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Elizabeth Bishop, who identified herself as a resident of The Californian, told the council the packet appears to include invoices dated before the property sale and billed to the previous owner and manager. Bishop said the owner’s plan would amortize repairs over 15 to 20 years and, based on her calculations, result in the owner recouping roughly 350% of the listed costs over time.

“She is trying to make us pay for something that he rightfully as the property owner…should have covered,” Bishop said, arguing that operating and maintenance budgets should handle routine repairs.

City staff clarified that the city performed an initial review of the submission within the 30‑day review window and returned the packet to the applicant as incomplete. “We rejected it as incomplete, and sent it back to the owners,” staff said, adding that the process continues until a submission is deemed complete.

Council did not take formal action during the meeting. Residents asked the council to closely review the owner’s request once it is resubmitted and to ensure pass‑through charges do not improperly shift prior owner liabilities to current residents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Calimesa City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Residents of The Californian mobile‑home community urged the council to reject a 68‑page request from a new owner seeking to pass repair and renovation costs to residents. City staff said the city reviewed the packet and returned it as incomplete for further revision.","taxTitle","Calimesa City, Riverside County, California","taxId",72214,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6219225,"Council rejects all bids for CDBG‑funded ADA sidewalk project, authorizes re‑advertising",57,957000,1014000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623480-d8b7324eb6a3f2f498c8713de5cbc0d4&start=957&end=1014","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623480-d8b7324eb6a3f2f498c8713de5cbc0d4/thumbnail_957000.jpg","/articles/6219225/Calimesa-City/Riverside-County/California/Council-rejects-all-bids-for-CDBGfunded-ADA-sidewalk-project-authorizes-readvertising","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219225-7d2fbcf1f90b26880d91f5b3f1ae77a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448388&Signature=U5c8y2GFK4Z9SAfMpWlP0KU2130nCa7A7g6hekwF0eCM7RBF8kuCRSxv3zZB0XeLEqiSbBv8N~loYXV2EfRKebli0mCrIQMw-EmRpg0Dv8dtD08Fg21tmg5SimMisk89vMWxSRIBrly4aT5LbGjNxtsJKVZBaE1Afxu80nFumq2B0MTt4tc2Xgk-hOwWAcMhEZyi0~FRycVVuN~-Q9cdWgbeHwNAXkBSSouYzA8pLtxrEbQKshd7ygmOVeqf~uaGQH9nwX4Dy~Nuomo6wiJPFCCX~a-eiuf0CFSIfl4Prs4XkQucuYoC1gQ6gTGt55DamPuZjY5GPuKfqfbBliAHKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Calimesa on Tuesday voted to reject all bids for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)‑funded ADA sidewalk improvement project tied to library upgrades and authorized staff to re‑advertise the work.

Staff told the council that the project had been run through the county and initially approved, but staff learned late in the day that there was a problem with the apparent lowest bidder. City staff recommended rejecting all bids and re‑advertising the contract; council members then moved and approved the recommendation.

“I’ll make a motion we reject all bids and re‑advertise as needed,” a council member said during the item; the motion carried with an affirmative vote. The council did not award a contract and directed staff to rebid the project.

The item is tied to CDBG funding and the library improvements; staff said the procurement will be run again through the county and returned to council once bids are reopened and evaluated.","The City Council rejected all bids for a Community Development Block Grant‑funded ADA sidewalk and library improvement project after discovering problems with the apparent lowest bidder, and authorized re‑advertising the project.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6219230,"Calimesa council adopts state-mapped fire hazard severity zones; chief outlines weed‑abatement process",2247,2889000,5136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623480-d8b7324eb6a3f2f498c8713de5cbc0d4&start=2889&end=5136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623480-d8b7324eb6a3f2f498c8713de5cbc0d4/thumbnail_2889000.jpg","/articles/6219230/Calimesa-City/Riverside-County/California/Calimesa-council-adopts-state-mapped-fire-hazard-severity-zones-chief-outlines-weedabatement-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219230-e3bfa47a20f40f5eccc15ec065269cb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448388&Signature=kqA2IK0Jl0Jxn2tvEsjT369pKibKi1wbJvACJT7zrhn-IqELHB4eLgEyp~se3hTKT32hXMfRQ1h0vB17FV05u1TwHSPHA8RaUAKQIazfec9X4c9qmud-PrWVe7K~mO0xb3J2Pg1V5uHucec2VZA8uq76aVM0Ex7Fr9Wi8QxZQaJitUXjg4p~cyp3Ee6ZoY0dMki507fm62bowXmGuPmbq4zp1Nlim5f~dr7ai~f5hHiwaAf-cRgVEfBdANePTaf3yQQec2QTNVXoc1PtelJFbeTia~ySLSFNR-bi7F7V7jOfRKztvKV~H7vm5OAsOwAnFYL73qvxtC8fGvBFltL-wQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Calimesa on Tuesday adopted an ordinance designating local fire hazard severity zones consistent with the California State Fire Marshal’s updated map and discussed local weed‑abatement and home‑hardening requirements.

Fire Chief Archie O’Connell and Deputy Fire Marshal Jerry Rodriguez presented the ordinance and explained the department’s ongoing weed‑abatement and education program. Chief O’Connell told council that the updated state map identifies more areas as moderate, high or very‑high fire hazard severity zones and that California Government Code requirements obligate the city to adopt local designations by ordinance.

“…In March 2025, the California State Fire Marshal published an updated local responsibility area fire hazard severity zone map for the City of Calimesa,” Deputy Fire Marshal Jerry Rodriguez said, summarizing the statutory timeline. The staff recommendation was to adopt the map and amend the municipal code where it conflicts with state law.

Chief O’Connell described the city’s multi‑pronged weed‑abatement program: complaint‑driven and drive‑by inspections, photographic documentation, owner contact, and reinspections at 30 and 60 days. He said most property owners comply after the first notice; the city can escalate to abatement warrants and code enforcement when owners fail to act. “Within 30 days, we do a reinspection…probably 90% of the time we get immediate compliance,” he said.

Councilmembers pressed staff about a separate forthcoming “Zone 0” requirement that would require homeowners to remove combustible materials within 5 feet of a structure. Chief O’Connell said Zone 0 implementation is expected later in the year and that the fire department is engaging statewide advocacy and education groups to help prepare residents. Councilmembers also discussed risks that insurers could take action if properties do not meet new hardening standards.

Councilmember Cundiff asked whether the city could make designations more restrictive; Chief O’Connell said the city must comply with the state timeline and that further restrictions are possible but would require additional local action. After discussion, Councilmember Garcia moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4‑11 designating fire hazard severity zones; the motion carried 5‑0.

Chief O’Connell said the department will continue public outreach and coordinate with organizations such as Cal Cities and Firewise/Fire Safe community groups to offer education and resources for home hardening and defensible‑space work.

The ordinance introduction and adoption reflect state mapping changes; staff told the council it will return with additional code text tied to Zone 0 and related compliance guidance.","The City Council introduced and adopted an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones following State Fire Marshal mapping. Fire officials described the city’s weed‑abatement program, a forthcoming 'Zone 0' home‑hardening rule, and enforcement timelines for property owners.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6219235,"City of Calimesa receives market analysis recommending housing, medical and industrial priorities",2617,1718000,4335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623480-d8b7324eb6a3f2f498c8713de5cbc0d4&start=1718&end=4335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623480-d8b7324eb6a3f2f498c8713de5cbc0d4/thumbnail_1718000.jpg","/articles/6219235/Calimesa-City/Riverside-County/California/City-of-Calimesa-receives-market-analysis-recommending-housing-medical-and-industrial-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219235-6648337d7232d8d28224745f5e9d3632/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448388&Signature=R2slFrTXxvDlWZSQiaRtGvjP5ELD~CbN~78xu9dBDXJ8JKlZzmKCDtaId5VViaH6qBYKUwCYrPM~vxHUNgEyhcGW6vaktDYSjKMjYdPoZdAnC9f7iyZ56~XAkSjG83-731UZblVXD68YDt38oM0ZB-0twqBvvH~ctdaCMNP6xGslPz5pkW7nxviHxHnWJ2pcggbMMRPt-pVVo~lAqZrCU1lMHzP7hwCMqJON~e5EnjyEPxQhfGq9oaNL~VNR4J1EpLgeAltv4LdqoEC0dvzajkoDRrOklZwBcKUakQDN2xrrjFgOLceId0R4hQzS4BV5f10rHL8RQ~7Ww17LCIknHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Consultants from Cosmock Companies told the City of Calimesa City Council on Tuesday night that the city’s best near‑term economic opportunities are tied to housing, medical office and selected industrial uses rather than large retail developments.

The analysis, presented by Ken Hearer, president of Cosmock Companies, and Andrew Perez, vice president, covered demographics, retail and industrial inventories, and “15‑minute” trade‑area demand and recommended Phase 2 work to evaluate eight priority opportunity sites and prepare implementation steps.

“Housing has been thought of as sort of a loss leader…we really are in a position these days to say that housing actually is an economic driver,” Ken Hearer said. He and Perez urged officials to consider residential development, medical uses in neighborhood centers and lower‑density industrial or logistics space that fits the I‑10 corridor market.

The study reported that Calimesa’s retail inventory is modest—about 373,000 square feet—with vacancy that dropped after the pandemic and currently sits near the mid‑single digits. Industrial rents in and near Calimesa have risen and vacancy is low; consultants said industrial demand is being driven by distribution and e‑commerce. Cosmock also noted rising interest in medical office and urgent‑care uses located close to neighborhoods.

City Manager Will (City Manager) introduced the presentation as the city’s first step in a renewed economic development effort. Council members asked about telework, arts/entertainment uses, and whether medical facilities could anchor mixed‑use centers; consultants said medical users increasingly locate in neighborhood centers and that hospitals or medical groups can be strong anchors if the demographics and daytime population support them.

Cosmock recommended the city pursue: (1) a Phase 2 site‑by‑site analysis and prioritization; (2) targeted outreach to developers and brokers (including industry conferences); and (3) evaluation of financing and infrastructure tools, such as tax‑increment approaches, when needed to unlock projects.

Mayor Molina and several council members said they welcomed more detail on opportunity sites and requested copies of the consultant slide deck and follow‑up work. The council received the report and directed staff to file it for future phases of the economic development program.

The consultants and staff said next steps will include a strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats review of the eight candidate properties and further public and stakeholder outreach.","Consultants presented a phase‑one market and economic development analysis recommending the City of Calimesa prioritize housing, medical office and industrial opportunities and to pursue targeted site strategies and business‑attraction outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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