MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 P. M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met 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.
4. 13 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
Closed Session was adjourned at 7: 05 P. M.
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 7:13 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: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John P. Maier
8. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor John Scott.
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal.
10. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated there was no reportable action for Item 4.A and by City Council consensus, settlement direction was provided for Item 4. B.
10. A City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed
Session
11. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizens spoke: William Hendrickson, Andrew Allen, Pat Gregory, Robin Lowe, Rob Cando, Tom Lodge, Carl Martin, Wesley Armstrong, Joanne Dieleman (submitted speaker card and donated time to Wesley Armstrong), Debra Schamber, Richard Strehl, Cecilia Morphis, Matt McPherson, and John Belmont spoke.
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11. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
11. B Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
12. PRESENTATIONS
12. A Proclamation of Recognition for Volunteer Service - Peggy Wales Council Member Kendrick presented the Proclamation to Peggy Wales.
12. 13 Proclamation of Library Sign -Up Month
Council Member Krupa presented the Proclamation to Senior Librarian Kathye Caines and Hemet Public Library Board Trustee Member Larry Butler.
12. 0 Remembrance Day
Council Member Peterson presented the Proclamation to Scott Hudson, Fire Chief Eddie Sell, and Fire Captain David Prietto.
12. D Proclamation of Suicide Prevention Month
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal presented the Proclamation to Clarence Bowser Jr.
12. E Presentation of Certificates to Local Businesses
Mayor Males presented Certificates to Hussein Wehbe, Eric and Priscilla Giandalia, and Edward Wright.
121 Presentation of Simpson Park Restoration Project Certificates Mayor Males, Council Member Kendrick, and Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal presented certificates of recognition to the tree donors of the Simpson Park Restoration Project event that was held in April, 2023. These members include: Hemet Woman' s Club, Hemet Hawk' s, Robin Lowe, Linda Krupa, Hemet San Jacinto Valley Republican Women's Club, Santa Margarita Group, Curt Welshon, Alex Cordero, Clarisa Sanchez, Lamas Housing Project, Greater San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce, Coren Andrews, The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Smith and Corao Family, Larry Butler, the Rotary Club of Hemet, Sage Folk, the Garcia Family and Andrea Murray.
Mayor Males recessed the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Mayor Males called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m.
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13. RECEIVE AND FILE
13. A Investment Reports for June and July 2023
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Investment Reports for June and July 2023.
13. 13 The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated July 27, 2023, in the amount of 2, 142, 211. 07, and August 10, 2023, in the amount of $ 2, 421, 092. 07. The Payroll Periods of July 10, 2023 — July 23, 2023, in the amount of $ 942, 213. 25, and July 24, 2023 — August 06, 2023, in the amount of $ 912, 066. 10 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. 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 to subdivide a 13 -acre parcel into 51 lots for the future construction of single- family residences.
Environmental Action: A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program were prepared, processed, and noticed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ( Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), and the CEQA Guidelines ( 14 California Code of Regulations Section 1500 et seq.).
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
The following residents spoke or submitted a speaker card in opposition of the project: Rob W.
Submitted speaker card, however, donated time to Connie Clark), Connie Clark, Terry Lamed, Michael Kincaid, and Dick Clark.
Jason Ackerman, Site Owner Representative provided a brief presentation, highlighting the project design proposal & process. Mr. Ackerman noted that experts were available both in person and on the Zoom call for questions by the Council. David Atwater, Project Manager, Sandipan Bhattacharjee, Traffic Engineer, and John Gifford, Mantra Representative.
Paul Hermann, Fehr & Peers Representative responded to Council Member inquiries regarding traffic concerns, noting that CalTrans does not need to be notified provided this project generates an average of 35 cars during traffic peak hours and CalTrans must be notified when there is an average of 100 cars during traffic peak hours.
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Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to continue the Public Hearing to October 24, 2023.
14. 13 Urgency Ordinance of the City of Hemet, California, for an Extension of Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Car Washes to August 8, 2024 Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
No speakers were present.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt Extension of Urgency Ordinance 2018 for Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Car Washes to August 8, 2024.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar, removing Items 15.13, 15. F, and 15. K for separate consideration.
15. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 8, 2023 Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the August 8, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
15. 13 Consideration of Proposed Amendment to the City of Hemet Veterans Memorial Etching Policy
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the proposed language amendments as recommended by the City's Infrastructure Commission.
Action:
15. 0 Requesting Approval to Etch Richard Padilla' s Name on the Veterans Memorial Wall at Gibbel Park
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MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the request to add Richard Padilla' s name on the Veterans Memorial Wall at Gibbel Park.
15. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Rescinding Resolution 2022- 143 and Authorizing Investment of City of Hemet Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 147 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, rescinding Resolution 2022- 143 and authorizing investment of City of Hemet monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
15. E An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting by Reference Title 6 of the Riverside County Code of Ordinances ( Ordinance Nos. 534 and 630) by Reference Related to Animal Control
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to waive full reading, introduce by title only ( and the title of the code being adopted by ordinance), and schedule the Ordinance 2019 for adoption following a public hearing at the next available regular meeting of the City Council.
15. F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services Between the City of Hemet and Flock Group, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $ 114, 000 Over Two Years for Flock OS Video Management Services and Eight ( 8) Condor Cameras in Support of the Hemet Police Department Real Time Crime Center Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 148 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Services Between the City of Hemet and Flock Group, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $ 114, 000 Over Two Years for Flock OS Video Management Services and Eight ( 8) Condor Cameras in Support of the Hemet Police Department Real Time Crime Center.
15. G A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting Grant Funding in the Amount of $ 100, 000 from the WaterSMART Small - Scale Water Efficiency Projects Grant Administered through the Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Grant and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Estimated Revenues by $ 100, 000 in Water Fund 571, Establish a Grant Account and Record Supplemental Appropriations of City Council Meeting
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100,000 in the Public Water Utility Fund ( Fund 571) and Transfer $ 100, 052 of Matching Funds from Water Operations to the Grant Account Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 149 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, accepting grant funding in the amount of $ 100, 000 from the WaterSMART Small - Scale Water Efficiency Projects Grant administered through the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the grant and authorize the Administrative Services Director to increase estimated revenues by $ 100, 000 in the Public Water Utility Fund ( Fund 571), Establish a grant account, and record supplemental appropriations of $ 100, 000 in the Public Water Utility Fund ( Fund 571). Additionally, transfer 100,052 of matching funds from Water Operations to the grant account.
15. 1-1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Hemet Unified School District to Form a Community Facilities District within the Territorial Limits of the City of Hemet to Finance Certain Development Impact Fees and Capital Improvements, Embodying a Joint Community Facilities Agreement ( JCFA) Setting Forth the Terms and Conditions of the Community Facilities District Financing; and Authorizing Staff to Cooperate with the Hemet Unified School District in Connection Therewith, all Associated with Tract Map 35392 ( Generally Located West of Cawston Ave., South of Stetson Ave, East of Warren Rd., and North of Thornton Ave.) ( Morgan Crossing Project - Pulte) Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 150 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Hemet Unified School District to Form a Community Facilities District within the Territorial Limits of the City of Hemet to Finance Certain Development Impact Fees and Capital Improvements; Embodying a Joint Community Facilities Agreement ( JCFA) Setting Forth the Terms and Conditions of the Community Facilities District Financing; and Authorizing Staff to Cooperate with the Hemet Unified School District in Connection Therewith, all associated with Tract Map 35392 ( Generally Located West of Cawston Ave., South of Stetson Ave, East of Warren Rd., and North of Thornton Ave.)
15. 1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Stoney Mountain Ranch Tracts 29129- 7, 29129- 8 and 29129- 9 and Authorizing the City Engineer to Reduce the Faithful Performance and Material and Labor Bonds to 25% for these Public Improvements and Subsequently Release the Bonds In Accordance with the Provisions of the Subdivision Improvement Agreements ( Generally Located South of Esplanade Ave., East of Warren Road, and West of Cawston Ave).
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 151 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Stoney Mountain Ranch Tracts City Council Meeting
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29129- 7, 29129- 8 and 29129- 9 and Authorizing the City Engineer to Reduce the Faithful Performance and Material and Labor Bonds to 25% for these Public Improvements and Subsequently Release the Bonds In Accordance with the Provisions of the Subdivision Improvement Agreements ( Generally Located South of Esplanade Ave., East of Warren Road, and West of Cawston Ave).
15. J A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter Agreement with Hemet Non -Sworn Police Employees Association Establishing a Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher Hiring Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus Program and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate Funds to Establish Budget Utilizing Measure U Fund Balance
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve a Resolution 2023- 152 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement with Hemet Non - Sworn Police Employees Association establishing a Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher Hiring Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus Program and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate funds to establish budget utilizing Measure U fund balance.
15. K A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hemet and Hemet Police Officers Association, Establishing a Lateral Police Officer Hiring Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus Program and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate and Establish Budget Using One -Time Funds from Measure U Committed Fund Balance.
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Approve a Resolution 2023- 153 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hemet and Hemet Police Officers Association establishing a Lateral Police Officer Hiring Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus Program; as amended and
2. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate and Establish Budget Using One Time - Funds from Measure U Committed Fund Balance.
16. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
Action:
16. A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Issuance of Subpoenas for Certain Records Related to Transient Occupancy Taxes
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 154 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Issuance of Subpoenas for Certain Records Related to Transient Occupancy Taxes.
16. 13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Professional Service Agreement with Riverside County Department of Animal Services to Provide Animal Control Services for the City of Hemet for a Period of Nine ( 9) Months From October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $ 874, 042. 20, Waive the Procurement Process, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Documents Required to Fulfill the Agreement Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 155 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Professional Service Agreement with Riverside County Department of Animal Services to Provide Animal Control Services for the City of Hemet for a Period of Nine 9) Months From October 1, 2023, to June 30 2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 874, 042. 20, Waive the Procurement Process, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Documents Required to Fulfill the Agreement.
16. 0 Report Back and Consideration of Further Measure U Oversight and Monitoring Options
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to continue item to the next Regular City Council Meeting, to be held on September 26, 2023.
16. D An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Repealing Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 4, ( Infrastructure Commission) and Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 5 ( Planning Commission) to Transfer the Functions and Duties of the Infrastructure Commission to the Planning Commission Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBERKENDRICK, CARRIED 4- 1 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA VOTING NO), to introduce by title only, waive full reading of Ordinance 2020 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Repealing Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 4, ( Infrastructure Commission) and Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 5 Planning Commission) to Transfer the Functions and Duties of the Infrastructure Commission to the Planning Commission, and directing the City Clerk to place the Ordinance for adoption on the next available regular City Council meeting agenda.
17. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Krupa, Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Peterson, Mayor Prom Tem Lilienthal, and Mayor Males gave reports.
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CITY MANAGER PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich announced that a letter was sent to the County of Riverside on behalf of the City, regarding the Citrus Valley Specific Plan and the City has received an Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant of $2,500, 000, by the State of California.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 11:39 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on September 26, 2023.
APPROVAL: ATTEST:
Jo ales An 15Maier, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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