MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 6:05 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, 300 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
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: 07 P. M.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager
All Employee Groups: HFFA, HMMA, HPMA, HPOA, and 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 ( 1)
6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6: 45 PM.
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 Peterson
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 Council Member Lilienthal.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Peterson.
12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated there were no reportable actions from the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session.
12. A City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed Session
13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizen spoke: Cecilia Morphis, Sally Mason, Andrew Kotyuk, Stephanie Bruce, and Martha Perez. City Clerk Maier translated for Ms.
Perez.
13. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
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11. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
14. PRESENTATIONS
12. A Proclamation for American Red Cross Month
Council Member Kendrick presented the Proclamation to Austin Dodd.
12. B Proclamation for Women' s History Month
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson presented the Proclamation to Shelly Abbott.
12. 0 City of Hemet Police Department 2023 Annual Report Police Chief Michael Arellano presented a PowerPoint presentation to the City Council.
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 Item 15. A for separate consideration.
15. A Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2024 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2024, as amended.
15. 13 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 2026 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 LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and adopt an Ordinance 2026 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
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15. 0 Second Reading and Adoption of 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
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and adopt 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.
15. D 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 EVALCORP, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 119, 000 Over Three Years to Complete the Local Evaluation Plan and Local Evaluation Report as Required by the California Board of State and Community Corrections Anti -Organized Retail Theft Grant Program
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 026 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 EVALCORP, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 119, 000 Over Three Years to Complete the Local Evaluation Plan and Local Evaluation Report as Required by the California Board of State and Community Corrections Anti -Organized Retail Theft Grant Program.
15. E A Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 23-24 Post -Release Accountability and Compliance Team ( PACT) for Public Safety Realignment Allocation in the Amount of $ 100,000 for Host Agency Maintenance and Operating Costs and Authorizing the Finance Department to Record an Appropriation in the General Fund Account 110- 3010- 5410 Established for PACT Related Expenditures Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-027 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 Post -Release Accountability and Compliance Team ( PACT) for Public Safety Realignment Allocation in the Amount of $ 100, 000 for Host Agency Maintenance and Operating Costs and Authorizing the Finance Department to Record an Appropriation in the General Fund Account 110- 3010- 5410 Established for PACT Related Expenditures.
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15. F A Resolution accepting the 2022- 23 California State Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) and Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) allocation in the amount of $ 257, 750. 21 and authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish expenditure accounts and budget for the grant activity period Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 028 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, accepting the 2022-23 California State Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) and Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act ( JJCPA) allocations in the amount of $ 257, 750. 21 and authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish expenditure accounts and budget for the grant activity period.
15. G A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Funding Award in the Amount of $ 290, 915 from the State of California, Department of Recycling Resources and Recovery, Through the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program ( OWR4) and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Record Revenues to Account 110- 0454 in the Amount of $ 290, 915, and to Record a Supplemental Appropriation of $ 290, 915 in the Public Works Park Fund 110-4250- 2801 for Eligible Funding Expenditures Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 029 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Funding Award in the Amount of $290,915 from the State of California, Department of Recycling Resources and Recovery, Through the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program ( OWR4) and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Record Revenues to Account 110- 0454 in the Amount of $ 290, 915, and to Record a Supplemental Appropriation of $ 290, 915 in the Public Works Park Fund 110-4250- 2801 for Eligible Funding Expenditures.
15. 1-1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Right of Entry and License Agreement Between the City of Hemet and ROI Desert Partners, LLC, Regarding the Property Identified as Tres Cerritos East and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement in the Final Form and Format as Approved by the City Attorney
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 030 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the Right of Entry and License Agreement between the City of Hemet and ROI Desert Partners, LLC, regarding the property identified as Tres Cerritos East and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in the final form and format as approved by the City Attorney.
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15. 1 A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Approving The Agreement With Gigakom, For Firewall Services For The Public Library In The Amount Of $ 93,614.41 And Authorizing The Administrative Services Director To Appropriate $ 93, 614. 41 From The American Rescue Plan Act ( Area) Funds To Fund The Total Cost Of The Agreement; And Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Documents Regarding This Agreement Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-031 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Agreement with GigaKom, for Firewall Services for the Public Library in the Amount of $ 93,614. 41 and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate 93, 614. 41 from the American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Funds to Fund the Total Cost of the Agreement; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Regarding this Agreement.
16. DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS
16. A Consideration of Allocations for 2024- 25 Program Year Community Development Block Grant Funding
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to direct staff to provide a future report on the City Council Ad Hoc Committee's recommended allocations of approximately $ 827, 276 in Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and unallocated funding from Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022- 23 in the amount of $ 228, 160. 28.
16. 13 1) Consideration and Proposed Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the submission of a Joint Application to the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (" AHSC") Program to fund Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure ( STI) Capital Projects, and Transportation Related Amenities ( TRA) Capital Project; 2) Approval of Real Property License Agreement Between the City of Hemet and the Riverside County Transportation Commission to Construct and Maintain a Multi - Modal Bike Lane and Pedestrian Walkway Along the Railroad Right-of-Way_Between Menlo Avenue and Palm Avenue; and, 3) Approval of an Affordable' Housing and Sustainable Communities ( AHSC) Implementation and Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Hemet and the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) in Support of a Mobility Hub on City -owned Property
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1) Adopt a Resolution 2024-032 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the submission of a Joint Application to the Department of Housing and Community City Council Meeting
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Development for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (" AHSC") Program to Fund Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure ( STI) Capital Projects, and Transportation Related Amenities ( TRA) Capital Project ( Attachment 2); 2) Approve a Real Property License Agreement Between the City of Hemet and the Riverside County Transportation Commission to Construct and Maintain a Multi -Modal Bike Lane and Pedestrian Walkway Along the Railroad Right -of -Way Between MenloAvenue and Palm Avenue Attachment 3); and,
3) Approve an Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities ( AHSC) Implementation and Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Hemet and the Riverside Transit Agency ( RTA) in Support of a Mobility Hub on City -owned Property ( Attachment 4).
17. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Krupa, Council Member Lilienthal, Mayor Pro Tem Peterson, and Mayor Males gave reports.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to approve adding the Arts and Culture Ad -Hoc Committee to the City Council List of Ad - Hoc Committees.
CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich announced March as Riverside Arts and Culture Month and Hemet Beautiful will be on Saturday, April 27that 7:00 a.m. at West Valley High School. City Manager Prestwich announced the Business Connect Meeting on April 21Stat 8:00 A. M.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on March 26, 2024.
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Joe Males
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John P. Maier, MBA, MMC
City Clerk
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