MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:
Joe Males
Mayor (District 4)
Malcolm Lilienthal
Mayor Pro Tem (District 3)
Carole Kendrick
Council Member (District 1)
Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson
Council Member (District 2)
Linda Krupa
Council Member (District 5)
Mark Prestwich
City Manager
Steven Graham
City Attorney
John P. Maier
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA
Thursday, December 7, 2023
City Council Chamber
450 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, California 92543
SPECIAL MEETING AT 3:30 P.M.
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SPECIAL MEETING – 3:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545
At this time, members of the public may only comment on an item appearing on the Special Meeting agenda. Please adhere to the following when addressing the Council:
o Comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less.
o Comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to individual Council Members.
o Please follow the adopted rules of decorum: Resolution No. 4545.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.A Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling a Special Municipal Election on March 5, 2024 and Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City at a Special Municipal Election to be Held on March 5, 2024, the Question of Whether to Make the Office of Treasurer an Appointed Position
Staff Report #23-414 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Ordering The Submission To The Qualified Electors Of The City At A Special Municipal Election To Be Held On March 5, 2024, the Question Of Whether To Make The Office Of Treasurer An Appointed Position; and
2. (If Not Already Adopted Under the Previous Item) Adopt a Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Calling And Giving Notice Of A General Election To Be Held On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, For The Special Election, And
Requesting The Registrar Of Voters, County Of Riverside To Conduct The Election
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5.B Discussion and Possible Action on Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling for a Special Municipal Election on March 5, 2024 and Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City at a Special Municipal Election to be Held on March 5, 2024, the Question of Whether to Make the Office of Mayor an Elected Position Staff Report #23-412 - Pdf
Recommendation:
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It is respectfully recommended that the City Council discuss and consider the following actions:
1. Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City at a Special Municipal Election to be Held on March 5, 2024, The Question of Whether to Make the Office of Mayor an Elected Position; and
2. Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Election to Be Held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, tor the Special Election, and Requesting the Registrar of Voters, County of Riverside to Conduct the Election
6. ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, John Paul Maier, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Hemet, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall located at 445 E. Florida Ave., the Council Chamber located at 450 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, CA, and the City Website.
Date & Time: December 6, 2023 at 3:20 p.m.
Meeting Schedule: The City Council of the City of Hemet regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Closed and Special Sessions will be duly noticed as needed.
Council Agendas: Agendas for Regular Meetings are available for public review on the City’s website at hemetca.gov and in the City Clerk’s Office, 445 E. Florida Ave. typically by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the meeting, but no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Agendas for Closed and Special Sessions are made available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting when possible, but no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: Special City Council Meeting - Dec 07 2023
Department: City Attorney
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney;
☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling a Special Municipal Election on March 5, 2024 and Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City at a Special Municipal Election to be Held on March 5, 2024, the Question of Whether to Make the Office of Treasurer an Appointed Position
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Ordering The Submission To The Qualified Electors Of The City At A Special Municipal Election To Be Held On March 5, 2024, the Question Of Whether To Make The Office Of Treasurer An Appointed Position; and
2. (If Not Already Adopted Under the Previous Item) Adopt a Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Calling And Giving Notice Of A General Election To Be Held On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, For The Special Election, And Requesting The Registrar Of Voters, County Of Riverside To Conduct The Election
BACKGROUND:
Council Members Kendrick, Peterson, and Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal have requested a discussion of a potential ballot measure, proposing questions regarding the Hemet Municipal Code amendment to appoint the Office of Treasurer.
A General Election will be held in California on November 5, 2024 which is when the current term of the elected Treasurer will end. Since the City of Hemet does not conduct stand-alone elections, the City may request consolidation with Riverside County's Consolidated for a Special Election on March 5, 2024, for the proposed Ballot Measure.
If approved, then the City Manager will appoint the City Treasurer under the approved ballot Measure upon the earlier of either (1) the completion of the current elected Treasurer's term or (2) the vacancy in the Office of the Treasurer.
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ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36509 and Elections Code Section 9222, the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, may submit to the electors of the City of Hemet the question of whether the Office of Treasurer shall be an appointed position.
DISCUSSION:
Discuss the following question:
Shall the office of the City Treasurer be appointed?
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
GOAL THREE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City staff, and elected officials to promote togetherness and positivity.
Objective 1: Deliver messaging to the Community that connects, is consistent, and relevant.
Objective 2: Increase transparency for the public.
Objective 3: Increase the community's pride within the City.
GOAL FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.
Objective 1: Develop concepts and programs to increase opportunities for youth recreation.
Objective 2: Develop concepts and programs to enhance the quality of life services.
Objective 3: Develop programs to offer support to the community's businesses
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost to the City for the election, including expenses by the County, will be $70,000 per question to the voters. Funds to cover the costs will need to be appropriated.
ALTERNATIVE(S):
Decline to adopt Resolutions and the Treasurer will continue to be elected.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 Resolution to Call and Hold Election, Question on Treasurer Attachment 2 Resolution to Call and Hold Election Resolution and Consolidate with County Attachment 3 Ordinance Exhibit to City Treasurer
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City of Hemet Resolution No. 2023-XXX
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CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON MARCH 5, 2024, THE QUESTION OF
WHETHER TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF TREASURER AN
APPOINTED POSITION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 36509 and Elections Code Section 9222 the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, may submit to the electors of the City of Hemet the question of whether the Office of Treasurer shall be an appointed position.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET,
CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities within said State, there shall be, and there is hereby called and ordered, held in the City of Hemet, County of Riverside, State of California, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, a municipal election of the qualified electors of said City.
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, pursuant to its right and authority to do so, does hereby determine that there shall be and there is hereby ordered submitted to the qualified electors of said City at said special municipal election the following question, to wit:
“Shall the office of city treasurer be appointive?”
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The words “yes” and “no” shall be so printed on the ballots that the voters may express their choice.
SECTION 3. The full text of the Measure that shall be submitted to the voters of the City of Hemet is attached as Exhibit “A” hereto. The City Clerk shall maintain a copy of the Measure and the proposed Ordinance and shall make the same available for public inspection upon request.
SECTION 4. The City Council respectfully requests that the Board of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters of the County of Riverside consolidate the ballot measure with the election to be held on March 5, 2024.
SECTION 5. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or his designee to pay all election expenses related to this Measure.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters of the County of Riverside, on or before the deadline set by the Registrar of Voters for inclusion on the ballot for March 5, 2024.
SECTION 7. In all particulars not recited by this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections, including but not limited to those provisions of Elections Code Section 10418.
SECTION 8. The notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to give such further notice in time, form, and manner required by law.
SECTION 9. In accordance with Elections Code Sections 9282(b) and 9283, arguments for or against the Measure, not exceeding 300 words in length and signed by no more than five (5) persons, may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to December 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. after which no arguments for or against the Measure may be
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submitted. The City Council authorizes the Mayor, in conduction with up to four (4) other registered voters of the City, one of whom may also be a Cou ncilmember to file a written argument in favor of the Measure and submit it to the City Clerk by the deadline above.
SECTION 10. In accordance with Elections Code Section 9285, rebuttal arguments, not exceeding 250 words and signed by no more than five (5) persons, may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to December 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
SECTION 11. In accordance with Elections Code Section 9280, the City Attorney is directed to file with the City Clerk an impartial analysis of the Measure, not to exceed 500 words, showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the Measure, prior to December 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
SECTION 12. That during the period commencing December 19, 2023 and ending on December 28, 2023, the City Clerk shall make available for public inspection the arguments filed for and against the Measure as well as the impartial analysis.
SECTION 13. City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 14. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 2023.
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Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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City of Hemet Resolution No. 2023-XXX
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 7th day of December, 2023, and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
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CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEMET, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF
A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 5, 2024 , FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION, AND
REQUESTING THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, COUNTY
OF RIVERSIDE TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION
The City Council of the City of Hemet (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, the City Council of the City of Hemet, calls and orders to be held in the City of Hemet, California, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, a consolidated special municipal election; and
WHEREAS, The City Council requests the Register of Voters, County of Riverside, to conduct the consolidated election.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE TO:
SECTION 1 . That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities within said state, there shall be, and there is hereby called and ordered held in the City of Hemet, California on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, a special municipal election of the qualified electors of said city.
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
SECTION 3. That the polls for said election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. on the day of the election, and shall remain open continuously from said time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same day when said polls shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code §10242, except as provided in § 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
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SECTION 4. That in all particulars not recited in this Resolution, said election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections in said city.
SECTION 5. That the City shall reimburse the County Registrar of voters for services performed when the work is completed and upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill.
SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 7. That the City Clerk is directed to forward without delay to the County Registrar of Voters a certified copy of this Resolution.
SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December 2023.
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Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 14th day of June 2023, and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
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CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. xxxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING HEMET MUNICIPAL
CODE TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF TREASURER
APPOINTIVE
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF HEMET DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Legislative Actions
A. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by a majority of the electorate of the City of Hemet.
B. Section 2-155 of the Hemet Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 2-155. – Office of the City Treasurer
a) Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 36501, 36508, and 36510 there is hereby established the Office of the City Treasurer. The City Treasurer shall be appointed by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the City Manager and shall not be required to be a resident or elector of the City.
b) The City Treasurer shall perform all such duties as may be imposed by State law or by this Code.
c) The City Treasurer shall execute a bond in an amount fixed by Resolution of the City Council.
d) The qualified electors of the City of Hemet at a Municipal Election held on March 5, 2024 approved a City -initiated ballot measure which converted the elected Office of City Treasurer to an appointive office. The first appointment to the Office
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of City Treasurer as authorized under subsection (A), above, shall be made upon the earlier of the following:
1. Upon the expiration of the term of office of the currently elected City Treasurer; or
2. A vacancy of such office.
C. Section 2-156 through 2-159 are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. Severability.
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The People of the City of Hemet hereby declare that they would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. Publication.
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in any manner authorized by law.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect 10 days after the City Council declares and certifies the results of the election by resolution.
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INTRODUCED at the special meeting of Hemet City Council on December 7, 2023.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA this 5th day of March, 2024.
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ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was approved for placement on the ballot at the special meeting of the Hemet City Council on the 7th day of December, 2023, and was passed by the following vote:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: Special City Council Meeting - Dec 07 2023
Department: City Attorney
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney;
☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Discussion and Possible Action on Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling for a Special Municipal Election on March 5, 2024 and Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City at a Special Municipal Election to be Held on March 5, 2024, the Question of Whether to Make the Office of Mayor an Elected Position
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council discuss and consider the following actions:
1. Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City at a Special Municipal Election to be Held on March 5, 2024, The Question of Whether to Make the Office of Mayor an Elected Position; and
2. Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Election to Be Held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, tor the Special Election, and Requesting the Registrar of Voters, County of Riverside to Conduct the Election
BACKGROUND:
Council Members Kendrick, Peterson, and Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal have requested a discussion of a potential ballot measure, proposing questions regarding a Hemet Municipal Code amendment to make the Office of Mayor an elected position.
The Governing body must file a resolution with the Registrar of Voters no later than December 8, 2023. Registrar of Voters will forward the resolution to the Board of Supervisors. The resolution calling the election must be adopted at the same time as the resolution requesting consolidation.
A General Election will be held in California on November 5, 2024 at the same time as the City's General Municipal Election. Therefore, in order for the voters to have the opportunity to elect a Mayor at the November 2024 election, the voters must first establish that the Office of Mayor is an elected office at the Primary Election held in California on March 5, 2024. As the City of Hemet does not conduct stand-alone elections, the City may request consolidation of the proposed ballot measures with the Primary Election conducted by Riverside County on March 5, 2024.
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If the of one position, elected an be Mayor of Office the having approve voters the three Councilmember seats up for election in November 2024 will be converted to the Mayor's seat. This will require that the City of Hemet redraw District boundaries to reduce the number of Districts from five to four.
ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 34900-34906 and Elections Code Section 9222, the City Council of the City of Hemet may submit to the electors of the City of Hemet the questions of whether the Office of Mayor shall be an elected position and whether the Mayor should serve a 2-year or 4- year term.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to the Government Code, all three of the following questions must be submitted as three separate ballot measures:
“Shall the electors elect a mayor and four city councilmembers?” “Shall the term of office of mayor be two years?”
“Shall the term of office of mayor be four years?”
If the first question passes with a majority, then whichever measure relating to the length of receiving the highest number of affirmative votes will control (Elections Code Section 9221).
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
GOAL THREE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City staff, and elected officials to promote togetherness and positivity.
Objective 1: Deliver messaging to the Community that connects, is consistent, and relevant.
Objective 2: Increase transparency for the public.
Objective 3: Increase the community's pride within the City.
GOAL FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.
Objective 1: Develop concepts and programs to increase opportunities for youth recreation.
Objective 2: Develop concepts and programs to enhance the quality of life services.
Objective 3: Develop programs to offer support to the community's businesses
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost to the City for the election, including expenses by the County of Riverside, will be $70,000 per question to the voters. The total estimated costs will be $210,000. Funds to cover the costs will need to be appropriated.
ALTERNATIVE(S):
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Decline to adopt the Resolutions. The Mayor would continue to be appointed by the City Council on an annual basis.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 Resolution Call and Hold Election Question on Mayor Attachment 2 Resolution to Call and Hold Election Resolution and Consolidate with County (1) Attachment 3_ Ordinance Exhibit A to Mayor
Attachment 4_ Ordinance Exhibit B to Mayor
Attachment 5_ Ordinance Exhibit C to Mayor
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CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON MARCH 5, 2024, THE QUESTION OF
WHETHER TO MAK E THE OFFICE OF MAYOR AN
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LECTED POSITION
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HEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 34900 -34906 and Elections Code Section 9222 the City Council of the City of Hemet may submit to the electors of the City of Hemet the questions of whether the Office of Mayor shall be an elected position and whether the Mayor should serve a 2-year or 4-year term.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET,
CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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ECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities within said State, there shall be, and there is hereby called and ordered, held in the City of Hemet, County of Riverside, State of California, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, a municipal election of the qualified electors of said City.
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, pursuant to its right and authority to do so, does hereby determine that there shall be and there is hereby ordered submitted to the qualified electors of said City at said special municipal election the following three questions as separate ballot measures, to wit:
“Shall the electors elect a mayor and four city councilmembers?” “Shall the term of office of mayor be two years?”
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City of Hemet Resolution No. 2023-
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“Shall the term of office of mayor be four years?”
The words “yes” and “no” shall be so printed on the ballots for each of the Measures that the voters may express their choice.
SECTION 3. The full text of the three M easures that shall be submitted to the voters of the City of Hemet are attached as Exhibit “A” (elect the mayor), Exhibit “B” (2- year term) and Exhibit “C” (4-year term) hereto. The City Clerk shall maintain a copy of the Measures and the proposed Ordinances and shall make the same available for public inspection upon request.
SECTION 4. The City Council respectfully requests that the Board of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters of the County of Riverside consolidate the Measures with the election to be held on March 5, 2024.
SECTION 5. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or his designee to pay all election expenses related to these Measures.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters of the County of Riverside, on or before the deadline set by the Registrar of Voters for inclusion on the ballot for March 5, 2024.
SECTION 7. In all particulars not recited by this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections, including but not limited to those provisions of Elections Code Section 10418.
SECTION 8. The notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to give such further notice in time, form, and manner required by law.
SECTION 9. In accordance with Elections Code Sections 9282(b) and 9283, arguments for or against the Measures, not exceeding 300 words in length and signed
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by no more than five (5) persons, may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to December 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. after which no arguments for or against the Measures may be submitted. The City Council authorizes the Mayor, in conduction with up to four (4) other registered voters of the City, one of whom may also be a Councilmember to file a written argument in favor of the Measures and submit it to the City Clerk by the deadline above.
SECTION 10. In accordance with Elections Code Section 9285, rebuttal arguments, not exceeding 250 words and signed by no more than five (5) persons, may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to December 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
SECTION 11. In accordance with Elections Code Section 9280, the City Attorney is directed to file with the City Clerk an impartial analysis of each of the Measures, not to exceed 500 words each, showing the effect of the Measures on the existing law and the operation of the Measures, prior to December 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
SECTION 12. That during the period commencing December 19, 2023, and ending on December 28, 2023, the City Clerk shall make available for public inspection the arguments filed for and against the Measures as well as the impartial analyses.
SECTION 13. City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
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P ASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 2023. ___
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Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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tate of California )
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEMET, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF
A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 5, 2024 , FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION, AND
REQUESTING THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, COUNTY
OF RIVERSIDE TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION
The City Council of the City of Hemet (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, the City Council of the City of Hemet, calls and orders to be held in the City of Hemet, California, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, a consolidated special municipal election; and
WHEREAS, The City Council requests the Register of Voters, County of Riverside, to conduct the consolidated election for proposed ballot measure(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE TO:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities within said state, there shall be, and there is hereby called and ordered held in the City of Hemet, California on Tues day, March 5, 2024, a special municipal election of the qualified electors of said city.
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
SECTION 3. That the polls for said election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. on the day of the election, and shall remain open continuously from said time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same day when said polls shall be closed, pursuant to Elections Code §10242, except as provided in § 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
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SECTION 4. That in all particulars not recited in this Resolution, said election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections in said city.
SECTION 5. That the City shall reimburse the County Registrar of voters for services performed when the work is completed and upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill.
SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 7. That the City Clerk is directed to forward without delay to the County Registrar of Voters a certified copy of this Resolution.
SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December 2023.
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Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 14th day of June 2023, and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members: None
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ABSENT: Council Members: None
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
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CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. xxxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING HEMET MUNICIPAL
CODE TO MAKE THE OFFICE OF MAYOR ELECTED
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF HEMET DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Legislative Actions
a) This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by a majority of the electorate of the City of Hemet.
b) Section 2-32(a) of the Hemet Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 2-32. – Office of the Mayor
(a) Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 34900-34906 there is hereby established the Office of the Mayor. The Mayor shall be elected by the People of the City of Hemet beginning at the general municipal election in November 2024.
The Mayor shall perform all such duties as may be imposed by State law or by this Code. If the Mayor is absent or unable to act, the Mayor pro tempore shall serve until the Mayor returns or is able to act. The Mayor shall be the official head of the City of Hemet for all ceremonial purposes. For all other purposes, the Mayor is a member of the City Council and has all the powers and duties of a member of the City Council.
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SECTION 2. Severability.
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The People of the City of Hemet hereby declare that they would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. Publication.
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in any manner authorized by law.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect 10 days after the City Council declares and certifies the results of the election by resolution.
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INTRODUCED at the special meeting of Hemet City Council on December 7, 2023.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA this 5th day of March, 2024.
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Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was approved for placement on the ballot at the special meeting of the Hemet City Council on the 7 th day of December, 2023, and was passed by the following vote:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. xxxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
HEMET, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING HEMET
MUNICIPAL CODE TO SET THE
TERM OF OFFICE OF MAYOR
TO TWO YEARS
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF HEMET DO
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Legislative Actions
a) This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by a majority of the electorate of the City of Hemet.
b) Section 2-32(b) of the Hemet Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
Section 2-32. – Office of the Mayor
(b) The term of the Office of Mayor shall be two years.
SECTION 2. Severability.
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
People of the City of Hemet hereby declare that they would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. Publication.
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in any manner authorized by law.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect 10 days after the City Council declares and certifies the results of the election by resolution if it receives more affirmative votes than the competing measure appearing on the same ballot which
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INTRODUCED at the special meeting of Hemet City
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PEOPLE
OF THE CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA this 5th day of
March, 2024.
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Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was
approved for placement on the ballot at the special
meeting of the Hemet City Council on the 7 th day of
December, 2023, and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. xxxx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
HEMET, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING HEMET
MUNICIPAL CODE TO SET THE
TERM OF OFFICE OF MAYOR
TO FOUR YEARS
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF HEMET DO
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Legislative Actions
a) This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by a majority of the electorate of the City of Hemet.
b) Section 2-32(b) of the Hemet Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
Section 2-32. – Office of the Mayor
(b) The term of the Office of Mayor shall be four
years.
SECTION 2. Severability.
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect
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the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The People of the City of Hemet hereby declare that they would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. Publication.
The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in any manner authorized by law.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect 10 days after the City Council declares and certifies the results of the election by resolution if it receives more affirmative votes
than the competing measure appearing on the
same ballot which would set the term of
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INTRODUCED at the special meeting of Hemet City
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PEOPLE
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March, 2024.
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Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was
approved for placement on the ballot at the special
meeting of the Hemet City Council on the 7 th day of
December, 2023, and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
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ABSENT: Council Members:
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. XXXX 1
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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