MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
TheCityCounciloftheCityof Hemetmetthisdateina RegularSessionat7:00p.m. intheCity Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Council Member Peterson
Council Member Krupa
Absent: Council Member Meyer
Staff Present: City Manager Prestwich
City Attorney Graham
City Clerk Maier
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to excuse the absence of Council Member Meyer.
3. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Luis Herrejon.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, Adriana Rodriguez and Pat Gregory spoke.
5. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
5. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
6. RECEIVE AND FILE
6. A Investment Report for January 2023
Action:
Byconsensus, the CityCouncilreceivedandfiledthe InvestmentReportfor January2023.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7. A An Ordinance of City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Zone Change ( ZC 20- 001) From R-2 ( Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1 Single -Family Residential Minimum Lot Size 6,000 Square Feet), Located at the Northwest Corner of East Menlo Avenue and Park Avenue ( APN 439- 230- 005; and 018) and Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 37558
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
Jason Ackerman provided a presentation on the 51 -unit proposed project, providing information on compliance requirements for the existing fire code, traffic study, and highlighted that the project was reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Engineer.
The following people spoke or submitted speaker cards about the proposal, expressing concerns about traffic, environmental study, and safety: Cynthia Garcia, Connie Clark, Dick Clark, Terry Larned, Diane Higgins, Michael Kincaid, Ann Smith, Lori Dignan, Marianne Derouin, Julie Throne ( submitted speaker card and donated time to Dick Clark), Ruth Ramirez ( submitted speaker card and donated time to Dick Clark), Mary Hamm ( submitted a speaker card and donated time to Dick Clark), George Garcia, and David Prietto ( President of HFFA). Three people submitted an e -comment: Regina Martinez, Arnold Martinez, and Brandie Ridley in opposition of the proposed project.
Deindra Hampton made a general comment.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to direct staff to provide a staff report addressingresidentsand City Council concernsfor a traffic study to be consideredby the Infrastructure Commission and direct staff to provide a staff report to the Planning Commission for further consideration of the proposed project, regarding the stormwater drainage, emergency vehicle access, safety of pedestrians, and consideration of deliberations by the Infrastructure Commission.
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8. _ CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar.
8. A Approval of the Special and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2023
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to approve the Special and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2023.
8. 13 Consider the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority ( CJPIA) Voting Delegate and Alternate( s) for the Annual Board of Directors Meeting Held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in La Palma, California
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to approve Council Member Jaculin Peterson, as a primaryvotingdelegateand KarleeMeyer, as an alternatevotingdelegate(s) for the July 19, 2023, Annual Board of Directors Meeting in La Palma, California.
8. 0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the use of American Medical Response ( AMR) Penalty Fees to Purchase Needed Components for Emergency Medical Services ( EMS) System Enhancements and Authorizing the Finance Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $ 25, 250, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Related to this Purchase
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to:
Adopt Resolution 2023- 051, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the use of AMR penalty fees to purchase specified medical equipment and services to enhance the Fire Department' s ability to provide medical care and,
2. Authorize the Finance Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of 25,250 in the necessary expenditure accounts, and Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to this purchase.
8. D Consideration of a Letter of Support for Local Government Investment Priorities in the 2023- 2024 State Budget
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Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to approve sending a Letter to Support Local Government Investment Priorities in the 2023- 2024 State Budget.
8. E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, to Approve the Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Hemet CARES Business Support Grant Funding Recommendations for Round Four Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to adopt Resolution 2023- 052, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, to Approve the Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus ( CDBG- CV) Hemet CARES Business Support Grant Funding Recommendations for Round Four.
8. F Fiscal Year 2022 State Homeland Security Program Grant Award Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to:
1. Adopt Resolution 2023- 053, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the FY2022 Grant Funding of $ 14, 354 from the State Homeland Security Grant Program ( SHSGP) through the California State Office of Emergency Services ( CalOES) for the period of January 25, 2023, to May 31, 2024.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to increase estimated revenue and establish appropriations in the amount of $ 14,354 in the Public Safety Grant Fund # 232.
8. G Grant Acceptance Through The State Homeland Security Grant Program - Countywide HazMat Operational Group ( CHOG)
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to:
1. Adopt Resolution 2023-054, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the FY2022 Grant Funding of $ 62, 000 from the State Homeland Security Grant Program ( SHSGP), Administered through Riverside County Emergency Management Department for Countywide HazMat Operational Group ( CHOG), for the period of February 27, 2023, to May 17, 2024.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to increase estimated revenue and establish appropriations in the Public Safety Grant Fund Number 232 to reflect the award amount of $ 62, 000 under CHOG.
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8. H A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, for the Approval of the Barracuda Licensing Renewal by Executing an Agreement with BorderLAN, Inc in the Amount of $ 36, 012. 60; Authorize the Finance Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $ 36, 012. 60; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute this Agreement, Purchase Orders, and all Other Supporting Documents Related to this Agreement.
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to:
Adopt Resolution 2023-055, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, for the Approval of the Barracuda Licensing Renewal by Executing an Agreement with BorderLAN, Inc in the Amount of $ 36, 012. 60; Authorize the Finance Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $ 36,012. 60; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute this Agreement, Purchase Orders, and all Other Supporting Documents Related to this Agreement.
8. 1 Abandon the Public Hearing Previouslyset for the Formation of the City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 and the Authorization of the Levy of a Special Tax Within the City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2023-01 Morgan Crossing)
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to approve the abandonment of the Public Hearing for the Formation of the City of Hemet Community Facility District No. 2023-01 Morgan Crossing).
9. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
9. A The Simpson Park Restoration Project
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to Approve the Simpson Park Restoration Project as proposed by staff and the Rotary Club of Hemet on April 29th, 2023.
9. 13 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-44 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to City Councilmember Residency Requirements
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER MEYER ABSENT), to waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-44 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to City Councilmember Residency Requirements.
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10. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Krupa, Council Member Peterson, Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal, and Mayor Males gave reports. The City Manager provided a brief report.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Joe Males asked Council if there were any requests for Future Agenda Items; no changes were made.
12. - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on April 11, 2023.
Joe Males
Mayor
ATTEST:
John P. Maier, MMC
City Clerk
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