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City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
1. WORK SHOP - 5: 00 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 5:07 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 Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa*, and Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
City Clerk Maier received a request from Council Member Krupa to participate remotely.
City Clerk Maier announced to the City Council to excuse Council Member Krupa under Just Cause provisions of AB 361, and per Section 54953 of the Brown Act allow Council Member Krupa to participate remotely via Zoom -teleconference. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4- 0, to approve Council Member Krupa' s request to participate remotely.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 1 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. A California Housing Code Updates Workshop
Action:
The City Council received a presentation on proposed City of Hemet Zoning Code updates, resulting from the passage of California Housing Code legislation between 2022 and 2023.
Council Member Kendrick expressed concerns with AB 68: reducing setbacks, SB 13: prohibiting impact fees, AB 51: prohibiting fees, preliminary review timelines, short- term vacation rental ordinance status, collection of impact fees, and affordable housing streamlining process.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Males adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
7. CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 P. M.
8. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 6:00 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 Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa*, and Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
Council Member Krupa participated remotely.
10. 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: 02 p.m.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
11. A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957. 6
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Agency Designated Representative: Mark Prestwich, City Manager Employee Organization: HMMA, HFFA, HPMA HPOA, HNSPEA, and SEIU and Unrepresented Employees
12. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
13. REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
14. ' CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
15. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa*, and Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
Council Member Krupa participated remotely.
16. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Virgestine Nickerson.
17. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Kendrick.
18. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated there were no reportable actions from the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session.
18. A City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed Session
19. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; Germina Demers, Abigail Perez, Scott Garrett, Pat Gregory, and Mondell Singleton spoke.
19. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
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19. 113 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
20. PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Lilienthal presented the Proclamation for National Black History Month.
20. A National Black History Month Proclamation
21. RECEIVE AND FILE
21. A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated December 28, 2023, in the amount of $ 2, 029, 587. 46, and January 11, 2024, in the amount of $ 1, 580, 469. 36. The Payroll Periods of December 11, 2023 — December 24, 2023, in the amount of 926, 679. 37, and December 25, 2023 — January 7, 2024, in the amount of 988, 426. 62
Action:
The City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers.
22. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Consent Calendar.
22. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2024 and January 30, 2024
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2024, and January 30, 2024.
22. 113 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Professional Services Agreements to the Three Top Ranked Firms for On -Call, As Needed Professional Geotechnical Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreements as Approved in Final Form by the City Attorney
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 018 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Professional Services Agreements to the Three Top Ranked Firms for On - Call, As Needed Professional Geotechnical Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreements as Approved in Final Form by the City Attorney.
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22. 0 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Grant Award for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program, providing Authorization for the Addition of a New Position ( Community Solutions Coordinator) to the Authorized Position Listing, Including Allocation of Appropriations to Fund the Position, Authorizing the Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations of $ 682, 752, 50, for the Award of the Encampment Resolution Funding Program in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund, fund 266, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Related Documents
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 019 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the grant award for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program; providing Authorization for the addition of a new position (Community Solutions Coordinator) to the authorized positions listing, including allocation of appropriations to fund the position, Authorizing revenue and expenditure appropriations for the award of the Encampment Resolution Funding Program ( Fund 226), in the amount of $682, 752. 50, and Authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents.
23. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
23. A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 82- 77 of the Hemet Municipal Code Authorizing the Adoption of a Residential Water Shutoff Policy
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1) Waive Full Reading and Introduction of the Ordinance 2024-2026 by Title Only, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Amending Section 82- 77 Of The Hemet Municipal Code Authorizing The Adoption Of A Residential Water Shutoff Policy; and
2) Direct the City Manager to place the Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance on the Consent Calendar for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
23. B An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending the Hemet Municipal Code, Regulations, and Policies to Substitute References to the Finance Director with the Administrative Services Director Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1) Waive Full Reading and Introduction of the Ordinance 2024- 2027 by Title Only; An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Amending The Hemet City Council Meeting
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Municipal Code, Regulations, And Policies To Substitute References To The Finance Director With The Administrative Services Director; and to direct staff to bring a comprehensive report for staffing and responsibilities to a future City Council Meeting; and
2) Direct the City Manager to place the Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance on the Consent Calendar for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
23. 0 Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Annual Budget Calendar
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet 2024- 25 Annual Budget Calendar.
23. D An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adding Sections 74- 100 through 74- 105 to the Hemet Municipal Code Related the Hotel Investment Program
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance 2024-2028 of the City of Hemet, California, Adding Sections 74- 100 through 74- 105 to the Hemet Municipal Code Related the Hotel Investment Program.
23. E Measure U Compliance Monitoring Update
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to Provide Direction to the City Manager to provide a comprehensive report regarding proposed scopes of work for a Forensic Audit, clarifying the City Council inquiries related to Measure U, and request to set up a Work Shop for further discussion related to Measure U.
24. 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 PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich announced that the City will partner with the Chamber of Commerce for a business community outreach meeting next Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
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125. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on February 27, 2024.
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John P. Maier, MBA, MMC
City Clerk
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