MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 7:00 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. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Terry Larned.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Krupa.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizens spoke: Daniel Cortese, Marianne Derouin, Tom Lodge, Terry Larned, Sonia Lamas, Gail Wesson, Pat Gregory, Stacie Olson, and Ann Smith.
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. PRESENTATIONS
6. A National Hispanic Heritage Month
Council Member Kendrick presented the Proclamation to Sonia Lamas.
6. 13 National Preparedness Month
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal presented the Proclamation to Deputy Fire Chief Webb.
6. 0 Department of Life Safety Code Enforcement Update Presentation Deputy Fire Chief Webb and Battalion Chief Greg Lloyd presented the September 2023 Code Enforcement Update.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the removal of Items 7. 13, 7. C, 7. D, 75,
7. G, and 7. 1-1for separate consideration.
7. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2023 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the September 12, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
7. B Second Reading and Adoption of 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 KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 1 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA VOTING NO), to introduce first reading of Ordinance 2020, waiving further reading of 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, as amended, adding to page 46, line 21 " to serve within the term."
7. 0 Authorizing the Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Cole Huber LLP for City Attorney Services
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Approve the Amended and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Cole Huber LLP for City Attorney Services, retroactively effective to the beginning of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 24 ( July 1, 2023);
2. Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute the Agreement along with any necessary documents to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution 2023- 156;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to utilize the funds already budgeted in Fund 691) City Attorney; and
4. Approve the recommended changes to include: providing the services agreement to be prospective ( not retroactive), providing a bi-annual contract, and invoices to be processed on a monthly basis ( 45 days).
7. 113 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) From the California Office of Emergency Services ( CaIOES) for the Purchase of 14 Laptops and Power Accessories for the Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Estimated Revenues and Record a Supplemental Appropriation of $ 6,487 in Fund ( 232) Public Safety Grants Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 157 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Emergency Management Performance Grant ( EMPG) From the California Office of Emergency Services ( CalOES) for the Purchase of 14 Laptops and Power Accessories for the Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Estimated Revenues and Record a Supplemental Appropriation of 6,487 in Fund ( 232) Public Safety Grants.
7. E Consideration of Solutions for Enhanced Security at the City of Hemet Skate Plaza in Gibbel Park and Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase and Installation of a Wrought Iron Fence to Hemet Fence in the Amount of $ 66,000 and Awarding the Purchase and Installation of a Security Camera System to HDOnTap in the Amount of 15,000 and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 270 in the Amount of $ 81, 000 and a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $ 8, 100 for a total of $ 89, 100 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreements Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve Enhanced Security at the City of Hemet Skate Plaza in Gibbel Park and Consider Adopting A Resolution 2023-158 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase and Installation of a Wrought Iron Fence to Hemet Fence in City Council Meeting
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the Amount of $66,000 and Awarding the Purchase and Installation of a Security Camera System to HDOnTap in the amount of $ 15,000 and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 270 in the Amount of $ 81, 000 and a 10% Contingency in the amount of $8,100 for a total of $89,100 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreements.
7. F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting 536, 786. 10 in SB 821, " Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program" Funding for the Fiscal Year ( FY) 2023- 24 Hemet Various Street Pedestrian Improvements Project, Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish a Supplemental Appropriation of $ 536, 786. 10 into SB821 ( Fund 223) and Establish Measure " A" Match Funds ( Fund 222) in the Amount of $ 383, 213. 90 to the Project Budget, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreement No. 24- 62-013- 00 with the Riverside County Transportation Commission Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Adopt a Resolution 2023-159 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting 536, 786. 10 in SB 821, " Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program" Funding for the FY 23/24 Hemet Various Street Pedestrian Improvements Project.
2. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish a Supplemental Appropriation of 536, 786. 10 into SB821 ( Fund 223) and Establish Measure " A" Match Funds ( Fund 222) in the Amount of $ 383, 213. 90 to the Project Budget.
3. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreement No. 24-62- 013- 00 with the Riverside County Transportation Commission
7. 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 Police Personnel and Training Coordinator Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2023-160 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 Police Personnel and Training Coordinator.
7. 11-11 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 KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt the Resolution 2023-161 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the City's Classification and Compensation Plan for Employee Salary Ranges and direct staff to provide additional transparency efforts, regarding Specialty Pay and Compaction Pay.
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8. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
8. A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the City of Hemet Storefront Vandalism Relief Program and Appropriating an Additional $ 150, 000 From Undesignated General Fund Reserves to the Storefront Vandalism Relief Program
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2023- 162 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the City of Hemet Storefront Vandalism Relief Program and Appropriating an Additional $ 150, 000 to the initial $ 50, 000 from Undesignated General Fund Reserves to the Storefront Vandalism Relief Program.
8. 13 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Article XI ( Maintenance, Security, And Rehabilitation of Abandoned or Vacant Properties) of Chapter 14 (Buildings and Building Regulations) Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce by title only, waive full reading, and authorize the City Clerk to place the Ordinance for adoption on the next available regular City Council meeting agenda, as amended.
8. 0 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Article II ( California Building Code) of Chapter 14 ( Buildings and Building Regulations) to Amend Section 14-41 Related to Expiration of Building Permits Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce by title only, waive full reading, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Amending Article Ii (California Building Code) Of Chapter 14 Buildings And Building Regulations) To Amend Section 14-41 Related To Expiration Of Building Permits and authorize the City Clerk to place the Ordinance for adoption on the next available regular City Council meeting agenda.
8. D Report Back and Consideration of Further Measure U Oversight and Monitoring Options
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER PETERSON, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA VOTING NO), to direct the City Manager to conduct an Request for Proposal ( RFP) process, evaluating a traditional model of an independent audit and evaluating each transaction for Measure U, and providing the proposals to the City Council at a future City Council Meeting, for further review and consideration.
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9. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Meyer asked for Council Comments. Council Member Krupa, Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Peterson, Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal, and Mayor Males gave reports.
CITY MANAGER PRESTWICH
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on October 24, 2023.
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Joe Males
Mayor
ATTEST:
J n P. Maier, MMC
City Clerk
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