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June 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
Published: Jun 15, 2026
City Monitors San Timoteo Canyon Fire; No Immediate Threat to Cal Mesa
City Manager reported on the 'shore fire' in San Timoteo Canyon, noting an evacuation warning for a non-populated area in Cal Mesa (Sienna Preserve) and evacuation watches in Beaumont. Deputy Chief Shaw confirmed the fire is burning southwest of Cal Mesa, approximately 500 acres, managed by CalFire Riverside unit, with no current threat to Cal Mesa structures or personnel. He explained that ashes falling are due to upper-level winds and not indicative of the fire nearing the city. The council was reminded of high fire danger during the upcoming July 4th celebrations and urged to act responsibly.
Council Members Report on Community Events, Transportation Initiatives, and Flag Program Discussion
Councilmember Garcia reported on the success of a recent event at Summerwind Community Park, thanking staff and the fire department. He mentioned upcoming 'popsicles events' and thanked the team for their work. Councilmember Kundiff provided updates from a Regional Transportation Now meeting, including a 25-cent summer ride program by RTA, a study on potentially extending a Beaumont Transportation route to Cal Mesa, and exploration of microtransit options for the city. He also attended a Flag Day ceremony and discussed the Elks Lodge event. Additionally, he noted the Lions Club's flag program for holidays and suggested city discussion on allocating funds to support it.
City Approves Annual CPI Adjustment for Legal Services Agreement
The City Council approved the sixth amendment to the agreement for legal services, applying an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment of 3.09% for fiscal year 2026-27. The new rates will take effect July 1st. The adopted budget includes funding for these services, and a portion of legal costs is offset by developer deposits or fees for development-related work. The staff believes the cost can be absorbed within the existing budget.
City Council Approves Updated Master Fee Schedule with CPI Adjustments
The City Council discussed and approved updates to the master fee schedule, effective September 1st, 2026. The schedule includes a 3.2% CPI increase for most fees, with fire construction permits increasing from 75% to 85% cost recovery. Fees for fire inspections and annual operation permits were reanalyzed based on contractor rates and indirect administrative costs. Park facility rental fees were adjusted due to expanded facilities and increased usage. The fiscal impact of these updates was considered in the 2026-27 budget.
City Council Maintains Individual Travel Allocations, Approves $15,500 Budget
The City Council reviewed options for allocating council travel funds and requiring pre-approval for travel. They discussed the existing individual allocation model, a pre-approved events model, and a hybrid model. The council ultimately favored maintaining the current system of individual allocations with a total budget of $15,500 for fiscal year 2026-27, with specific allocations of $3,500 for the Mayor and $3,000 for each council member. A proposal was made to create an annual calendar of significant events to aid in planning and ensure adequate representation, which staff agreed to facilitate.
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