MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 P. M.
1. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Council Members Krupa and Peterson
Staff Present:
City Manager: Prestwich
Interim City Attorney: Steven Graham
Clerk: Maier
2. CALL TO ORDER
TheCityCounciloftheCityof Hemetmetthisdateina ClosedSessionat6:00p.m. intheCity Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 6: 02 p.m.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9
Number of Cases ( 1)
5. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
CityCouncilreconvenedfromClosedSessionat 6:46 P.M.
6. WORK STUDY SESSION - 6: 30 P. M.
7. CALL TO ORDER
8. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULESOF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545
9. WORK STUDY ITEM
9. A Discussion and Appointment of Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee Members
Action:
This item was not discussed.
REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
10. CALL TO ORDER
TheCityCounciloftheCityof Hemetmetthisdateina RegularSessionat7:00p.m. intheCity Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
11. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Council Member Krupa
Council Member Peterson
Absent:
Staff Present: City Manager Prestwich
City Attorney Graham
City Clerk Maier
12. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor John Scott.
13. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Dale Garland.
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14. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CityAttorneyGrahamstatedtherewerenoreportableactionsfromthe6:00p.m. Closed Session.
14. A City Attorney's Report regarding Closed Session
15. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, Betty Day, Andrea Jacomet, Betty Griggs, Edgar Vizcarra, Terry Larned, and Bob Beckett spoke.
15. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
15. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
16. PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Peterson presented the proclamation to Larry Blair.
16. A Memorial Day Proclamation
Council Member Krupa presented the proclamation to Public Works Director/ City Engineer Noah Rau.
16. 13 National Public Works Week Proclamation
The Mayor Mentees presented a PowerPoint presentation on their experiences in local government.
16. 0 Mayor Mentee Municipal Government Presentation
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal presented certificates to the Mayor Mentees.
16. D Certificate of Appreciation - Mayor Mentee Program
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
17. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2023 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the amended Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2023, with corrections.
17. 13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Declaring a Hazardous Condition Pursuant to Government Code Sections 39560 et seq.
Relatingto Weeds, Rubbish, and Refuse Upon Parkwaysor PrivateProperty within the City of Hemet
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Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0, to adopta Resolution2023-079 of the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, declaringa hazardous condition pursuant to Government Code Section 39560 Et Seq. relating to weeds, rubbish, and refuse upon parkways or private property within the city; and Set a Public Hearing on June 27, 2023, for objections to the proposed weed abatement.
17. 0 A Resolutionof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Approvingthe Non - Participation in the County of Riverside Urban County Three - Year 2024/ 2025 through 2026/ 2027) Community Development Block Grant CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program ( HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023-080 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Non - Participation in the County of Riverside Urban County Three - Year ( 2024/ 2025 through 2026/ 2027) Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG), HOME Investment PartnershipProgram (HOME) andEmergencySolutionsGrant (ESG) ProgramandAuthorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.
17. D A Resolutionof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Approvingthe City of Hemet's Five -Year Measure ' A' Local Streets and Roads Capital Improvement Plan ( CIP) for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 through Fiscal Year 2027- 2028for the RiversideCountyTransportationCommission (RCTC) Measure 'A' Local Funds Program
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0, to adopta Resolution2023-081 of the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Approvingthe Cityof Hemet's Five -YearMeasure 'A' LocalStreetsandRoadsCapitalImprovementPlan CIP) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 through Fiscal Year 2027-2028 for the Riverside County Transportation Commission ( RCTC) Measure ' A' Local Funds Program
17. E A Resolutionof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Authorizingthe CityManagerto Executea ContractAmendmentto theAgreementforServices betweenthe City of Hemetand West CovinaServiceGroupin the Amountof 94, 178 to add a Jail Management System ( Booking Module) and OnScene Smartphone Application to Existing Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System Services
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023-082 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizingthe City Managerto Executea ContractAmendmentto the Agreement City Council Meeting
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for Servicesbetweenthe City of Hemetand West Covina ServiceGroup in the Amount of 94, 178 to add a Jail Management System ( Booking Module) and OnScene Smartphone Applicationto ExistingComputerAidedDispatchand RecordsManagementSystemServices. 171 Resolutionofthe CityCounciloftheCityof Hemet, California, Approvinga Lease AgreementbetweentheCityof HemetandP2KRealEstate, Inc. for a Substation Office Space for Hemet Police Department Located at 3750 W. Florida Avenue Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023-083 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approvinga LeaseAgreementbetweentheCityof HemetandP2KRealEstate, Inc. for a Substation Office Space for Hemet Police Department Located at 3750 W. Florida Avenue
17. G A Resolutionof theCityCouncilofthe Cityof Hemet, California, AcceptingGrant Funding in the Amount of $ 100, 000. 00 from the WaterSMART Small - Scale WaterEfficiencyProjectsGrantAdministeredthroughthe Departmentof Interior, Bureau of Reclamation and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents and Authorizing the Finance Director to Increase Estimated Revenues by $ 100, 000. 00 in Water Fund 571, Establish a Grant Account and Record Supplemental Appropriations of $ 100, 000. 00 in Water Fund 571, and Transfer $ 100,000.00 of MatchingFundsfrom Water Operationsto the Grant Account.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023-084 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, AcceptingGrantFundingintheAmountof $100,000.00fromtheWaterSMARTSmall - ScaleWaterEfficiencyProjectsGrantAdministeredthroughtheDepartmentof Interior, Bureau of ReclamationandAuthorizingthe CityManagerto ExecuteAll DocumentsandAuthorizingthe Finance Director to Increase Estimated Revenues by $ 100, 000. 00 in Water Fund 571, Establish a Grant Account and Record Supplemental Appropriations of $ 100, 000. 00 in Water Fund 571, and Transfer $ 100,000.00 of MatchingFundsfromWaterOperationsto the GrantAccount.
18. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18. A Discussion of Interview Questions for Appointment of City Council Member District One)
Action:
Byconsensus, the CityCouncildirectedthe CityClerkto providea listof InterviewQuestions for the Interview Process of Qualified Candidates For City Council Member (District One). The questions include:
1. Collaboration and teamwork are essential for effective governance. How would you approachbuildingrelationshipsandworkingwithfellowcouncilmembers, Citystaff, and the community to achieve common goals?
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2. Are you prepared to spend the necessary time that it takes to review agendas and materialsfor CityCouncilMeetings, Committees, and otherfunctions?
3. What do you believe is the number one priority for bringing quality businesses to the City of Hemet? Where do we start?
4. Hemethasmanybuildingsthat are not kept upandthereis waytoo muchtrash. What is your solution for making our city presentable once again?
5. The Cityof Hemethas limitedfinancialresources. As a councilmember, howwouldyou prioritize budget allocations and ensure fiscal responsibility while meeting the needs of the city residents?
6. Hemet is a growing city with a diverse population. How would you ensure equitable accesstoCityservices, resources, andopportunitiesforallresidentsintheCityofHemet, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds?
7. Do you support or oppose the proposed County's Recovery Village within the City limits?
8. The CityCounciloftenneedsto maketoughdecisionsthat my havebothpositiveand negative impacts. Can you provide an example of a difficult decision you have made in the past and how you approached it? What did you learn from that experience?
18. B Consideration and Selection of Allocations for 2023- 24 Program Year Community Development Block Grant
Mayor Males for public comments. Carolina Ayala spoke about the Happier Life — Peer Support Services.
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant funding allocation for Option 1, $ 10, 000 for COH Police Explorers, $ 25,000 for Valley Restart Shelter — Outreach and Navigation, $ 20,000 for My City Youth — After School program ( new), $ 10, 000 for Voices for Children, $ 10, 000 for Care - A -Van Transit, Inc., $ 15,091.40 for Community Pantry — food, rent, and utility assistance, $ 9, 000 for Exceed — Art in the Park, $ 10, 000 for Michelle' s Place Cancer Support Services ( new), and $ 2, 000 for Together on Disabilities.
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0, to approve the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant funding allocation for Option 1, approving funds for total housing and public facilities: $ 200, 000. 04 for COH Engineering, $ 28, 085 for COH Library — Security Services, $ 200, 000 for COH Housing — Rental Property Rehabilitation Program, $ 158,711 for COH Department of Life Safety — Code Enforcement, $ 50,000 for COH Housing — ADA Program, $ 199,889. 00 for COH Housing — Senior/ Disabled Home Rehab Program.
Management Analyst Veronica Allen noted that there are no changes to total Administration funding.
18. 0 DiscussOptionsfor the LibraryOperationin Responseto the ExistingChiller Failure and the Current Situation of no Working Air Conditioning at the Facility City Council Meeting
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Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4-0, to direct staff to rent a chiller and restore normal facility operations, approving an amount not to exceed $ 250, 000 of allocation of funds for the chiller rental, including insurance costs, andfor the City Managerto executean agreementto restorenormalfacilityoperations.
18. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Consulting Services with SoftResources LLC for the Acquisition of an Enterprise Resource Planning Software System in an amount not to exceed $ 330, 204. 90 and Authorizingthe CityManagerto ExecutetheAgreement, PurchaseOrders, and all other SupportingDocumentsrelatedto the Agreementand Authorizingthe Finance Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of 198, 150. 00.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023-085 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approvinga SecondAmendmentto the ProfessionalServicesAgreementfor ConsultingServiceswith SoftResourcesLLCfor the Acquisitionof an EnterpriseResource Planning Software System in an amount not to exceed $330, 204. 90 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement, Purchase Orders, and all other Supporting Documents related to the Agreement and Authorizing the Finance Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $ 198, 150. 00.
18. E An Ordinanceofthe CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, AddingArticle VI " Electronic And Paperless Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests" to Chapter 2 " Administration" of the Hemet Municipal Code Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0, towaivefullreadingandintroducebytitleonlyanOrdinance2012oftheCityCounciloftheCity of Hemet, California, addingArticleVI "Electronicand PaperlessFilingof FairPoliticalPractices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests" to Chapter 2 " Administration" of the Hemet Municipal Code.
16. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Krupa, Council Member Peterson, Mayor Prom Tem Lilienthal, and Mayor Males gave reports.
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA
1. Hemet Housing Authority
2. Investment Oversight Committee
3. Hemet Public Library Board of Trustees
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4. RiversideCountyAirportLandUseCommission5. Leagueof CaliforniaCities
6. RiversideCountyTransportationCommission7.
RiversideTransitAgency8.
WesternRiversideCountyConservationAuthority9.
HemetSanJacintoWaterMasterBoard10. PlanningCommission
COUNCILMEMBERPETERSON
1. InfrastructureCommission
2. Leagueof CaliforniaCities
3. RiversideCountyHabitatConservationAgency4.
WesternSanJacintoWaterMasterBoard5.
RamonaBowlBoardof Directors
6. WesternRiversideCouncilofGovernments7. CAJPIA Board
MAYORPROTEMLILIENTHAL
1. HemetHousingAuthority2. Skate Park Committee
3. CommunityActionCommissionofRiversideCounty4. Leagueof CaliforniaCities
5. RiversideCountyTransportationCommission6.
RiversideTransitAgency * 7.
WesternRiversideCouncilofGovernments
MAYOR MALES
1. Skate Park Committee
2. Leagueof CaliforniaCities
3. WesternRiversideCouncilofGovernments4.
WesternCommunityEnergy5. Planning Commission
AD-HOCCOMMITTEEREPORTS
1. CouncilProtocolsAd -HocCommittee (Peterson/Krupa) 2.
Cleanup/GraffitiAd -HocCommittee (Lilienthal/Males) 3.
HomelessOutreachAd -HocCommittee (Lilienthal) 4.
BusinessOutreachAd -HocCommittee (Males/Lilienthal) 5.
CalTransLiaisonAd -HocCommittee (Peterson/Krupa) 6.
CDBGAd -HocCommittee (Lilienthal/Males) 7.
BannerProgramAd -HocCommittee (Krupa/Males) 8.
VeteranMemorialAd -HocCommittee (Males/Peterson)
CITYMANAGERPRESTWICH
CityManagerPrestwichannouncedtheCity'sBudgetWorkshopthatwilltakeplaceonMay24, 2023 at 1:30 P.M.
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1. 17. FUTUREAGENDAITEMS
MayorMalesaskedCounciliftherewereanyrequestsforFutureAgendaIteMAYORMALES, SECONDBYMAYORPROTEMLILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4- 0,
MOTION BY
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MAYORPROTEMLILIENTHAL, SECONDBYMAYORMALES, CARRIED4-0, torequeststafftoresearchdisabilityprograms, focusingonimprovingOpportunitiesagencies, referthereporttotheInfrastructureCommission for ons deat oon, ands
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1. BroadcastingofCityCouncilMeetings2.
AnimalControlRegulationsforBusinesses3. SolarFeasibility
4. TrafficStudyfortheIntersectionofWarrenRoad/DevonshireAvenue5.
AmericanRescuePlanActFundingAssessmentforSecurityServices
18. ADJOURNMENT
Therebeingnofurtherbusiness, MayorMeyeradjournedthemeeting at 10: 12. m. TheRegularCityCouncilMeetingwill be at 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2023. p next
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