MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION — 6: 30 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 6:31 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: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, and Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 6:33 p.m.
City Attorney Graham requested that the City Council add an Item to the Closed Session Agenda: Item 5.13as the Claim was received after the posting of the Agenda.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to add Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation, Significant exposure to litigation: Claims of Victoria Chavez, Montessa Smith, and Phyllis Freeman.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 Number of Cases ( 1)
5. 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation: Claims of Victoria Chavez, Montessa Smith, and Phyllis Freeman
6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6: 58 P. M.
7. REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
8. 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.
9. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, and Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
10. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Bob Beckett.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Krupa.
12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
12. A. City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed Session Action:
City Attorney Graham stated that by consensus, the City Council provided settlement direction for Item 5.A, from the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session.
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13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizens spoke: Adam Eventov, Reva Knudtson, Dawn Lawrence, Daryl Terrell, Nakesha High, RJ Lemke, Anthony Thomas, and Martha Elva Perez. Martha Elva Perez requested Spanish translation assistance and City Clerk Maier provided a translation of comments to the City Council.
13. A. Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
13. 13. Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, Amending Various Sections of Chapter 90 (Zoning) of the Hemet Municipal Code, including Article XXVI Commercial Zones and Article XXX Manufacturing Zones for inclusion of Manufacture and Assembly, Rental, and Sale of Off -Site Construction Mobile Units in the C -M ( Commercial Manufacturing) Zone; and Storage Yard for Off - Site construction in conjunction with a single -tenant manufacturing facility in the M-2 ( Heavy Manufacturing) Zone
Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) under section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, Anthony Thomas inquired about a follow up plan and time constraints for the proposal and Reva Knudtson inquired about the operation hours for the storage facility.
Council Member Krupa clarified that the staff report before the City Council provides a Municipal Code Amendment to various sections and the report does not encompass information for a specific developer
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Open a public hearing and take testimony, if any; and
2. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance 2024 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, Amending Various Sections of Chapter 90 ( Zoning) of the Hemet Municipal Code, including Article XXVI Commercial Zones and Article XXX Manufacturing Zones for inclusion of Manufacture and Assembly, Rental, and Sale of Off - Site City Council Meeting
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Construction Mobile Units in the C -M ( Commercial Manufacturing) Zone; and Storage Yard for Off -Site construction in conjunction with a single -tenant manufacturing facility in the M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) Zone.
14. 13 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adding Section 90- 1428 of Chapter 90 ( Zoning), Article XL ( Off -Street Parking), of the Hemet Municipal Code of the Trash Enclosure Upgrade Program, and Adding Section 62- 16( n) to Chapter 62, Article II ( Solid Waste Management), Requirements for commercial businesses. ( ZOA 24- 001)
Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) under section 15061( b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, no one spoke.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Open a public hearing and take testimony, if any; and
2. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance 2025of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adding Section 90- 1428 of Chapter 90 ( Zoning), Article XL ( Off -Street Parking), of the Hemet Municipal Code of the Trash Enclosure Upgrade Program, and Adding Section 62- 16( n) to Chapter 62, Article II ( Solid Waste Management), Requirements for commercial businesses.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the removal of Items 15. 13, 15. C, 15. D, 151, 15. G, 15. H, and 15. J for separate consideration.
15. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2023 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2023.
15. 13 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 $ 181, 250 Over Two Years for City Council Meeting
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Twenty -Five ( 25) Flock Condor Cameras in Support of the Hemet Police Department Real Time Crime Center
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 008 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 $ 181, 250 Over Two Years for 25 Flock Condor Cameras in Support of the Hemet Police Department Real Time Crime Center.
15. 0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Five -Year Service Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for 47 Existing Flock Safety Falcon Cameras and to add 20 Flock Safety Falcon Cameras for $ 845, 500
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 009 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Five -Year Service Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for 47 Existing Flock Safety Falcon Cameras and adding 20 Flock Safety Falcon Cameras for $ 845, 500.
15. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Hemet and the Western Riverside Council of Governments ( WRCOG) for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee ( TUMF) Program Agreement to Reimburse TUMF Funds for the Esplanade Improvements TUMF Project CIP 5706
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 010 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California Approving a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Hemet and the Western Riverside Council of Governments ( WRCOG) for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee ( TUMF) Program Agreement to Reimburse TUMF Funds for the Esplanade Improvements TUMF Project CIP 5706.
15. E 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 Facilities Technician
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt 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 Facilities Technician.
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15. F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Third Amendment Agreement with Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore for Continued Representation in Employee - Related Matters, for an Annual Not - to - Exceed Amount of $ 225, 000, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment Agreement
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 011 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the Third Amendment Agreement with Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore for continued representation in Employee - Related Matters, for an annual not - to - exceed amount of 225, 000, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment Agreement.
15. G A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving and Ordering the Summary Vacation of Existing Right -of -Way for Portions of Menlo Avenue and Street B
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 012 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving and Ordering the Summary Vacation of Existing Right -Of -Way for Portions of Menlo Avenue and Street B.
15. 1-11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Bridges, Street, & Traffic Impact Fee ( TIF) Street Improvement Credit Agreement for Facility Construction by and Between the City of Hemet and Pulte Home Company, LLC Associated with the Walden Weaver Road ( Formerly New Stetson Avenue) Street Improvements and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Credit Agreement in the Final Form as Approved by the City Attorney
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 013 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Bridges, Street, & Traffic Impact Fee ( TIF) Street Improvement Credit Agreement for Facility Construction by and Between the City of Hemet and Pulte Home Company, LLC Associated with the Walden Weaver Road ( Formerly New Stetson Avenue) Street Improvements and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Credit Agreement in the Final Form as Approved by the City Attorney.
15. 1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of Automotive and Truck Parts to Gosch Ford in the amount of $ 90, 000 a $ 40,000 increase from the originally approved $ 50, 000 Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Purchase Order) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Purchase Order
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 014 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of Automotive and Truck Parts to Gosch Ford in the amount of $ 90, 000 ( a $ 40,000 increase from the originally approved $ 50, 000 Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Purchase Order) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Purchase Order.
15. J A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Four Live View Technology ( LVT) Mobile Surveillance Units in the amount of $ 226, 949. 90 and to enter into a Three - Year Service Agreement with ADT Commercial/ everOn Solutions for Four LVT Mobile Surveillance Unit Software Subscriptions in the amount of $ 170, 762. 40 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 015 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Four Live View Technology ( LVT) Mobile Surveillance Units in the amount of $ 226, 949. 90 and to enter into a Three - Year Service Agreement with ADT Commercial/ everOn Solutions for Four LVT Mobile Surveillance Unit Software Subscriptions in the amount of $ 170, 762. 40. 15X A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding All American Asphalt the Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 5713, in the Amount of $ 1, 488, 488, 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 Approximately 148,849; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $ 30,000; Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 614, 984 from Fund 221 of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account ( RMRA) Funds 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 COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 016 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding All American Asphalt the Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 5713, in the Amount of $ 1,488, 488, 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 Approximately $ 148,849; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $ 30, 000; Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional 614, 984 from Fund 221 of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account ( RMRA) Funds 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.
16. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
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16. A. Discussion and Consideration of a Proposed City of Hemet Hotel Incentive Program
Action:
By consensus, the City Council provided feedback to the City Manager regarding draft recommendations of Hotel Incentive Program elements for recommended Renovation Methodology, Historic Hotel Methodology, and the City Purchase Option.
16. 113 Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Supporting the Need for Expanded Public Higher Education Institutions Within Southwestern Riverside County and Funding for the Cost of Tenant Improvements to Create an Expanded Presence for California State University, San Marcos at the Mt. San Jacinto College Campus in Temecula Valley Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 017 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Supporting the Need for Expanded Public Higher Education Institutions Within Southwestern Riverside County and Funding for the Cost of Tenant Improvements to Create an Expanded Presence for California State University, San Marcos at the Mt. San Jacinto College Campus in Temecula Valley.
17. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Krupa, Council Member Lilienthal, Mayor Prom Tem Peterson, and Mayor Males gave reports.
CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich informed the public about the Community Meeting on January 31, 2024, at the Hemet Public Library at 5:30 p.m. City Manager Prestwich addressed the need of applicants for the Recruitment for the Mayor Mentee, deadline to apply is February 2, 2024, with a potential extension. City Manager Prestwich reported Coffee with the Police Chief and Coffee with the City Manager on February 14, 2024, from 7 a. m. to 9 a. m. at Starbucks in the intersections of Florida and Palm. City Manager Prestwich addressed the Community Clean -Up is scheduled for Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Library. City Manager Prestwich concluded with Beautify City of Hemet on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to add to the agenda the Catalytic Converter Ordinance and Establish Regulations Prohibitions the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters in the City of Hemet.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 10:29 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on February 13, 2024.
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Joe M les
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