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Council continues Summerwinds Phase 1 park bond release after staff reports installation deficiencies
Summary
Council continued consideration of bond release for Summerwinds Phase 1 park after staff identified deficiencies in signing and striping; staff will inspect park and confirm plan compliance before returning the item to council.
Calimesa City Council members voted on March 3 to continue action on an agenda item concerning release of bonds tied to the Summerwinds Phase 1 park and nearby street work after staff reported outstanding deficiencies.
A council member asked whether final walk‑throughs and plan compliance had been verified before releasing the maintenance/performance bond. Public Works and inspections staff said they had completed a final inspection but identified deficiencies in signing and striping in parts of the tract and that the bond at issue appeared tied to park and adjacent street improvements. The council agreed the bonds should not be released until staff confirms that plan items have been completed.
Nut graf: Rather than approve release, council recorded a continuation so staff could research plan documents, identify outstanding installation obligations, and return with a recommendation. That preserves the city's ability to compel corrective work under the existing bond and avoids releasing financial security while deficiencies remain.
The motion to continue the agenda item was made by Council Member Edgar; another council member seconded and the item passed by voice vote. Staff was directed to inventory outstanding items, confirm whether deficiencies are covered by the bond, and come back to council with findings.
Ending: The continuation places the park bond question on a future council agenda after staff verification; no bond funds were released at this meeting.
