public hearings to be heard earlier. It also repealed Resolutions Nos. 07-1778, 08-1922, 08-1975, 08-2116, and 10-2571; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 13-3167, adopted on November 5, 2013, amended the rules of procedure with revisions to sections 3.14, 4.6, 4.8, 5.1, 5.6, 6.1, and 8.1 regarding closed sessions/workshops, public participation, required votes, and Brown Act updates; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 14-3202, adopted on March 20, 2014, amended the rules of procedure with revisions to section 2.8 by eliminating one (individual research/report) of three options for City Council Members to place an item on the agenda; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 14-3301, adopted on October 21, 2014, amended the rules of procedure to include Department Reports toward the beginning of the agenda and reestablished the rules in their entirety; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2016, the City Council provided direction to amend the rules of procedure by eliminating Section 3.1.3.3 regarding placing members elected in 2010 and thereafter at the end of the rotational queue and providing for ceremonial transition of officers at the meeting following their selection.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Murrieta that Resolution No. 14-3301, Adopting Rules of Procedure for City Council Meetings, and particularly Section 3 Presiding Officers, be amended to read as follows:

3. PRESIDING OFFICERS

3.1. PRESIDING OFFICERS:

The Mayor shall be the Presiding Officer at all meetings of the Council. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tern shall preside. In the absence of both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tern, the Council shall elect a temporary Presiding Officer until the arrival of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tern or until adjournment.

In accordance with Elections Code Section 10411 and 15400, the Council shall meet following receipt of the statement of election results and declare those nominated or elected to office and the results of any measures. Annually, at the first regular meeting in December, the 'Council shall choose one of its Members as Mayor and one as Mayor Pro Tern.

The ceremony for the transition of officers shall occur at the regular meeting following the selection of officers (typically the second meeting in December).

The Mayor and Mayor Pro tam shall be determined according to the following:

3.1.1. Qualifications for Presiding Officers

3.1.1.1. The Mayor shall have served •at least two years on the City Council.

3.1.1.2. The Mayor shall have served as Mayor Pro Tern at some time prior to serving as Mayor, with normal progression being from Mayor Pro Tern to Mayor.

3.1.1.3. The Mayor Pro Tern shall have served at least one year on the City Council.

3.1.2. Term of Position as Presiding Officers

3.1.2.1. The term of office of Mayor shall be one year.

3.1.2.2. The term of office of Mayor Pro Tern shall be one year.

3.1.3. Rotation into Presiding Officer Positions

3.1.3.1. The Mayor shall be the most senior City Council Member who has not served as Mayor, or if all City Council Members have served as Mayor, the City Council Member who has not served as Mayor for the longest period of time, • providing the Qualifications for Presiding Officers have been met.

3.1.3.2. The Mayor Pro Tern shall be the most senior City Council Member who has not served as Mayor Pro Tem, or if all City Council Members have served as Mayor Pro Tern, the City Council Member who has not served as Mayor Pro Tern for the longest period of time, providing the Qualifications for Presiding Officers have been met.

3.1.3.3. Omitted.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16 thday of Febru
nterim City Clerk

3.1.3.4. In the event two or more members are newly elected at the same election, the rotation shall be based on the member with the highest number of votes received in the municipal election and will continue in descending order of the most votes received.

However, Members re-elected to successive terms will remain in the rotation order established with their initial election.

3.1.3.5. Recognizing the responsibility placed on the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, no member shall have the obligation to serve as either Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem should he/she not wish to do so.

3.1.3.6. A member shall not serve successive terms as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem unless all other members decline to serve.

Rand& K. Lane, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

I, A. Kay Vinson, Interim City Clerk of the City of Murrieta, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 16thday of February, 2016, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: INGRAM, LONG, AND LANE
NOES: GIBBS AND RAMOS - ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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