MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
CLOSED SESSION -- 6: 00 P. M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met on this date in a Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. in the City 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 Members Kendrick, Krupa, and Peterson
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John P. Maier
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: 01 p. m.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representative: Mark Prestwich, City Manager Employee Organization: HMMA, HFFA, HPMA, HPOA, HNSPEA, SEIU, and Unrepresented Employees.
5. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6: 56 PM.
REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
6. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met on this date in a Regular Session at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
7. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, and Peterson
Staff Present:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
8. INVOCATION
Mark Prestwich
Steven Graham
John P. Maier
Invocation was given by Larry Butler.
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Krupa.
10. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated there were no reportable actions from the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session.
10. A City Attorney' s Report Regarding Closed Session
11. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizens spoke: Cindy Beathard, Louis Martinez, Fred Bergloff, Cindy Bakay, Andrew Allen, Tony LoPiccolo, Robby Carbone (submitted speaker card but did not speak), " P. J.", Stephanie Bruce, Judith McPherson, Roger LeClere, Matt McPherson, Simon Chu, and Ann Smith.
11. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
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Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
12. PRESENTATIONS
12. A National Back - to - School Month Proclamation
Council Member Kendrick presented the National Back to School Month Proclamation.
12. 13 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Hemet Public Library Kathye Caines and Library Board Trustee Felicia Young presented Hemet Library Bags to the City Council.
13. RECEIVE AND FILE
13. A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated June 29, 2023, in the amount of 3,530,507.90, and July 13, 2023, in the amount of $4,802,734.14. The Payroll Periods of June 12, 2023 — June 25, 2023, in the amount of $ 885, 911. 26, and June 26, 2023 — July 9, 2023, in the amount of $ 877, 080. 45 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers.
13. 13 Investment Report for May 2023
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Investment Report for May 2023.
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14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. A Urgency Ordinance 2015 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, Establishing a Forty - Five ( 45) Day Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Car Washes to take Effect Immediately Upon Adoption, and Determination of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Open the Public Hearing and receive testimony, if any; and
2. Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Urgency Ordinance 2015 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, establishing a forty- five ( 45) day moratorium on the establishment or expansion of car washes to take effect immediately upon adoption, as amended.
14. B A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 through Fiscal Year 2027- 2028 Capital Improvement Program ( CIP) for the City of Hemet and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish Total Project Appropriations per the CIP for New Requests Only
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Hold a Public Hearing and take testimony, if any; and
2. Adopt a Resolution 2023- 146 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 through Fiscal Year 2027- 2028 Capital Improvement Program ( CIP) for the City of Hemet; and
3. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish total project appropriations per the CIP for new requests only.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the removal of Items 15. A, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, O, and P for separate consideration.
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15. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2023 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2023, as amended.
15. 13 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2016, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-452 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Increase the General Fund Reserve Minimum Balance From 20 Percent to 40 Percent
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance 2016, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-452 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Increase the General Fund Reserve Minimum Balance.
15. 0 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2017, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2022- 02 (Saddle Point II) authorizing the levy of a special tax therein
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to waive full reading and adopt an Ordinance 2017 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2022- 02 ( Saddle Point II) authorizing the levy of a special tax therein.
15. D Reappointment of Noah Seaton to Serve on the City of Hemet Public Library Board of Trustees until the term expiration of June 30, 2026, and the Appointment of Larry Butler to fill One ( 1) Vacant Seat, to Serve until the Term Expiration of June 30, 2025
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to reappoint Noah Seaton to Serve on the City of Hemet Public Library Board of Trustees until the term expiration of June 30, 2026, and the Appointment of Larry Butler to fill One ( 1) Vacant Seat, to Serve until the Term Expiration of June 30, 2025.
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15. E Appointment of Commissioners to Fill One ( 1) Vacancy and Re -appointment of Two ( 2) Commissioners on the City of Hemet Infrastructure Commission Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4- 1 ( MAYOR MALES VOTING NO), to:
1. Appoint Lori VanArsdale as Commissioner on the City of Hemet Infrastructure Commission to fill one vacancy with term expirations of August 1, 2025.
2. Re -appoint Jeffery Moore and William Hendrickson as Commissioners on the City of Hemet Infrastructure Commission with a term expiration of August 1, 2025. 155 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Amendment to the City' s Classification and Compensation Plan to Include the Revised Position of Media and Intelligence Analyst
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 130 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving an amendment to the City's Classification and Compensation Plan to include the revised position of Media and Intelligence Analyst.
15. G A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Amendment to the City' s Classification and Compensation Plan to Include the Revised Position of Senior Engineering Technician
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 131 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving an amendment to the City's Classification and Compensation Plan to include the revised position of Senior Engineering Technician.
15. H A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the City' s Classification and Compensation Plan for Employee Salary Ranges Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the Resolution 2023- 132 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, City Council Meeting
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California, Approving the City's Classification and Compensation Plan for Employee Salary Ranges.
15. 1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of a 2023 BearCat G3 Armored Rescue Vehicle for the Amount of 369, 541. 56, from LENCO Armored Vehicles utilizing funds in account 115- 3000- 5400, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and Purchase Orders in Support of the Agreement
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 133 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of a 2023 BearCat G3 Rescue Vehicle ( hereinafter G3 Rescue Vehicle) for the Amount of $ 369, 541. 56 from LENCO Armored Vehicles utilizing the funds in account 115- 3000- 5400 ( Measure U Fund Balance), and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and Purchase Orders in Support of the Agreement.
15. J A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Purchase of One 2023 Ford F-350 Gas Engine Truck with Scelzi Custom Body in the Amount of $ 79,850. 11 from Sunrise Ford and Awarding the Purchase of Pacific Tek Valve Exercise Equipment and Accessories in the amount of 83,029. 13 from Pres Tech, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Order in Support of the Award and Declaring Vehicle # 9048 Surplus to be Sold at Auction
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 134 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Purchase of One 2023 Ford F-350 Gas Engine Truck with Scelzi Custom Body in the Amount of 79,850. 11 from Sunrise Ford and Awarding the Purchase of Pacific Tek Valve Exercise Equipment and Accessories in the amount of $ 83,029. 13 from Pres Tech, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Order in Support of the Award and Declaring Vehicle # 9048 Surplus to be Sold at Auction.
15. K A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Purchase of One ( 1) 2026 Compressed Natural Gas ( CNG) Ford F- 750 Truck with an Altec Aerial Body in the Amount of $ 311, 523 and Two ( 2) 2026 Gas Ford F- 750 Trucks with Altec Aerial Bodies in the Amount of $ 418, 994 from Altec Industries, Inc. Utilizing Sourcewell Contract # 110421 - ALT and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Purchase Orders in Support of the Awards and Declaring Vehicles # 8222, # 8223 and # 8245 Surplus to be Sold at Auction Upon Commissioning the Replacement Equipment City Council Meeting
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 135 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of One ( 1) 2026 Compressed Natural Gas ( CNG) Ford F-750 Truck with an Altec Aerial Body in the Amount of $ 311, 523 and Two ( 2) 2026 Gas Ford F- 750 Trucks with Altec Aerial Bodies in the Amount of $ 418, 994 from Altec Industries, Inc. Utilizing Sourcewell Contract # 110421 -ALT and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Purchase Orders in Support of the Awards and Declaring Vehicles # 8222, # 8223 and # 8245 Surplus to be Sold at Auction Upon Commissioning the Replacement Equipment. 151 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Agreement Between the City of Hemet and Arcadia EcoSolutions Inc. for a Not to Exceed Amount of $ 198,968 and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Revenue Projections by $ 198,968 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Purchase Orders in Support of the Agreement Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 136 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Agreement between the City of Hemet and Arcadia EcoSolutions Inc. for a Not to Exceed Amount of $ 198,968 and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Revenue Projections by $ 198,968 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Purchase Orders in Support of the Agreement.
15. M A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Final Payment to CSG Consultants, Inc. ( CSG) in the Amount of $ 17, 439.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 137 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, Approving Payment of the Final Outstanding Invoices from CSG Consultants, Inc. totaling 17, 439.
15. N A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Levy of an Annual Special Tax for the City of Hemet, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2005- 01 ( Public Safety Services), Community Facilities District No. 2019- 01 ( McSweeny), Community Facilities District No. 2021- 01 (Saddle Point), Community Facilities District No. 2021- 02 ( Heritage Pointe), and Community Facilities District No. 2022- 02 ( Saddle Point II) for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolutions 2023- 138, 2023- 139, 2023- 140, 2023- 141, 2023- 142 of the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Authorizingthe Levyof an AnnualSpecialTax for the Cityof Hemet, Actingin its Capacityas the LegislativeBodyof CommunityFacilitiesDistrict No. 2005- 01 ( Public Safety Services), Community Facilities District No. 2019-01 (McSweeny), Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Saddle Point), Community Facilities District No. 2021- 02 ( Heritage Pointe), and Community Facilities District No. 2022-02 (Saddle Point II) for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.
15. 0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement ( SIA), Improvement Security, and Final Tract Map No. 35392, Generally Located West of Cawston Ave., East of Warren Rd., North of Thornton Ave., and South of Stetson Ave. ( Pulte Home Company LLC)
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023-143 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA), Improvement Security, and Final Tract Map No. 35392, Generally Located West of Cawston Ave., East of Warren Rd., North of Thornton Ave., and South of Stetson Ave. ( Pulte Home Company LLC)
15. P A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Three Year Agreement for Services between the City of Hemet and the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform for Technical Assistance on the California Violence Intervention and Prevention ( CaIVIP) Grant in the amount of $ 254,320.00 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve all documents related to the Agreement
Action:
Staff requested to remove this item from the Agenda for consideration at a later date.
16. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
16. A Discussion and Consideration of Options to Enhance Security at the City of Hemet Skate Plaza in Gibbel Park
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to approve the lighting, fencing, & webcam streaming cameras for the City of Hemet Skate Plaza Security Enhancementsand Provide Directionto the City City Council Meeting
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Manager to find funding sources from the General Fund and other available grant funding sources, including ARPA Funding or other grant opportunities.
16. 13 Consideration of Downtown Farmer' s Market Expansion Mayor Males requested Matt McPherson and Simon Chu to speak regarding the consideration of the Downtown Farmer' s Market Expansion.
Mayor Males recognized Andrew Allen to speak regarding the Downtown Farmer's Market Expansion location.
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to continue the City Council Meeting past 10:00 p.m.
Action:
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to work with the applicant on a Temporary Use Permit for possible locations 1, 3, and 5, providing a formal report to the City Council at a future meeting for consideration, addressing parking, porta potty needs, trash receptacles, exempt fees associated to the City; directed staff to provide a parking analysis (300 ft radius) for a Saturday 5:00 p.m -9:00 p.m. timeframe in the downtown area; directed staff to notify neighboring businesses and provide feedback received to the City Council. City Attorney Graham added that a license agreement for the use of parking lot(s) will be provided for City Council consideration.
16. 0 Review Available Solutions for the Replacement of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning ( HVAC) System at the Hemet Public Library and Consider Adopting a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase and Installation of a York Air -Cooled Chiller and Metasys Controls System, Including Replacement of All Control Valves, to Johnson Controls Inc. in the Amount of $ 772, 205 Utilizing Omnia Partners contract # R200402 and a 10% Contingency in the amount of $ 77, 220 for a Total of $849, 425 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Replacement of the HVAC System at the Hemet Public Library and Adopt a Resolution 2023-145 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase and Installation of a York Air -Cooled Chiller and JCI Metasys Controls Retrofit, Including Replacement of All Control Valves, to Johnson Controls Inc. in the Amount of $ 772, 205 Utilizing Omnia Partners contract # R200402 and a 10% Contingency in the amount of $ 77, 220 for a Total of $849, 425 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement.
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17. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Krupa, Council Member Peterson, Council Member Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal, and Mayor Males gave reports.
CITY MANAGER PRESTWICH
City ManagerPrestwichannouncedthatTori Robertsis the newAdministrativeServices Director.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Therebeingnofurtherbusiness, MayorMalesadjournedthe meeting, honoringthe three killed in action of firefighting, Cal Fire Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and pilot Tony Sousa at 10:29 p.m. Mayor Males requested a moment of silence and expressed sorrow to the families. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on September 12, 2023.
APPROVAL:
Joe Males
Mayor
ATTEST:
John P. Maier, MMC
City Clerk
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