MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
1. WORK STUDY SESSION - 4: 30 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemetmet on this date in a Work StudySessionat 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Council Member Kendrick
Council Member Krupa
Council Member Peterson
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Mayor Males
Absent:
Staff Present: City Manager Prestwich
City Attorney Graham
City Clerk Maier
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for public comments: no one spoke.
5. WORK STUDY ITEM
4. A Consideration of Appointments to the City of Hemet Planning Commission Action:
City Clerk Maier provideda brief presentation, highlightingthat 11 qualifiedcandidateshad submitted applications for consideration and highlighted that Connie Clark, Dana Hill, Gabriel Viramontes, Wil Ochoa, Jacob Beamesderfer, Jesse Felix, Emery Papp, A Manuel Garcia, and Celeste Revuelta were present for interview. City Clerk Maier noted that Jeffrey Moore withdrew his candidacy for the Planning Commission.
The City Council interviewed the nine applicants, requesting information on their experience, flexibility of schedule, and preparation for the interview as it related to the Planning Commissioner role.
By consensus, the City Council ranked the highest qualified candidates Dana Hill, Emery Papp, Jacob Beamsderfer, Wil Ochoa, and Connie Clark.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Dana Hill, Jacob Beamsderfer, and Emery Papp to seats three, four, and five of the Planning Commission which shall expire on April 1, 2027.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Wil Ochoa and Connie Clark to fill seats one and two of the Planning Commission which shall expire on April 1, 2025.
6. ADJOURNMENT OF WORK STUDY SESSION
Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 P. M.
7. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 6:08 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
8. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Council Member Kendrick
Council Member Krupa
Council Member Peterson
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Mayor Males
Absent:
Staff Present: City Manager Prestwich
City Attorney Graham
City Clerk Maier
9. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 6:10 p.m.
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10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9
Number of Cases ( 2)
11. _ ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 7: 00 PM.
REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
12. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
13. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Council Member Kendrick
Council Member Krupa
Council Member Peterson
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Mayor Males
Absent:
Staff Present: City Manager Prestwich
City Attorney Graham
City Clerk Maier
14. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Chris Engel.
15. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Peterson.
16. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated that by consensus, the City Council directed settlement direction for Closed Session Item 10.A from the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session.
16. A City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed Session
17. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizen spoke: Jim Gero, Maria Olivia Sheppard, Donald Kay, Kimberly Maggs, Gregory McAnally, Andrea Jacomet, and Glen Whitlock.
17. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
17. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
18. PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Krupa presented the Diabetes Awareness Proclamation to Danny Ruiz.
18. A Diabetes Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal presented the Lung Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation to Lauri Morris.
18. B Lung Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
Council Member Peterson presented the Military Family Appreciation Month Proclamation to Alfred Ayala Senior, Alfred Ayala Junior, and family.
18. 0 Military Family Appreciation Month Proclamation # - # Council Member Mayor Males presented the USMC 248thBirthday Proclamation to Captain Michael Arellano.
18. D United States Marine Corps 248th Birthday Proclamation # - # Mayor Males presented the Veterans Day Proclamation to Fire Chief Eddie Sell.
18. E Veterans Day Proclamation
Council Member Kendrick presented the Small Business Saturday Proclamation to James Goebel.
18. F Small Business Saturday Proclamation
Mitch Slagerman of Palm Communities presented a PowerPoint presentation on Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities Projects.
18. G Presentation of Proposed Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities # - # Projects in Hemet
Rohini Mustafa of Riverside County, presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Stormwater Permit Program Update.
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18. H Stormwater Permit Program Update # - #
19. RECEIVE AND FILE
19. A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated September 21, 2023, in the amount of $ 1,876, 752. 82, October 5, 2023, in the amount of $ 2, 069, 564. 95, and October 19, 2023, in the amount of $ 1, 320, 615. 27. The Payroll Periods of September 4, 2023 — September 17, 2023, in the amount of $ 910, 264. 07, September 18, 2023 October 1, 2023, in the amount of $ 868, 268. 45, and October 2, 2023 — October 15, 2023, in the amount of $ 858, 231. 53.
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers.
20. CONSENTCALENDAR
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the removal of items Item 20. 0 for separate consideration.
20. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2023 Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2023.
20. 13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution of $ 2, 020, 098 in Grant Funds From the State of California Budget Act of 2022 ( AB 178) or the State of California Budget Act of 2023 ( SB 10 1)
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 2023- 178 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution of $ 2, 020, 098 in Grant Funds From the State of California Budget Act of 2022 ( AB 178) or the State of California Budget Act of 2023 ( SB 101)
20. 0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Application for the California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant in the Amount of $ 50,000. 00 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 2023- 179 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, City Council Meeting
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Approving an Application for a California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant in the amount of $ 50,000. 00 and Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents.
20. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting a Dedication for Public Road Purposes ( Poplar Street)
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 2023-180of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting a Dedication for Public Road Purposes ( Poplar Street)
20. E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Hideaway Tracts 24147- 1 and 31796 and Authorizing the City Engineer to Release the Faithful Performance and Material and Labor Bonds for these Public Improvements in Accordance with the Provisions of the Subdivision Improvement Agreements ( Generally located North of Fruitvale Avenue, West of State Street)
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 2023-181 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Hideaway Tracts 24147-1 and 31796 and Authorizing the City Engineer to Release the Faithful Performance and Material and Labor Bonds for these Public Improvements in Accordance with the Provisions of the Subdivision Improvements Agreements ( Generally located North of Fruitvale Avenue, West of State Street).
20. F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the 2022- 23 S131 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 5755, in the Amount of $ 2, 020, 000, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or $ 202, 000; Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 479, 000 From Fund 221 " Gas Tax" to the Project Account to Fund the Total Project Cost; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer Action -
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 2023-182 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the 2022- 23 S131 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 5755, in the Amount of $ 2,020,000, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or $202, 000; Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 479, 000 of SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRA) Funds to the Project Account to Fund the Total Project Cost; and Authorizing City Council Meeting
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the City Clerk to Recordthe Noticeof Completionupon Acceptanceof the Work by the City Engineer.
20. G A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Approving The First Amendment To The Implementation Agreement Between The City Of Hemet And The Western Riverside Council Of Governments ( WRCOG): To Replace The Amended & Restated Professional Services Agreement Between WRCOG And Yunex Traffic With A New WRCOG Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) Between WRCOG And Yunex Traffic, And An Appendix 2 To The WRCOG PSA Between The City Of Hemet, The WRCOG, And Yunex Traffic To Provide Streetlight Operation & Maintenance Services In The City Of Hemet; AuthorizingThe City ManagerTo ExecuteAll DocumentsRelatedTo The First Amendment To The Implementation Agreement And Appendix 2 To The WRCOG PSA
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 2023-183 Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, ApprovingThe FirstAmendmentTo The ImplementationAgreementBetweenThe CityOf HemetAndTheWesternRiversideCouncilOfGovernments (WRCOG): To Replace The Amended & Restated Professional Services Agreement Between WRCOG And Yunex Traffic With A New WRCOG Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) Between WRCOG And Yunex Traffic, And An Appendix 2 To The WRCOG PSA Between The City Of Hemet, The WRCOG, And Yunex Traffic To Provide Streetlight Operation & Maintenance Services In The City Of Hemet; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Documents Related To The First Amendment To The Implementation Agreement And Appendix 2 To The WRCOG Professional Services Agreement.
20. H A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the 2023/ 24 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( STEP) Grant of $ 115, 000 from the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish an Expenditure Account and Budget for the Grant Period
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt Resolution 2023-184 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, acceptingthe 2023/24 SelectiveTraffic EnforcementProgram (STEP) Grantof $115, 000 from the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety and authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish an expenditure account and budget for the grant period.
21. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
21. A Review and Discuss Recommended Options for Enhanced Arterial Street Sweeping in Commercial Areas
Action:
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Approve to Increase Hemet Arterial Sweeping, Additional Hemet Increased Arterial Sweeping and Center Median/Left-Turn Lane Sweeping; and
2. AdoptResolution2023-185oftheCityCouncilofthe Cityof Hemet, California, Approving AdditionalStreet and CenterMedian/Left-Turn Lane Sweepingwith any Modifications Determined in the Discussion.
21. 13 Review the Results of the Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey ( E& TS) Completed by STC Traffic, Inc. and Consider Options Related to Potential Changes to City Speed Limits Based on the E&TS; and Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California Acting in its capacity as the Legislative Body of the City of Hemet Updating Section 78-69 of Article III of the Hemet Municipal Code
Action -
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED5-0, to introduceandwaivethe first readingof an Ordinance2023of the CityCouncil ofthe Cityof Hemet, California, Actingin itscapacityasthe LegislativeBodyof theCityof Hemet Updating Section 78-69 ( b) of Article III of the Hemet Municipal Code.
22. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Krupa, Council Member Peterson, Mayor Prom Tem Lilienthal, and Mayor Males gave reports.
CITY MANAGER PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich announced the grand opening of the new Skate Park at Gibbel Park.
23. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, MayorMalesadjournedthe meetingat 9: 41 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on December 12, 2023.
APPROVAL:
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Joe Males
Mayor
ATTEST:
John P. Maier, MMC
City Clerk
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