Hemet City Council
March 4, 2022

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:

Malcolm Lilienthal
Mayor (District 3)
Karlee Meyer
Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)
Russ Brown
Council Member (District 2)
Joe Males
Council Member (District 4)
Linda Krupa
Council Member (District 5)

Christopher Lopez
City Manager
Steven Graham
Interim City Attorney
John P. Maier
City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA

Friday, March 4, 2022
City of Hemet Public Library, Community Room, Second Floor 300 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, California 92543
SPECIAL MEETING AT 8:00 A.M.

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SPECIAL MEETING - 8:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. INVOCATION

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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5.A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Discussion Items

6. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS

6.A Receive an Update Regarding the City’s Strategic Plan and Launch of the City’s Strategic Planning Module
Staff Report #22-113 - Pdf

Recommendation:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Discuss the City’s Strategic Plan and provide direction to staff. 5 - 48

6.B Discussion of the Proposed Riverside University Health System- Behavioral Health Recovery Village and the RUHS-BH Request for a Letter of Support for its Grant Application from the Department of Health Care Services’ Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program 49

Draft Letter of Support for BHCIP and CCE Grant

Recommendation:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Review the presentation for a Recovery Village by RUHS -BH and the request for a letter of support as part of RUHS -BH’s application to the state for a BHCIP grant and do one of the following:

1. Consider authorization of a letter of support for the Riverside University Health System’s (RUHS-BH) application for the BHCIP and CCE Grant.

2. Direct staff to take no action on the item.

6.C Discussion on Proposed American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Projects for Funding
Staff Report #22-066 - Pdf

Recommendation:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Discuss proposed projects for funding from the American Rescue Plan – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund that directly aligns with the City’s adopted Strategic Plan, Final Treasury Rules, and provide direction.
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7. ADJOURNMENT

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I, John Paul Maier, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Hemet, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall located at 445 E. Florida Ave., the Council Chamber located at 450 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, CA, and the City Website.

Date & Time: March 2, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT

Meeting: Special City Council Meeting - Mar 04 2022
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
John Maier, City Clerk;

☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing

TITLE:

Receive an Update Regarding the City’s Strategic Plan and Launch of the City’s Strategic Planning Module

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Discuss the City’s Strategic Plan and provide direction to staff.

DISCUSSION:

The attached report summarizes the updates to the City’s Strategic Plan, and is available for public viewing on the City’s website.

Staff is prepared to give an overall update as well as receive direction from the City Council.

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

N/A

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1: March 4, 2022

6.A

March 4, 2022
City of Hemet 2021 Strategic Plan
Current Reporting Date: Mar 31, 2022
Report Created On: Mar 03, 2022

6.A

5 Goal
16 Objective
92 Action Item
Report Legend No Update Overdue Priority
Overall Summary
%
On Track 61.96
Some Disruption 4.35
Completed 33.7
Status
0 100
#
Progress
61%

6.A

Quality of Life
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 30.0 6
Some Disruption 15.0 3
Completed 55.0 11

Enhance the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 40.0 2
Completed 60.0 3

Since the Strategic Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 2021, the following items have been accomplished under Quality of Life:

Four citywide clean-ups scheduled in conjunction with CR&R for December 2021, February 2022, April 2022, and June 2022 Graiti abatement has continued for both public and private properties An interdepartmental Quality of Life Team was launched to address blight in the City's major throughways; a monthly clean-up has occurred each month since September 2021
20 part-time ROCS positions budgeted in the Police Department to supplement blight abatement City Council allocated over $1 million to CityNet to provide street outreach and engagement, plus emergency shelter for the unhoused population in Hemet
Fire Prevention Oicer position has been advertised for solicitation of applicants Fire Engine 5 established for service from all five fire stations

Partner with CR&R to oer neighborhood cleanups
Owner: Charles Russell
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/6
Identify Dates
Schedule Clean Up Events
Clean Up 1
Clean Up 2
Clean Up 3
Clean Up 4
Sta partnered with CR&R to oer the community quarterly clean ups, scheduled through June 18, 2022. The event flyers are distributed on the City's social media pages, website, and email listserv for notices. The December and February events were held successfully, and sta will continue the trend for the April and June 2022 events. As the events progress, sta adjusts as needed; as such, sta developed a traic control plan including signage that directs participants to the appropriate lanes to enter from Latham Avenue.

FY 21/22 Community Clean Up Event Dates:

December 18, 2021 - Completed
February 12, 2022 - Completed
April 16, 2022 - Event Flyer
June 18, 2022 - Event Flyer
Location: Hemet Public Library, 300 E. Florida Ave., Hemet, CA 92543 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(Enter event from westbound Latham Ave.)
Goal 1 Progress 71%
Objective: 3 Action Item: 20
Objective 1.1 Progress 83%
Action Item: 5
Action Item 1.1.1
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 66%
Public Works Strat Plan

6.A

Undertake graiti abatement
Owner: Charles Russell
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/2
Identify Staing
Program Implementation
Because Public Works does not have adequate staing to address graiti in a timely and eicient manner, sta has interviewed two contractors, Liberty Men's Restoration and Victory Outreach, to arrange agreements to perform graiti abatement Monday through Saturday. Agreements have been prepared and provided to the organizations, and sta anticipates commencement by the end of March 2022. In addition to the supplemental support, Public Works sta will continue responding to reports of graiti as available.

Add funding to abatement board-ups to reduce blight
Owner: Lionel Martinez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/1
Allocate Funding to Budget
Council allocated $40,000 in the FY2021/22 adopted budget.

Create vacant building program to ensure compliance and allocate staing
Owner: H.P. Kang
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Identify Program Parameters
Identify Compliance Mechanism
Identify Staing
Code Enforcement developed a list of abandoned commercial properties for board ups, and collected a guide on acceptable board-up material to ensure that the board ups don't detract from the aesthetic of the City. A code oicer was assigned to work directly with property owners, managers, and business owners to bring all eligible buildings into compliance, using an educational approach. Sta has been successful in many cases, and continues to provide education on who to contact at the City for outstanding violations, and how to accelerate board ups that pose additional diiculties. Sta continues to cooperate with the Planning Division for direction and success in implementing the program. With the Council's adoption of the Code Enforcement Municipal Code amendment on January 11, 2022, sta has the discretion to accelerate its enforcement mechanisms when necessary.

Create streamline and pipeline into Public Works jobs
Owner: Veronica Allen
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Develop Plan
City Manager Review
Council Adoption
Program Implementation
Sta is exploring a variety of options to expand opportunities for Hemet Public Works Careers. The Water Division is currently exploring establishing a certification process to allow existing employees to obtain the D-1 or T-1 certifications, and Administration sta draed a preliminary Public Works Apprentice Program, which is currently in the review stage with Human Resources. Sta developed the program proposal in accordance with Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“SLFRF”) to utilize the funding to provide economic opportunity to residents adversely aected by COVID-19.

The program creates fieen full-time positions for up to 1,000 hours per year. Program participants would have the opportunity to concurrently earn certificates in Public Works related skills, and would be eligible for advancement in the organization. Sta is working with agency partners to ensure that all element of the plan come together, with an anticipated adoption by Council by the end of the current fiscal year.

Action Item 1.1.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Public Works Strat Plan
Action Item 1.1.3
Jun 30, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Action Item 1.1.4
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Action Item 1.1.5
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%

6.A

Create and explore homelessness solutions for the City of Hemet Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 33.33 1
Completed 66.67 2
CityNet hired and allocated over $1 million for homeless outreach and engagement and emergency shelter

Update the City's Homelessness Strategic Plan
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Develop Plan for Homelessness in Conjunction with CityNet City Manager Review
Council Adoption
Program Implementation
In May 2021, the City hired City Net to survey homelessness issues in the City. Having served numerous cities in Southern California, City Net indicated that they could survey the Hemet-specific issues and develop a plan for the City.

Aer conducting the data collection, City Net provided a series of recommendations have been which includes the following:

1. Increase low threshold emergency services for those who are chronically homeless and sleep in the City

2. Develop a coordinated response to highly populated locations along Florida Avenue between Sanderson Avenue and Lyon Avenue and also around the intersection of Florida Avenue and State Street

3. Provide case management services

4. Implement focused street outreach and engagement eorts linking homeless individuals with substance abuse resources, mental health services, and in-field teams that provide the link to those resources The Hemet City Council approved a $1.1 million agreement with City Net in October 2021 for outreach and housing services. City Net assigned two workers to address homelessness issues, oering physical services five days a week and 24 hour phone access. City Net currently provides monthly updates to the City Manager and Department heads.

City Net provides wraparound services to the City's unsheltered population, including street outreach and emergency housing.

✓ City Manager Review
✓ Council Adoption
✓ Program Implementation
Objective 1.2 Progress 81%
Action Item: 3
Action Item 1.2.1
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Police Department

6.A

Allocate funding to a Homeless Coordinator
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Identify Coordinator
Council Adoption
Implementation
In late May 2021, Mayor Meyer led a discussion with Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal, Hemet City Manager, San Jacinto Council Members, and San Jacinto City Managerʼs Oice sta to discuss the importance of regionalization and the importance of working together on the homelessness issue. Shortly aer that discussion, the City Managerʼs Oice reached out to City Net to discuss the homelessness topic as they have served numerous cities in Southern California. During this discussion, it became evident that understanding our homeless population was critically necessary, so the City entered into an agreement with City Net to conduct an in-depth census of the homeless population in our community.

The census took place on August 25 and 26, 2021, where multiple teams were deployed, each consisting of a Hemet Police Oicer and at least one City Net surveyor. The teams were divided into specific geographic locations and identified specific locations where homeless individuals are known to gather and sleep. The teams also surveyed areas that were not known to have homeless in order to provide the most comprehensive review.

The Census identified 217 unsheltered individuals. Eighty point four of respondents reported that they were currently living on the streets; and

25.1% of individuals reported being homeless for less than a year; and 72% are considered chronically homeless, meaning they have been experiencing homelessness for a year or more 4. The greatest densities of homeless individuals were engaged along W. Florida Avenue between Sanderson Avenue and Lyon Avenue and around the intersection of Florida Avenue and State Street. Ninety one point one percent of individuals reported that they primarily sleep in Hemet, 48.0% reported that their last permanent residence was in Hemet; and 79.9% of respondents were interested in Case Management services
On October 26, 2021, as a result of City Net's survey and preliminary work, the Hemet City Council allocated $1,183,307 to CityNet for a 19 month term, which includes outreach and emergency shelter/bridge housing. The agreement provides the CityNet team with ten rooms for emergency shelter, for the duration of 82.29 weeks. Since then, City Net has made over 100 contacts and facilitated ten "street exits," placing individuals in either emergency shelter or transitional housing.

Establish a housing program
Owner: H.P. Kang
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/7
Include Housing Program in Budget
Council Budget Adoption
Hire Housing Sta
Develop Housing Program
City Manager Review
Council Adoption
Program Implementation
The Community Development Department created a Housing Division and is in the process of finalizing programs such as RPRP and the City's Senior Citizen Home Repair program. Greg Meeh was appointed as the City's Housing Specialist and is processing all new requests and classifying the requests based on priority. All items requested will be classified under Red, Yellow and Green light format. Additionally, the ADA Ramp and Li Program will be separated out as another program. Funding for Housing Specialist was funded through the FY2021/22 Budget and the budget for the Housing Program was funded through the same budget cycle. Sta will continue to request funds to continue the City's Housing Division in subsequent fiscal years.

Action Item 1.2.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Police Department
Action Item 1.2.3
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 42%
Community Development

6.A

Increase public safety visibility and response
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 25.0 3
Some Disruption 25.0 3
Completed 50.0 6

Host two DUI enforcement and educational events
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/2
First DUI Event
Second DUI Event
On December 28, 2021, Hemet Police Department partnered with Murrieta Police Department, Menifee Police Department and the California Highway Patrol to address traic safety in the City of Hemet. This collaborative enforcement team consisted of 14 oicers from allied agencies who came to Hemet with one goal: address dangerous driving and reduce traic collisions on Florida Avenue.

On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, the Hemet Police Department Traic Team worked alongside Menifee Police Department, California Highway Patrol and deputies from the Riverside County Sherriʼs Department to increase awareness, educate drivers and impact traic safety on Domenigoni Parkway, from State Street in Hemet all the way to interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore. The idea came from Menifee Police Department who shares a large portion of the roadway as it winds through the City of Menifee. When Menifee Police reached out to, Hemet PD was excited and ready to join in.

Sta applied for a grant to assist with providing DUI Checkpoints; with that funding, these events can occur more frequently.

Next Steps:
✓ First DUI Event
✓ Second DUI Event

Host three distracted driving enforcement events
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
First Distracted Driving Enforcement Event
Second Distracted Driving Enforcement Event
Third Distracted Driving Enforcement Event
11/10/2021 - The Traic Bureau participated with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP for a joint traic operation. Menifee PD hosted. The target area for that operation was Domenigoni Parkway/Newport Road 12/28/2021 - The Traic Bureau hosted a joint traic operation with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP. The target area for that operation was on and around Florida Ave. (S/R 74) in or close to the City of Hemet. 01/12/2022 - The Traic Bureau participated with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP for a joint traic operation. Murrieta PD hosted. The target area for that operation was the Whitewood Avenue area.
02/18/2022 - The Traic Bureau conducted a driving enforcement event o in the area of Warren Road and Devonshire Avenue The goal of the event was to stop drivers from driving into oncoming traic lanes to leave the roadway edge on the N/E cornier of the intersection. Citations were issued and drivers were educated about the dangers of driving into oncoming traic.
✓ Third Distracted Driving Enforcement Event
Objective 1.3 Progress 64%
Action Item: 12
Action Item 1.3.1
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Police Department Strat Plan
Action Item 1.3.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Police Department Strat Plan

6.A

Increase Police Traic Bureau by 3 full-time employees
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 0/3
One Full-Time Traic Bureau Sta Added
Two Full-Time Traic Bureau Sta Added
Three Full-Time Traic Bureau Sta Added
Due to departmentwide staing issues, sta has been unable to accomplish this goal. However, the Department provided additional overtime to conduct multi-agency traic sweeps, and in February 2022, a new motor oicer was hired to replace a motor oicer who retired this year. The new oicer will attend motor school in March 2022.

Host three fire prevention classes for community groups Owner: Greg Lloyd
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/3
First Prevention Class
Second Prevention Class
Third Prevention Class
Sta presented to the Diamond Solera Community group on fire safety during the holidays in December 2021, and provided educational materials for the 50 people in attendance. A Fire Prevention Oicer will start employment with the City on March 7, 2022, and will conduct the next fire prevention class in the third week of March 2022.

A second Fire Prevention Class is tentatively in place with Hemet West to coincide with the time change forward. This semiannual event is geared towards smoke detector use, importance and maintenance with a focus on changing batteries twice/year. Once details are finalized, updates will be provided.

Host targeted traic enforcements
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Police Traic Enforcement Event One
Police Traic Enforcement Event Two
Police Traic Enforcement Event Three
11/10/2021 - The Traic Bureau participated with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP for a joint traic operation. Menifee PD hosted. The target area for that operation was Domenigoni Parkway/Newport Road 12/28/2021 - The Traic Bureau hosted a joint traic operation with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP. The target area for that operation was on and around Florida Ave. (S/R 74) in or close to the City of Hemet. 01/12/2022 - The Traic Bureau participated with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP for a joint traic operation. Murrieta PD hosted. The target area for that operation was the Whitewood Avenue area.
02/18/2022 - The Traic Bureau conducted a driving enforcement event o in the area of Warren Road and Devonshire Avenue The goal of the event was to stop drivers from driving into oncoming traic lanes to leave the roadway edge on the N/E cornier of the intersection. Citations were issued and drivers were educated about the dangers of driving into oncoming traic.

Although not directly traic-related, the City's PAC Team will be participating ina large directed enforcement event in and around a nearby city in April 2022. The planning of this event is still ongoing so it is unknown exactly how many oicers will be participating however, this event will likely involve nearly 100 law enforcement oicers. Details of this event are being held to prevent leaking to potential targets.

✓ Police Traic Enforcement Event Two
✓ Police Traic Enforcement Event Three
Action Item 1.3.3
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Some Disruption
Progress 0%
Police Department Strat Plan
Action Item 1.3.4
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 33%
Action Item 1.3.5
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Police Department Strat Plan

6.A

Create a formal fire prevention program
Owner: Eddie Sell
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/4
Develop Fire Prevention Plan
City Manager Review
Council Adoption
Plan Implementation
The Department established a Fire Prevention Bureau, with Battalion Chief Greg Lloyd as the bureau chief, and a Fire Prevention Oicer expected to start in March 2022. Sta developed a dra program that outlines the four elements of community risk reduction:

Education - Working with the community directly through in-person meetings, distribution of materials, and social media engagement.

Enforcement - Enforcement of Fire and Municipal Codes related to fire and life safety
Engineering - Planning and development that enhances fire safety Economic Incentive/Disincentive - Compliance through fines or reductions in costs.

Expand traic enforcement to 7 days a week
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/2
Implementation of 7 day a week coverage for traic
enforcement
Coordinated traic sweeps with surrounding agencies
Due to departmentwide staing issues, sta has been unable to accomplish this goal because additional staing is needed to accomplish the goal.

However, the Department continues to provide overtime to conduct multi- agency traic sweeps.

Increase Police eectiveness and victim engagement with implementation of soware triggers and notifications
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Soware Trigger One
Soware Trigger Two
Soware Trigger Three
This has been accomplished with New Mark 43 Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management system. The City also has 20 Flock Safety cameras in the City of Hemet, which assist in recovering stolen vehicles and solving crimes throughout the City.

Establish Fire Engine 5
Owner: Eddie Sell
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Allocate Funding
Council Budget Adoption
Operational Staing
The Hemet City Council included funding for Fire Engine 5 in its FY2021/22 Budget. The Engine was established in the current fiscal year.

Action Item 1.3.6
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 25%
Fire Strat Plan
Action Item 1.3.7
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Some Disruption
Progress 50%
Police Department Strat Plan
Action Item 1.3.8
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Police Department
Action Item 1.3.9
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Fire Strat Plan

6.A

Implement Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol System
Owner: Eddie Sell
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/3
Identify EMD Solution
Program Adoption
Program Implementation
Over the past several years, Riverside County and municipal dispatch agencies have slowly transitioned over to the use of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols to provide pre-arrival instructions to individuals experiencing a medical emergency. This protocol system also helps provide the most appropriate level of response based on the patient's condition. A nationally approved list of questions are asked and oen times life saving measures such as CPR can be started prior to the arrival of first responders.

In order to perform this task, a suicient number of dispatchers must be on duty to remain on the phone with an individual and ask the necessary questions per the EMD protocol. This has been the primary reason that sta has been unable to implement EMD at its dispatch center. Currently, the City of Hemet operates a combined Police/Fire Communications Center that answers over 100,000 calls each year. Minimum staing at the communications center is currently two personnel to answer phones, dispatch police and fire units. Despite a concerted eort towards recruitment and retention, staing is still not suicient to address the additional workload created by EMD.

As we address the staing challenges, sta began to look for an interim solution to implementing EMD until internal staing reached a level where EMD could be handled by the communications center itself. Sta is exploring how other agencies have accomplished this goal and are currently reviewing potential partnership opportunities for EMD.

Increase ROCS enhancement 7 days a week
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/4
Allocate Funding
Identify Staing
Work Plan Development
Plan Implementation
We do not currently have the staing to support ROCS seven days per week so sta is exploring alternative options. Council allocated $280,000 for 20 part-time Maintenance Aids to supplement the City's ROCS staing, and allow for increased coverage. Sta solicited applicants through three recruitments and two individuals successfully proceeded through interviews. While recruitment is ongoing, sta has explored dierent methods of increasing service to seven-day coverage, including using cadets from the City's Police Cadet Program. Sta is currently working working with two community groups to provide litter and graiti abatement Monday through Saturday, and anticipates commencement by the end of March 2022.

Additionally, a ROCS Oicer was added to the team, which increased the team to three police oicers and one sergeant
Action Item 1.3.10
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 33%
Fire Strat Plan
Action Item 1.3.11
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Some Disruption
Progress 25%
Police Department

6.A

Economic Opportunity
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 84.62 11
Completed 15.38 2

Coordinate traic sweeps in conjunction with surrounding agencies
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Traic Sweep 1
Traic Sweep 2
Traic Sweep 3
Traic Sweep 4
11/10/2021 - The Traic Bureau participated with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP for a joint traic operation. Menifee PD hosted. The target area for that operation was Domenigoni Parkway/Newport Road 12/28/2021 - The Traic Bureau hosted a joint traic operation with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP. The target area for that operation was on and around Florida Ave. (S/R 74) in or close to the City of Hemet. 01/12/2022 - The Traic Bureau participated with Menifee PD, Murrieta PD, RSO, and CHP for a joint traic operation. Murrieta PD hosted. The target area for that operation was the Whitewood Avenue area.
02/18/2022 - The Traic Bureau conducted a driving enforcement event o in the area of Warren Road and Devonshire Avenue The goal of the event was to stop drivers from driving into oncoming traic lanes to leave the roadway edge on the N/E cornier of the intersection. Citations were issued and drivers were educated about the dangers of driving into oncoming traic.

Although not directly traic-related, the City's PAC Team will be participating ina large directed enforcement event in and around a nearby city in April 2022. The planning of this event is still ongoing so it is unknown exactly how many oicers will be participating however, this event will likely involve nearly 100 law enforcement oicers. Details of this event are being held to prevent leaking to potential targets.
✓ Traic Sweep 3
✓ Traic Sweep 4
Since the Strategic Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 2021, the following items have been accomplished under Economic Opportunity:

Sta has engaged Qless to oer a cueing system in the City Hall lobby.

Virtual inspections have continued in Community Development. $180,000 in CDBG COVID-19 Cares Funds\ allocated to Hemet businesses.

Objective Design and Development Standard approved by the City Council on December 14, 2021 to allow multi-family developments to occur through the plan check process and CEQA exemption.

Each operation developed plans to provide Monday-Friday service.

Sta has processed over 150 development applications and averages 50 plan checks per week.

Vast changes to the City's Zoning Code have been adopted by Council for sta to process development applications for business sectors from emerging trends
Action Item 1.3.12
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Police Department
Goal 2 Progress 59%
Objective: 2 Action Item: 13

6.A

Develop business practices that welcome new development by streamlining processes Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 81.82 9
Completed 18.18 2

Develop one stop permitting system by using technology
Owner: H.P. Kang
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/4
Identify Permitting System
Finalize Agreement
Program Implementation
Finalization
Community Development is in the process of obtaining a bid service from our current vendor TrackIt to upgrade to the latest version of the soware which includes the features necessary to operate the City's permitting and plan check system as a one stop shop. This item was budgeted and approved by the City Council at its January 25, 2022 City Council meeting, and sta will move forward on the upgrade and implementation within the next few months. Since COVID has severely impacted staing at several companies, it is hard to pin down a specific date of execution, however, once the bid is received, it will be a simple transition since the City currently uses TrackIt.

Facilitate electronic plan checking system for Community Development
Owner: Sara Retmier
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/3
Identify Electronic Plan Checking System
Program Implementation
Program Finalization
The Community Development Department is in the process of obtaining a bid service from our current vendor TrackIt to upgrade to the latest version which includes the features necessary to operate the City's permitting and plan check system as a one stop shop. This item was budgeted and approved on January 25, 2022 at the City Council meeting. We will move forward on the upgrade and implementation within the next few months.

With the new upgrades, sta will be able to maximize electronic plan submittals and improve the review process. While the City currently accepts plan checks electronically, the use of TrackIt will allow review and edits to all occur within the TrackIt system.

Develop housing standards that reduce plan review
Owner: H.P. Kang
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/4
Identify Housing Standards
Council Review
Council Adoption
Implementation
The Planning Division has been busy updating the Hemet Municipal Code to minimize and correct issues that plague residents on minor development conflicts. Sta is working on several Zoning Ordinance Amendments such as a Second Story Ordinance, Commercial Parking Exceptions Ordinance, Lot coverage/RV parking Ordinance, Landscape Ordinance, etc. Both the Second Story Ordinance and the Commercial Parking Exception Ordinance were considered at a Public Hearing at the February 22, 2022 City Council Meeting.

Additionally, the City Council approved building height allowance and general ordinances to assist in the development process on December 14, 2021. The Community Development Department will continue to evaluate the Hemet Municipal Code to enhance the housing needs of the community and the connectivity between existing and newly proposed development.

Objective 2.1 Progress 60%
Action Item: 11
Action Item 2.1.1
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 25%
Community Development Strat Plan
Action Item 2.1.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 66%
Community Development
Action Item 2.1.3
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 75%
Community Development Strat Plan

6.A

Provide service hours from Monday to Friday
Owner: Christopher Lopez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/3
Plans Developed by Each Operation
Plan Evaluation by City Manager
Plan Implementation
Each City operation developed plans to provide 5-day service to Hemet residents, while maintaining the 4/10 structure the employee bargaining groups agreed to. Due to COVID-19, there were delays in implementation, but sta anticipates 5 day coverage to begin before the end of the current fiscal year.
✓ Plan Evaluation by City Manager

Develop concierge service to enhance the customer service experience
Owner: Sara Retmier
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/4
Identify Operator
Develop and Execute Agreement
Program Implementation
Finalization
The City contracted with QLess to provide a concierge service to the community. Through the program, City hall visitors may use their smart phone to join a line at City Hall before leaving their home. The system communicates directly with customers to alert them on how long the wait time is, and when to proceed to the front counter. A kiosk is scheduled to be delivered in mid March 2022 to allow individuals without smart phones to use the same service. Public Works sta will install the kiosk to allow training to commence by the end of March 2022. Sta conducted initial trainings in January 2022, and anticipates that the customer service experience will significantly improve with this concierge service.

Availability of the system is anticipated to begin by April 2022.

Action Item 2.1.4
Ongoing - Jul 01, 2022 On Track Progress 66%
Strat Plan
Action Item 2.1.5
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 75%
Community Development Strat Plan

6.A

Receive and process over 60 to 80 development applications Owner: Monique Flejter
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Quarter 1: 20 Development Applications Reviewed and
Processed
Quarter 2: 20 Development Applications Reviewed and
Processed
Quarter 3: 20 Development Applications Reviewed and
Processed
Quarter 4: 20 Development Applications Reviewed and
Processed
Since July of 2021, the Planning Division received approximately 38 new development and 11 pre-applications for residential, commercial, industrial development, extension of previous approvals, and zoning code amendments.

Of note, the following occurred:
• On August 5, 2021, the Community Development Director approved an Extension of Time (EOT) 21-002 for Live Decor, for a kitchen cabinet manufacturing company, located within an existing 27,000 square-foot building, located on the southeast corner of Florida Avenue and Yale Street. • On August 10, 2021, The City Council approved ZC 21-001 Westend Zoning Consistency to change Existing Heavy Agriculture Zone to General Manufacturing to be Consistent with the Existing General Plan Designation of Industrial for seven selected areas.
• On August 10, 2021, the City Council approved Development Agreement DAA 20-001 for Tres Cerritos West.
• On August 17, 2021, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 21-006 for the on-site sale of alcohol beverages in conjunction with community events.
• On August 17, 2021, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit CUP 18-006 (CUP Mod.1) for the construction of a new Daveʼs Hot Chicken Restaurant and Drive-Thru, located within the Page Plaza shopping center.
• On September 7, 2021, the Community Development Director approved an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) 20-003 Diamond Valley Honda, for the construction of a vehicle sales and display parking lot, including landscaping and site lighting on 3.95 acres.
• On September 14, 2021, the City Council approved Stetson Corner, located at the SEC of Sanderson & Stetson Avenues. The project includes the construction and operation of a 12-bay gas station and approximately 13,434 square feet of commercial uses, a convenience store (7-Eleven) and Type, drive-thru fast food restaurant, Express car wash, and a new parking lot for McCrometer Inc.
• On September 21, 2021, the Planning Commission approved a 3-year extension of time (EOT 21-003) for Marriott Townplace Suites, located on the east side of Myers Street, north of Florida Avenue. • On September 28, 2021, the City Council approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1982, an Ordinance of the City of Hemet, California, amending two section of Chapter 90 (Zoning) of the Hemet Municipal Code to amend Residential Setbacks and Include Housing Businesses.
• On October 19, 2021, the Planning Commission approved CUP 21-009 Rooster Tattoo Company, located at 1125 South State Street, Diamond Valley Shopping Center.
• On November 2, 2021, the Planning Commission approved Site Development Review SDR 21-015 and Model Home Complex MHC 21-003 for D.R. Horton at Heritage Pointe for the construction of 231 single-family residential lots within Tracts 36889,36891 and 36892. The subject property is approximately 51.32 acres, located on Elk Street and Thornton. • At the November 9, 2021 City Council meeting, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 21-005) was approved to include Emerging Trends Businesses for Allowable Uses.
• At the November 9, 2021 City Council meeting, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 21-004) was approved to allow building height allowances and exceptions in the Commercial and Manufacturing Zones.

Action Item 2.1.6
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Community Development Strat Plan

6.A

• At the November 9, 2021 City Council meeting, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 21-003) was approved to allow Objective Design and Development Standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments. • At the November 9, 2021 City Council meeting, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 21-003) was approved to allow Objective Design and Development Standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments. • On December 16, 2021, the Community Development Director approved a Minor Site Development Review (SDR) 21-002 for Eggleton Trucking company on 4.47 acres, including grading, paving, landscaping, and construction of a 4,374 square-foot pre-engineered vehicle maintenance building to repair company trucks.
• At the December 21, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, Site Development Review (SDR 21-017) and Model Home Complex (MHC 21-006) was approved to allow the construction of 68 single-family residential lots within Tract Map No. 36890, located at Elk & Thornton Avenues. • At the December 21, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-011 Men & Women on the Move for Christ was approved to operate a Church within an existing suite totaling 1,088 square-feet.
• At the January 4, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, Site Development Review (SDR) 20-002 Mod.1 for a request to modify an approved senior apartment complex was approved.
• At the January 4, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-008 H&H Plastics, was approved for site improvements and renovations to an existing 15,852 square-foot building. • At the January 18, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, Site Development Review (SDR) 21-013, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-007 And Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) 21-003, And Tentative Parcel Map (MAP21-003) was approved for the construction of an Arco AMPM Gas Station and Commercial Center -The project includes a gas station with convenience store, alcohol sales for the o-sale of beer and wine, two(2) restaurants with drive-thru, and car wash on a combined 3.32 acres of vacant land. The property is located on the northeast corner of Florida Avenue & Soboba Street.
• At the January 18, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, a Variance (VAR 21-001) was approved for the construction of an RV carport within the side yard setback of an existing single-family lot, located at 910 Newport Road. • At the January 18, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 19-015 and Site Development Review (SDR) 19-012 -Holiday Inn Express and Suites- was approved for the construction and operation of a 48,698 square-foot, 4-story, 80 room Hotel, on approximately 1.6 acres with 88 parking spaces, landscaping and lighting, and outdoor pool and lounge area. The property is located east of the northeast corner of W Florida Avenue and Cawston Avenue.
• At the January 25, 2022 City Council meeting, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 21-001 Housing Element was approved for the 6th Housing Element Cycle Period (2021-2029). • On January 20, 2022 the Community Development Director approved an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) 20-001 Shoe City Farmerʼs Market, on private property located at 125 W Florida Avenue.

6.A

Receive and process over 250 to 300 ministerial permits and continue to support City sta and the public with front counter services, emails, and phone calls
Owner: Monique Flejter
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Quarter 1: 75 Permits Processed
Quarter 2: 75 Permits Processed
Quarter 3: 75 Permits Processed
Quarter 4: 75 Permits Processed
Since July 1, 2021 the Planning Division has processed and approved 76 Home Occupation Permits, 12 Permanent Sign Permits, 4 Sidewalk Vendor Permits, 10 Zoning Verification Letters, 5 Temporary Use Permits, 2 Temporary Sign Permits, 2 Home Food Operator Permits, 24 Certificates of Occupancy, 6 Exterior Color Permits, 1 Film Permit, as well as conducted 1,104 building plan checks, and 174 Planning Inspections.

Review and process 500 to 600 Building Plan Checks and
conduct 100 site visits and field inspections
Owner: H.P. Kang
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Quarter 1: 150 Building Plan Checks & 25 Inspections
Processed
Quarter 2: 150 Building Plan Checks & 25 Inspections
Processed
Quarter 3: 150 Building Plan Checks & 25 Inspections
Processed
Quarter 4: 150 Building Plan Checks & 25 Inspections
Processed
Through January 31, 2022 1,383 plan reviews were performed and 8,590 inspection performed.

✓ Quarter 1: 150 Building Plan Checks & 25 Inspections Processed

Acquire an expedited permit processing soware and conduct public workshops to demonstrate use
Owner: Sara Retmier
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/4
Identify Program
Execute Agreement
Program Implementation
Conduct Public Workshops
Sta received a quote and single source letter a vendor in January 2022, but is awaiting a detailed scope of work and highlights of proposed upgrades to the City's soware so that we can prepare a thorough and transparent sta report for the Council. On January 20, 2022, sta met with the GIS vendor for the City to start discussions on including GIS features that will be necessary. Once these items are received from the vendor, sta will develop a sta report proposing adoption to the City Council. Sta is aiming to July 2022 for adoption by the Council, and program implementation to begin the first quarter of FY2022/23.

Action Item 2.1.7
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Community Development Strat Plan
Action Item 2.1.8
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Community Development Strat Plan
Action Item 2.1.9
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 25%
Community Development Strat Plan

6.A

Provide resources to help new businesses enhance the customer service experience Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 100.0 2

Create landscape design guidelines and amend the zoning code to update landscape requirements
Owner: Monique Flejter
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/4
Dra Guidelines
City Manager Review
Council Adoption
Implementation
Planning Division sta is in the process of preparing a Landscape and Irrigation Ordinance for the Council's consideration.

Landscaping enhances the physical appearance of the community, improves the physical performance of new and existing development by contributing to the abatement of heat, glare, erosion and noise, and by promoting natural percolation of water and improving air quality and thereby conserving the value of property and neighborhoods within the city.

Public hearings are tentatively scheduled for the early spring of 2022.

Maximize the use of virtual inspections to minimize delays to the public
Owner: Sara Retmier
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Identify Types of Inspections that Can Be Done Virtually Sta Roll Out
Implementation
Both Community Development Department and Public Works inspectors utilized all available tools to minimize the impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic.

Sta implemented FaceTime inspections as well as incorporating Zoom calls at the counter with customers to address their concerns. These methods highlight the technological tools the City will continue to incorporate in its service provision to provide the highest and the best service that can be provided. This method will continue the process of inspections and communications with the public, citizens, and builders.

✓ Implementation

Develop pamphlet in partnership with the Chamber of
Commerce to help new businesses
Owner: Cynthia Morris
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/3
Dra Pamphlet
City Manager Review
Distribution
Sta contacted the Chamber of Commerce to develop an outline of business resources and sta will discuss with internal departments to gather information on how to start a business in the City of Hemet, and collect the necessary information and resources to centralize for local entrepreneurs.

Sta anticipates to publish the informational brochure by the end of March 2022.

Action Item 2.1.10
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 25%
Community Development Strat Plan
Action Item 2.1.11
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Community Development Strat Plan
Objective 2.2 Progress 58%
Strat Plan
Action Item: 2
Action Item 2.2.1
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 33%
Strat Plan

6.A

Partnering and Collaboration
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 68.75 11
Some Disruption 6.25 1
Completed 25.0 4

Provide $320,000 in CDBG small business grants
Owner: Veronica Allen
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 5/6
Apply for HUD funding
Create Program
Solicit Applications
Application Review
Allocate $160,000 by 12/31/21
Allocate $160,000 by 6/30/22
The City Council adopted the Small Business criteria on January 25, 2022, ratified the Round 1 awardees, and awarded the Round 2 small business recipients. A safety net for microenterprises was included in the criteria to expand eligibility to businesses with 5 or fewer employees. Eighteen businesses were approved for Round 1 and Round 2 for a total allocation of $180,000.

Applicants in Round 2 of the CDBG-CV Hemet CARES Business Support Grant Program received their grants in February 2022. Applicants are now in the documentation period to report eligible expenditure of the grant funds.

Sta is currently communicating with Round 2 applicants to assist them in this specific step of the grant program.

The Round 3 application period is now open, and application material is available on the City's website. City sta will be canvassing local businesses, making telephone calls, conducting a walking campaign, and emailing businesses to garner applicants for the remaining $180,000. Visit hemetca.gov/hemetcares for more information.

Since the Strategic Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 2021, the following items have been accomplished under Partnering and Collaboration:

Hemet Fire Explorers Program received a $15,000 donation from the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers Foundation, along with new boots, helmets, and PPE.

New Line Skate completed 90% of the construction specifications for Hemet Skate Park; sta is evaluating the City's AARPA funding as an option to fund the project
Sta hired a consultant to determine the needs at the Brubaker Park and Ball Fields and is now preparing a Request for Proposals to complete the work
Council adopted the Adopt a Street Program on October 12, 2021, and the first organization signed up in December 2021 Hemet Highlights was reimplemented as a quarterly newsletter, and City Manager Updates began going out on a monthly basis in September 2021
The Veterans Day celebration was expanded and oered a car show and demonstration by Veterans on Wheels The Christmas Parade was expanded and oered as a night time event, with events following at Weston Park, there was positive feedback from the community
Partnerships developed with Hemet Clergy to address blight and to oer community events in Hemet; many volunteered for the Christmas Parade and for the Quality of Life Team's monthly clean up School Resource Oicers joined the Christmas celebration at my City youth and connected with children in the community Two part-time ROCS Maintenance Aids hired from the first recruitment; and Police Cadets are supplementing the City's blight eorts All public facing operations, including Engineering, Planning, Building, Utility Billing, and Business Licensing are now housed at City Hall and oer counter services in the same location.

Action Item 2.2.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 83%
Strat Plan
Goal 3 Progress 53%
Objective: 3 Action Item: 16

6.A

Develop concepts and programs to increase opportunities for youth recreation Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 100.0 5

Continue process for skatepark
Owner: Lynn Merrill
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 0/5
Finalize Engineering Plans
Allocate Funding
RFP for Construction
Contract Award
Construction of Park
New Line Skate is currently completing the construction specifications, and final construction documents are expected by mid March. The City received notice that they were unsuccessful in obtaining a Park Grant, so sta is now exploring other financing opportunities including use of ARPA funding. The City is hosting a workshop on March 4, 2022 to discuss potentially using ARPA funding for this project. Sta plans to finalize construction bid documents to release for construction bid by April 1, 2022.

Continue Fire Explorer's Program
Owner: Eddie Sell
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Identify Funding Needs
Allocate Funding
Refine Program
Program Roll Out
The HFD Fire Explorers Program is ramping back up and recently received a generous donation of $15,000.00 from the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers Foundation at the November 11, 2021 City Council Meeting. Our explorers also received a donation of new boots, helmets, and some PPE/turnout gear. Our HFD mentors have been teaching our explorers on weeknights at Fire Station 1. We will continue to increase recruitment of new explorers and plan to develop a fire technology/EMT program at local high schools.

Sta anticipates that such program would develop a pathway for current explorers to become a future HFD firefighters. Sta is currently working on turning a room at the City's Covell Building into a room specifically designated for Fire Explorers, which will serve as their Training room at Fire Admin. Current Explorers participate in City events, and is mentored by current Fire sta.

Over the past few weeks the fire explorers have learned about ladders and hose parts. These techniques, strategies and tactics are used to fight structure fires. They have spent multiple hours practicing these skills and studying for their task-book sign os to gain the designation of ride along certified. These essential skills are skills they will use the rest of their time as explorers and are critical in their preparation to becoming career firefighters.

Objective 3.1 Progress 37%
Action Item: 5
Action Item 3.1.1
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 0%
Public Works
Action Item 3.1.2
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Fire

6.A

Develop pipeline program for youth through Workforce
Development
Owner: Veronica Allen
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/5
Develop Program Parameters
City Manager Review
Council Adoption
Program Implementation
Performance Review
Sta is exploring a variety of options to develop a pipeline directly into Hemet Careers for the City's youth. This includes programs through the City's Fire and Police Explorers Programs, Public Works jobs, and the variety of Administrative careers the City oers. The City has hosted numerous interns from a variety of agencies, and has developed a program proposal to utilize Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“SLFRF”) program funding to develop a minimum of ten internships for 1000 hours per year. Program participants would have the opportunity to concurrently earn certificates units toward their relevant career choice, and would be eligible for advancement in the organization. Sta is working with agency partners to ensure that all element of the plan come together, with an anticipated adoption by Council by the end of the current fiscal year.

Identify operator for Brubaker Park baseball fields
Owner: Lynn Merrill
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/7
Evaluate Needs at Park
Bring Fields Up to Standard
Develop RFP for Operator
Review Proposals
Provide Proposals to Council
Council Awarding of Contract
Implementation
Sta is focused on improving the condition of the baseball fields and park area in order to garner interest of a management company. City crews have completed weed abatement between and surrounding the baseball fields, tree trimming, litter abatement, dragging infields/warning tracks, mowing the outfields, ordering the fence caps, painting the exterior of the dug outs and back stops. We received quotes from Professional Turf to complete Turf Renovation and to Level and refurbish the infields (install infield mix, rip, rototill, lasergrade, roll and compact, reset homeplate and pitching rubber and install ground anchors for the bases). Next steps will be to contact roofing contractors to obtain quotes for the hole in the roof of the snack bar and to replace missing roofing materials on the dug outs as needed. We are also itemizing the items le behind the building (snack bar, meeting rooms) to give prior occupants the opportunity to retrieve their items. Sta anticipates all of these upgrades to be completed by July 1, 2022; thereaer, we will solicit an operator.

Action Item 3.1.3
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 40%
Strat Plan
Action Item 3.1.4
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 14%
Public Works

6.A

Increase School Resources Oicer's (SRO) engagement in
community events involving the City's youth
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/5
Identify Youth Engagement Opportunities
Assign Sta
Youth Engagement Opportunity 1
Youth Engagement Opportunity 2
Youth Engagement Opportunity 3
Hemet School Resource Oicers (SROs) use several opportunities to engage with the City's youth in positive engagements, this includes opportunities organized by City sta, and by community partners. The following are events that sta participated in:
2/10/2021 - SROs participated in Christmas event at My City Youth Center where we played games with children and did cras as well. 12/11/2021 - SROs and other members of the department did a "Shop with a Cop" event at Wal-Mart.
12/23/2021 - SROs and other members of the department did a "Santa" event where we distributed toys to kids in some of our challenged neighborhoods.
2/28/2022 - Hemet Police and Hemet Unified School District started National Read Across America early at harmony Elementary School, where SROs read to students.

Ongoing and future events include the following:

Every Tuesday from about 8:30am – 11am: My City Youth hosts a coee event at 145 N Tahquitz. Oen, Hemet Police Lietenant Dickson and Sergeant Mouat attend a portion of the event to discuss community concerns and events with community leaders, church groups, My City Youth Sta and Volunteers, and concerned citizens.

Job Career Fair at Tahquitz High School: School Resource Oicers are scheduled to participate in a Job Career Fair on April 13, 2022, at Tahquitz High School for Hemet Unified School District high school students.

EX-Con: Ex-Con is a Youth Police Explorer Competition that was postponed due to COVID-19. The event is scheduled for the week of June 10 - 13, 2022, and is to be held in Las Vegas, NV. Hemet Police Explorers and Police Explorer Advisors attend this annual event.

Additionally, Hemet Police Explorer Advisors meet with Explorers every Wednesday evening to provide mentorship, physical fitness, and basic law enforcement training while encouraging team work.

Sta has entered initial planning stages to participate in Youth Summer Camps in Summer 2022. Historically, the
collaborative eort between My City Youth and the City of Hemet Police Department has included two annual summer
camps. This year's camp events will focus on grades 5 and 6 and will possibly be held in June and July at the My City Youth Center.

Hemet Police Community Services and National Night Out
2022: The Hemet Police Department recently registered for National Night Out for 2022, which will be held on August 2, 2022, at the Hemet Library parking lot.

Action Item 3.1.5
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 80%
Police Department

6.A

Develop concepts and programs to enhance quality of life services Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 33.33 2
Some Disruption 16.67 1
Completed 50.0 3

Execute a part-time worker program to supplement the ROCS program
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/5
Allocate Funding
Council Adoption of Budget
Recruit Sta
Onboarding and Training
Sta Deployment
In its FY2021/22 Budget, the Hemet City Council allocated $280,000 for 20 part-time Maintenance Aids to supplement the City's ROCS staing, and allow for increased coverage. There were two successful candidates, and as recruitment is ongoing, sta has explored dierent methods of increasing service to seven-day coverage, including using cadets from the City's Police Cadet Program. Sta is currently working working with two community groups to provide litter and graiti abatement Monday through Saturday, and anticipates commencement by the end of March 2022.

Bolster interdepartmental Strike Team to continue targeted improvement and enforcement
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 6/8
Identify Strike Team Members
Identify Priorities
Allocate Resources
Deploy Resources
Clean Up 1
Clean Up 2
Clean Up 3
Clean Up 4
In Spring of 2021, the City Manager convened City sta and community groups to discuss potential collaboration to improve quality of life in Hemet. As a result, the Public Works Department, Code Enforcement, and Police Departments began collaborating on "problem" areas around the City to achieve a greater impact due to the collective eort. Work the team completed includes removing dead trees and stumps; tree trimming, removing illegal dumps; restriping and painting curbs, graiti removal, pavement rehabilitation, and removing inoperable vehicles. Locations targeted include:
-Taylor and Mayberry
-Tahquitz and Mayberry
-Santa Fe at Central
-Mayberry between Santa Fe and Taylor
-Alessandro north of Central
The team formally began meeting in August 2021, forming the City's "Quality of Life Team" and conducted two clean ups on State Street in 2021.

The Clean Ups occurred on September 28, 2021 and October 27, 2021, from Esplanade to Menlo, then from Menlo to Florida Avenue.

Sta anticipates that, by the end of March 2022, the City will have 5 day clean up coverage, to ensure that illegal dumping, graiti, and other quality of life issues are addressed on a daily basis.

Objective 3.2 Progress 75%
Action Item: 6
Action Item 3.2.1
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Some Disruption
Progress 40%
Police Department
Action Item 3.2.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 75%
Public Works Strat Plan

6.A

Disseminate a community update and distribute through the City's mobile home communities
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/6
Develop update
Distribute to City's Listserv
First Distribution to Mobile Home Communities
Second Distribution to Mobile Home Communities
Third Distribution to Mobile Home Communities
Fourth Distribution to Mobile Home Communities
Sta developed a contact list of the mobile home communities in Hemet and developed community updates in Quarter 1 and Quarter two of the fiscal year. Sta is currently planning distribution with each of the communities: some will distribute via email and others will need print outs for distribution. Costs for this distribution was included in the City Manager's Community Engagement budget for the current fiscal year.

Distribution occur once a quarter.

First Distribution: February 2022 to Sierra Dawn Estates Community

Partner with the school district to celebrate successful alumni, and to remain in contact with the District's Families
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Meet with School District
Develop Plan
City Manager Review
Implement Program
Sta has implemented monthly meetings with Hemet Unified School District's Public Information Oicer. To remain in contact with the District's families, HUSD has agreed to publish Hemet notices and advisories in its monthly newsletter to District families, with the City agreeing to do the same in its quarterly community newsletter. The team is currently working on a banner program to celebrate the outgoing graduating class, with banners erected along Florida, and potentially locations surrounding the schools. The first set of banners celebrating outgoing students will be erected in June 2022, aligned with HUSD's graduation schedule. ✓ Develop Plan
✓ City Manager Review
✓ Implement Program

Implement an Adopt a Street Program
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Develop Program
City Manager Review
Council Adoption
Program Rollout
Council Adopted a form Adopt-a-Street program at its October 12, 2021 Council Meeting. The Program allows interested groups to apply to adopt one-mile portions of Hemet right away, in exchange for a sign erected at a location on the roadway, deemed appropriate by the City. The City received its first application in February 2022, and is currently evaluating the application to ensure the proposed location conforms to the program parameters. Sta made an informational presentation to an organization on January 12, 2021, and will provide sign up material at future community meetings. Information and application material are available at hemetca.gov/adoptastreet

✓ Program Rollout
Action Item 3.2.3
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 33%
Strat Plan
Action Item 3.2.4
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Strat Plan
Action Item 3.2.5
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Strat Plan

6.A

Develop programs to oer support to the community's businesses Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 80.0 4
Completed 20.0 1

Continue long held community celebrations, like the annual Christmas Parade and Veterans Day Celebrations
Owner: Brenda Chavez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Identify community celebrations and map them on a
schedule
Identify needs to continue programs
Allocate resources
Rollout
The City is producing various events as a part of the City Council Strategic Plan Goal to increase Community Engagement. For the current fiscal year, sta allocated funds for the annual Christmas Parade and Veterans Parade, and both events were completed within budget parameters. Sta is currently developing a manual for each community event to fully ascertain and plan for all necessary resources and contacts to continue the seamless coordination of the annual events.

Both the December 4, 2021 Christmas Parade and the November 11, 2021 Veterans Day events held new elements this past year, including a car show at Veterans Day, and an evening parade and park event at the Christmas Parade. Sta will continue to explore opportunities to improve the City's long held traditions, and develop new ones. With the City's adoption of a program-based budget, the community can track spending on these events in the City Manager's Community Engagement Program.
✓ Allocate resources
✓ Rollout

Develop one-stop shop in City Hall for processing of all business-related documents
Owner: H.P. Kang
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Identify Osite Operations
Consolidate Engineering with City Hall
Provide all Counter Services at City Hall
The City of Hemet now has implemented QR code for all applications that is available for the public on our City Hall lobby wall. This will minimize any contact with sta limiting potential transmission of Covid-19 virus.

Additionally, QR code will always be updated and simple to load to customers device for future retrieval. Additionally, now the Engineering Department is within the same City Hall building for ease of access to the department to questions and answers. The City Hall also houses the cashier, business license, water billing, Human Resources Department, etc.

This provides the one-stop shop for citizens to come in and get all of their questions answered at a single location.

Develop "Frequently Asked Question" pages and further digitize business resources on the City's website
Owner: H.P. Kang
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/4
Identify FAQ Pages
Identify Business Resources
Digitize Resources on City Website
Eliminate Paper Copies in Community Development
The City's website has Q&A for Commercial Cannabis Business License that was formulated during a zoom meeting as well as the emails received by the city. This provides one source for all the questions and answers that can be viewed by the public. We are in the process of incorporating general questions related to building, permits, licenses, applications on to the webpage in assisting the public with frequently asked questions.

Action Item 3.2.6
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Strat Plan
Objective 3.3 Progress 43%
Action Item: 5
Action Item 3.3.1
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Community Development
Action Item 3.3.2
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 25%
Community Development Information Technology

6.A

Community Engagement
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 78.57 11
Completed 21.43 3

Continue the City's Business Focus Group to garner feedback and implement recommendations
Owner: Christopher Lopez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 0/4
Identify Business Sector Topics
Identify Business Partners
Host Focus Group 1
Host Focus Group 2
Sta, in concert with the City Council and Chamber of Commerce, began targeted meetings with City businesses to ascertain and address their specific needs and challenges in 2020. Although, during the pandemic, no meetings were held, sta is currently identifying topics that are relevant to the evolved business climate and will begin the quarterly meetings in the last quarter of the current fiscal year. Topics will be based on suggestions from local businesses and input from the Chamber of Commerce, and any changes the City can make to improve the outcomes of businesses will be made and shared in our quarterly community newsletter.

Develop a targeted newsletter for business that features relevant resources
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/4
Dra Newsletter
City Manager Review
Distribution 1
Distribution 2
City sta developed the first business newsletter, featuring business specific news and resources, and is currently preparing to release it in the first quarter of 2022. Sta began collecting business emails in 2021, and currently has over 500 contacts that will receive the first email. Sta will release the business newsletter quarterly to its listserv, and will publish with the Chamber of Commerce in its "The Chat" magazine.

Cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce to ascertain the evolving needs of businesses and coordinate with Workforce Development to satisfy the needs of businesses
Owner: Christopher Lopez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/3
Identify Needs of Businesses
Develop Partnership Proposal with Workforce Development Implement Programs as Needed
Sta maintains a close relationship with the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, sta, in concert with the Riverside Workforce Development team planned with the Chamber of Commerce to create an unoicial referral program for individuals who expressed interest or need for employment assistance. City sta is still looking to develop an oicial program with the Chamber of Commerce to funnel members of the workforce directly to Hemet businesses who've expressed a need. Until the program is oicially developed, sta will continue to collect the articulated needs of Hemet businesses through the Chamber of Commerce, and connect them directly with the workforce.
✓ Develop Partnership Proposal with Workforce Development Since the Strategic Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 2021, the following items have been accomplished under Community Engagement:

Over 9,500 people visited the City Library and 347 new borrowers added with total expenditures being $195,034 in the first quarter Action Item 3.3.3
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 0%
Strat Plan
Action Item 3.3.4
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 25%
Strat Plan
Action Item 3.3.5
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 66%
Strat Plan
Goal 4 Progress 60%
Strat Plan
Objective: 3 Action Item: 14

6.A

Increase public transparency for the public
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 77.78 7
Completed 22.22 2
Human Resources partnered with the Police Department to supplement and enhance the Department's volunteer program and PD graduated 11 new volunteers in November 2021
The first Coee With a Cop Meeting has been scheduled for January 13, 2022 at the Starbucks at 4552 W. Florida Avenue Hemet Police began making personal contacts with Hemet businesses to discuss issues and will continue meeting with various businesses to build relationships and maintain ongoing communication Sta met with a number of budget transparency companies to develop the opportunity to present the City's financials in a transparent and accessible manner
City Clerk began the first phase of ensuring that all public documents, including FPPC, Claims, Contracts, Summons, and Subpoenas are accessible in LaserFiche; all agenda packets for recent years are currently accessible in ICompass and LaserFiche Police Traic Bureau began weekly traic PSAs on two social media platforms The 2021/22 budget was restructured as a Program Based budget, which connects each expenditure with a program and related goals for public accountability
Hemet Highlights reimplemented as a quarterly newsletter City Manager Updates implemented as a monthly update from the City Manager directly to the community, and includes monthly updates on SeeClickFix
Sta partnered with Polco to directly survey Hemet residents on their desired priorities for the City's AARPA allocation HUSD partnered with the City to oer a free banner program for military members and will begin in February 2022

Share monthly updates on SeeClickFix
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/4
Update 1
Update 2
Update 3
Update 4
Beginning in October 2021, City sta began publishing monthly newsletters from the City Manager, including SeeClickFix statistics in each report. These statistics are also reflected in a quarterly newsletter published to the City's listserv, website, and social media pages. All updates can be found on the City's website here: http://www.hemetca.gov/1044/Updates-from-the-City- Manager
Objective 4.1 Progress 65%
Action Item: 9
Action Item 4.1.1
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 75%
Strat Plan

6.A

Host regular Coee With a Cop meetings
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/6
Identify Schedule for the Year
Assign Sta/Allocate Resources
Coee With a Cop 1
Coee With a Cop 2
Coee With a Cop 3
Coee With a Cop 4
The Police Department held its first Coee with a Cop on January 13, 2022 at Starbucks, 4552 W. Florida Ave. Police sta also meet weekly on Tuesdays for community coee and donuts at My City Youth Center. As sta coordinates with local community groups and businesses, these events will be held at a minimum once a quarter. The schedule is as follows:

April 2022 - Location TBD
July 2022 - Location TBD
October 2022 - Location TBD

Implement Business Watch meetings and establish a Police Department business liaison
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/6
Identify Business Liaison
Identify Schedule for Business Watch Meetings
Business Watch Meeting 1
Business Watch Meeting 2
Business Watch Meeting 3
Business Watch Meeting 4
In the last quarter of 2021, Police Department sta began making intentional contacts with local businesses to ascertain their concerns and needs when it comes to qualify of life and policing. In October 2021, sta met with Marshall's Department Store and Asset Protection Team to partner in preventing thes and customer safety. Also in October 2021, the ROCS team met with the Walmart shopping center team to prepare for holiday shopping and discuss potential issues during the holidays. The issues that sta has collected from businesses have been catalogued and will be provided to businesses as needed. While Lieutenant Dickson is overseeing this process, he is currently working to identify members of the Police volunteer team who will incorporate business meetings into their patrol schedule. Once sta is identified, it will meet monthly with Hemet businesses to provide open lines of communication and to provide a safe environment for customers.
✓ Identify Schedule for Business Watch Meetings

Explore the use of SeeClickFix for all requests across the organization
Owner: Charles Russell
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/3
Identify Common Requests Across the Agency
Evaluate Consolidation into SeeClickFix
Provide Recommendations to City Manager
Public Works sta consistently evaluates the workflows present in SeeClickFix to ensure that the system adequately meets the organization's needs. Sta audited each operation to determine their specific needs and added dierent elements such as "Unpermitted Construction," "Parking on Front Yard," "Library 24/7 Kiosk/Book Return." Additionally, the SeeClickFix App was pushed to each computer desktop citywide and training was conducted and recorded and made accessible to employees across the agency.

Sta will continue to audit the system as sta responsibilities shi and as contractors are brought on to assist in completing projects. ✓ Identify Common Requests Across the Agency
✓ Evaluate Consolidation into SeeClickFix
Action Item 4.1.2
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 33%
Police Department
Action Item 4.1.3
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Police Department
Action Item 4.1.4
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 66%
Public Works Strat Plan

6.A

Explore the use of online budget modules to allow interactive use
Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Identify Budget Modules
Create Working Group
Evaluate Budget Modules
Provide Recommendations to the City Manager
On November 4, 2021, City Manager Sta and Finance Sta met with ClearGov who specializes in cloud-based budget and performance management soware for local governments . ClearGov provided a brief demonstration of their Digital Budget Book and Budget Module. Pricing was also discussed.

On November 15, 2021, City Manager Sta and Finance Sta met with OpenGov to discuss their Digital Budget Book and Budget Module. Pricing was provided the following week.

Aer review of both Vendor options, on December 9, 2021, the Finance Director discussed both options as well as a recommendation to the City Manager to move forward with ClearGov's Digital Budget Book.

Sta anticipates confirming vendor selection by the end of March 2022 with implementation by Fiscal Year End FY2021-2022.

Centralize repository for all public documents
Owner: John Paul Maier
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Identify Soware
Identify Program Parameters
Identify Budgetary Needs
Implement
Sta identified LaserFiche as the most viable public repository for City documents. While the City develops a plan and budget to implement Laserfiche for public accessibility, City Clerk sta utilized ICompass to centralize all City Council Resolutions and Ordinances.

In July 2021, the City Clerk's oice began compiling all City Council Resolutions and Ordinances and uploaded them to the public repository on iCompass.

In January 2022, the City Clerk's oice performed an audit to ensure accuracy with the Resolutions and Ordinances on file.

On January 19, 2022, the City Clerk's oice completed the upload of the last five years of Resolutions and Ordinances onto the public repository on iCompass.

Next steps include identifying the budget for LaserFiche implementation, and scanning all relevant documents for inclusion in the public repository.

Sta anticipates this roll out to be over the next three years, with estimated completion in quarter one of 2025.

Share monthly updates on SeeClickFix
Owner: Christopher Lopez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/12
Update 1
Update 2
Update 3
Update 4
Update 5
Update 6
Update 7
Update 8
Update 9
Update 10
Update 11
Update 12
Sta began releasing monthly updates directly from City Manager Chris Lopez in October 2021. The update features several updates, and includes monthly SeeClickFix statistics. These updates are sent through the City's listserv, posted on the City's website here:
http://www.hemetca.gov/1044/Updates-from-the-City-Manager, and shared on the City's social media pages.
✓ Update 3
✓ Update 4
Action Item 4.1.5
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Finance Strat Plan
Action Item 4.1.6
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
City Clerk Strat Plan
Action Item 4.1.7
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 33%
Strat Plan

6.A

Increase the community's pride within the City
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 75.0 3
Completed 25.0 1

Begin to post resolutions online
Owner: John Paul Maier
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 5/5
Identify Work Plan
Identify Soware
Identify Budgetary Needs
Allocate Budget
Implementation
On January 19, 2022, the City Clerk's oice uploaded Resolutions and Ordinances for years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 onto the public repository located within iCompass.

Aer adoption of resolutions, City Clerk sta scans and uploads the signed items to Laserfiche for internal use, and then into iCompass for the public to view within 30 days of adoption.

Begin bimonthly community meetings
Owner: Cynthia Morris
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 6/8
Identify Interested Community Groups
Identify Potential Locations
Community Meeting 1
Community Meeting 2
Community Meeting 3
Community Meeting 4
Community Meeting 5
Community Meeting 6
The City is visiting various local communities as apart of the City Council Strategic Plan to connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City sta, and elected oicials to promote togetherness and positivity.

Visits commenced in July 2021 with future visits taking place from February 17, 2022 - December 15, 2022.

Jul 09, 2021 - The Lakes at Hemet West
Aug 14, 2021 - Panorama Village
Oct 08, 2021 - Del Webb
Feb 17, 2022 - Sierra Dawn Estates
The anticipated events that are tentatively scheduled are as follows:

April 21, 2022 - Victory Outreach
June 16, 2022 - Seven Hills
August 18, 2022 - Sierra Dawn North
December 15, 2022 - West Valley Bible Church
Residents will have the option to request a visit by visiting the City's website, or reaching out directly to sta at admnsta@hemetca.gov Action Item 4.1.8
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
City Clerk Strat Plan
Action Item 4.1.9
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 75%
Strat Plan
Objective 4.2 Progress 60%
Action Item: 4

6.A

Develop bi-monthly video updates for the community
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/8
Community Update 1
Community Update 2
Community Update 3
Community Update 4
Community Update 5
Community Update 6
Community Update 7
Community Update 8
Community updates began in September 2021. Every month, updates are presented at the City Council Meeting, and shared the following day on the City's social media pages. Visit the City's page to view our posts:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofhemet

Begin to roll out the military banner program again
Owner: Lynn Merrill
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Develop Program Parameters
Identify Partners
Solicit Applicants
Program Implementation
The City's banner program has historically been a fee-based program, and families with loved ones in active duty were able to apply to have their loved one's picture featured along Florida Avenue. In October 2021, City sta collaborated with Hemet Unified School District sta to determine the feasibility of oering a free program to Hemet military families, with the District using some of the City's poles to feature their students, and the remainder being used for our military families. The agreement was finalized in January 2022, and the City is currently preparing new application material.

Public Works sta removes and assesses banners once a quarter and is now oering interested families the opportunity to apply for a free banner. The City's website will be updated with the new application material by the end of March 2022.

✓ Identify Partners

Expand the banner program to include Hemet Unified School District and notable residents
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Identify Program Partners and Parameters
City Manager Review
Implement Program
City sta and Hemet Unified School District sta developed a plan to highlight recent HUSD graduates on light poles around the City. Beginning June 2022, graduates will be featured for an entire school year, allowing schools to nominate notable achievements and students to be highlighted. ✓ Identify Program Partners and Parameters
✓ City Manager Review
✓ Implement Program
Action Item 4.2.1
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Strat Plan
Action Item 4.2.2
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Public Works
Action Item 4.2.3
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Strat Plan

6.A

Deliver messaging to the community that connects and is consistent and relevant Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 100.0 1

Organizational Eectiveness
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 62.07 18
Completed 37.93 11

Maintain a strong and growing Police volunteer program
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/5
Identify Program Needs
Recruit Volunteers
Begin Academy Classes
Graduate Academy Classes
Swear-In of Volunteers
There are currently over 70 active volunteers in the Hemet Police Department Volunteer program. The Department recognized 11 new volunteer graduates on November 17, 2021. The City Council was present during the graduation to recognize the eleven new volunteers and sta is currently scheduling the upcoming volunteer academy class. The volunteer program is coordinated by Robin Rickert, a Hemet PD Volunteer herself; and Robin is supervised by Sergeant Michael Mouat. Individuals interested in becoming a Hemet Police Volunteer can obtain an application online at https://www.hemetca.gov/284/Volunteer-Program.

Develop a community engagement plan
Owner: Ericka Murphy
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/5
Identify Needs from 2015 Audit
Develop Program Parameters
City Manager Review
Council Adoption
Implementation
Accomplishments:

Roadblocks:

Next Steps:
✓ Identify Needs from 2015 Audit
Since the Strategic Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 2021, the following items have been accomplished under Organizational Eectiveness:

Three employee recognition events were held, including an ice cream social and a holiday dinner A grant management company was selected to apply for grants aligned with Council priority goals A User Fee Study was conducted, adopted by Council, and will be fully implemented January 1, 2022 Code Enforcement Began its Neighborhood Enhancement Program to strategize the use of resources Action Item 4.2.4
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 40%
Police Department Strat Plan
Objective 4.3 Progress 20%
Action Item: 1
Action Item 4.3.1
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 20%
Strat Plan
Goal 5 Progress 61%
Objective: 5 Action Item: 29

6.A

Operate in a financially sustainable manner
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 100.0 3
The City Clerk made the past two years of Resolutions and Ordinances adopted by the City Council accessible to all City sta through LaserFiche
Seven-year tree trimming grid was completed to plan and schedule maintenance for the 3,000 tress in Hemet; other maintenance schedules for Public Works have also been completed
Police Department implemented Mark 43 Computer Aided Dispatching Module for Investigative Case Management Fire conducted recruitment for a Fire Prevention Oicer and will interview the top 15 candidates in January 2022. This role will proactively work with other departments in developing the citywide fire prevention plan Finance sta solicited applicants to manage the City's investment function. Public Trust Advisors were selected by the City Council and the proposed investment policy was adopted by the City Council on December 14, 2021 Finance sta solicited applicants for the City's banking function, and the Council selected Wells Fargo Bank.

USI Insurance Services selected by the City Council to provide benefits brokering services for City sta, which will improve service and provide a more varied selection of benefits foremployees

Provide a balanced budget that does not utilize one-time revenues
Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Dra Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget without Use of Fund
Balance
Council Adoption
Provide Dra Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget without Use of
Fund Balance
FY 2022/23 Council Adoption
The Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget was adopted by City Council on June 22, 2021. The $92 million budget presented was a balanced budget without use of Fund Balance for ongoing costs.

Finance Sta subsequently submitted the City's budget document along with its Strategic Plan for consideration of the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program. In January 2022, the City was notified that the FY2021-22 Budget Document received its first GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Finance is working with the City Manager to begin the FY2022-23 Budget process.

Maintain the City's 20% reserve
Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/2
Fiscal Year 2021/22 Satisfaction of 20% Reserve
Fiscal Year 2022/23 Satisfaction of 20% Reserve
On June 22, 2021, the Hemet City Council adopted the FY2021-22 Annual Citywide Budget. This budget was presented as a balanced budget. FY2020- 2021 ended the year with a surplus in revenues in the General Fund. With a surplus in previous fiscal years as well, the FY2021-22 budget ensured the 20% Reserve Requirement was met.

FY2020-21 was projected to end the year with a total General Fund balance of $24.5 million of which the 20% reserve was $8.7 million. This fund balance also includes a Measure U estimated Fund Balance of $10 million at the start of the fiscal year.

Objective 5.1 Progress 50%
Action Item: 3
Action Item 5.1.1
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Finance Strat Plan
Action Item 5.1.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Finance Strat Plan

6.A

Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 53.33 8
Completed 46.67 7

Utilize grant writer to apply for grants aligned with Council priority goals
Owner: Veronica Allen
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/6
Identify Grant Writers
Solidify Agreement
Apply for Grant 1
Apply for Grant 2
Apply for Grant 3
Apply for Grant 4
An application for the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) grant was submitted on February 10, 2022 with assistance from the Ferguson Group and California Partnership for Safe Communities. ✓ Apply for Grant 1

Provide Council with User Fee Study results
Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Public Hearing Held November 9, 2021
Fee Schedule Adoption by Council
Fee Schedule Implementation January 1, 2022
Finance Sta worked with ClearSource Financial and all City Departments to update the City's User Fee Schedule. On November 9, 2021, Council held a Public Hearing to discuss the User Fee Study and receive comments in favor, in opposition, or neutral about the Study. Aer all discussion, Council adopted the new User Fee Schedule with an implementation date of January 1, 2022.

Evaluate staing levels in the Administration Oice
Owner: Christopher Lopez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Identify Staing Needs
Recruit for Positions
Hire Sta
Until January 2020, the City Manager's Oice consisted of two sta members juggling the responsibilities of the oice. In January 2020, the City brought on administrative assistance, and since then, has brought on a Management Assistant and Management Analyst. The new members of the team have allowed distribution of responsibility, including developing a communications plan for the City, actively pursuing grant funding opportunities, and developing celebratory correspondence for notable community events. As the oice grows and milestones are met, sta will evaluate the need for additional assistance, which includes interns. ✓ Recruit for Positions
✓ Hire Sta
Action Item 5.1.3
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Strat Plan
Objective 5.2 Progress 68%
Action Item: 15
Action Item 5.2.1
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Finance
Action Item 5.2.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Strat Plan

6.A

Work toward removing the City from the State Auditor watch list Owner: Christopher Lopez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Provide State Auditor with Updates
Receive Update from State Auditor
Removal from High Risk Watchlist
The State evaluates California cities to identify fiscal challenges and potential risks they face to provide recommendations for improvement.

Hemet was given a high-risk designation in 2016 due to an ongoing budget deficit, funding of the Fire Department, structure of the government, and other items identified here: https://www.auditor.ca.gov/pdfs/reports/2019- 806.pdf.

In August 2021, the City received notice that its "High Risk" designation was removed by the State Auditor. While the City was placed as "Moderate Risk," City Manager Christopher Lopez maintains constant communication with the State and continues to demonstrate that the City is actively addressing issues identified by the Auditor, some of those items include the formation of the Measure U Committee that oversees the Councilʼs commitment to using the one cent tax toward public safety; creating a financial model to properly forecast revenues; adjusting the provision of fire services; boosting community engagement opportunities; and developing strategy to prepare the City for long-term fiscal sustainability. View the designation here: https://www.auditor.ca.gov/local_high_risk/dashboard-csa

Create plan to evaluate the Municipal Code
Owner: John Paul Maier
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/5
Identify Priority Areas
Develop Municipal Code Changes
Provide Changes to Council
Council Adoption
Implementation
In mid-July 2021, the City Clerk's oice began auditing the Municipal Code for the most recently adopted Ordinances, ranging from 2020 to the present. The City Clerk will begin working with MuniCode, (the City's Municipal Code vendor) to better identify priority areas, and a strategy to fully and eiciently evaluate the entire Code. The City Clerk's oice will also work with City departments to review prior Ordinances adopted by the Council to ensure that the relevant items are included and codified in the Municipal Code.

To accomplish this plan, the City Clerk's oice will continue to provide MuniCode with quarterly updates comprised of recently adopted Ordinances, and will begin reviewing old ordinances with sta in the first quarter of 2023.

For current and future ordinances, the City Clerk's oice developed a checklist to ensure that all newly adopted Ordinances are published, codified, and logged into the Municipal Code.

Evaluate the Code Enforcement process
Owner: H.P. Kang
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 6/7
Identify Existing Code Practices
Develop Code Enforcement Best Practices
Provide Municipal Code Changes to Council
Council Adoption
Strategic Plan Draed for Code Enforcement
Implementation of Strat Plan
Program Review
Code enforcement initiated an educational approach to its many tools for compliance. By sending out courtesy notices along with educational brochures and taking the time to explain and to correct violations, sta has succeeded in bringing an 85% compliance rate to code cases. Code sta continues to work with property owners in bringing their properties into compliance and addressing curb appeal issues. At its January 11, 2022 meeting, the Hemet City Council approved an amendment to the Hemet Municipal Code that comprehensively updated the City's Code Enforcement Ordinance, with changes including updates to the Administrative Citation Ordinance and establishment of an alternative Administrative Civil Penalties process, along with language clarifying the ability of City Enforcement Oicials to use abatement, criminal, and civil judicial methods of achieving compliance. The City's Code Enforcement Team has earnestly worked on several projects to improve quality of life and curb appeal in the City. Some of its programs include:

Move Along Project: Clearing City business corridors of illegal encampments Illegal Parking Project: Clearing illegally parked vehicles (cars blocking sidewalks; parked on ADA ramps; parking on lawns or parkways) Business Project: Clearing overflowing dumpsters, and removing trash and debris in dumpster areas surrounding garbage cans

Action Item 5.2.3
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Strat Plan
Action Item 5.2.4
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 20%
City Clerk Strat Plan
Action Item 5.2.5
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 85%
Community Development

6.A

Evaluate the Information Technology function and future needs Owner: Scott Underwood
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/6
Identify Pressing IT Needs
Evaluate Telephone System
Evaluate Server System
Evaluate Firewall System
Develop Third-Party Evaluations
Provide Council with Updates
In 2017, the City of Hemet hired Communication Strategies (Com-Strat), an independent technology consulting company, to evaluate the City's needs and to provide recommendations for technology that will support the City's long- term requirements. Com-Strat prepared and delivered that report to the City.

In August 2021 the City contacted Communication Strategies to update that report with current pricing and recommendations in light of the COVID pandemic, technology changes, and other factors. The end goal is for the City to initiate fiscal and administrative processes based on this data to support a transition to a new unified communication platform that better suits the City's current needs.

On December 14, 2021, City Council gave direction to proceed with an RFP process to replace the City's phone system.

City Sta is currently soliciting bids for this work.
✓ Evaluate Telephone System

Create Public Works maintenance schedule in line with existing staing
Owner: Lynn Merrill
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 7/7
Develop Maintenance Schedule for Parks
Develop Maintenance Schedule for Streets
Develop Maintenance Schedule for Sewer/Water
Develop Maintenance Schedule for Storm Drains
Develop Maintenance Schedule for Tree Trimming
City Manager Review
Implementation
At the beginning of the 2021/22 fiscal year, the Public Works operations collaborated to develop a calendar to include monthly, quarterly, semi- annually and annually performed tasks and to schedule future projects. The schedule was finalized and submitted to the City Manager for his review, and sta has followed the plan in conducting its work schedules. Minor adjustments will be completed as identified, but overall the calendar has guided the sta's scheduled work.
✓ City Manager Review
✓ Implementation

Create sidewalk repair program
Owner: Lynn Merrill
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 0/5
Develop Plan
Allocate Funding
Dra Agreement
Program Roll Out
Performance Review
Precision Concrete Cutting has completed a survey and identified sidewalk repairs in Historic Downtown area, between Devonshire, State, Acacia and Santa Fe and used the tree trimming grid map to perform a sidewalk, curb & gutter and spandrel inspection in sequence to the City's tree trimming grid.

The vendor submitted a proposal for a sidewalk repair program in February 2022, and sta is currently evaluating the proposal for execution. With the approval of the proposal, Precision Concrete Cutting will provide the City with a plan to approach sidewalk repair citywide.

Action Item 5.2.6
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 66%
Information Technology Strat Plan
Action Item 5.2.7
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Public Works Strat Plan
Action Item 5.2.8
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 0%
Public Works Strat Plan

6.A

Create tree trimming program based on grid pattern
Owner: Lynn Merrill
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/5
Develop Tree Inventory
Dra Program
Digitize Map
Program Roll Out
Performance Review
A dra seven year tree trimming grid was completed and submitted to the City Manager in the last quarter of 2021. The grid program projects approximately 3,000 trees to be trimmed each fiscal year. At the January 25, 2022 Council Meeting, the City Council allocated $16,000 for the City to hire a contractor to update the City's tree inventory so sta can finalize the tree trimming grid. Sta anticipates completion by July 1, 2022.

Implement citywide digitization strategies to maximize
eiciencies and control in-person traic

Owner: John Paul Maier
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Identify Digitization Concepts
Begin Posting Resolutions Online
Begin Posting Public Meeting Records Online
Implementation of Digitization Concepts
In September 2019, Information Technology added Traf-Sys overhead counters in the City Hall lobby. This system provides sta a data point to gauge the impact in-person traic systems have on City Hall. Information Technology and the City Clerk sta met with the City's document imaging provider (Laserfiche) on January 18, 2022 to discuss strategies to make electronic documents accessible to sta and the public. In addition, we discussed the digitization of existing forms to replace the use of legacy paper-based records. Quotes to add additional soware modules and licensing are being assembled by the vendor. Since then, Ordinances, Resolutions, Agenda Packets, and Revised Materials have been centrally stored in LaserFiche for sta, and accessible on ICompass for the Public.

Sta continues to update iCompass routinely.

City sta is currently in the process of implementing the QLess system to reduce the wait time for customers as they come into City Hall to conduct their business. This system will allow customers to join the line prior to arriving at City Hall and also see the wait time prior to getting in line.

Visitors to City Hall may access the system through their smart phone, or via the kiosk that will be located in the City Hall lobby. This will assist in managing time and eiciency for both sta and customers.

Create maintenance schedules for catch basins, inlets, etc.

Owner: Christopher Lopez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/4
Identify Inventory
Dra Schedule
City Manager Review
Implementation of Plan/Schedule
In June 2022, sta developed a Public Works Master Plan which identified the City's maintenance needs as far as catch basins, inlets, and right-of-way locations. The plan prioritized catch basin inspection and cleaning that correspond with the commencement of rain season.

Action Item 5.2.9
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 40%
Public Works Strat Plan
Action Item 5.2.10
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
City Clerk Community Development Information Technology Action Item 5.2.11
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Public Works

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Identify new technologies to assist with law
enforcement/public safety
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Assess Needs/Deficiencies
Identify Technology that is Responsive to Those Needs
City Manager Review
Implementation
Sta is increasing the number of FLOCK cameras within the City limits and coordinating with surrounding agencies for coverage regarding egress and ingress into the valley and City. We will also be testing and evaluating FLOCK spotter to assist in detection and coordination of gun shots, dierentiate between gun shot and fireworks, and to detect and coordinate glass breakage.

HPD to implement case management soware to maintain
balanced and workable caseloads
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Identify Case Management Soware
Develop Agreement
Implementation/Rollout
Mark 43 Computer Aided Dispatching & Records Management System went live on June 14, 2021.

Develop non-sworn investigative position(s) for low solvability crimes, specific crimes and follow-ups in PD
Owner: Eddie Pust
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/5
Identify Needs
Identify Positions
Develop Job Specifications
Recruit
Hire Positions
Sta is currently identifying the need and working on the job description.

We currently have an intern crime analyst to assist current analyst.

Action Item 5.2.12
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Police Department Strat Plan
Action Item 5.2.13
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Police Department
Action Item 5.2.14
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 40%
Police Department

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Provide Council with policies that help provide consistency and lessen liabilities Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 50.0 3
Completed 50.0 3

Create yearly schedule for citywide events, including holidays like the Christmas Parade and Veterans Day
Owner: Cynthia Morris
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/5
Identify Notable Citywide Events
Identify Staing and Tasks Needed
Allocate Staing as Needed
Create Schedule
Provide Yearly Calendar to All Departments

Aer the December 2021 Christmas events, City Manager sta began collecting information on the items needed to accomplish the Christmas events, as well as the recent Veterans Day event. Sta is currently collecting work plans for each of the City sponsored community events to develop guides and plans for future events. This will encompass staing and funding needs, which will be allocated each fiscal year. Aer communicating directly with each operational division, sta will develop checklists for each event and will ensure that each item is included in a citywide calendar. ✓ Identify Notable Citywide Events

Provide Council with proposals to manage the investment function
Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 4/5
Develop RFP
Review Proposals
Provide Council Recommendations
Contract Execution
Implementation
On March 23, 2021, Council adopted an Ordinance adding Division 6 to Article III of Chapter 2 of the Hemet Municipal Code related to the Oice of the Treasurer. Council also directed Sta to issue an RFP for Investment Advisory Services.

The RFP was released on March 24, 2021.

On July 13, 2021, Council was presented with the results of the RFP with 5 proposals received for consideration. Council selected Public Trust Advisors (PTA) to assist the City with Investment Advisory Services. The Contract with PTA was fully executed on October 25, 2021.

Provide Council with bank proposals
Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 5/5
Conduct RFP
Review Proposals
Council Approval
Contract Execution
Implementation
In December 2020, Finance sta issued an RFP for Banking Services.

Council established an Ad-Hoc Committee to review all proposals received.

RFP results were presented to Council on May 11, 2021. At that meeting, Council selected Wells Fargo Bank to provide banking services. The contract with Wells Fargo Bank was fully executed on August 10, 2021.

Action Item 5.2.15
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 20%
Public Works Strat Plan
Objective 5.3 Progress 68%
Action Item: 6
Action Item 5.3.1
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Finance
Action Item 5.3.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Finance Strat Plan

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Provide Council with a policy for dealing with OPEB/PERS costs Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/5
Conduct Audit of Section 115
Develop Dra Policy Options
Provide Council with Dra Policy Options
Develop RFP to Oversee Function
Implementation
On November 10, 2020, a presentation was brought before Council to discuss options for dealing with OPEB/PERS costs. Council directed Sta to return with options for Section 115 Trust accounts.

On January 25, 2022, Sta presented Council with sample funding policies for a Section 115 Trust. Council directed Sta to bring back policy options with $500,000 in seed money from the General Fund and 2 scenarios for future funding years. The first scenario would allow for an annual contribution of 15% of surplus revenues to the Trust. The second scenario would allow for an annual contribution of 30% of surplus revenues to the Trust. Both scenarios are to include samples of what those percentages might represent in dollars.

Identify project manager for ERP replacement and begin
process
Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 0/6
RFP/RFQ Preparation
RFP/RFQ Announcement
RFP/RFQ Evaluation
RFP/RFQ Selection
Council Adoption
Implementation
Sta is preparing an RFP/RFQ for release in March 2022.

Provide Council with new investment policy for review
Owner: Lorena Rocha
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 6/6
Identify Issues with the Investment Policy
Dra Policy
Send to Ad Hoc for Review
Council Review
Council Adoption
Implementation
Finance Sta worked with Public Trust Advisors, the City Attorney, and the Investment Oversight Committee to review the Investment Policy previously adopted September 2020. Public Trust Advisors took the recommendations from the Investment Oversight Committee and provided Council a new policy that is in line with State Code and meets the needs of the Community. Council adopted the Investment Policy on December 14, 2021.

The Investment Policy should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.

Public Trust Advisors will continue to assist the Investment Oversight Committee in presenting Investment Policies that meet State Code.

Action Item 5.3.3
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 60%
Finance
Action Item 5.3.4
Ongoing - Jun 23, 2022 On Track Progress 0%
Finance
Action Item 5.3.5
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Finance

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Increase employee retention by training and creating a positive workplace Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 75.0 3
Completed 25.0 1

Finalize Council Protocols
Owner: Steven Graham
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 2/4
Dra Council Protocols
Provide to Council
Council Adoption
Implementation
Sta developed Council protocols and presented the dra to the City Council on February 8, 2022. Aer reviewing, the Council directed sta to plan a workshop to allow deeper and more pointed discussion of the elements of the plan. Sta is currently planning for the workshop, to occur by July 2022.

Develop employee recognition events three times a year
Owner: Misha Sisikin
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 3/3
Recognition Event 1
Recognition Event 2
Recognition Event 3
Completed Events:

Kona Shave Ice Truck, August 2021
Kaiser Wellness Truck and Tacos, September 7, 2021;
City Hall Lobby Holiday Decorating, December 2, 2021;
City of Hemet Christmas Parade, December 4, 2021;
Holiday Hat or Tie Day / Food Drive, December 9, 2021;
Employee Holiday Luncheon, December 16, 2021;
Employee Holiday Recognition Posterboards, December 16, 2021; Employee Decorating and Ugly Sweater Contest, December 23, 2021

Upcoming Events:

March 2022, "Lucky to Have You" virtual recognition event; End of FY 21/22 event to recognize all employees' eorts

✓ Recognition Event 1
✓ Recognition Event 2
✓ Recognition Event 3
Action Item 5.3.6
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 50%
Strat Plan
Objective 5.4 Progress 37%
Action Item: 4
Action Item 5.4.1
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 Completed Progress 100%
Strat Plan

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Streamline fire prevention coordination eorts
Owner: Christopher Lopez
% #
On Track 100.0 1

Develop citywide training programs
Owner: Gabrielle Davis
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/6
Identify Priority Training Areas
Provide City Manager with Annual Proposed Trainings
Training 1
Training 2
Training 3
Training 4
Upcoming trainings:

Customer Service Trainings for all employees are being coordinated for April 2022. These trainings will be instructor-led and will be required of all employees. Additional ongoing trainings are being researched for onboarding and for annual refresher courses and are anticipated to go live by the end of FY 21/22.

Completed trainings:

Sexual Harassment Trainings (mandatory) - October 21, 2021 and November 16, 2021

Next Steps:

Human Resources will determine an ongoing schedule of mandatory trainings for employees to complete annually. Trainings will consist of a mix between self-paced and instructor-led courses to promote continuous learning and consistent, high-performing employees.

✓ Identify Priority Training Areas

Explore pay for performance employee incentive
Owner: Norma Rangel
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 0/3
Identify Program Parameters
Solidify Recommendations
Provide Recommendations to Council
Human Resources continues to explore pay for performance incentives.

During the fact finding phase, Human Resources has found that a key element of pay for performance is a well-defined evaluation process. The City's evaluation process has not been revised in many years and Human Resources is beginning to revise, standardize, and define the City's performance evaluation criteria. This will allow for a comprehensive program which clearly defines the parameters for merit-based increases.

Create accident review board
Owner: Christopher Lopez
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/3
Dra Program Parameters
City Manager Review
Implementation
As a member of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, the City is given access to a number of dra programs and policies. Sta is currently cooperating with CJPIA sta to develop a plan based on the recommendations and best practices promulgated by the CJPIA. Sta anticipates draing by the July 2022, and rollout will begin in the final quarter of 2022.

Action Item 5.4.2
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 16%
Strat Plan
Action Item 5.4.3
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 0%
Finance
Action Item 5.4.4
Ongoing - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 33%
Strat Plan
Objective 5.5 Progress 33%
Action Item: 1

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Develop citywide fire prevention plan
Owner: Eddie Sell
Checklist (Equal Weighting) : 1/3
Dra Plan
City Manager Review
Program Implementation
Historically, the fire department has handled fire prevention eorts by contracting services with an outside vendor. Recently, a number of legislative items have been passed that have illustrated the need for a more robust fire prevention program operated by fire department employees.

Included within the scope of fire prevention would include a fire investigation unit that is tasked with determining cause and origin for large fires and assisting Hemet Police Department if arson is suspected. Hemet Fire Department cut the investigation program during the 2008 recession.

In the city's strategic plan, quality of life is a primary objective. Fire prevention has a large responsibility in this area when it comes to reducing fire hazards through vegetation management, educating and enforcing the California Fire Code. In 2020, the fire department reinstituted the position of Fire Prevention Oicer as part of a reorganization of personnel due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Although limited on fire prevention experience, the oicer involved made great strides to reduce the nuisance fires that were taking place along Florida Avenue. It was illustrated that a small eort towards prevention had a tremendous eect.

In 2021, the Fire Prevention Oicer position was retained and eorts were focused towards building a robust Fire Prevention Bureau. For the first time, a chief oicer was assigned to oversee the fire prevention eorts within the city and coordinate with Building & Safety as well as Code Enforcement to help reduce loss from fires. A recruitment was held to find a qualified Fire Prevention Oicer that could assist in the eorts to inspect businesses and educate the public.

In early 2022, a Fire Prevention Oicer was selected and is due to begin employment in early March. In addition, discussions have taken place between Police and Fire to begin a collaborative eort to bring back the fire investigation unit.

Please see the attached file for dra plan.

INTRODUCTION
Cal/OSHA (California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3221) requires every employer with 10 or more employees to have a written Fire Prevention Plan that includes, at a minimum, the following elements:

Potential fire hazards and their proper handling and storage procedures, potential ignition sources (such as welding, and others) and their control procedures, and the type of fire protection equipment or systems which can control a fire involving them;
Names or regular job titles of those responsible for maintenance of equipment and systems installed to prevent or control ignitions or fires; Names or regular job titles of those responsible for the control of accumulation of flammable or combustible waste materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fire Chief is the Plan Administrator and manages the plan through the designated Fire Prevention Oicer.

HOUSEKEEPING
Reducing possibilities of fire starting, and reducing materials available to fuel the fire.

FIRE ALARMS
Alarms, Sprinkler Systems, and Fire Doors
- Maintenance

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Types
Inspections
Action Item 5.5.1
Jul 01, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 On Track Progress 33%
Fire Strat Plan

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Training

FIRE DRILLS, PROCEDURES, EVACUATIONS
- Accounting for personnel and recovery operations

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445 E. Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92543 | 951-765-2301

March 3, 2022

Marlies Perez, Chief
California Department of Health Care Services
Community Services Division
1501 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 92599

Julie McQuitty, Acting Branch Manager
California Department of Social Services
Housing and Homelessness Branch
744 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

RE: Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) and Community Care Expansion (CCE) Grant

Dear Representative,

On behalf of the Hemet City Council, I would like to extend this letter of support for the Riverside University Health System’s (RUHS-BH) application for the BHCIP and CCE Grant. We strongly recognize the need for additional resources to serve our most vulnerable populations. RUHS-BH's Recovery Village model meets this need and closes the gap for the Continuum of Care within the community boundaries.

Due to the impacted system of care, many individuals suffering from behavioral health and/or substance use disorder issues have ended up in community emergency rooms, hospitals, or even in the criminal justice system.

At our March 4, 2022, City Council Meeting, Riverside Uni versity Health System - Behavioral Health staff presented a plan to sustain a full-service Behavioral Health Campus that serves as a safe, monitored, and therapeutic community and living space while simultaneously delivering high quality, person-first, tre atment for Behavioral Health. The proposed plan would increase infrastructure capacity, including crisis, residential, outpatient services for mental health / primary care / SUD, in homelike settings, as well as housing the homeless population.

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health has diligently transformed efforts around enhancing the quality of services provided and expanding access by offering the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. The key to this strategy is an integrated continuum of care that ensures individuals have the appropriate transitions of care and treatment in the least restrictive and most cost-effective manner.

The City of Hemet and Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health have been great partners in serving the Hemet community for many years, and we lend our support for the Recovery Village and the BHCIP and CCE Grant.

Sincerely,

OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Hemet

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT

Meeting: Special City Council Meeting - Mar 04 2022
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Christopher Lopez, City Manager
Veronica Allen, Management Analyst;

☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing

TITLE:

Discussion on Proposed American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Projects for Funding

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Discuss proposed projects for funding from the American Rescue Plan – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund that directly aligns with the City’s adopted Strategic Plan, Final Treasury Rules, and provide direction.

BACKGROUND:

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act 2021, which launched the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). SLFRF will provide $350 billion in emergency funding for state and local governments. The emergency economic stimulus bill provides fiscal aid to address the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

The ARPA states that funding can be used to:

1. Respond to COVID-19 or its Economic Impacts;

2. Replace revenues lost due to COVID-19;

3. Provide premium pay to eligible essential workers; and

4. Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.

Of the $350 billion economic stimulus bill, the City will receive almost $21.7 million in direct one -time funding. This one-time funding will provide significant financial resources for health and safet y across the City while also making investments that improve our resident's quality of life.

The City's Strategic Plan, approved by Council on June 23, 2021, is the roadmap for the City's workplans. The City's Council Adopted Goals include the following:

1. Quality of Life

2. Economic Opportunity

3. Community Engagement

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4. Partnership and Collaboration

5. Organizational Effectiveness
On July 13, 2021, The Hemet City Council received a presentation and discussed potential uses of the ARPA SLFRF funding. Community engagement is a big component of the SLFRF funding and a survey was launched using Polco, Inc., an ARPA Engagement package. The surveys were launched to gather input from the community on the areas of concern and on the uses for this funding.

ANALYSIS:

SLFRF funding will be received in two disbursements. The first $10.8 million has been received and the second disbursement is anticipated within the next 12 months. The funds may be used for any allowed purpose starting on March 3, 2021, and must be encumber ed by December 31, 2024. Funds that are encumbered during this period must be spent by December 31, 2026. Use of funds for projects outside of these dates is prohibited. Funds not spent by the end of 2026 must be returned to the federal government.

In order to get to this discussion, staff took the following actions:

1. Preliminary discussion with Council on July 13, 2021;

2. Polco, Inc. was contracted to conduct an ARPA Engagement Survey for residents and businesses to provide input on the community needs, areas of concern, and provide feedback on how to prioritize ARPA funding. Surveys were made available from September 9 to November 8, 2021;

3. Each department/division was asked to provide a request for funding that aligned with the Strategic Plan and Council feedback from July 13, 2021;

4. Analysis of Polco survey feedback to determine areas of concern and where funding should be prioritized;

5. Initial review by City staff of submitted projects against Treasury guidelines;

6. Legal analysis was conducted by the City Attorney's Office on January 6, 2022, to ensure proposed projects met with Treasury's Final Rule;

7. Analysis which included Polco feedback, Treasury Final Rule alignment, Strategic Plan Alignment, and initial Council discussion from July 13, 2021; Initial Council Discussion
On July 13, 2021, the Hemet City Council received a presentation and discussed the potential uses of the ARPA - SLFRF funding. In that meeting, the Council indicated an initial preference to prioritize and use the funding to support public health resources and reduce the negative impacts of the pandemic.

During the discussion, Council stated they would like to see homelessness solutions to help with the homelessness concerns in the City along with providing mental health services. There are many households that are in arrears with utility payments and rent due to the pandemic and assistance to these impacted households is needed. Also discussed extensively was the need for increased outdoor activity. This became evident during the mandatory pandemic. The only activity that was allowed was outdoors therefore an increase in outdoor exercise and parks, a skate pa rk, and youth projects would enhance the ability of communities ability to maintain a healthy state of mind. Also mentioned were food delivery to those in need, water and sewer infrastructure, and small business assistance. The Council also supported heari ng feedback from the community regarding these funds before deciding upon funding allocations. The areas of priority discussed by the Council were:
• Homelessness Solutions
• Mental Health services
• Housing
• Utility Providers
o People in arrears with utility payments and rent; assist people to get caught up

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• Tourism, travel, and hospitality
• Simpson Center – form into a Community Center
• Outdoor exercise - parks
• Skate Park
• Youth Projects
• Food delivery to those in need - work with non-profit agencies • Water and Sewer infrastructure
• Small Business Assistance
After this discussion the City Manager's Office took the lead in gathering proposals from each of the City's operations. This process involved each department/division completing a request for funding that included a description of the project, cost estimate, a project objective, and how the project aligns with the Strategic Plan. Each request for funding that was submitted was reviewed by City staff to ensure it met Treasury guidelines and a spreadsheet was created listing all of the projects (Attachment 1).

Department/Division Proposals
City operations brought forward the following projects to the City Manager's Office for consideration:
• Police Multi-purpose Mobile Command Post and Emergency Operations Center • Police External Safety and Infrastructure upgrade at the Main Public Safety Facilities • Police Community Center & Citywide Training Facility
• Police Department Job Training/Employment Support
• Fire - Replace Zoll Defibrillator/Heart Monitors
• Fire Station Facility Evaluation/Retrofit/Remodel as necessary ; Internal Fire Station System Upgrades
• Fire Apparatus Replacement - 2 KME Engines
• Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program
• Homelessness Services
• Public Works Apprentice Program
• Youth Employment Program
• Household Rent/Mortgage Assistance Program
• Community Development Contactless Development Software • Community Development Neighborhood Enhancement Project • Community Development Economic Development Strategic Plan • Library - Refresh Firewall
• Library - Children's Patio
• Utility Bill Relief Program
• Park Renovations
• Outdoor Fitness Court
• Skate Park
• Pickleball Court
• Public Works Sewer Infrastructure projects
• Public Works Water Infrastructure projects
• City Clerk - Records Management System
• Information Technology - Critical Infrastructure/Cybersecurity Modernization • Information Technology - Telephone and Network Modernization • Information Technology - Data Center Modernization
Attachment 1 reflects all of the projects submitted and the highlighted projects on the bottom of th e spreadsheet are considered not eligible as they do not meet Treasury Guidelines. City Manager staff reviewed the submitted projects against Treasury guidelines in the Interim Final R ule (subsequently adopted on January 6, 2022). Since the adoption of the Treasury's Final Rule, the City Attorney's Office

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was asked to review all the ARPA projects to ensure the projects considered eligible and ineligible were accurately categorized. The City Attorney's Office provided their legal opinion on the submitted projects and those legally eligible have been noted. The Council has been provided this opinion.

The following projects most likely do not meet Treasury guidelines based on legal's review. • Police Multi-purpose Mobile Command Post and Emergency Operations Center • Police External Safety and Infrastructure upgrade at the Main Public Safety Facilities • Police Community Center & Citywide Training Facility
• Fire Station Facility Evaluation/Retrofit/Remodel, Internal Fire Station System Upgrades • Fire Apparatus Replacement - 2 KME Engines
• City Clerk - Records Management System
• Community Development Neighborhood Enhancement Project • Community Development Economic Development Strategic Plan

Revenue Loss
Initially, the Treasury's requirements on Revenue Loss were very definitive. If cities could not document revenue loss, cities were deemed ineligible to utilize any of the SLFRF funding for projects considered provisions of 'general government'. The C ity did not have revenue loss when the Treasury's Interim Final Rule was in place. When Treasury adopted the Final Rule for the SLFRF funding on January 6, 2022, one of the most significant changes was the modification to the lost revenue provision which allows recipients to use SLFRF funds in the amount up to the recipient’s lost revenue for provisions of “government services.”

“Government services” generally include any service traditionally provided by a government, including the construction of roads and other infrastructure; provision of public safety and other services; health and educational services; modernization of cybersecurity, including hardware, software, and protection of critical infrastructure; health services; environmental remediation; s chool or educational services; and the provision of police, fire, and other public safety services.

With this revision, the City is eligible to use the “revenue replacement category” because the Treasury is allowing a “standard allowance” of $10 million. Under revenue replacement, cities have broad latitude to use funds for government services due to the pandemic so long as other restrictions do not apply.

Some of the projects listed above as likely ineligible projects could potentially be funded from revenue replacement, as may almost all operations of the City of Hemet, with certain exceptions (i.e., pe nsion costs, judgments/settlements). This 'standard allowance' is not additional funding however part of the allocation the City has received.

At the January 25, 2022, Council meeting, Council elected to approve the use of the 'standard allowance' of $1 0 million under the revenue replacement category. With this approval, the Council would still be required to allocate approximately $11.7 million in ARPA funding for eligible projects under the Final Rule.

Community Engagement and Feedback
Community engagement is an important component of the SLFRF funding. The City partnered with Polco, Inc. for an ARPA Engagement Package to provide a survey for residents and businesses to gather feedback from the community . The survey was shared on all media platforms to encourage participation. The survey was deployed from September 9, 2021 to November 8, 2021, and received 273 residents and 92 business responses. Approximately 57.6 percent of the respondents reported being property owners in the City. Below reflects the age range of the survey respondents. The majority

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of the respondents were between 65 -74 years of age. Also reflected is the age and gender of survey respondents.

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The four critical areas of focus a re the same for residents and businesses who responded: Safety, Economy, Inclusivity, Education, Arts, and Culture. Safety refers to the overall feeling of safety in Hemet. Economy refers to the overall economic health of Hemet. Inclusivity refers to the r esident's connection and engagement with their community. Lastly, Education, Arts, and Culture refer to the overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts in Hemet. The information below reflects the percentages from the Resident survey of Critical Focus topics. This is located on p. 14 in Section 4 of the Resident survey and p. 12 of the Business survey. The percentages below reflect the percentages from the Resident survey.

The business respondent's feedback on the most important funding categories are as follows: economic aid to small businesses, services to promote healthy childhood environments, and services to address behavioral healthcare demand increase as a result of the pandemic.

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The resident respondent's feedback on the most important funding categories are as follows: services to address behavioral healthcare demand increase as a result of the pandemic, economic aid to households experiencing housing, food, or other financial hardships, and financial aid to high poverty school districts to help reduce gaps in educational achievement.

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The common theme between the business and resident survey on important funding categories is providing services to address behavioral healthcare demand increase as a result of the pandemic.

Other common themes in the survey results were:
• On community livability between residents and businesses:
o The City is rated high on Community Design and Utilities o The City is rated low on Economy and Education, Arts, and Culture

• On ARPA Biggest Challenges between residents and businesses:
o Knowing what services are available in the community for residents and businesses The data from the Resident survey reflects the various areas of interest and its importance to the residents in Hemet. Below is the resident respondent's feedback:

In Section 6, Community Design (p. 16) of the Resident survey, 55% of the respondents state the importance of the overall design or layout of Hemet's residential and commercial areas (e.g. homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) is essential or very important.

In Section 7, Economy (p. 19) of the Resident survey, 72% of the respondents state the importance of overall economic health of Hemet is essential or very important.

In Section 8, Education, Arts, and Culture (p. 23) of the Resident survey, 72% of the respondents state the importance of overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts is essential or very important.

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In Section 9, Health and Wellness (p. 26) of the Resident survey, 83% of the respondents state the importance of overall health and wellness opportunities in Hemet is essential or very important.

In Section 10, Inclusivity (p. 30) of the Resident survey, 79% of the respondents state the importance of residents' connection and engagement with their community is essential or very important.

In Section 11, Mobility (p. 34) of the Resident survey, 54% of the respondents state the importance of overall quali ty of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in Hemet is essential or very important.

In Section 12, Natural Environment (p. 36) of the Resident survey, 79% of the respondents state the importance of overall quality of the natural environment in Hemet is essential or very important.

In Section 13, Parks and Recreation (p. 38) of the Resident survey, 74% of the respondents state the importance of overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities is essential or very important.

In Section 14, Safety (p. 40) of the Resident survey, 98% of the respondents state the importance of the overall feeling of safety in Hemet is essential or very important.

In Section 15, Utilities (p. 42) of the Resident survey, 78% of the respondents state the importance of the overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Hemet (water, sewer, stormwater, electric/gas, broadband) is essential or very important.

The complete results can be accessed with the link to the engagement survey results below. https://www.hemetca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7611/Hemet_ARPA_Resident_Nov2021 https://www.hemetca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7612/Hemet_ARPA_Business_Nov2021

DISCUSSION:

The basis for the recommended proposed projects is based on the founda tion formula created which included the following: project alignment with the Strategic Plan + initial Council ARPA Priorities + project is eligible under Final Rule + importance to community based on feedback from the Polco survey. These highly recommended projects meet all four foundation basis. Projects that meet 3 of the criteria would be considered important however are missing one of the elements in the foundation formula. Projects that did not meet the criteria did not meet the basic Treasury guideli ne based on the Treasury's Final Rule and is considered an ineligible project.

Within the overall categories of eligible uses, recipients have some flexibility to decide how best to use the funding to meet the needs of their communities. Specific to Heme t, staff prioritized projects that would provide long -term benefits to those impacted by COVID -19. The proposed projects include resources to support the public health response, funding to promote and stimulate economic growth and enhance fiscal stability of the City, as well as programs that support nonprofit and local business community. The recommended projects provide benefits Citywide and make strategic investments in the City's infrastructure to connect the community by improving access to parks and commerce.

The proposed American Rescue Plan - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Projects for consideration and discussion are listed below (outlined in Attachment 1):

Supporting the Public Health Response: $6,794,977

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Funds may be used to support public health expenditures and COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The City is recommending that funding be used to cover eligible expenditures including personal protective equipment and investments in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs. The COVI D-19 pandemic has highlighted the vital role that technology plays in our ability to communicate to the public and ensure critical public safety activities continue, and the necessity of providing online self -serve options to enable customers to access Cit y services. Project funds are allocated to provide the necessary technology upgrades to enable the City to continue to responding to the pandemic and provide long-term benefits to customers, business, citizens, and City staff with upgrades to the City telephone network, data center, and contactless development software for Community Development.

This includes funding towards cost related to emergency medical response during the pandemic by the Fire and Police Department. To continue to support small busines ses affected by the COVID -19 pandemic and mandatory stay at home orders, a small business outdoor dining grant will be provided for enhancing or construction of outdoor dining for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses. Funding is prop osed for a Crime Violence Intervention project. Safety is ranked as essential with the community based on the community engagement survey and this project will assist in reducing crime and violence.

• $5,261,473 for Citywide General COVID expenses and response • $500,000 for Small Business Assistance - to construct new/enhance outdoor dining • $800,000 for a Community Violence Intervention Program • $233,504 for Fire and Police Medical Response Costs

Addressing Negative Economic Impacts: $3,211,920

Eligible activities in this category including speeding the recovery of the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors and providing assistance to workers, households, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector. Funding will be available to support economic development through non -profit agency, household mortgage and utility assistance and employment programs.

In order to support and address the needs of the nonprofit community, staff is recommending that $500,000 in SLFRF funds be set aside for Non -profit Community Grant Assistance program. The program eligibility and requirements have not been determined, but staff are assessing the needs and reviewing existing programs with other City agencies in order to develop the criteria. For example, the City of San Marcos created an operational grants program to support local nonprofits. Their guidelines document and a summary of the eligibility and criteria process is available on their website.

Households were impacted during the pandemic due to loss of job, illness, or reduced work hours which resulted in being in arrears with ren t/mortgage and utility payments. Funding is recommended to provide a Utility Bill Relief program and Household Rent/Mortgage Assistance.

• $500,000 for Community Non-Profit Agency grant assistance • $1,500,000 for Utility Bill Relief Program
• $500,000 for Household Rent/Mortgage Assistance Program • $340,000 for Police Department Job training/Employment Support • $223,170 for Public Works Apprentice Program
• $148,750 for Youth Employment Program

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Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: $5,714,545

In recognition of the disproportionate negative economic impacts on certain communities and populations, the Treasury guidance allows for programs and services designed to build stronger neighborhoods and communities and to address health disparities and the social determinants of health. Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in demand for public outdoor spaces. Funds will be used to make investments in parks and other public outdoor recreation spaces, such as the construction of a pickleball court, outdoor fitness court, and Skate Park in Gibbel Park to promote healthier living environments and socialization to mitigate the spread of COVID -19.

Also an upgrade to the Library's Children's Patio to allow children a place for s ocialization outside of the home and promote healthy childhood environments.

Staff is recommending that $1.7 million in funds be used for citywide park improvements. Two of the parks are located in a qualified census tract where low to moderate income households are located.

Services to disproportionate communities also includes those individuals and families who are unhoused. Homelessness services is a recommended project which has already been approved by City Council.

• $1,183,307 for City Net Homelessness Services
• $175,000 for a Pickleball Court
• $277,988 for an Outdoor Fitness Court
• $1,728,250 for Citywide Park Improvements
• $1,950,000 for a Skate Park
• $50,000 Library Children's Patio
• $350,000 Library Firewall Refresh

Premium Pay:$2,207,500
ARPA allows funds for premium pay to public sector employees who performed essential work during the pandemic.

• $972,500 for premium pay to public sector staff who performed essential work. This project has already been approved by City Council.
• $1,235,000 for premium pay to public safety staff who performed essential work not yet considered by Council.

Investments in Water, Sewer, Broadband: $14,500,000

ARPA allows funds to be spent on projects that improve access to clean d rinking water, improve wastewater and stormwater infrastructure systems, and provide access to high -quality broadband service. Staff is recommending that $3.0 million to be used for citywide sewer infrastructure projects that will replace aging and failing sewer lines throughout the City. Use $3.5 million to construct a new two-million-gallon potable water storage reservoir and $8.0 million for replacing aging and failing water transmission lines. These projects will maintain health and safety for residents by providing clean drinking water and improving the wastewater and stormwater systems.

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• $3,000,000 for Public Works Sewer Infrastructure projects • $11,500,000 for Public Works Water Infrastructure projects

Administrative Costs: $222,300
ARPA allows administrative costs to cover the management of federal grant funds. This costs covers the ARPA engagement survey from Polco, Inc. and the grant management software system to assist in monitoring the financial data for reporting of the SLFRF funded projects. These projects have already been approved by City Council.

• $222,300 for a grant management software system and the Polco community engagement survey
The estimated total amount of the proposed projects is $32,651,242.04. The proposed project's total is over by $10,976,898.04 of the City's ARPA SLFRF allocation of $21,674,344.

Council Discussion
The ARPA SLFRF is an opportunity to provide services to the community due to the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the community as a whole. The actions taken by the City Council by providing their priorities with the ARPA funding during the July 13th Council meeting, engaging the community for feedback with the Polco survey, review of the proposed projects to ensur e they meet Treasury requirements and alignment with the Strategic Plan is the foundational formula used to recommend the proposed project to meet the needs of the community.

At the January 25, 2022 Council meeting, Council elected to approve the use of the 'standard allowance' of $10 million under the revenue replacement category. This election allows the City to use the 'standard allowance' of $10 million toward provisions of “government services" with a tieback to the pandemic. “Government services” generally include any service traditionally provided by a government, including the construction of roads and other infrastructure; provision of public safety and other services; health and educational services; modernization of cybersecurity, including hardware, software, and protection of critical infrastructure; health services; environmental remediation; school or educational services; and the provision of police, fire, and other public safety services. Some of the projects listed above as likely ineligible projects could potentially be funded from 'standard allowance' of $10 million and this is for Council to make the determination at this workshop on which projects is a priority and would like to fund.

The remaining approximate amount of $11.7 million dollars would be for ARPA eligible projects that meet the Treasury guidelines. Some of the approximately $11.7 million has already been allocated to fund projects as listed below. The remaining amount of approximately $8,061,237 is for Council to determine funding for other ARPA eligible projects based on priority.

A total of $2,378,107 in projects listed below have already been approved by Council. Projects that have already been approved by the Council are the following:

• Homelessness Services with City Net in the amount of $1,183,307. This is a three-year contract to provide street outreach, engagement, and emergency shelter/bridge housing. • Premium Pay for public sector staff for essential work in the amount of $972,500. • Polco, Inc. Community Engagement survey and the eCivis Grant Management software system in the amount of $222,300 under Administrative Services.

In addition, there is one item in the amount of $1,235,000 for Premium Pay for public sector staff for essential work that still requires Coun cil consideration, but has already been reduced from the remaining amount for other ARPA eligible projects.

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Based on the Treasury Rule and unique needs of the City, staff is recommending the City Council discuss and provided direction on the following:

1. What ARPA eligible projects based on the foundation formula of alignment with the City's Strategic Plan, the initial council priority discussion on July 13, 2021, meets Treasury Final Rule, and is essential or very important to the community based on the e ngagement survey does the Council elect to fund? Does the Council wish to approve specific projects as listed in the attachments, or prefer other projects that staff can explore?

2. Using the $10 million 'standard allowance', what projects does the Council elect to fund? In conclusion, The Project Matrix (Attachment 3) reflects the proposed projects to the foundation formula (project alignment with the Strategic Plan + project meets Council Priorities + project is eligible under Treasury Guidelines + importance to community-based on feedback from the Polco survey).

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On January 25, 2022, this item was presented to the Hemet City Council to receive information and accept the receipt of American Rescue Plan Act, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The Council elected to approve the 'Standard Allowance' under the revenue loss provision. The action was approved by a 4 to 0 vote. Motion was made to hold an ARPA workshop for a later date.

On July 13, 2021, this item was presented to the Hemet City Council to receive information on the American Rescue Plan - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The Counci l discussed priority areas for ARPA - SLFRF use of funding. The areas of discussion were:
• Homelessness Solutions
• Mental Health services
• Housing
• Utility Providers
o People in arrears with utility payments and rent; assist people to get caught up • Tourism, travel, and hospitality
• Simpson Center – form into a Community Center
• Outdoor exercise - parks
• Skate Park
• Youth Projects
• Food delivery to those in need - work with non-profit agencies • Water and Sewer infrastructure
• Small Business Assistance

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

GOAL ONE: QUALITY OF LIFE:

To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit.

ARPA SLFRF proposed projects aligns with the Quality of Life goal by p roviding homelessness solutions for the City, providing needed services to impacted communities in the City, and enhancing the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight.

GOAL TWO: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
To ensure that Hemet is a hub, with access to quality jobs, shopping options, and a varied and sustained tax base.

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ARPA SLFRF proposed projects aligns with the Economic Opportunity goal by providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged community residents and providing resources for small businesses and non profit agencies.

GOAL THREE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City staff, and elected officials to promote togetherness and positivity.

A key component in the ARPA SLFRF funding is community engagement. The Polco Engagement Community survey provides the ability for City businesses and residents to provide their input on areas of concern for ARPA funding. The survey increases transparency for the public and the City is able to bring the message to the Community that is consistent and relevant.

GOAL FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.

ARPA SLFRF proposed projects aligns with the Partnership & Collaboration goal is the ability to develop concepts and program to increase opportunities for youth recreation, develop concepts and programs to enhance the quality of life services, and provide programs to offer support to the community's businesses.

GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.

ARPA SLFRF proposed projects aligns with the Organizational Effectiveness goal by assisting the City to operate in a financially sustainable manner and providing employment programs that will increase employee retention by training and creating future employment for residents affected by the pandemic.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No General Fund Impact. Funding for approved projects will be included in the FY 2022-2023 American Rescue Plan, Fund 270.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1: ARPA SLFRF Proposed Projects_revised
Attachment 2: CC_RESO_2022-021 Authorizing the Acceptance of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Established by American Rescue
Attachment 2: ARPA Proposed Project Matrix-revised2
Attachment 4: ARPA Proposed Project Discussion Presentation-March 4 Workshop_revised

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City of Hemet Proposed ARPA SLFRF Projects
Category Recommendations Amount Percent Strategic Plan Alignment Exp Category Comments/Notes

1. Supporting the Public Health Response $6,794,977.00 20.81% City-Wide General COVID Expenses and Response
• Replacement of Zoll Defibrillator/Heart Monitors $322,000.00 Quality of Life 1.6 Replacement of 10 Zoll EKG monitor/defibrillator units in order to replace aging, beyond expected life of equipment • On-going personal protective equipment (PPE) needs $22,000.00 Quality of Life 1.5 Personal protective equipment for Code Compliance Neighborhood Enhancement Project • Investment in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs $165,000.00 Organizational Effectiveness 1.7 Badge readers - adapting public facilities to implement COVID-19 mitigation tactic. • Investment in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs $200,000.00 Organizational Effectiveness 1.7 Community Development Contactless Development Software - adapting public facilities to implement COVID-19 mitigation tactic.
• Ventilation Improvements in Key locations (Library) $1,052,473.00 Quality of Life 1.4 Library HVAC upgrade $1,000,000.00 Organizational Effectiveness 1.7
Criticial Infrastructure/Cybersecurity Modernization - Review and modernization of the City of Hemet’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity. Our City’s growing reliance on our critical technology infrastructure expands ever year. During COVID-19, this reliance grew exponentially overnight. Providing a secure remote work environment to facilitate continue City operations with residents and private businesses have pushed this infrastructure to its limits. At the same time, cyber criminals and nation-states have grasped this opportunity to conduct major cyber-attacks during the pandemic. These attacks on critical infrastructure can severely impact our ability to provide services to all sectors of our community. This project will review our current cyber security posture and implement necessary changes to protect us against existing and future threats to our critical infrastructure. This project impacts the success of every goal on the current strategic plan. The City is improving technology infrastructure as a COVID-19 mitigation tactic. $1,000,000.00 Organizational Effectiveness 1.7
Telephone and Network Modernization - Modernization of the City’s telephone system. Throughout COVID-19, the City’s phone system has played a vital link between the City, it’s businesses and residents. This system allowed businesses and residents to engage staff and connect with City services, including public safety while following local directives. For residents without access to broadband Internet, this system provided their only way to communicate with the City and its services. This systems age and lack of versatility showed throughout this period, impacting timely response to our businesses and residents.

This project would modernize this system, increasing the availability of remotely working staff to answer live calls, increase reliability, and reduce wait times through use of advanced technology and redesigned call workflows. As a part of our critical technology infrastructure, this system is foundational to ensure the successful implementation of other ARP projects by City departments and divisions. This project impacts the success of every goal on the current strategic plan. The City is improving technology infrastructure as a COVID-19 mitigation tactic. • Technology Upgrades to Streamline Operations Page 15 of 45

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City of Hemet Proposed ARPA SLFRF Projects
Category Recommendations Amount Percent Strategic Plan Alignment Exp Category Comments/Notes $1,500,000.00 Organizational Effectiveness 1.7
Data Center Modernization - Replacement of the City’s computer and storage environments at City Hall and Police Department. Our City’s growing reliance on our critical technology infrastructure expands ever year. During COVID-19, this reliance grew exponentially overnight. Many paper processes are being converted to digital, lessening the need for direct physical contact and interaction with businesses and residents. As part of Council approved documentation retention, paper documentation must be digitized for easier access and transparency. These moves have depleted available computer and storage resources to levels that impede successful completion of additional projects, including data backups. Replacement part availability of these older systems have been directly impacted due to supply chain shortages and component obsolescence. As a part of our critical technology infrastructure, continued operation of these systems is essential to the successful implementation of other ARP projects and Council strategic plan goals. This project would ensure a solid foundation for the successful implementation of future projects and strategic goals. This project impacts the success of every goal on the current strategic plan. The City is improving technology infrastructure as a COVID-19 mitigation tactic.

Small Business Infrastructure Grant (outdoor dining) $500,000.00 Quality of Life 1.12 Grants for construction or enhancement of outdoor dining in response to COVID-19 pandemic to mitigate spread of COVID-19.

Community Violence Intervention Program $800,000.00 Quality of Life 3.16 Partnership for Safe Communities collaboration with the City to provide analysis and intervention strategies and Crime intervention nonprofit agency collaboration to reduce crime in the City .

Emergency Medical Response Costs - Fire and Police $233,504.00 Quality of Life, Organizational Effectiveness 1.12 Cost of emergency response during COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020-Dec. 2021) for Fire and Police

2. Negative Economic Impacts $3,211,920.00 9.84%
Community Non-Profit Agency Grant Assistance $500,000.00 Economic Opportunity 2.10 $20K for to assist 25 non profit agencies with costs associated with affects of the pandemic (late rent, PPEs, etc.) Utility Bill Relief Program $1,500,000.00 Partnership & Collaboration 2.2 work with Non-profit agencies to distribute grants funds for utility bill relief to the community Household Rent/Mortgage Assistance Program $500,000.00 Quality of Life 2.2 work with Non-profit agencies to distribute grants funds for household rent/mortgage assistance to the community Police Department Job Training/Employment Support $340,000.00 Organizational Effectiveness, Partnership & Collaboration 2.7 A Police Department Employment program to include job training for individuals who want and are available to work, assistance with employment certifications, and experience to learn a skill/trade.

Public Works Apprentice program $223,170.00 Organizational Effectiveness, Partnership & Collaboration 2.7 A Public Works Apprentice program to include job training for individuals who want and are available to work, assistance with employment certifications, and experience to learn a skill/trade.

Youth Employment Program $148,750.00 Organizational Effectiveness, Partnership & Collaboration 2.7 The Student Worker Apprentice program will assist youth and designed to provide educational and career support to students belonging to racial/ethnic minorities or who have other challenges applying to or entering employment through a summer employment program and/or student apprenticeship program.

3. Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities $5,714,545.04 17.50% City Net Homelessness Services $1,183,307.04 Quality of Life 3.11 Homelessness services - case management and emergency housing Pickleball Court $175,000.00 Quality of Life, Partnership & Collaboration 3.9 Construct a pickleball court at Gibbel Park to provide an aerobic exercise site for senior adults, while replacing an underutilized horseshoe play area. In a qualified census tract.

Outdoor Fitness Court - Gibbel Park $277,988.00 Quality of Life, Partnership & Collaboration 3.9 Construct a 2nd outdoor Fitness Court at Gibbel Park CityWide Park Improvements $1,728,250.00 Quality of Life, Partnership & Collaboration 3.9 Replace aging and deteriorating restrooms, playground equipment, shade structures and gazebos at four of the City’s major parks (Gibbel, Brubaker, Weston and Mary Henley) in order to ensure healthy and safe park facilities for the community.

Skate Park $1,950,000.00 Quality of Life, Partnership & Collaboration 3.9 Construct a Skate Park Plaza at Gibbel Park that will allow residents of all ages to have an all-wheel skate park location within the City. In a qualified census tract.

Children's Patio (Library) $50,000.00 Quality of Life, Partnership & Collaboration 3.9 Enhance the children’s patio on the east side of the library to include tables with benches, a drinking fountain, sunshades and play equipment. The Hemet Public Library is located centrally in Hemet. It is an economically challenged area with a housing stock that is generally 60 or more years old. This is a walkable area located near Police and Fire Stations. • Technology Upgrades to Streamline OperationsPage 16 of 45

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City of Hemet Proposed ARPA SLFRF Projects
Category Recommendations Amount Percent Strategic Plan Alignment Exp Category Comments/Notes Refresh Library Firewall $350,000.00 Quality of Life, Partnership & Collaboration 3.9 Refresh for Library and adding the James Simpson Center Firewall. Our current firewall is 5 years old and due to nationwide ramson ware attacks needs to be replaced in order to provide proper security to Library Users. This project falls under section 5 of the APR Act, Infrastructure 5.17 other. The Hemet Public Library serves a population that is located in an economically disadvantaged area and having access to safe and protected Broadband connectivity is vital to the economic development in the Hemet community. This project allows the community to use the Library’s internet safely as they search for Homework Assistance, Jobs, Unemployment Benefits, Veterans assistance and medical help. This project allows interconnectivity with the Library and Simpson Center again allowing the public better internet access. Additionally, replacing out door cameras and DVR server for parking lot cameras. Access will be available using the enhanced wireless connectivity provided through this project, and will benefit the Simpson Center, Hemet Fire and Police Departments as well as the Library parking lots.

4. Premium Pay $2,207,500.00 6.76% Quality of Life 4.1
Premium pay for public sector staff who are eligible workers of the recipient who perform essential work during the COVID-19 health emergency

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City of Hemet Proposed ARPA SLFRF Projects
Category Recommendations Amount Percent Strategic Plan Alignment Exp Category Comments/Notes

5. Infrastructure $14,500,000.00 44.41%
Public Works Sewer Infrastructure projects $3,000,000.00 Quality of Life 5.1-5.5 Replace aging and failing sewer mainlines throughout the City. Certain areas of the city’s sewer infrastructure due to its age, construction defects and type of material used is in a state of disrepair and requires replacement to safeguard and protect public health and safety. These lines are experiencing major cracks, holes and collapse resulting in the potential for significant failures which in turn could result in Sanitary Sewer Overflows that could create health, safety and environmental concerns.

Replacing the sewer mains in failing areas will also protect the areas from ground water contamination. There are 11 sewer line sections mostly in the central part of the city that are top priority for replacement in which the lines are deteriorating.

Total footage in this project to be replaced is 5182 ft and 510 of relining with 40 linear feet of spot repairs.

Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects $3,500,000.00 Quality of Life 5.11-5.15 1) Construct a new two-million-gallon potable water storage reservoir and transmission line from Echo Hills tank site to distribution system.

Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects $4,500,000.00 Quality of Life 5.11-5.15 2) Replace aging transmission water line from Park Hill’s Tank site down to the city’s distribution system.

Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects $3,500,000.00 Quality of Life 5.11-5.15 3) Replace aging and failing water main drops that go under storm drain infrastructure in the residential neighborhoods of Sanderson to the west, Stetson to the South and Santa Teresa Way to the East.

6. Provisions of Government Services $0.00 0.00% N/A Must have calculated City revenue loss in order to use for provisions of general government.

7. Administrative $222,300.00 0.68%
• Administrative Costs for federal funding management and oversight $222,300.00 Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement 7.1 Grant management system, community engagement survey-Polco (3 year period - 2021/22-2023/24) Other Projects - Likely Ineligible - Does not meet Treasury Guidelines: $6,451,491.00 19.76% Community Development Neighborhood Enhancement Project $128,000.00 Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement The ARP program 1.5 Personal Protective Equipment will help our Neighborhood Enhancement Project (NEP) with Safe contact and Educational information to our communities. Code Enforcement staff will continue providing safe customer service to our communities and educational outreach. These protective gear items will allow staff to contact property owners and tenants that needing assistance in regards to health and safety conditions to their residence / homes and help create a safe environment and enhance quality of life.

City Clerk Records Management System $112,491.00 Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement City Leaders throughout the state are working hard every day to improve the quality of life for their communities. In 2020, many offices experienced a delay in regular business practices due to COVID-19 impacts. One significant impact to the City of Hemet due to COVID-19 was closing offices and limited service hours to the public. The significant risk for the City Clerk’s Office was providing accessibility to the City’s vital records on time. With the request for documents on the rise within the organization and the public, it is recommended to approve a new Record’s Management Plan, focusing on the archiving, preservation, and accessibility to documents. This new plan would focus on upgrading the City’s current LaserFiche system, allowing licenses for internal administrative use and a public portal, allowing accessibility to agreements, resolutions, ordinances, campaign disclosure documents, statements of economic interest, an assortment of maps, and other documents.

This plan will also include the preservation and archiving process for the City’s vital records such as minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.

Community Development Economic Development Strategic Plan $250,000.00 Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement The City is requesting funds to prepare an Economic Development Strategic Plan, including an analysis of the City’s per capita sales by market category and targeted industries for job growth. Identify underserved employment and retail categories and conduct a supply and demand analysis on the targeted niche. Provide a strategy to retain existing business and explore economic development opportunities to meet the city's needs for the future. Capitalize on economic development efforts already occurring in the region and form partnerships with adjacent cities, the County of Riverside, and other local organizations to enhance economic programs and funding opportunities.

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City of Hemet Proposed ARPA SLFRF Projects
Category Recommendations Amount Percent Strategic Plan Alignment Exp Category Comments/Notes Police Multi-purpose Mobile Command Post and Emergency Operations Center $1,200,000.00 Quality of Life, Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement The project description is a City-wide multi-purpose mobile Command Post (CP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This is a modernized effort to establish infield CP or EOC with integrated infrastructure to resolve any issue across all City of Hemet Departments capabilities. This will be a mobile vehicle equipped with advance technology and communications capabilities support Community Events, Press Conferences, emergencies involving a centralized command post for all City Department over a long duration of time, to include Public Safety emergencies and to establish a much needed EOC. The mobile command vehicle will replicate and improve operations and capabilities by providing immediate set up in minimal amount of time throughout the City. It will provide the space to accommodate a large conference room for privacy, work stations, and command center to allow ease of work and planning while not interrupting the different operations. This will be a customized response vehicle which will include all necessary technology and equipment such as microwave, satellite and cellular video transmission, teleconferencing, high definition and thermal cameras, radio communications and dispatch. The vehicle will also be equipped with external work stations and monitors with separate access points to all areas of command. This will accommodate all stakeholders in the City at any time an incident or operation that has been activated.

Police External Safety and Infrastructure upgrade at the Main Public Safety Facilities $500,000.00 Quality of Life, Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement Rehab of the exterior areas of the Police Department and Fire Department facility to improve safety, to improve ingress and egress of public safety equipment to both facilities. This project would include an exterior block wall around the parking lot of both facilities to improve safety for all employees, redesign and refurbish of the parking lot for employee safety and equipment safety due to potholes and uneven pavement. New upgraded lighting to improve visibility at night due to both operations ongoing 24 hours a day 365 days a year. New upgraded entry end exit gates for ingress and egress of public safety equipment, responding and returning to the public safety facilities. The project would include architectural design and build to ensure improved functionality and safety.

Community Center & Citywide Training Facility $500,000.00 Quality of Life, Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement With the anticipated move of the Council Chambers to the Simpson Center I am recommending a remodel of the current location for a Community Center and Training Facility that would accommodate large groups for the purpose of meetings and educational training. This project would involve remodeling the current city council chambers, meeting rooms and Public Information room which all is in much need of infrastructure improvement. The project would include architectural design, project management, material, labor compliance and build, to ensure that the remodel will facilitate a community room for the public and training facility for city employees with the technology to accommodate meetings and training.

Fire Station Facility Evaluation/Retrofit/Remodel, Internal Fire Station System Upgrades $2,361,000.00 Quality of Life, Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement Comprehensive Fire Station Evaluation per Station; Diesel Smoke Extraction System per Station; Fire Station 5 modular replacement; Professional Washing machines
Fire Apparatus Replacement - 2 KME Engines $1,400,000.00 Quality of Life, Organizational Effectiveness, Community Engagement Two KME Fire Engines Amount of Total Projects $32,651,242.04 100%
City ARPA SLFRF Allocation $21,674,344.00
Variance (Remaining of Allocation) -$10,976,898.04

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HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 021

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

ACCEPTANCE OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL

FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $ 21, 674, 344 AND THE EXECUTION OF

ALL NECESSARY PROGRAM DOCUMENTS
The City Council of the City of Hemet, California ( hereafter referred to as the " City Council") does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law and allocated Three Hundred and Fifty Billion Dollars 350, 000, 000, 000) of Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (" SLFRF°) to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments to bolster their response to the COVID- 19 emergency and its economic impacts; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, and WHEREAS, eligible categories of SLFRF expenditures include response to the public health emergency and its negative economic impacts, provision of services to disproportionately impacted communities, premium pay for essential workers, necessary investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, and replacement of lost public sector revenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hemet (" City") was allocated Twenty -One Million Six Hundred Seventy - Four Thousand Three Hundred and Forty -Four Dollars City of Hemet Resolution No. 2022-021

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1 ($ 21, 674, 344) (" SLFRF Allocation") and must comply with SLFRF program 2 requirements; and
3 WHEREAS, to receive these funds, the City must submit a FinancialAssistance 4 Agreement; and
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WHEREAS, the SLFRF Allocation must be obligated by December 31, 2024, 7 and expended by December 31, 2026.
8 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, 9 DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
10 SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true.
11 SECTION 2. That the City Council authorizes the acceptance of the ABPA 12 SLFRF Allocation in the amount of Twenty -One Million Six Hundred Seventy -Four 13 14 Thousand Three Hundred and Forty -Four Dollars ($ 21, 674, 344). 15 SECTION 3. That the City Council authorizes the City Manager, or his 16 designee, to execute any and all documentsnecessaryfor the acceptanceof the 17 SLFRF Allocation.
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City of Hemet Proposed ARPA SLFRF Projects
Category Recommendations Amount
Meets
Council
Priorities
Strategic Plan
Alignment
Community
Input
Meets
Treasury
Guidelines

1. Supporting the Public Health Response $6,794,977.00
City-Wide General COVID Expenses and Response
• Replacement of Zoll Defibrillator/Heart Monitors $322,000.00 X X • On-going personal protective equipment (PPE) needs $22,000.00 X X • Investment in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs - badge readers $165,000.00 X X
• Investment in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs - Community Development Contactless Development Software $200,000.00 X X • Ventilation Improvements in Key locations (Library) $1,052,473.00 X X • Technology Upgrades to Streamline Operations - Criticial Infrastructure/Cybersecurity Modernization $1,000,000.00 X X
• Technology Upgrades to Streamline Operations - Telephone and Network Modernization $1,000,000.00 X X • Technology Upgrades to Streamline Operations - Data Center Modernization $1,500,000.00 X X Small Business Infrastructure Grant (outdoor dining) $500,000.00 X X X X Community Violence Intervention Program $800,000.00 X X X Emergency Medical Response Costs - Fire and Police $233,504.00 X X

2. Negative Economic Impacts $3,211,920.00
Community Non-Profit Agency Grant Assistance $500,000.00 X X X X Utility Bill Relief Program $1,500,000.00 X X X X
Household Rent/Mortgage Assistance $500,000.00 X X X X
Police Department Job Training/Employment Support $340,000.00 X X X Public Works Apprentice program $223,170.00 X X X
Youth Employment Program $148,750.00 X X X

3. Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities $5,714,545.04 City Net Homeless Services $1,183,307.04 X X X X
Pickleball Court $175,000.00 X X X X
Outdoor Fitness Court - Gibbel Park $277,988.00 X X X X CityWide Park Improvements $1,728,250.00 X X X X
Skate Park $1,950,000.00 X X X X
Children's Patio (Library) $50,000.00 X X X X
Refresh Library Firewall $350,000.00 X X

4. Premium Pay $2,207,500.00 X X

5. Infrastructure $14,500,000.00
Public Works Sewer Infrastructure projects $3,000,000.00 X X X X Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects - Water Storage reservoir (1) $3,500,000.00 X X X X Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects - Replace aging transmission water line from Park Hill’s Tank site (2) $4,500,000.00 X X X X
Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects - Replace aging and failing water main drops that go under storm drain infrastructure (3) $3,500,000.00 X X X X

6. Provisions of Government Services $0.00 N/A

7. Administrative $222,300.00
• Administrative Costs for federal funding management and oversight $222,300.00 X X X X Other Projects - Likely Ineligible - Does not meet Treasury Guidelines: $6,451,491.00 Community Development Neighborhood Enhancement Project $128,000.00 X City Clerk Records Management System $112,491.00 X
Community Development Economic Development Strategic Plan $250,000.00 X Police Multi-purpose Mobile Command Post and Emergency Operations Center $1,200,000.00 X Police External Safety and Infrastructure upgrade at the Main Public Safety Facilities $500,000.00 X Community Center & Citywide Training Facility $500,000.00 X X Fire Station Facility Evaluation/Retrofit/Remodel, Internal Fire Station System Upgrades $2,361,000.00 X Fire Apparatus Replacement - 2 KME Engines $1,400,000.00 X Amount of Proposed Projects $32,651,242.04 $39,102,733.04 Amount of All Projects City ARPA SLFRF Allocation $21,674,344.00 $21,674,344.00 City ARPA SLFRF Allocation Variance -$10,976,898.04 -$17,428,389.04 Variance

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Hemet City Council
March 4, 2022
American Rescue Plan Act - Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund - Discussion on Proposed Projects for Funding
City Manager’s Office
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Purpose
Staff is seeking direction on:
 Discussion on funding allocation for $11.7 M ARPA
projects
 Approve specific projects
 Explore other projects
 Discussion on $10M ‘Standard Allowance’ election
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ARPA SLFRF
Background
 American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA)
 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
 $350 billion for emergency funding
 $21.6 million for City of Hemet
 The spending period is from March 3, 2021 to
December 31, 2024
 Support Public Health Response and/or Address
Negative Economic Impacts
 Essential Workers
 Replace Public Sector Revenue
 Invest in Water, Sewer and Broadband
Infrastructure
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Strategic
Plan
Integration
4 Quality of Life

1. “Operate in a financially sustainable
manner.”

2. “Evaluate existing practices to ensure
continuity with industry best practices.”

3. “Provide Council with policies that are
consistent while lessening liabilities.”

4. “Increase employee retention by training
and creating a positive workplace.”

5. “Streamline fire prevention coordination
efforts.”
Economic Opportunity
Community Engagement
Partnership & Collaboration

1. “Enhance the visual appearance
of the community to make it
attractive and reduce blight.”

2. “Explore and implement
homelessness solutions for the
City of Hemet.”

3. “Increase Public Safety visibility
and response.”

1. “Develop business practices that
welcome new development by
streamlining processes.”

2. “Provide resources for new
businesses to enhance the
customer service experience.”

1. “Deliver messaging to the
Community that connects, is
consistent, and relevant.”

2. “Increase the community's pride
within the City.”

1. “Develop concepts and programs to
increase opportunities for youth
recreation.”

2. “Develop concepts and programs to
enhance the quality of life services.”

3. “Develop programs to offer support to the
community's businesses.”
Organizational Effectiveness

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Steps taken
for this
discussion
 Preliminary Council Input on ARPA funding
 Polco Engagement survey
 Request for Funding by departments/divisions
 Analysis of Polco feedback
 Initial analysis of projects to Treasury guidelines
 Legal Analysis
 Final Analysis to alignment to Strategic Plan,
Council Priorities, Treasury Final Rule and Polco
community feedback
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Council
Discussion
Areas of priority discussion from July 13, 2021 Council meeting  Homelessness solutions
 Mental health services
 Housing
 Utility providers
 People in arrears with utility payments and rent
 Tourism, travel and hospitality
 Simpson Center – Community Center
 Outdoor Exercise – parks
 Skate Park
 Youth projects
 Food delivery to those in need – work with non-profit agencies
 Water and sewer infrastructure
 Small business assistance
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Foundation
Formula -
Recommended
Projects
Align with Strategic Plan
+
Meet Council Priorities
+
Meet Treasury Guidelines
+
Priority for community
=
Proposed Project
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Community
Engagement
 Polco Engagement Survey conducted
 September 9 to November 8, 2021
 Random Sample
 Open Participation
 Business Surveys
 Resident surveys
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Age of
Respondents
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Race as
report by
Respondents
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Gender as
reported by
Respondents
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Four Critical
Areas of
Focus
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Business
Survey
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Resident
Survey
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Other
Common
Themes
 Common theme on community livability
between residents and businesses:
 The City is rated high on Community Design and
Utilities
 The City is rated low on Economy and Education,
Arts, and Culture
 Common theme on ARPA Most Important
Funding Category between residents and
businesses:
 Services to address behavioral healthcare needs
increased by the pandemic
 Common theme on ARPA Biggest Challenges
between residents and businesses:
 Knowing what services are available in the
community for residents and businesses.
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Resident
Survey
Results
Area of Focus Percentage
Community Design 55%
Economy 55%
Education, Arts and
Culture
72%
Health and Wellness 83%
Inclusivity 79%
Mobility 54%
Natural Environment 79%
Parks and Recreation 74%
Safety 98%
Utilities 78%
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Revenue
Loss
Provision
 Traditional calculation of revenue loss
 ‘Standard Allowance’ of $10 million
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Ineligible
Projects –
Government
Services
The following projects most likely do not meet
Treasury guidelines.
• Police Multi-purpose Mobile Command Post and
Emergency Operations Center
• Police External Safety and Infrastructure upgrade
at the Main Public Safety Facilities
• Police Community Center & Citywide Training
Facility
• Fire Station Facility Evaluation/Retrofit/Remodel,
Internal Fire Station System Upgrades
• Fire Apparatus Replacement - 2 KME Engines
• Community Development Neighborhood
Enhancement Project
• Community Development Economic Development
Strategic Plan
• City Clerk Records Management System
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Proposed
ARPA
Projects
19 City of Hemet Proposed ARPA SLFRF Projects
Category Recommendations Amount
Meets
Council
Priorities
Strategic Plan
Alignment
Community
Input
Meets
Treasury
Guidelines

1. Supporting the Public Health Response $6,794,977.00
City-Wide General COVID Expenses and Response
• Replacement of Zoll Defibrillator/Heart Monitors $322,000.00 X X • On-going personal protective equipment (PPE) needs $22,000.00 X X • Investment in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs - badge readers $165,000.00 X X • Investment in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs - Community Development Contactless Development Software $200,000.00 X X • Ventilation Improvements in Key locations (Library) $1,052,473.00 X X • Technology Upgrades to Streamline Operations - Criticial Infrastructure/Cybersecurity Modernization $1,000,000.00 X X
• Technology Upgrades to Streamline Operations - Telephone and Network Modernization $1,000,000.00 X X
• Technology Upgrades to Streamline Operations - Data Center Modernization $1,500,000.00 X X Small Business Infrastructure Grant (outdoor dining) $500,000.00 X X X X Community Violence Intervention Program $800,000.00 X X X Emergency Medical Response Costs - Fire and Police $233,504.00 X X

2. Negative Economic Impacts $3,211,920.00
Community Non-Profit Agency Grant Assistance $500,000.00 X X X X Utility Bill Relief Program $1,500,000.00 X X X X
Household Rent/Mortgage Assistance $500,000.00 X X X X
Police Department Job Training/Employment Support $340,000.00 X X X Public Works Apprentice program $223,170.00 X X X
Youth Employment Program $148,750.00 X X X

3. Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities $5,714,545.04 City Net Homeless Services $1,183,307.04 X X X X
Pickleball Court $175,000.00 X X X X
Outdoor Fitness Court - Gibbel Park $277,988.00 X X X X CityWide Park Improvements $1,728,250.00 X X X X
Skate Park $1,950,000.00 X X X X
Children's Patio (Library) $50,000.00 X X X X
Refresh Library Firewall $350,000.00 X X

4. Premium Pay $2,207,500.00 X X

5. Infrastructure $14,500,000.00
Public Works Sewer Infrastructure projects $3,000,000.00 X X X X Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects - Water Storage reservoir (1) $3,500,000.00 X X X X Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects - Replace aging transmission water line from Park Hill’s Tank site (2) $4,500,000.00 X X X X
Public Works Water Infrastructure Projects - Replace aging and failing water main drops that go under storm drain infrastructure (3) $3,500,000.00 X X X X

6. Provisions of Government Services $0.00 N/A

7. Administrative $222,300.00
• Administrative Costs for federal funding management and oversight $222,300.00 X X X X Other Projects - Likely Ineligible - Does not meet Treasury Guidelines: $6,451,491.00 Community Development Neighborhood Enhancement Project $128,000.00 X City Clerk Records Management System $112,491.00 X
Community Development Economic Development Strategic Plan $250,000.00 X Police Multi-purpose Mobile Command Post and Emergency Operations Center $1,200,000.00 X Police External Safety and Infrastructure upgrade at the Main Public Safety Facilities $500,000.00 X Community Center & Citywide Training Facility $500,000.00 X X Fire Station Facility Evaluation/Retrofit/Remodel, Internal Fire Station System Upgrades $2,361,000.00 X Fire Apparatus Replacement - 2 KME Engines $1,400,000.00 X Amount of Proposed Projects $32,651,242.04 $39,102,733.04 Amount of All Projects City ARPA SLFRF Allocation $21,674,344.00 $21,674,344.00 City ARPA SLFRF Allocation Variance -$10,976,898.04 -$17,428,389.04 Variance

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Staff
Recommend
ation
Council Direction on:
 Discussion on funding allocation for $11.7M ARPA
projects
 Approve specific projects
 Explore other projects
 Discussion on $10M ‘Standard Allowance’ election
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Discussion
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