Regular Meeting of the Calimesa City Council
Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 17, 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.
In accordance with California Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), public comment may be submitted in person or verbally through a real-time remote audio connection. Advance registration is not required to speak. Regardless of the method chosen, please observe a time limit of 3 minutes when giving your presentation, and note that you may not defer your 3 minutes to another speaker. • Option 1: In Person (Norton Younglove Senior Center)
Public comment will be allowed by completing a speaker slip and providing it to the City Clerk at the meeting. 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. • Option 2: Remotely via Zoom App (Computer Audio / Smartphone)
1. Click the link to join the live audio stream queue: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87546661221
2. When the Mayor calls for your desired item and any time before public comment has been closed on your desired item, click the "Raise Hand" button at the bottom of your Zoom screen to register your intent to speak.
3. When called upon, a prompt will appear on your device. Click "Unmute", state your name for the record, and begin your comment.
• Option 3: Remotely via Standard Telephone Line (Audio Only)
1. Dial the number: (669) 900-6833
2. When prompted, enter Webinar ID: 875 4666 1221 followed by the # key. Press # again to bypass the participant ID.
3. When the Mayor calls for your desired item and any time before public comment has been closed on your desired item, press *9 on your phone keypad to virtually raise your hand.
4. When called upon, the meeting clerk will read aloud the last 4 digits of your phone number. Press *6 on your keypad to unmute your line, state your name for the record, and begin your comment.
SB 707 Statutory Disruption Policy Notice
Pursuant to SB 707 legal mandates, the City has adopted a technological disruption policy. If the YouTube live video broadcast or the Zoom public comment audio bridge experiences a technical failure that prevents remote viewers from hearing or participating in real-time, the City Council will immediately pause the meeting. No official council action or voting will occur until the technical failure is resolved.
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 Maintenance Superintendent Coney, City Engineer Thornton, Interim Fire Chief Lindley 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. Members of the public may provide comment in person at the podium, verbally via the Zoom application queue, or by phone bridge by pressing *9 to raise their hand. The opportunity to register and enter the speaker queue for non-agenda items will remain open in real-time until the public comment period for this item is officially closed by the Mayor.
This is not the time for City Council discussion of non-agenda items. After receiving public comments from both in-person and remote speakers, 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
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes of the August 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
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 June 3, 2026 and Planning Commission action minutes of July 13, 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, Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Council Travel, Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through July 31, 2026.
5. I-10/Cherry Valley Boulevard Interchange MNS Engineers Budget and Schedule Amendment Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a contract amount increase with MNS Engineers, Inc. from $3,651,159 to $4,541,454 and extend the contract term to June 30, 2027 for Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) preparation.
6. Resolution 2026-47 Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution 2026-47, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, Amending the Citywide Pay Schedule
7. Request for Street Closure - Monthly Market Night
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-49, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, authorizing the temporary closure of a portion of Myrtlewood Drive between Calimesa Boulevard and the first driveway approach from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month for the City’s monthly Market Night.
8. Approval of First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Palacios Law Office for Hearing Officer Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Palacios Law Office to provide Hearing Officer Services under the City’s Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Administrative Rules.
9. Approval the establishment of a Firefighter Trainee/Paramedic Classification and reactivate the Deputy Fire Marshall Classification.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the establishment of the Firefighter Trainee/Paramedic classification within the Calimesa Fire Department to enhance the City’s recruitment capabilities and provide an additional pathway for recruiting and developing qualified paramedics for Firefighter/Paramedic positions.
2. Approve the reactivation of the Deputy Fire Marshal classification within the Calimesa Fire Department.
3. Approve the associated job descriptions and salary ranges for both classifications.
4. Authorize the City Manager to make any necessary administrative and budget adjustments to implement the classifications, including amendments to the City’s authorized position allocation and salary schedule.
10. Surplus Of 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 – Command Vehicle – Transfer Possession To The Newberry Springs Community Services District – Volunteer Fire Department.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-50, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California authorizing the City Manager and or his/her designee to release possession of a surplus Command Vehicle and transfer the same to the Newberry Springs Community Services District – Volunteer Fire Department.
11. Annexation Project Agreement with I10 Logistics Owner, LLC Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Annexation Project Agreement between the City of Calimesa and I10 Logistics Owner, LLC and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce Report
Business Items
12. Presentation of Calimesa Community Grant Impacts from Grant Recipient Organizations Recommendation: That the City Council receive presentation of the community grant impacts from grant recipient organizations.
13. Resolution providing for appointments to the office of City Council Member that were to be elected on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and cancelling that election.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-48, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, providing for the appointments to the office of City Council Member that were to be elected on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and cancelling that election.
14. Appointment Of The League Of California Cities Voting Delegate Representing Calimesa At The Annual League Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council select a primary voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate who will vote on League issues representing the City of Calimesa at the Annual League of California Cities Conference to be held September 23rd – 25th, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
15. Consideration of Rejoining the Yucaipa Sustainable Groundwater Management Agency Recommendation: That the City Council receive this report, discuss the potential benefits, costs, and limitations associated with rejoining the Yucaipa Sustainable Groundwater Management Agency, and provide direction to staff.
16. Review of the current City Commissions and possible future amendments to the Calimesa Municipal Code.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to staff, regarding any potential adjustments to City Commissions.
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
17. Closed Session Items
Recommendation: That the City Council meet in Closed Session for the following Items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2): One case
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of Case: City of Calimesa v. Everest Reinsurance Company – United States District Court - Central District of California, Case No. EDCV 24- 828-KK-SHKX
Adjournment
Meeting Adjourned to the Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026