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The action came after Fire Chief O'Connell outlined the state process and what he described as a new and controversial set of requirements developed by the state fire marshal and CAL FIRE. \"Zone 0 will require removal of all combustible material. That's all combustible material located within 5 feet of any structure,\" Chief O'Connell said, explaining the difference between the historical two-zone defensible-space approach and the newly proposed zone 0, zone 1 and zone 2 structure.

Why it matters: The mapping and subsequent ordinance changes will determine which properties are labeled moderate, high or very high fire severity and trigger different defensible-space and property-clearance rules. Council members said the mapping could affect homeowners' insurance costs and place new costs on residents and the city without dedicated state funding.

Chief O'Connell told the council the changes stem from updated modeling that factors fire history, terrain, fuels and ember-cast behavior; he recommended the city open and catalogue public comments required by the state process. He described the mandate as \"unfunded\" and said there is no straightforward local mechanism to rebut or negotiate the state determinations.

Council members pressed staff on likely penalties for noncompliance, enforcement mechanisms and the timeline. City Attorney Flowers (on the record during the discussion) cited California Government Code requirements and said local agencies typically have up to 120 days to adopt ordinances to designate hazard zones after receiving the state recommendations. She and Chief O'Connell said the consequences for failing to adopt a compliant map are not spelled out in a single, clear statutory penalty but could affect eligibility for some state grants and create local nuisance-enforcement obligations.

Council members discussed practical steps to respond while the city compiles public feedback. Mayor Molina and Council members recommended: (1) posting the state map and guidance on the city's website and social channels, (2) asking residents to submit comments during the public comment period, (3) collecting local examples and concerns to forward to statewide associations such as the League of California Cities, and (4) coordinating with Riverside County and neighboring cities on shared comments and advocacy.

City staff said the state materials and the interactive mapping are linked in the staff report and that the city clerk will open an online comment portal. Chief O'Connell said after the comment period staff and legal counsel will return with an ordinance for council consideration outlining local adoption and enforcement steps.

Council members repeatedly expressed frustration about the process and the lack of funding. \"We're being handed something we completely disagree with and not given the tools to respond,\" one council member said. Council discussion also raised the risk that insurance premiums could rise where maps place properties in higher severity zones and that enforcement could lead to administrative citations or nuisance abatement at the local level.

Next steps: Staff will publish links to the state map and executive order on the city's website, open the public comment period, collect and catalog submissions, and return to the council with a proposed ordinance and additional legal analysis after the comment period closes.

Votes at the meeting did not record a formal roll-call adoption on the maps; the council gave direction to open the comment period and to prepare follow-up ordinance language and legal review.

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Elizabeth Bishop, a resident who spoke during public comment, urged the council not to abolish the rent-stabilization board (referred to in the discussion as the \"rent stabilization board\"), saying the board provides protections for mobile-home residents and that seniors make up a large share of the city's population. Bishop said she applied to fill an open seat on the board but never received confirmation that her application was received. \"Are you really going to consider a move that could have the potential of 25% of your constituents facing homelessness?\" she asked, referencing an earlier council report about vulnerable residents.

Bishop expressed concern that mobile-home park owners were attempting to overturn rent-control protections and urged council members to \"stand up and have your seniors' backs.\"

Steve Negrete, representing a local culture and performing arts association, asked the council to maintain prior funding levels for Concerts on the Green to support the volunteer-run series and help the nonprofit recover attendance after COVID-related declines.

Joyce McIntyre asked the council to investigate an apparent internal city business-chat message she said criticized her after she asked about a Facebook road-closure notice for the Bryant County Line Road intersection. McIntyre said the city's reply had been shared with her by a third party and requested that the council determine how the message was generated and who wrote it.

In a separate ceremonial item, the council presented a Donate Life proclamation to Kat (surname not specified in the record), who said her 11-year-old son Christopher died accidentally and became an organ donor. \"Because of organ and tissue donation, Christopher is not only remembered by his family and friends ... he helped save lives,\" Kat told the council. The proclamation recognized Donate Life month in April 2025.

Council response: Mayor Molina thanked speakers and invited staff to follow up on the inquiries. Items raised during public comment were not listed as formal agenda actions at this meeting; the council did not take immediate formal action on the rent-stabilization board or on the Facebook inquiry during this session.

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For March the department recorded: one robbery (a carjacking), six assaults, three burglaries, six vehicle thefts (five of them trailers), and 18 thefts, with a total of 513 calls for service, Captain Archer said. He described the carjacking incident as reported late to deputies; the department used Flock camera data, located the stolen vehicle in the Whitewater area and a pursuit ensued before the vehicle was eventually located after crossing into Palm Springs.

Captain Archer also reported a March 20 quality-of-life enforcement sweep by the Calimesa POP deputy and the crime suppression unit: 11 traffic enforcement stops, nine traffic citations, five parking citations, three arrests for traffic violations, two arrests for drug violations and one citation for a city ordinance.

Council members asked whether the burglaries were residential or commercial; Captain Archer said they were a mix but did not provide a breakdown.

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Mayor Molina said she plans to attend and will bring back any items for council review at the April 21 meeting so the council can reach consensus before the General Assembly. A council member moved to appoint the mayor as the voting delegate and Council member Tunde as the alternate; the motion passed on a voice vote.

The General Assembly is scheduled in May; the council noted the event is free for council members and encouraged any other members who wish to attend to notify staff.

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Anne Van Dam, Child Nutrition Director for the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District, told the council the district has provided lunches at Fourth Street Park since about 2016 (pauses during COVID years) and serves youth up to age 18. The program offers hot and cold meal choices and farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, Van Dam said, and the district plans to coordinate with the Riverside County library system to provide occasional reading sessions and activities.

Mayor Molina and council members thanked district staff and volunteers for their work. A council member moved to approve the consent item formally authorizing the agreement; the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

What the agreement covers: The staff report and public remarks say the district will operate the meal service at Fourth Street Park, serving youth 18 and younger and persons with disabilities; the city provides volunteer support and coordination with park activities. Specific contract dollar amounts were not specified in the meeting record.

Next steps: The district will proceed with the summer program schedule at Fourth Street Park, and city staff will continue to coordinate volunteer support and any recreational activities for participants.

","Calimesa City Council approved an agreement with the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District to host the district\u0000run summer lunch program at Fourth Street Park, continuing a partnership that began in 2016 and provides meals to youth 18 and younger.","actionData","errors"]

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