Calimesa City Council
March 16, 2026

Regular Meeting of the Calimesa City Council
Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 16, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Norton Younglove Multipurpose Senior Center
908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320
The Calimesa City Council will be conducting this meeting in the Norton Younglove Senior Center. Members of the public may attend this meeting in person at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320, or the public may view the City Council meetings live at https://www.youtube.com/@calimesacity900/live beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Submission of Public Comments: Public comment will be allowed by completing a speaker slip and providing it to the City Clerk at the meeting. Please observe a time limit of 3 minutes when giving your presentation. When called upon, please step forward to the microphone, state your name for the record, whom you represent and any statement you wish to make. Please be advised that you may not defer your 3 minutes to another speaker.

Jeff Cervantez, Mayor  John Manly, Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Cundieff, Council Member  Edgar Garcia, Council Member  Linda Molina, Council Member Will Kolbow, City Manager  Steven Flower, City Attorney In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (909) 795-9801. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Any public writings distributed by the City to at least a majority of the Council Members regarding any item on this regular meeting agenda will be made available at the public counter at City Hall located at 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320.

Call to Order
Roll Call: Mayor Cervantez, Mayor Pro Tem Manly, Council Member Cundieff, Council Member Garcia and Council Member Molina.

Staff: City Manager Kolbow, City Attorney Flower, City Clerk Gerdes, Finance Director Reid, Community Development Director Lucia, Public Works Director Shakir, City Engineer Thornton, Deputy Fire Chief Shaw and Sheriff Captain Esquibel
Pledge of Allegiance
Communications From the Public
Pursuant to the Brown Act, this is the opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on any item within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Please note that this is also the time in which members of the public may address the Council on any item on the Consent Calendar. This is not the time for City Council discussion of non-agenda items. After receiving public comments, Council Members, or staff, after being recognized by the Mayor, may briefly respond to statements made by the public or questions posed by the public. In addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification or make a referral to staff for factual information to be reported back to the Council at a later meeting.

Approval of the Agenda, Consent Calendar and Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinances This is the time for the City Council to notify the public of any changes to the agenda; such as removal of an agenda item, rearrangement of the agenda, postponement of an agenda item or continuance of an item to a future meeting. This is also the time for the City Council to remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Waiver of full reading of ordinances does not take policy action or approve or disapprove any ordinances on the agenda, it simply means that the entire text of the ordinance will not be read.

Consent Calendar
The following items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion, with the exception of items previously removed during “Approval of the Agenda” for individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.

1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2026 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes of the City Council meeting of March 2, 2026.

2. Receive and File City Commission & Board Minutes
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the action minutes as presented for the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission regular meeting of February 4. 2026 and Planning Commission regular meeting minutes of February 9, 2026

3. Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant Registers Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant Registers as presented.

4. Council Travel and Training - Meeting and Mileage Expense Report Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Council Travel, Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through February 28, 2026

5. Approval of Agreement for Farmers Market Vendor Coordinator Services Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement for vendor coordinator services with "Where's the Event" for a Calimesa Farmers Market.

Calimesa Chamber of Commerce Report
Business Items

6. Approval of Letter to Sacramento and Adoption of Resolution Advocating for Restoration of Local Land Use Authority
Recommendation: That the City Council:

1. Approve the attached letter to the Governor and State Legislature addressing the continued erosion of local land use authority and requesting legislative relief;

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 formally calling for restoration of local planning authority and recognition of the role cities already play in delivering housing; and

3. Direct staff to coordinate with regional jurisdictions and organizations advocating for policies that better reflect the realities facing inland communities.

7. City of Calimesa Endorsement of Larry Smith to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Board Recommendation: That the City Council consider whether to endorse Lawrence “Larry” Smith for the position of Regular Special District Member – Western Riverside County on the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and, if so, authorize the Mayor to sign the endorsement letter.

Mayor & Council Member Reporting of County & Regional Meetings/Conferences This is the time for general comments, announcements, reports on meetings attended at public expense as required by AB 1234, requests of staff, and other issues of concern to Council Members may be presented briefly at this time. The Council may not legally take action on any item presented at this time other than to direct staff to investigate a complaint or place an item on a future agenda unless (1) by a majority vote, the Council determines that an emergency situation exists, as defined by Government Code § 54956.5 or (2) by a four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is a need for immediate action and the need for action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as required by Government Code § 54954.2(b).

City Manager Comments & Reports
Closed Session Items

8. Closed Session Items
Recommendation: That the City Council meet in Closed Session for the following item:

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Will Kolbow, City Manager and Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk/Human Resources.

Represented Employees: Calimesa Professional Firefighters Association.

Adjournment

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 1.

SUBJECT: Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2026 MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the action minutes of the City Council meeting of March 2, 2026.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. CCM 03-02-2026 Draft Action Minutes Regular Meeting

City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 2, 2026

City Of Calimesa
City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 2, 2026
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Cervantez
ROLL CALL: MAYOR CERVANTEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM MANLY, COUNCIL MEMBER

CUNDIEFF, COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA AND COUNCIL MEMBER
MOLINA.

ABSENT: NONE
STAFF: CITY MANAGER KOLBOW, CITY ATTORNEY FLOWER, CITY CLERK

GERDES, FINANCE DIRECTOR REID, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR LUCIA, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF SHAW AND SHERIFF CAPTAIN ESQUIBEL.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Cundieff SWEARING IN CEREMONY – CITZEN ON PATROL MEMBER ALEC INNES Mayor Cervantez administered the Oath to Citizen on Patrol Member Alex Innes.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to the Brown Act, this is the opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on any item within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Please note that this is also the time in which members of the public may address the Council on any item on the Consent Calendar. This is not the time for City Council discussion of non-agenda items After receiving public comments, Council Members, or staff, after being recognized by the Mayor, may briefly respond to statements made by the public or questions posed by the public In addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification or make a referral to staff for factual information to be reported back to the Council at a later meeting.

Valley Elementary Student Lighthouse Leaders Harper Butler and Alexa Tampa provided an invite to the Valley Elementary Annual Leadership Day on Friday, March 13, 2026 ay 7:00 am. They stated that Valley Elementary is a Leader In Me School which is based on the book seven habits of highly effective people by Dr. Steven Covy.

Will Newton, Pastor of Mt. View Baptist Church spoke regarding the “Love Yucaipa/Calimesa event that would take place on April 25, 2026 beginning at 8:00 am at the Yucaipa Community Park. He stated that elected officials, fire and police will be recognized at the 8:00 am opening ceremony. He further stated that groups would be sent out to various areas of Yucaipa and Calimesa to complete their assigned tasks. He added that Mt. View Baptist Church would be doing the replanting at Calimesa’s 4th Street Park with approximately forty volunteers.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES - This is the time for the City Council to notify the public of any changes to the agenda; such as removal of an agenda item, rearrangement of the agenda, postponement of an agenda item or continuance of an item to a future meeting. This is also the time for the City Council to remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Waiver of full reading of ordinances does not take policy action or approve or disapprove any ordinances on the agenda, it simply means that the entire text of the ordinance will not be read.

City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 2, 2026

Mayor Cervantez asked if there were any necessary changes to the agenda or any items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar. The agenda, consent Calendar and waiver of full reading of ordinances was approved by the following action:

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0 TO APPROVE THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED, AND WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 4)
The following items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion, with the exception of items previously removed during “Approval of the Agenda” for individual consideration Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.

1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES.
a) City Council action minutes of the February 17, 2026 regular meeting

2. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES.
a) There are no minutes ready for approval at this time.

3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS.
a) Check Register Report with a total of $1,154,269.97 (Check Nos. 45046-45086) b) February 12, 2026 Payroll of $148,972.99
February 26, 2026 Payroll of $140,080.69
March 1, 2026 Council Payroll of $3,883.25

4. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the report for the month ended December 31, 2025.

FIRE CHIEF REPORT
Deputy Fire Chief Shaw announced that Raad Abasi was promoted to Apparatus Engineer and that they would be holding a “Pinning Ceremony”, He stated that Raad began his service with the City of Calimesa in 2021 as reserve firefighter, only after six months, he transitioned to a full-time position. And then in February 2025, Raad became an acting engineer taking on additional operational leadership responsibilities and he successfully competed and then placed number one on the engineer testing back in January. He added that Raad participates in many fire service events including serving on the uniform committee, training committee and other things to forward his career. He stated that Raad is engaged to his fiancé Samantha. Samantha then pinned Raad’s badge on his uniform. Engineer Abasi thanked everyone stating his pleasure to work with the City of Calimesa Fire Department.

Deputy Chief Shaw reported total responses/total calls, medical aids, public assists are all trending upward from the last report from February. An overall call volume increased by about 80% from that last report, stating that Medical aids continue to be the primary driver of their workload and it more than doubled. Mutual aid responses have increased substantially predominantly into Yucaipa with a with a small amount into Beaumont.

City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 2, 2026

SHERIFF CAPTAIN REPORT
Sheriff Captain Esquibel reported Part 1 Crimes for February 2026 as follows: no homicides, no robberies and no assaults, two burglaries, one vehicle theft, and there were 12 larceny thefts. One notable event was one of the Calimesa Patrol Deputies conducted a vehicle check where the subject was sleeping inside their vehicle within the 700 block of County Line Road and the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia and narcotics, he was ultimately arrested and booked into county jail. He introduced Deputy Ricardo Torres who has been appointed as the city’s new Problem Oriented Police (POP) Officer and takes the place of Michael Hinkle who has been promoted to Corporal. Deputy Torres introduced himself and provided a bit of background information of his years of service with the Department and thanked Council and staff for the opportunity to work with everyone.

BUSINESS ITEMS

5. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING PARTIAL OPENING OF MOUNTANVIEW PARK PHASE 2 DURING THE TURF ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD..

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding whether to:

1. Delay opening Mountainview Park Phase 2 until completion of the 30-day weed kill period and 90-day turf establishment period (approximately 120 days total); or

2. Open the pickleball court portion of Phase 2 while keeping the field and decomposed granite (DG) walking path closed during the turf establishment period.

City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report.

After discussion there was Council consensus of Option 2 to open the pickleball court portion while keeping the field and decomposed granite walking path closed during the turf establishment period and direct staff to work with the contractor for appropriate fencing and the placing of signage throughout. Additionally, staff will schedule a “soft grand opening” as appropriate.

6. COMMUNITY GRANT AWWARD PROGRAM AND APPLICATION.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss and provide guidance to staff regarding the Community Grant Award program and application.

City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report. Council discussion resulted in the following: Mayor Pro Tem Manly and Council Member Garcia were in support of awarding the grant to the Calimesa Youth Baseball and Softball League in the amount of $3,000.

Council Member Cundieff expressed his support of awarding the grant to the Calimesa Youth Baseball and Softball League and suggested the grant amount be increased to $5,000. Council Member Molina and Mayor Cervantez concurred with Council Member Cundieff.

City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 2, 2026

After further Council discussion the following action was taken by a roll call vote:

MOTION BY MAYOR CERVANTEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, CARRIED 3-2(MAYOR PRO TEM MANLY AND COUNCIL MBMER GARCIA VOTED NOE) TO AWARD A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 TO THE CALIMESA YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE.

7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF VIDEO SURVELLANCE SYSTEM AT SUMMERWIND PARK.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Award a contract to WCC Technologies Group for the design and installation of a video surveillance system at Summerwind Park in the amount of $86,515.34 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement and any non-substantive amendments consistent with Council direction.

2. Adopt Resolution 2026-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, Amending the FY 2025-26 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Design and Installation of a Video Surveillance System at Summerwind Park..

City Manager Kolbow presented the agenda report. Mayor Pro Tem Manly and Council Member Cundieff as members of the Public Safety Ad-hoc committee provided their comments regarding their review of the RFP’s and the selection process.

After Council discussion the following action was taken:

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MANLY, CARRIED 5-0 TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO WCC TECHNOLOGIES GROUP FOR THE

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AT SUMMERWIND PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,515.34 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS CONSISTENT WITH COUNCIL DIRECTION AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026- 04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AT SUMMERWIND PARK.

8. SCAG 2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint a voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate to represent the City of Calimesa at the SCAG General Assembly on May 7th and 8th 2026 held in Palm Desert.

Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Gerdes presented the agenda report and stated that Council Members Molina and Cundieff were registered to attend the SCAG Conference.

After Council discussion the following action was taken:

MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM MANLY, SECONDED BY COUCIL MEMBER GARCIA, CARRIED 5-0

TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER CUNDIEFF AS THE VOTING DELEGATE AND COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA AS THE ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE.

City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 2, 2026

MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTING OF COUNTY & REGIONAL

MEETINGS/CONFERENCES
This is the time for general comments, announcements, reports on meetings attended at public expense as required by AB 1234, requests of staff, and other issues of concern to Council Members may be presented briefly at this time. The Council may not legally take action on any item presented at this time other than to direct staff to investigate a complaint or place an item on a future agenda unless (1) by a majority vote, the Council determines that an emergency situation exists, as defined by Government Code § 54956.5 or (2) by a four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is a need for immediate action and the need for action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as required by Government Code § 54954.2(b).

Council Member Garcia reported that he attended the Transportation NOW meeting in Beaumont where they spoke about grants for transportation and the possibility of public transportation in Calimesa. He requested that Council Member Cundieff and Council Member Molina as RTA Board Members, continue to advocate for public transportation in Calimesa.

City Manager Kolbow expressed his apology of the confusion regarding the appointment of Council Member Garcia to the Transportation NOW committee by the Mayor, adding that the appointed RTA member and alternate member also serve as the Transportation NOW committee member.

Council Member Molina stated that many efforts have been made in the past to advocate for public transportation in the City of Calimesa, adding that having enough ridership has always been an issue. She reported that she attended an RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee meeting on February 23, 2026 and an RTA Board meeting.

Council Member Cundieff reported that he attended a meeting of WRCOG earlier in the day where they discussed AB2307 regarding traffic zones and signal lights and an RFP that was issued with a completion date of 2028. He stated that he would provide a written summary of the meeting to Council soon. He requested an item be placed on a future agenda for discussion regarding the City of Yucaipa and their challenge of the State Housing Authority decision and how Calimesa and Yucaipa can bond together on this issue. He further requested an item on a future agenda for Council discussion regarding City Council candidates background and possible code amendments prohibiting a candidate who is a registered sex offender. He thanked Valley Elementary for their attendance and invitation during public comment, adding that Principle Rekstad does a great job for Valley Elementary.

Mayor Pro Tem Manly stated that he did not attend any regional meetings and had nothing to report.

Mayor Cervantez reported that RCA did not hold their meeting earlier in the day as they did not have any substantive issues for discussion. He thanked Howard Reeves for his work with the Calimesa Youth Baseball and Softball League and getting the league up and running.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
City Manager Kolbow reported that over the weekend there were some issues with Howard and his teams being able to use the Summerwind Fields due to use by Beaumont teams. He added that he spoke with the Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District who stated that they would keep the fields clear for Calimesa’s league. He further added that for a short term fix

City Council Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 2, 2026

signage would be placed at the park that indicates priority usage by Calimesa Youth Baseball and Softball League and Summerwind School, stating that for a long term fix staff will be establishing a scheduling system.

He further reported that staff is working to obtain letters of support for a Congressionally directed spending Economic Development initiative to be used for improvements to Calimesa Blvd. such as street repair, street lighting, etc.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Flower announced the Closed Session Items and Mayor Cervantez recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 7:45 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Will Kolbow, City Manager and Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk/Human Resources.

Represented Employees: Calimesa Professional Firefighters Association.

B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Subsection (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of Case: Madeline Fox vs County of Riverside, et al. – Riverside County Case No.

CVRI2507384

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCMENT
A. No reportable action
B. No reportable action taken

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Darlene Gerdes, City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 2.

SUBJECT: Receive and File City Commission & Board Minutes MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the action minutes as presented for the Parks, Trails & Community Services Commission regular meeting of February 4. 2026 and Planning Commission regular meeting minutes of February 9, 2026
ATTACHMENTS:

1. 02-04-2026 PTCS Commission minutes

2. 02-09-2026 PC Minutes

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 3.

SUBJECT: Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant Registers MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026
PREPARED BY: Celeste Reid, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrant Registers as presented.

SUMMARY:

The attached Accounts Payable Check Register Report and Payroll Report for City Council’s approval are as follows:
o Accounts Payable Check Register Report with a total of $725,351.89 (Check Nos.45087- 45139)
o Payroll Report of March 12, 2026 of $138,957.97
ATTACHMENTS:

1. 3-16-2026 AP Warrant Register

2. 03-12-2026 Payroll Register

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.

SUBJECT: Council Travel and Training - Meeting and Mileage Expense Report MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the Council Travel, Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through February 28, 2026
ATTACHMENTS:

1. COUNCIL TRAVEL MEETING-MILEAGE EXPENSES 25-26

FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

COUNCIL TRAVEL AND MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590

DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
10-Sep Beaumont State of the City $ 75.00
29-Jan Calimesa Chamber Installation $ 60.00
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ - TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ 135.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 1,450.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 465.00 MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590

DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
10-Sep Beaumont State of the City $ 75.00
11-Dec Riverside State of the County $ 45.00
10-Nov Riverside Division LOCC Mtg $ 65.00
29-Jan Calimesa Chamber Installation $ 60.00
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ - . $ 245.00
REMAINING BALANCE $ 1,450.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 355.00

JEFF CERVANTEZ TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585

ERIC CUNDIEFF TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585

FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

COUNCIL TRAVEL AND MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590

DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
19-Aug LOCC Annual Conference - Oct 2025 $ 725.00 10-Sep Beaumont State of the City $ 75.00 LOCC Hotel for Conference - Oct 2025 $ 714.88 9/8/2025 Riverside Division League Mtg $ 60.00 Conference Mileage $ 121.80 9-Oct Division Lunch at Conference $ 60.00 TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ 1,561.68 TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ 195.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ (111.68) REMAINING BALANCE $ 405.00 MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590

DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1-Jul LOCC Annual Conference - Oct 2025 $ 675.00 10-Sep Beaumont State of the City $ 75.00 8-Oct LOCC Conference Mileage & div lunch $ 160.80 8-Sep LOCC Riverside Division Meeting $ 60.00 21-Jan LOCC Mayor & Council Academy $ 675.00 21-Jan Locc Academy Mileage $ 571.21 29-Jan Chamber Installation Dinner $ 60.00
11-Dec Riverside State of the County $ 45.00
10-Nov Riverside LOCC Divison Meeting $ 65.00
26-Mar Beaumont Chamber Installation $ 80.00
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ 1,760.80 TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ 706.21 REMAINING BALANCE $ 189.20 REMAINING BALANCE $ (106.21)

LINDA MOLINA TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585

EDGAR GARCIA TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585

FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

COUNCIL TRAVEL AND MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590

DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
29-Jan Calimesa Chamber Installation $ 60.00
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ - TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ 60.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 1,450.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 540.00

JOHN MANLY TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 5.

SUBJECT: Approval of Agreement for Farmers Market Vendor Coordinator Services
MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026
PREPARED BY: Yaiza Benson, Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the agreement for vendor coordinator services with "Where's the Event" for a Calimesa Farmers Market.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Calimesa continues to explore opportunities to provide community gathering spaces and events that promote local businesses, healthy lifestyles, and family-friendly activities.

Establishing a recurring Farmers Market is one opportunity to support these goals by creating a welcoming environment where residents can access fresh products while supporting regional vendors.

Where’s the Event is an experienced vendor coordination service that hosts similar successful farmers markets and community vendor events throughout neighboring Pass area communities. Their experience includes vendor recruitment, event coordination, and on-site management.

Calimesa has previously hosted similar community markets and street fair–style events.

Notably, former Councilmember Ella Zanowic coordinated small community markets and street fairs in the early 2010s, which provided opportunities for vendors and residents to gather in a community setting.

Staff has been exploring options to reintroduce a similar concept in Calimesa in a manageable format that supports both community engagement and local business participation.

DISCUSSION:

Under the proposed agreement, Where’s the Event would serve as the vendor coordinator for the City’s Farmers Market. Their responsibilities include recruiting and managing vendors,

coordinating vendor logistics, and assisting with general event operations to ensure a successful and organized market environment.

Partnering with an experienced vendor coordinator allows the City to host a market while minimizing staff workload related to vendor management and event logistics. This approach also helps ensure a consistent vendor mix and professional event coordination.

The Farmers Market would provide residents with a recurring community activity while encouraging small business participation and supporting regional vendors.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Fiscal impacts are expected to be minimal. City costs are anticipated to include marketing and promotional materials such as flyers, banners, signage, and social media advertising. These costs are expected to be less than $1,000.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Agreement Famers Market Vendor Coordination

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR FARMERS MARKET VENDOR FAIR COORDINATION
This Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into and is effective as of March 2, 2026 (“Effective Date”) and is between the City of Calimesa, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and Where’s the Event, a Limited Liability Company. (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes referred to herein as the “Parties”, and individually as a “Party”.

RECITALS
A. City desires to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent contractor to provide professional farmers market vendor coordination services.

B. Consultant represents that it is qualified to perform such services by virtue of its experience and the training, education, and expertise of its principals and employees.

C. City desires to retain Consultant and Consultant desires to serve City to perform these services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties’ performance of the promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties therefore agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. CONSULTANT’S SERVICES.

A. Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform the services described in the Scope of Services (the “Services”) for Farmers Market Vendor Fair Coordination, attached as Exhibit A. City may request, in writing, changes in the Scope of Services to be performed. Any changes to the scope or cost of work must be in writing and mutually agreed upon by the Parties.

B. Party Representatives. For the purposes of this Agreement, the City Representative shall be the City Manager, or such other person designated in writing by the City Manager (the “City Representative”). For the purposes of this Agreement, the Consultant Representative shall be Stacee Boisseranc, Owner/President (the “Consultant Representative”). The Consultant Representative shall directly manage Consultant’s Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall not change the Consultant Representative without City’s prior written consent.

C. Time for Performance. Consultant shall commence the Services on the Effective Date and shall perform all Services by the deadline established by the City Representative or, if no deadline is established, with reasonable diligence.

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D. Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in accordance with the standard of care generally exercised by like professionals under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City.

E. Personnel. Consultant has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the Services required under this Agreement. All of the Services required under this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such Services.

F. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and requirements.

G. Permits and Licenses. Consultant shall obtain and maintain during the Agreement term all necessary licenses, permits and certificates required by law for the provision of Services under this Agreement, including a business license.

2. TERM.

A. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue for one (1) year unless sooner terminated as provided in the termination section of this Agreement or extended as by the written consent of both parties.

B. The City shall have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the term for an additional one-year term on the same terms and conditions as the original term. Any continuation shall be subject to City approval and executed by written amendment or extension approved by the City Council or authorized designee, as required by law. There shall be no limit to the number of annual continuations.

3. COMPENSATION.

A. Compensation. In exchange for Consultant’s Services under this Agreement, City hereby grants Consultant a license to operate a farmers market on City’s real property and to use City’s logo for purposes of marketing the same, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant shall receive no additional compensation for its Services from City.

B. Unauthorized Services and Unanticipated Expenses. City will not pay for any services not specified in the Scope of Services, unless the City Council or the City Representative, if applicable, and the Consultant Representative authorize such services in writing prior to Consultant’s performance of those services or incurrence of additional expenses. Any additional services authorized by the City Council, or (where authorized) the City Manager shall be compensated at a rate mutually agreed to by the Parties.

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4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly independent contractor. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement.

Consultant will determine the means, methods, and details of performing the services.

Any additional personnel performing services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its officers, agents or employees are in any manner employees of City.

5. INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS.

A. Consultant covenants that all data, reports, documents, discussion, or other information (collectively “Data”) developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed or released by Consultant without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested in writing by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within the City. A response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary,” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.

B. Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within the City. City may, but has no obligation to, represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, City’s right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct or rewrite the response.

C. All Data required to be furnished to City in connection with this Agreement shall become City’s property, and City may use all or any portion of the Data submitted by Consultant as City deems appropriate. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension of this Agreement, all original documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files containing data generated for the Services, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the Services shall become City’s sole property and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without

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Consultant’s permission. Consultant may take and retain copies of the written products as desired, but the written products shall not be the subject of a copyright application by Consultant.

D. Consultant’s covenants under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

6. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

A. Consultant affirms that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services contemplated by this Agreement.

Consultant further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subcontractors, if any, shall comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California applicable to Consultant’s Services under this Agreement, including the Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000, et seq.) and Government Code Section 1090.

During the term of this Agreement, Consultant may perform similar Services for other clients, but Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subcontractors shall not, without the City Representative’s prior written approval, perform work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that would require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subcontractors to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute. Consultant shall incorporate a clause substantially similar to this Section into any subcontract that Consultant executes in connection with the performance of this Agreement.

B. Consultant further warrants and maintains that it has not employed or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Consultant, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has Consultant paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Consultant, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement without further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.

C. All Consultant warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of Consultant, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of Consultant at any time during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if such interest would not be deemed a prohibited “conflict of interest” under applicable laws as described in this subsection.

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7. INDEMNIFICATION, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DUTY TO DEFEND.

A. Indemnity for Professional Services.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, indemnify, and hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (each an “Indemnitee” and collectively “Indemnitees”), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated therewith, and reimbursement of attorney’s fees and costs of defense (collectively “Liabilities”), whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, material men, consultants or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement.

B. Other Indemnities.
1) Other than in the performance of professional services, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall at its sole cost and expense, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each and every Indemnitee from and against any and all liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, claims, demands, suits, fines, or judgments (each, a “Claim,” and collectively, the “Claims“), including reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incidental thereto, which may be suffered by, incurred by, accrued against, charged to, or recoverable from any Indemnitee, by reason of any Claim arising out of or relating to any act, error or omission, negligence, or misconduct of Consultant, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and/or subcontractors, during the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, Claims arising out of or relating to:
(i) bodily injury (including death) or damage to tangible personal or real property; (ii) nonpayment of any payment required to be paid to subcontractors, if any, of Company; (iii) any material misrepresentation or breach of warranty set forth in this Agreement; (iv) Consultant’s professional services; and (v) any material breach of any covenant set forth in this Agreement; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnity shall not apply to the extent the applicable Claim resulted from the negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct, of an Indemnitee arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees as determined by court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. 2) Consultant shall pay all required taxes on amounts paid to Consultant under this Agreement, and indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement.

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3) Consultant shall fully comply with the workers’ compensation law regarding Consultant and Consultant’s employees. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws.
4) City may offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this subparagraph B.2).
5) Consultant shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those in this Section from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. If Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity obligations, Consultant shall be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Indemnitees from and against any and all Claims at law or in equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Consultant’s subcontractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, consultants or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Consultant’s subcontractor shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees’ active or passive negligence, except for Liabilities arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees as determined by final arbitration or by court decision or by the agreement of the Parties.

C. Indemnification Procedures. Promptly after receipt by City of a threat, notice, or filing of any Liabilities or Claim against an Indemnitee, City shall give notice thereof to Consultant, provided that failure to give or delay in giving such notice shall not relieve Consultant of any obligation it may have to the Indemnitee except to the extent that Consultant demonstrates that the defense of the Liabilities or Claim is prejudiced thereby. Consultant shall have sole control of the defense and of all negotiations for settlement of any Liabilities or Claim and City shall not independently defend or respond to any Liabilities or Claim; provided, however, that: (i) City may defend or respond to any Liabilities or Claim, at Consultant’s expense, if City’s counsel determines, in its sole discretion, that such defense or response is necessary to preclude a default judgment from being entered against an Indemnitee; and (ii) City shall have the right, at its own expense, to monitor Consultant’s defense of any Liabilities or Claim. At Consultant’s request, City shall reasonably cooperate with Consultant in defending against or settling any Liabilities or Claim; provided, however, that Consultant shall reimburse City for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred by City (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) in providing such cooperation.

D. Workers’ Compensation Acts not Limiting. Consultant’s indemnifications and obligations under this Section, or any other provision of this Agreement, shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act or similar act. Consultant

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expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.

E. Insurance Requirements not Limiting. City does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against Consultant because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. The indemnities in this Section shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the Liabilities, Claim, tax, assessment, penalty or interest asserted against City.

F. PERS Compliance and Indemnification.
1) General Requirements. The Parties acknowledge that City is a local agency member of PERS, and as such has certain pension reporting and contribution obligations to PERS on behalf of qualifying employees. Consultant agrees that, in providing its employees and any other personnel to City to perform any work or other services under this Agreement, Consultant shall assure compliance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (“PERL”), commencing at Government Code § 20000, as amended by the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (“PERPA”), and the regulations of PERS, as amended from time to time. Without limitation to the foregoing, Consultant shall assure compliance with regard to personnel who have active or inactive membership in PERS and to those who are retired annuitants and in performing this Agreement shall not assign or utilize any of its personnel in a manner that will cause City to be in violation of the PERL, PERPA, or any other applicable retirement laws and regulations.
2) Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to Consultant’s violation of any provisions of this Section. This duty of indemnification is in addition to Consultant’s duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement.

G. Survival of Terms. Consultant’s indemnifications and obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

8. INSURANCE.

A. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall procure and at all times during the term of this Agreement carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, insurance as follows:
1) Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and

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a general aggregate limit of $2,000,000.00 per project or location. If Consultant is a limited liability company, the commercial general liability coverage shall be amended so that Consultant and its managers, affiliates, employees, agents and other persons necessary or incidental to its operation are insureds.
2) Automobile Liability Insurance for any owned, non-owned or hired vehicle used in connection with the performance of this Agreement with a combined single limit of $2,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. If Consultant does not use any owned, non-owned or hired vehicles in the performance of Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain a non-owned auto endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy required under subparagraph A.1) of this Section. 3) Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.00 per accident for bodily injury or disease. If Consultant has no employees while performing Services under this Agreement, workers’ compensation policy is not required, but Consultant shall execute a declaration that it has no employees. 4) Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000.00 per claim and in aggregate.

B. Acceptability of Insurers. The insurance policies required under this Section shall be issued by an insurer admitted to write insurance in the State of California with a rating of A:VII or better in the latest edition of the A.M. Best Insurance Rating Guide. Selfinsurance shall not be considered to comply with the insurance requirements under this Section.

C. Additional Insured. The commercial general and automobile liability policies shall contain an endorsement naming City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds. This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.

D. Primary and Non-Contributing. The insurance policies required under this Section shall apply on a primary non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance available to City. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, shall be in excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

E. Consultant’s Waiver of Subrogation. The insurance policies required under this Section shall not prohibit Consultant and Consultant’s employees, agents or subcontractors from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives all rights of subrogation against City.

F. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At City’s option, Consultant shall

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either reduce or eliminate the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to City, or Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and expenses.

G. Cancellations or Modifications to Coverage. Consultant shall not suspend, void, cancel, reduce or otherwise modify the insurance policies required by this Section during the term of this Agreement. The commercial general and automobile liability policies required under this Agreement shall be endorsed to state that should the issuing insurer cancel the policy before the expiration date, the issuing insurer will endeavor to mail 30 days’ prior written notice to City. If any insurance policy required under this Section is canceled or reduced in coverage or limits, Consultant shall, within two Business Days of notice from the insurer, phone, fax or notify City via certified mail, return receipt requested, of the cancellation of or changes to the policy.

H. City Remedy for Noncompliance. If Consultant does not maintain the policies of insurance required under this Section in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, or in the event any of Consultant’s policies do not comply with the requirements under this Section, City may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance is available at a reasonable cost, City may, but has no duty to, take out the necessary insurance and pay, at Consultant’s expense, the premium thereon.

Consultant shall promptly reimburse City for any premium paid by City or City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay the premiums from payments due to Consultant.

I. Evidence of Insurance. Prior to the performance of Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall furnish City’s Risk Manager with a certificate or certificates of insurance and all original endorsements evidencing and effecting the coverages required under this Section. The endorsements are subject to City’s approval. Consultant may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies to City.

Consultant shall maintain current endorsements on file with City’s Risk Manager.

Consultant shall provide proof to City’s Risk Manager that insurance policies expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Consultant shall furnish such proof at least two weeks prior to the expiration of the coverages.

J. Indemnity Requirements not Limiting. Procurement of insurance by Consultant shall not be construed as a limitation of Consultant’s liability or as full performance of Consultant’s duty to indemnify City under this Agreement.

K. Subcontractor Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall require each of its subcontractors that perform Services under this Agreement to maintain insurance coverage that meets all of the requirements of this Section.

9. MUTUAL COOPERATION.

A. City’s Cooperation. City shall provide Consultant with all pertinent Data, documents and other requested information as is reasonably available for Consultant’s proper performance of the Services required under this Agreement.

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B. Consultant’s Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance of Services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance that City requires.

10. RECORDS AND INSPECTIONS.

Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to time, costs, expenses, receipts, correspondence, and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of the Services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Consultant shall provide free access to City, its designees and representatives at reasonable times, and shall allow City to examine and audit the books and records, to make transcripts therefrom as necessary, and to inspect all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three years after receipt of final payment.

11. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.

A. Right to Terminate.
1) Without Cause. City may terminate this Agreement at any time, at will, for any reason or no reason, after giving written notice to Consultant at least 30 calendar days before the termination is to be effective. 2) For Cause. The City may immediately terminate this Agreement if Consultant fails to comply with any material term of this Agreement, including but not limited to failure to maintain insurance, failure to comply with health and safety regulations, or failure to enforce vendor compliance.
3) Emergency. The City may immediately suspend or terminate this Agreement if continued operation presents a risk to public health, safety, or welfare, or due to emergency orders issued by any governmental authority.

B. Obligations upon Termination. Consultant shall cease all work under this Agreement on or before the effective date of termination specified in the notice of termination. Consultant shall deliver to City all materials, reports, documents, notes or other written materials compiled through the last working day this Agreement is in effect.

In the event of City’s termination of this Agreement due to no fault or failure of performance by Consultant, City shall pay Consultant based on the percentage of work satisfactorily performed up to the effective date of termination. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to Consultant for the full performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have no other claim against City by reason of such termination, including any claim for compensation.

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12. FORCE MAJEURE.

Consultant shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement if Consultant presents acceptable evidence, in City’s sole judgment, that such failure was due to acts of God, embargoes, inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable substitutes for labor or materials, governmental restrictions, judicial orders, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, or other causes beyond Consultant’s reasonable control and not due to any act by Consultant.

13. DEFAULT.

A. Consultant’s failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a default. In the event that Consultant is in default for cause under the terms of this Agreement, City shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default.

B. In addition to the right to terminate under this Agreement, if the City Manager determines that Consultant is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, City shall serve Consultant with written notice of the default. Consultant shall have ten (10) calendar days after service upon it of the notice in which to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that Consultant fails to cure its default within such period of time, City may, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement.

14. NOTICES.

Any notice, consent, request, demand, bill, invoice, report or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and conclusively deemed effective: (a) on personal delivery, (b) on confirmed delivery by courier service during Consultant’s and City’s regular business hours, or (c) three (3) Business Days after deposit in the United States mail, by first class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the Party to be notified as set forth below:

If to City: If to Consultant:

Attn: Will Kolbow, City Manager Stacee Boisseranc
City of Calimesa Where’s the Event
908 Park Avenue 12808 3rd St.

Calimesa, California 92320 Yucaipa, California 92399

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With a courtesy copy to:

Steven L. Flower
City Attorney
350 South Grand Avenue
37th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071

15. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.

In the performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor or applicant for employment because of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation.

16. PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION.

Consultant shall not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, and whether by assignment or novation, without City’s prior written consent. City’s consent to an assignment of rights under this Agreement shall not release Consultant from any of its obligations or alter any of its primary obligations to be performed under this Agreement. Any attempted assignment or delegation in violation of this Section shall be void and of no effect and shall entitle City to terminate this Agreement. As used in this Section, “assignment” and “delegation” means any sale, gift, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance or other transfer of all or any portion of the rights, obligations, or liabilities in or arising from this Agreement to any person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise, and regardless of the legal form of the transaction in which the attempted transfer occurs.

17. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES INTENDED.

This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person or entity may have or acquire a right by virtue of this Agreement.

18. WAIVER.

No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to City under this Agreement shall impair any right, power or remedy of City, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default. No waiver of any breach, any failure

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of a condition, or any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be (1) effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Party making the waiver, (2) deemed to be a waiver of, or consent to, any other breach, failure of a condition, or right or remedy, or (3) deemed to constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing expressly so states.

19. CORRECTIONS.

In addition to the above indemnification obligations, Consultant shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during City’s review of Consultant’s report or plans. Should Consultant fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction may be made by City, and the cost thereof shall be charged to Consultant. In addition to all other available remedies, City may deduct the cost of such correction from any retention amount held by City or may withhold payment otherwise owed Consultant under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of correction.

20. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.

Payments to be made to Consultant by City for services performed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that City does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of Consultant’s services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement shall cover payment for Consultant’s services only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which City appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year.

21. EXHIBITS.

Any exhibit referenced in this Agreement constitutes a part of this Agreement and are incorporated by this reference. If any inconsistency exists or arises between a provision of this Agreement and a provision of any exhibit, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.

22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT.

This Agreement and all exhibits referred to in this Agreement constitute the final, complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersede all other prior or contemporaneous oral or written understandings and agreements of the Parties. No Party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, nor is any Party relying on, any representation or warranty except those expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by both Parties.

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23. HEADINGS.

The headings in this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement or any of the rights or obligations of the Parties to this Agreement.

24. WORD USAGE.

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, (a) the words “shall,” “will” and “agrees” are mandatory and “may” is permissive; (b) “or” is not exclusive; and (c) “includes” or “including” are not limiting.

25. TIME OF THE ESSENCE.

Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be construed to limit or deprive a Party of the benefits of any grace or use period allowed in this Agreement.

26. BUSINESS DAYS.
“Business days” means days Calimesa City Hall is open for business.

27. GOVERNING LAW AND CHOICE OF FORUM.

This Agreement, and any dispute arising from the relationship between the Parties to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Agreement. Any dispute that arises under or relates to this Agreement (whether contract, tort or both) shall be resolved in a superior court with geographic jurisdiction over the City of Calimesa.

28. ATTORNEYS’ FEES.

In any litigation or other proceeding by which a Party seeks to enforce its rights under this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both) or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover all attorneys’ fees, experts’ fees, and other costs actually incurred in connection with such litigation or other proceeding, in addition to all other relief to which that Party may be entitled.

29. SEVERABILITY.

If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the validity of and enforceability of the

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remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect.

30. COUNTERPARTS.

This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which will constitute one and the same instrument.

31. CORPORATE AUTHORITY.

Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of his or her Party warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of that Party and that by such execution, that Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

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Executed on the dates set forth below by the undersigned authorized representative of City and Company, to be effective as of the Effective Date.

City:

City of Calimesa,
a California municipal corporation
By:

Jeff Cervantes
Mayor
ATTEST:

By:

Darlene Gerdes
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Steven L. Flower
City Attorney
Consultant:

Where’s the Event
a Vendor Coordination Service
By:

Name: Stacee Boisseranc
Title: Owner / President
By:

Name:

Title:

PROOF OF AUTHORITY TO BIND

CONTRACTING PARTY REQUIRED

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. Consultant shall provide all professional services necessary to coordinate and operate Farmers Market Vendor Fair events for the City, including but not limited to:
• Recruitment, screening, and management of vendors and participants. • Ensuring vendor compliance with Riverside County Environmental Health Department requirements, CDFA regulations, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Verification that all participating vendors maintain current business licenses, permits, and certifications as required.
• Coordination of vendor setup, breakdown, and overall event layout. • Enforcement of vendors conduct standards and compliance with City policies and event rules.
• Oversight of all safety, insurance, and risk management requirements associated with event operations.
• Acting as the primary on-site coordinator during event hours.

2. As part of Contractor’s responsibilities, Contractor shall ensure that all participating vendors maintain appropriate insurance coverage prior to participating in any Farmers Market Vendor Fair event.
• Contractor shall require each vendor to provide proof of general liability insurance coverage in an amount determined acceptable by the City, naming the City of Calimesa, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds, unless otherwise approved by the City in writing.
• Contractor shall collect, review, and maintain certificates of insurance for all vendors and shall provide copies to the City upon request. • Contractor shall not allow any vendor to participate in the event without verified insurance coverage.
• Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing all vendor insurance requirements and ensuring ongoing compliance throughout the term of this Agreement.

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3. Contractor shall perform all services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards and municipal requirements.

4. LOCATION AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. The Farmers Market Vendor Fair shall take place on City-owned property located at the new City Hall complex, 1055 Calimesa Boulevard, Calimesa, California, following the City’s completion of escrow and acquisition of the property.

5. The Farmers Market Vendor Fair shall be held on the last Wednesday of each month, beginning in April.

6. The City shall provide miscellaneous marketing support for the Farmers Market Vendor Fair, which may include, but is not limited to, promotion through City communication channels such as the city website, social media platforms, newsletters, or other City-approved outreach methods. The City’s marketing support shall be at the City’s discretion and shall not create any obligation for specific advertising expenditures or guaranteed promotional reach.

7. The City shall retain final approval over the use of any City logo, branding, or representation that the City is sponsoring or endorsing the event.

8. The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, postpone, cancel, relocate, or reschedule any event due to weather conditions, public safety concerns, site readiness, conflicts with City operations, or any other circumstances deemed necessary to serve the public interest.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6.

SUBJECT: Approval of Letter to Sacramento and Adoption of Resolution Advocating for Restoration of Local Land Use Authority
MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

1. Approve the attached letter to the Governor and State Legislature addressing the continued erosion of local land use authority and requesting legislative relief;

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 formally calling for restoration of local planning authority and recognition of the role cities already play in delivering housing; and

3. Direct staff to coordinate with regional jurisdictions and organizations advocating for policies that better reflect the realities facing inland communities.

BACKGROUND:

At the March 3, 2026, City Council meeting, Councilmember Eric Cundieff requested that staff evaluate actions recently taken by the City of Yucaipa regarding state housing mandates and return with options for the City of Calimesa to consider similar advocacy efforts.

DISCUSSION:

The issue raised is the ongoing erosion of local land use authority resulting from a series of housing laws adopted by the State of California over the past several years.

These laws were enacted with the stated purpose of increasing housing production across the state. However, the cumulative effect has been a steady transfer of planning authority away from local governments and toward state mandates that override locally adopted plans. While these policies often assume that cities are the primary obstacle to housing production, Calimesa’s recent development history demonstrates that this narrative is fundamentally

flawed.

Calimesa’s Housing Production Record
Calimesa has already exceeded the number of housing units required under its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The City has approved development capacity that significantly surpasses the state-assigned target. Thousands of residential units have been planned or entitled within the community and will be constructed over the coming years.

This record demonstrates an important point: local land use policies are not the primary barrier to housing production.

Calimesa has shown that when projects are feasible and infrastructure planning is aligned, housing production can and does occur under existing local planning frameworks.

The Real Barriers to Housing Production
The ongoing housing shortage in California is a complex problem driven largely by factors outside the control of local governments.

Among the most significant barriers are:
• Lack of coordination among state agencies responsible for housing, transportation, and environmental review
• Increasingly complex and overlapping state regulatory requirements • Lengthy permitting and environmental review processes • Escalating construction costs and financing constraints • Infrastructure funding gaps that require regional and statewide solutions These issues significantly affect the feasibility and timing of housing development across California. Yet rather than addressing these structural challenges, many recent state policies have focused on limiting local planning authority and imposing uniform solutions across vastly different communities.

A One-Size-Fits-All Approach
California is not a monolithic housing market. The challenges faced by dense coastal metropolitan areas differ dramatically from those faced by smaller inland communities such as Calimesa. Calimesa must plan for housing growth while also addressing infrastructure capacity, wildfire risk in the Wildland Urban Interface, and limited transit infrastructure. State policies

that apply the same planning assumptions across all regions often ignore these realities and place cities in the position of implementing policies that may not align with local infrastructure or safety considerations.

Cities as the Scapegoat
Perhaps most concerning is the growing narrative that local governments are responsible for California’s housing shortage. Cities have increasingly been portrayed as the obstacle to housing production, despite the fact that many jurisdictions, including Calimesa, have approved substantial housing growth. This narrative has allowed Sacramento to shift responsibility away from the structural issues within state policy and regulation while placing the burden on local governments that are already working to accommodate housing growth. Local governments remain accountable to residents for the consequences of these policies, even as the tools available to address those consequences continue to shrink.

Purpose of the Proposed Letter and Resolution
The proposed letter and Resolution seek to elevate this concern and advocate for a more balanced approach.

Specifically, the City of Calimesa calls upon the State of California to:
• Recognize that cities are partners in solving the housing crisis, not the cause of it • Address the regulatory and coordination failures that hinder housing production • Restore greater predictability and local planning authority for jurisdictions that have complied with state housing requirements
Adoption of the proposed Resolution would also signal Calimesa’s willingness to work with other cities throughout the Inland Empire and the State of California to advocate for policies that better reflect regional realities.

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Letter to Governor Newsom

2. Resolution 2026-07

City of Calimesa
908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, California 92320
Telephone 909.795.9801 Facsimile 909.795.4399
www.calimesa.gov
“Preserving and enhancing the open space atmosphere and quality of life in Calimesa” March 16, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: The Erosion of Local Land Use Authority and Misdiagnosis of California’s Housing Crisis Dear Governor Newsom,
The City of Calimesa is a small but growing community in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains whose residents value responsible growth, safe neighborhoods, and thoughtful long-term planning.

Like cities throughout California, Calimesa has worked diligently to comply with state housing laws. The City has adopted a Housing Element consistent with state requirements and has planned for housing well beyond the number of units assigned to us under the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.

In fact, Calimesa has far exceeded its required housing capacity since its incorporation in 1990, approving development opportunities that will deliver thousands of new homes over the coming years.

Our experience demonstrates a critical reality that is often overlooked in the statewide housing debate:
local land use policies are not the primary barrier to housing production. Calimesa has done exactly what the State has asked of us. Yet despite this good-faith effort, Sacramento continues to advance policies premised on the assumption that cities are the cause of California’s housing shortage. This assumption is not only inaccurate, it distracts from the real issues.

The barriers to housing production in California are far more complex and are frequently rooted in statelevel dysfunction, including:
• Lack of coordination among state agencies responsible for housing, infrastructure, and environmental review
• An increasingly onerous web of state regulations and permitting requirements • Escalating development costs driven by regulatory complexity • Infrastructure funding challenges that require regional and statewide solutions These structural issues significantly affect the feasibility and pace of housing development throughout California.

Yet instead of confronting these challenges directly, Sacramento has increasingly chosen to use cities as a scapegoat, stripping local governments of planning authority while portraying them as the obstacle to housing production. Cities like Calimesa are left in the difficult position of planning infrastructure, transportation networks, and public safety systems while simultaneously losing the authority to ensure that development aligns with those plans. Local officials remain accountable to residents for the consequences of these policies, even when those policies originate far from the communities they affect.

Calimesa remains committed to contributing to the solution to California’s housing shortage. However, meaningful progress will require an honest assessment of the factors that truly affect housing production.

We respectfully urge the State to reconsider policies that undermine local planning authority and instead focus on addressing the systemic regulatory and coordination challenges that have slowed housing development across California.

Cities are not the problem. In communities like Calimesa, we have proven that we are already part of the solution.

Sincerely,
Jeff Cervantez
Mayor
City of Calimesa

RESOLUTION 2026-07

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA,

CALIFORNIA, ADVOCATING FOR RESTORATION OF LOCAL LAND

USE AUTHORITY AND URGING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO

ADDRESS THE TRUE BARRIERS TO HOUSING PRODUCTION
WHEREAS, local land use authority allows communities to plan development in a manner that accounts for infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental constraints, and the unique character of each community; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is experiencing a housing shortage that requires cooperation between state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, the causes of this shortage vary significantly across regions of the state and require solutions that reflect those differences; and
WHEREAS, the City of Calimesa has approved development capacity that far exceeds its assigned Regional Housing Needs Allocation, demonstrating that local planning policies are not the primary barrier to housing production; and
WHEREAS, housing development throughout California is significantly affected by complex state regulations, permitting requirements, and lack of coordination among state agencies; and
WHEREAS, recent state housing legislation has increasingly eroded local land use authority while portraying cities as the primary obstacle to housing production; and WHEREAS, this narrative overlooks the significant efforts made by many cities, including Calimesa, to accommodate housing growth; and
WHEREAS, the continued transfer of planning authority away from local governments undermines the ability of cities to responsibly plan for infrastructure, transportation, and public safety.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:

1. The City of Calimesa reaffirms its commitment to responsible housing growth and regional cooperation in addressing California’s housing needs.

2. The City Council calls upon the State of California to recognize that local governments are partners in solving the housing crisis and should not be treated as the primary cause of the problem.

3. The City of Calimesa urges the State to address the systemic regulatory burdens and coordination challenges that significantly affect housing production throughout California.

4. The City Council calls for restoration of greater local land use authority so cities can responsibly plan housing growth in coordination with infrastructure capacity and public safety considerations.

5. The City Clerk is directed to transmit this Resolution to the Governor of California, the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the City’s State Legislative Delegation, and the League of California Cities.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16th day of March 2026.

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JEFF CERVANTEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.

SUBJECT: City of Calimesa Endorsement of Larry Smith to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Board
MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council consider whether to endorse Lawrence “Larry” Smith for the position of Regular Special District Member – Western Riverside County on the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and, if so, authorize the Mayor to sign the endorsement letter.

BACKGROUND:

The Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is an independent commission responsible for overseeing jurisdictional boundary changes, including city incorporations, annexations, and the formation or dissolution of special districts. LAFCO’s purpose is to encourage orderly growth and development, preserve open space and agricultural lands, and promote efficient delivery of public services.

The composition of the Riverside LAFCO includes representatives from several levels of local government. The Commission consists of:
• Two County Supervisors selected by the Board of Supervisors • Two city council representatives selected by the Riverside County City Selection Committee
• Two special district board members selected by the Special District Selection Committee • One public member selected by the other members of the Commission For each category of commissioner (county, city, special district, and public), there is also one alternate member. Alternate members may attend meetings but only vote when the regular

member from their category is absent. Each commissioner serves a four-year term.

Councilmember Linda Molina currently serves as the Alternate City Member on the Riverside LAFCO.

DISCUSSION:

Lawrence “Larry” Smith, a former member of the Calimesa City Council and current member of the Board of Directors of the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency, is seeking election to the position of Regular Special District Member – Western Riverside County on the Riverside LAFCO. Mr. Smith is seeking the endorsement of the City of Calimesa City Council, and is requesting support based on his public service experience, regional involvement, and service on the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency Board.

The decision to endorse a candidate for a regional commission is discretionary and at the policy direction of the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Endorsement Letter

City of Calimesa
908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, California 92320
Telephone 909.795.9801 Facsimile 909.795.4399
www.calimesa.gov
“Preserving and enhancing the open space atmosphere and quality of life in Calimesa” March 16, 2026
Subject: Endorsement of Lawrence “Larry” Smith for Regular Special District Member – Western Riverside County
To Whom It May Concern:

On behalf of the City of Calimesa, we are pleased to endorse Lawrence “Larry” Smith for the position of Regular Special District Member – Western Riverside County on the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).

Mr. Smith brings extensive public service and regional leadership experience that make him exceptionally qualified for this role. He currently serves as Vice President of the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency, representing Division 5, including the communities of Calimesa and Beaumont. These communities, along with nearby Yucaipa, have experienced significant regional growth, underscoring the importance of thoughtful land use planning, infrastructure coordination, and effective public service delivery.

Mr. Smith’s background includes multiple terms as Mayor of Hemet, service as a City Councilmember, Planning Commissioner, and two-time President of the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency. He also served six years on the Airport Land Use Commission, where he participated in regional land use compatibility planning and interagency coordination efforts closely aligned with LAFCO’s responsibilities.

In addition, Mr. Smith has served on several important regional boards, including the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the Western Riverside Council of Governments, and the Southern California Association of Governments. He also brings over thirty years of construction industry experience, including work on major roadway, dam, and bridge projects, providing him with valuable practical knowledge of infrastructure planning and implementation.

Based on his proven leadership, regional perspective, and commitment to public service, the City of Calimesa respectfully supports Lawrence “Larry” Smith for election to the Riverside LAFCO as the Regular Special District Member – Western Riverside County.

Sincerely,
Jeff Cervantez
Mayor
City of Calimesa

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 8.

SUBJECT: Closed Session Items
MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council meet in Closed Session for the following item:

A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Will Kolbow, City Manager and Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk/Human Resources.

Represented Employees: Calimesa Professional Firefighters Association.

ATTACHMENTS:

None