MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
Hemet Public Library
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 P. M.
1. 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, 300 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 Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, and Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
3. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager
Unrepresented Employees
4. 13 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 Number of Cases ( 2)
City Attorney Graham requested that the City Council add an additional case to the Closed Session Agenda: 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). City Attorney announced that there would be at total of two cases for consideration on the Closed Session Agenda. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to add the additional case for Anticipated - Litigation to the Closed Session Agenda.
5. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6: 51 P. M.
REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
6. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 7:02 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, 300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
7. 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
8. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Mayor Joe Males.
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Lilienthal.
10. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated there were no reportable actions from the 6:00 P.M. Closed Session.
10. A City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed Session
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11. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizen spoke: Debra Schamber.
11. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
11. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
12. PRESENTATION
Council Member Krupa presented the Proclamation to Jason Aznoff, County of Riverside and Lynn Throckmorton and Stepheny Estes, Hemet Valley Art Association, Inc.
12. A Proclamation for the Riverside County Arts and Culture Month
13. PUBLIC HEARING
13. A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Modifying Section 66-4 and Adding Sections 66-4(a) through ( c), of Chapter 66 ( Streets and Sidewalks), Article 1 ( In General), of the Hemet Municipal Code for Encroachment Permits.
Action:
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Males asked for public comment; No one spoke.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, 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 2029 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Modifying Section 66-4 and Adding Sections 66-4(a) through ( c), of Chapter 66 ( Streets and Sidewalks), Article 1 ( In General), of the Hemet Municipal Code for Encroachment Permits.
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14. RECEIVE AND FILE
14. A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated January 25, 2024, in the amount of 868, 169. 51, and February 8, 2024, in the amount of $ 2, 677, 833. 57. The Payroll Periods of January 8, 2024 — January 21, 2024, in the amount of 845, 006. 44, and January 22, 2024 — February 4, 2024, in the amount of 793, 674. 20
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated January 25, 2024, in the amount of $ 868, 169. 51, and February 8, 2024, in the amount of 2, 677, 833. 57. The Payroll Periods of January 8, 2024 — January 21, 2024, in the amount of 845, 006.44, and January 22, 2024 — February 4, 2024, in the amount of $ 793, 674. 20
14. B City Of Hemet Budget Adjustments Dated December 31, 2023 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Budget Adjustments Dated December 31, 2023.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar with amending language to the Resolution for Item 15. 1and removal of Item 15. J for separate consideration.
15. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2024 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2024.
15. 13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Up -fitting Purchasefor Seven 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Police Vehicles for $226,663.32 FromAmerican Emergency Products (AEP) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-020 Awarding the Up -fitting Purchase for Seven 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility ( PIU) Police Vehicles for 226,663.32 from American Emergency Products (AEP) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement.
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15. 0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter Agreement with Hemet Mid -Managers Association Distinguishing Education Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Incentive Payment
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 21 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement with Hemet Mid -Managers Association distinguishing Education Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Incentive Payment.
15. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement for Services Between the City of Hemet and Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. to Provide Traffic Signal Maintenance for a Three ( 3) Year Term and the Option for Two ( 2) Additional One ( 1) Year Extension Periods for a Not - to - Exceed Amount of $823, 948. 40 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt A Resolution 2024- 22 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement for Services Between the City of Hemet and Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. to Provide Traffic Signal Maintenance for a Three ( 3) Year Term and the Option for Two ( 2) Additional One ( 1) Year Extension Periods for a Not - to - Exceed Amount of $ 823, 948. 40 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement.
15. E Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2027, 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 LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 2027, 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.
15. F Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2028, 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:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 2028, 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.
15. G Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2030, 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
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 2030, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, 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.
15. H Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2031, 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)
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 2031, 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.
15. 1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Automatic Retroactive Extension of Tentative Parcel Maps, Vested Tentative Tract Maps, and Tentative Tract Maps
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-023 of the City Council of the City City Council Meeting
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of Hemet, California, Approving Automatic Retroactive Extension of Tentative Parcel Maps, Vested Tentative Tract Maps and Tentative Tract Maps, as amended.
15. J A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Fifth Amendment in the amount of $ 503, 600 to the Agreement for Services between the City of Hemet and Willdan Engineering for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $ 1,453, 600 per City Fiscal Year and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1) Adopt a Resolution 2024- 24 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Fifth Amendment in the amount of $ 503, 600 to the Agreement for Services between the City of Hemet and Willdan Engineering for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $ 1,453, 600 per City Fiscal Year and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
16. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEM
16. A 2023- 24 Mid - Year Budget Update
Action:
Acting Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the 2023- 24 Mid - Year Budget Update.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 025 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget, Approving Appropriations, and Amending the Budgeted Positions List.
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 announced the Community Clean Up Day on April 27, 2024 from 7:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at West Valley High School and noted that the 101St
Anniversary for the Ramona
Pageant will take place on April 20th & 21 st, April 27th & 28th, and May 4th &
5th, 2024.
City Clerk Maier announced the Presidential Primary Election on March 5, 2024 and encouraged residents to participate do an early drop off of their ballots at City Hall, 445 E. Florida Avenue Hemet, California, 92543.
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Mayor Males approved a new Ad -Hoc Committee to the list of Ad -Hoc Committees, including Council Member Krupa and Council Member Lilienthal to serve on an Arts & Culture Ad - Hoc Committee. The Ad -Hoc will be considered at a future City Council Meeting.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on March 12, 2024.
APPROVAL: ATTEST:
Joe Males J hn P. Maier, MBA, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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